Object

Representation ID: 18914

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Clare Walker

- The use of green belt land for housing development should be the absolute last resort. Brown field land must be prioritised.

- Destruction of green space damages habitats for wildlife.

- The fields on West Lane provide much needed capacity for holding rain water from the moor and is a natural way of managing flood risk.

- Green space is hugely important to quality of life and positive mental health.

- Additional housing brings additional traffic and pollution. As there is only one way to get into Shipley/ Bradford, Baildon village will become more congested with traffic.

- Extra pressure on local services/ infrastructure such as schools and GP practices.

Where I live I am very fortunate to have a lovely view of trees and fields. I feel strongly that brownfield land must be the first port of call for development and we must preserve and protect our green spaces.