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Representation ID: 1956

Received: 17/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Oliver Scurrah

Positive: The Pinchbeck Valley and Thornton Hall to Ashfield House seem to have been recognised as significant for protecting the village from ‘road ribbon’ development. The Bronte Way passes St James Church and the ancient Bell Chapel. This area needs robust protection from developers looking for green belt profits. (Landscape Status).
Negative: 500 houses are too many for Thornton, probably the most historic and significant South Pennine Village (medieval field systems and walls). The Bronte Way on the north side would be ruined and habitats (within 7km of the moor) would be destroyed.
Please refer to Thornton Conservation Area Assessment.