Object

Representation ID: 1903

Received: 17/03/2021

Respondent: Burley Parish Council

A. There is a disconnect between housing and infrastructure delivery. Bradford’s lack of a coherent transport strategy indicates that the Local Plan does not conform to NPPF sustainability policy [s2 7-14].

B. Ref B3 and 3.2.11: we agree this is an important issue but would question whether any progress will be made. Other authorities e.g. Leeds, Manchester and Nottingham have faced the same issue but put in place concrete plans to address them.

Ref B4 aligns with Bradford’s January 2019 declaration of a climate emergency and is a good policy statement but question whether Bradford’s actions meet this aspiration e.g in their attitude toward Leeds Bradford Airport which shows no consideration for Wharfedale residents.

Ref 5b; 1.2.9: we agree with the statements - but do not believe that in practice the allocation of brownfield and non-green belt land is being prioritised first.