Object

Representation ID: 22170

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Richard Curtin

1. Due Process: consultation time is short. Residents not aware of plans.

2. Housing Demand: No evidence to demonstrate demand for the housing supply in Addingham.

3. Sustainability: site in excess of 1.4km from village centre causing people to drive. Extra traffic will increase congestion, pollution and emissions. Will be further crowding in Ilkley for those using the train for commuting. Limited employment and recreation services.

4. Transport links are poor – no rail network and infrequent buses.

5. Green Belt: release of site does not meet NPPF policy test of “exceptional circumstances” - sites not in a sustainable location.

6. Brownfield sites: plenty of unused, brownfield sites that could be utilised.

7. Schools: Ilkley Grammar School oversubscribed with no room for expansion. Suggestion of transporting children elsewhere is not acceptable – will result in longer days, loss of sense of community and impact on wellbeing/mental health.