Object

Representation ID: 2725

Received: 21/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Lisa Holden

Policy SP3 sets out a Hierarchy of Settlements in the plan, and identifies that the Regional City of Bradford (with Shipley and Lower Baildon) will be the prime focus for housing. The Local Service Centres such as Addingham, smaller scale development will allow for ‘the protection and enhancement of those centres. I cannot understand why based on the figures Addingham had been allocated over a 10% increase as opposed to other more suitable areas.
Furthermore, the designated land on the western side of the village is Green Belt and is covered by a protection zone. Building on this land is inappropriate because there is lack of supporting infrastructure, limited employment opportunities, drainage issues increasing the risk of flooding and will lead to significant increase of traffic in the immediate area and the main street of the village leading to increased risk of accidents.