Object

Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021

Representation ID: 18489

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Cllr David Hesletine

Representation Summary:

•No exceptional circumstances demonstrated for the release of Green Belt land in Bingley.
•Developments will have service impact on the natural environment, road network and local infrastructure.
•Education and GP services are already stretch with current householders unable to access their nearest facility.
•Topography of the area leads to car use to access basic services. Most trips even to local shops will see residents using their cars.
•No guarantee of continuing bus services as operated on a commercial basis and could be terminated at any time.
•With the significant number of concerns relating to these sites and no special circumstances for Green Belt release, there can be no argument for the inclusion of these sites. There is no exception need shown that outweighs the harm.