Object

Representation ID: 27464

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Oscar Bevan

Object to sites BI4/H & BI8/H for the following reasons:

Green Belt & Loss of Pasture:
• Do not consider removal of fields from the Green Belt fall into “exceptional circumstances” as there are several brownfield sites in/around Bingley currently unused.

• More sites will become available as a result of changes made to commercial properties since the pandemic.

• Removal of pasture land will have dramatic effect on local farming. Fields used for grazing and haylage for winter feed.

• Farming in Bingley is difficult due to lack of available pasture.

• Rotation/resting of pasture between seasons is crucial for the wellbeing of the land and livestock.

• Prospect of losing more Green Belt threatens the future of farming/livelihoods of farms/farmers.

• Removal of fields could be thin end of the wedge for future developments to go ahead.

SSSI Proximity:
• Within 2.5km buffer which should be maintained to preserve habitats for moorland mammals and birds.