Support

Representation ID: 2458

Received: 20/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Peter Down

In principle, I support the proposed policy SP3. However, to date, City of Bradford MDC has appeared to pay scant regard to the impact of its decisions on Local Centres. This is evidenced by the large development that has been permitted off Micklethwaite Lane / Sty Lane to the north of Bingley and the proposed greenfield development adjacent to Cottingley between March Cote Lane and Cottingley Moor Road. This appears to contravene the proposed policy to focus development in the Regional City of Bradford and the aim of a reduced scale of development in Local Service Centres and Rural Areas (paragraph 3.3.11). The planning policy should also include the need to provide, retain and maintain community facilities within Local Centres and not just focus on housing provision.