Object

Representation ID: 2637

Received: 20/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Hannah Partner

Housing Distribution - Addingham

The present proposal for housing developments across the whole of Addingham is disproportionate to the neighbourhood plan agreed in 2019, which was set to achieve the previous target of new dwellings within the village considering minimal impact to the character of the village, environment, traffic, recreational spaces and impact on the school. These new plans have double the number of dwellings in areas of green belt and on the periphery of the village which would have multiple negative impacts on the aforementioned categories. Necessary affordable housing is important in all catchments of Wharfdale, however the numbers allocated to Addingham are disproportionate to other areas. The consultation time and method proposed is inadequate especially in the present pandemic as there will be many people who will not have digital access to voice their opinions. The consultation time should be extended until such time where residents can access community Internet facilities.