Comment

Representation ID: 25176

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Bradford Chamber of Commerce

No reference in the policy to “inclusive growth” or “green growth”. Should be front and centre, reflecting the aspirations of the BES.

Policy sets out the approach to sustainable development. Not clear why it is necessary to duplicate national policy.

SP1B/2: Chamber supports aim to “support the economic strength of the district by allocating sufficient land for employment uses”. Concerned the amount of employment land has reduced substantially from the RUDP and Core Strategy.

SP1B/4: Chamber supports the need to ensure a sufficient supply of good quality homes. Critical that the number, size and location reflects the varied nature of the population

SP1B/5: Critical that focus on brownfield land is not at the expense of providing/retaining good quality employment land, particularly where there are good transport connections.

Proposed Changes: amend to refer to inclusive and green growth; ensure the balance of jobs to homes will support the future economic growth of the city.