Comment

Representation ID: 20139

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Richard Hindle

I agree with the status of Addingham as set out in the Plan - a Local Service Centre - and also the emphasis placed on the importance of its environment and landscape setting.

Local services need to be safeguarded to serve the local community.

I recognise that some, limited, new housing will support this aim, as well as appropriate policies for maintaining local services and employment, and for walking and cycling paths and public transport.

I agree that Addingham is primarily a commuter village, but in the interests of building a more balanced and sustainable community, I would also like to see some limited development for new employment in the village as well as for housing - see below.

Housing site options are limited - it will be important to achieve a mix of house types including those currently unprovided or inadequate to meet the demands and needs of the local population - e.g. starter/affordable dwellings and some catering for special needs (disabled/older/ sheltered); also, some larger family houses.