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Representation ID: 25042

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Creative Sales Team Ltd

Allocation of 175 properties is more than previously agreed – how was this calculated? It is out proportion to the settlement’s size. Many brownfield sites the Bradford area that are more sustainable options.

Four sites mean potentially 160 additional vehicles causing potential danger to residents.

Drainage/flooding is an issue. Existing system is dated and cannot cope now, resulting in flooding. Significant investment to drains would be required.

Will severely impact on village’s character/appearance. Area supports wildlife, including Curlews. Within overlapping zones of North & South Pennines SPA/SAC. Foraging bird areas not taken into account. NPPF Green Belt “exceptional circumstances” test not passed. Will impact on long distance footpath.

No employment and few amenities. School is over-subscribed. Due to location, children are unlikely to walk, meaning more cars using congested roads.

No railway station. Parking at nearby stations is not have adequate to meet current/future demands. Buses are unreliable and stop is distant from the site.