Object

Representation ID: 24224

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Bradford District Ward Councillor (Conservative)

-Plan recognises that Addingham is surrounded by Green Belt, remains highly attractive with historic character and a special setting in the landscape which will be conserved and enhanced through the Plan.
However, the Plan appears to be heavily conflicted when five sites out of the eight proposed sites situated in the Green Belt. If developed, the attractiveness of the village would start to be diminished and its beautiful landscape would be severely impacted.
-Negative Impact on the ecological and wildlife sites
-Concerns regarding flood risk.
-Highly unlikely that ‘the distinctive landscape setting will be conserved and enhanced’.
-Sites do not appear to fit with SC4 to prioritise brownfield sites first and then secondly sustainable greenfield sites. I agree with these priorities and am strongly opposed to Addingham’s Green Belt being considered for development.
-There are brownfield sites elsewhere in the District which should be prioritised first.
-Proposed housing numbers for Addingham appear to be out of all proportion for the size of the village.
-Economy and Employment - para 5.15.8: acknowledges limited employment opportunities.
-Para 5.15.11: No specific employment land allocations are proposed. Residents will need to travel for their employment, leading to air pollution and traffic congestion. The proposed Plan seeks to employ people nearer to where residents live but this cannot be demonstrated in Addingham.