Object

Representation ID: 18384

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Johnson Mowat

Housing Distribution - Bradford City Centre

The proposed spatial distribution places an over-reliance on the city centre. We have no objection to ambitious levels of housing growth within the city centre in their own right, provided these are realistic, deliverable. However a realistic view must be taken on the underlying social and economic changes that are required to achieve this.

We object to the use of a high target number for the city centre to justify unduly low or reduced target numbers in other locations.

Given the requirement for a broad mix housing types and locations, additional allocations should be made across all settlements.

An alternative distribution is proposed derived by:
- applying the adopted Core Strategy proportions to the Local Housing need (excluding 35% uplift).
- adding and distributing the 35% uplift to the Regional City including retaining the City Centre focus;
- making various adjustments.
- allocating additional land accordingly to accommodate the increased targets;