Object

Representation ID: 24610

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Rachel Whitham

-Greenbelt land
-Many brownfield sites within district
-Disproportionate figures between Bradford and Ilkley.
-Impact on landscape, setting and character.
-Approach to village will drastically change
-Impact of views from the The Dales Way footpath
-Site separates the village from the bypass when looking from further distances.
-Local Service Centre due to not being able to provide a full range of services within the village.
-Limited employment opportunities, limited leisure services and only basic shops and services.
-Site is not close to amenities.
-The primary school is at a distance to the site encouraging use of car.
-Large numbers commute to train station/work by car
-The trains to Leeds are full
-Flood risk issues locally and downstream in Ilkley
-Improvement should be undertaking development.
-Impact on South & North Peninne Moors SAC/SPA
-Impact on wildlife - curlews.
-Impact on wildlife corridors, providing habitats.
-Capacity of IGS limited for local children
-No additional secondary school capacity proposed despite several large, proposed developments.
-Road Infrastructure - the A65 is often overwhelmed by the volume of traffic