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Representation ID: 27094

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Persimmon Homes (West Yorkshire)

Agent: Lichfields

The site is located within a sustainable location with easy access of a good range of local services and public transport services.

Draft Policy SP5 acknowledges that Green Belt releases are required in order to meet the future housing requirements within Bradford. It is considered that the proposed removal of the site from the Green Belt and allocation for housing is justified and appropriate and that this would not prejudice the five purposes of the Green Belt as set out in the NPPF.

The site assessment demonstrates that the site has no significant technical constraints which would prevent its delivery for housing development.

The site (if expanded - see below) could accommodate up to 470 dwellings, providing a substantial contribution to the identified housing need, whilst responding to the site constraints, retaining key existing landscape features as well as incorporating public open space and new landscaping.

The site is available and deliverable now and would make an important contribution towards meeting the housing requirements of the District.

In light of the above, the proposed allocation NW19/H is supported and should be taken forward in the Draft Local Plan. It is also considered appropriate to extend the allocation to the north east and south east of the site and west of Shay Lane.