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Representation ID: 16979

Received: 18/03/2021

Respondent: Bingley Town Council

In particular, the proposed development at C01/H Cottingley, has raised a high level of concern with residents. This development proposal was submitted on 22nd August 2019 and no decision was reached by the 22nd November 2019 deadline, despite over 220 objections being submitted. According to the drainage report SUDS (Sustainable Drainage Systems) are not viable for the March Cote Lane due to the geology / rock substrate. There will be an increased flood risk below the Marchcote Lane development, through extra pressure on Cottingley Beck, affecting the Lysander Way development, and potentially, Cottingley Town Hall, Nuffield Health Centre, Yorkshire Clinic and Dixon’s Academy.
Cottingley Village is designated as a Special Character Area in the Bingley Neighbourhood Plan. Policy BBE5. Cottingley Town Hall and Community Centre is a grade 2 listed building. The building and land was gifted to the village in the 1860s to be held in trust for future generations, and it is in regular use for community education and social activities. The beck runs directly behind the building and there are serious concerns the additional water flow will undermine the foundations and eventually make this grade 2 listed building unusable.