Support

Representation ID: 2444

Received: 20/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Peter Down

Although, in principle I support the proposed policy SP1, to date, City of Bradford Council has appeared to pay little regard to sustainable development. The focus appears to have been primarily on economic benefits. What is the point of permitting development on greenfield sites, with its associated environmental impacts, when there are brownfield sites that could be redeveloped first? What is the point of permitting development of large housing developments without consideration for the facilities the residents require and without having adequate infrastructure and public transport connections? Just telling developers they need to contribute money to offset these impacts is not good enough. The Council also needs to be stronger when it comes to the redevelopment of existing facilities and amenities which will impact the local population. The social policy also needs to reflect the need to provide, maintain and enhance community facilities local to developments.