Comment

Representation ID: 23764

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: David Loud

-Public transport options for the West is limited. No direct bus links to Cross Hills/Skipton. Train station location is inconvenient.
-Type of housing for older residents (65+) needed locally
-Review of Silsden and Steeton’s Neighbourhood Plan
-No additional employment opportunities identified – result increase in commuting.
-Local employment would contribute to the target of Net Zero.
-Plan positively biased on appraisal of retail/leisure facilities.
-Sports and leisure facilities are limited.
-Transport study should be completed/consulted on.
-Transport projects do not detail the proposed crossing over the A629 (ref to RUDP and pre-requisite requirements for infrastructure)
5.13.24 Additional larger scale development would be completely unsustainable/impact on the wellbeing/require green field sites.
-Impact on the character and local ecology.
-Secondary education.MAJORITY of pupils attend South Craven School in Cross Hills.
-Impact on healthcare - sufficient resources should be in place ahead of development.
-Utility companies refuse to provide information on capacity for future planned housing development.
-Flexibility of the plan should be built in to respond to changes
-Sustainability/Net zero carbon goals will not be reached due to the dependence of commuting for employment.