Object

Representation ID: 2313

Received: 19/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Joanne Thornton

My reasons are as follows. The land is designated as Green Belt to prevent urban sprawl and the council have NOT produced evidence to show exceptional circumstances as to why the fields should be removed from Green belt. There are many alternative, non-green belt sites in the Bingley area which haven’t been taken into consideration. Building on these would avoid increased building sprawl and the loss of our wide open spaces. The development of the fields will increase pollution as well as generate pluvial flooding in the area. The nature of the heights lane with its poor visibility, no pavements and limited width means considerable risk would be generated for the lives and health of pedestrians and motorists. This proposed development will not meet the overarching environmental objective of protecting or enhancing the environment and valued landscape. Inevitably it would also lead to the destruction and loss of wildlife.