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Representation ID: 1756

Received: 16/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Maria Moriarty

I have great concerns about the negative effect on the environment.
Bradford Council is committed to a zero carbon future, as well as lowering air pollution. The inevitable extra traffic and pollution will be immense. Surely these plans are not compliant with the Council policy. Bradford Road is already extremely busy, traffic regularly queues right back past the top of Branksome Drive from the traffic lights at Saltaire. This will only get worse.
Cutting down trees and getting rid of green spaces contribute to global warming. Also the local wildlife’s natural habitat will be destroyed including bats which are a protected species.
Flooding is also a concern. This area floods regularly and with no trees or grass land to soak up the water it will mean higher river levels and negatively effect already vulnerable properties. Looking at green spaces is also proven to help mental health and well-being.