Object

Representation ID: 27107

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Persimmon Homes (West Yorkshire)

Agent: Lichfields

Green Belt Site Assessment:

Although we fully support the allocation of site NW13/H for residential development we disagree with the Council's green belt site assessment.

Overall, it is considered that the site makes a very limited contribution to the Green Belt purposes. The site adjoins the existing built up area and there is no strong defensible boundary between the existing built up area and the site. Therefore, the development of the site would not harm the role of the wider Green Belt and a new defensible Green Belt boundary can be formed along the western edge of the site. It is also considered that land to the south west of the site could also be released from the Green Belt and be brought forward for additional housing (rejected site NW/31A). The site can be accessed via site NW13/H and also adjoins the existing built up area of Bradford. The boundaries of this site both to the north and south are considered weak in the Council’s assessment and, therefore, there is an opportunity to provide stronger Green Belt boundaries as part of the future development of the site.