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Representation ID: 23643

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Peter Bryson

Few Local Employment Opportunities

Addingham has very limited employment opportunities. No growth in local employment opportunities are planned, or possible, in the foreseeable future.

The policies place increased emphasis on strategies designed to achieve net zero carbon emissions by promoting greener lifestyles/practices, and recognising the value of more green infrastructure and open spaces. This is being completely ignored in the proposals for where new housing sites are located.

The previous reduction in the housing target was justified on the basis of employment-led scenarios – designed to align housing needs with economic growth. On that basis, fewer houses were required in Addingham – it is a less sustainable location with limited employment opportunities.

Residents of new housing would need to commute to work, mostly by car, adding more pressure to the busy road network – a direct breach of the policy of sustainable transport. When compared to nearby towns, Addingham is a far less sustainable location for more housing.