Comment

Representation ID: 17703

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Bannister Investments Limited

Agent: ID Planning

Whilst the Regional City should be the main focus for housing delivery in the absence of the 35% uplift being applied the quantum of housing should be reduced to a more realistic level (60%) and additional houses should be distributed to Principal Towns, Local Growth Centres such as Burley in Wharfedale where there are not the deliverability constraints and where the delivery of additional houses in these settlements is realistic. This approach will ensure the housing requirement and the
plan is deliverable.

The proposed distribution to Burley in Wharfedale should be increased. Additional Green Belt releases should be made to allocate smaller sites in the settlement to provide choice and mix of sites to support delivery. Sites BU/005 and BU/014 would form a natural extension to the settlement, sitting well alongside existing residential dwellings. The allocation of additional sites will ensure the delivery of a mix of sites to provide market and affordable housing and support services and facilities in the settlement.