Object

Representation ID: 2695

Received: 21/03/2021

Respondent: Mr William Taylor

As noted in the Council's description, this land (ST1/H - Summerhill Lane) is a major Green Belt parcel. Moreover, the lower elevations are prone to flooding. Thirdly, the access onto B6265 Keighley Road will be very steep and result in a potentially dangerous exit onto a corner with limited visibility.
In the current state of Climate Emergency (BMDC 2019), surely the retention of Green Belt and green space in general, is to be supported. I note that, regarding Figure 4: Green Infrastructure Corridors, this site practically joins two hitherto unconnected such corridors; I would consider that leaving this land undeveloped provides a unique opportunity to join these corridors and help mitigate both sub-urban sprawl and climate change. The land is already home to significant wildlife including bats and many bird species, and I ask the Council to support it remaining as such.