Object

Representation ID: 19614

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Nina Dereix

These sites are at the top of a steep incline at the far end of the village and are all on Green Belt Land. They are all a considerable distance from the nearest bus stop and therefore all journeys would need to be by car to access the local school or village shop. This is simply not sustainable.

They are adjacent to footpaths and are quiet semi rural roads with very little traffic. They have been greatly enjoyed for country walks, cycling and horse riding.

The Moor Lane proposed site ( AD6/H) is on the Dales High Way and is a footpath, bridlepath and cycle path which is enjoyed by young and old alike.

I understand that the site is within the overlapping of the North and South Pennine Moors Special Protection Area of Conservation ( SPA/ SAC).

Flooding is also an issue in this area.

I understand that the owners of the other sites mentioned do not wish to sell their land and this should be respected.

There are unused brownfield sites in the Bradford area. The need for developing these Green Belt sites does not meet the NPPF as ‘exceptional circumstances’.