Object

Representation ID: 2367

Received: 19/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Jeremy Double

I believe that site CO/1M is not suitable for development.

Firstly, the hillside to the south of Cottingley is absorbent ground, and thus provides hold-up of water after rainfall, reducing the risk of flooding in the becks that drain this area. Building on this area would require draining the site, and thus after rain, a surge of runoff water would be diverted directly to the becks: this is clearly undesirable because of the increased risk of flooding.

Secondly, this area is important for wildlife. I personally have seen curlew, lapwing and skylark on this hillside, and these species are all under threat in England. Loss of habitat for these species is not acceptable.

Thirdly, the road network in Cottingley is already under pressure at peak hours, and the extra traffic such development would generate would increase the problems.