Object

Representation ID: 21667

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Sharon Thompson

Addingham is a small service centre – does not have infrastructure to support additional housing.

Green Belt exceptional circumstances not demonstrated.

2 of the 3 fields are not for sale.

Within overlapping zones of the North & South Pennines SPA/SAC. Area is important wildlife habitat including rare birds. It attracts wildlife and is important roosting/foraging area for bats. Site gives an open aspect entering the village.

Site over 1 mile from the village centre – not a sustainable location. Residents would drive to reach amenities, adding more car journeys to the overcrowded roads. Primary school is not within reasonable walking distance - meaning more cars doing school drop off.

Field acts as soakaway for run-off from the moor. No sewers or surface water drains. Housing will increase flooding. Existing infrastructure cannot cope - would need a major upgrade.

A65 runs nearby – not conducive/compliant with Council’s wellness policy.

Plenty unused brownfield sites in Bradford, close to urban areas, employment and transport that are more suitable. More sustainable sites also exist in Addingham.

Approach to consultation amounts to abuse of due process. Neighbourhood plan disregarded.