Object

Representation ID: 17264

Received: 21/06/2021

Respondent: Bradford District Ward Councillor (Independent Socialist)

• Destruction of local habitats, agricultural land, biodiversity, meadow, hedgerow, trees and natural flora and the wildlife within.
• Loss of natural views for adjacent residents
• Loss of an amenity which allows community engagement with countryside
• urban sprawl.
• Flood risk / higher river levels in wet season will lead to more regular and new flooding the length of Shipley Aire Valley.
• Drainage, culvert and sewers problems
• There are no nearby convenience stores
• Increased car use - railways stations are distant, no satisfactory direct transport (buses) t
• Increased traffic - Branksome Drive & Grove are wholly unsuitable for handling any increase in numbers or traffic flow.
• Planning application for just 4 homes was recently refused

See also submission document.