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Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021

Representation ID: 27546

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Jane Wilkinson

Representation Summary:

Loss of natural habitat.
Greenbelt preserves the valuable fauna/flora.
Individuals/families benefit from interacting with the horses and observing animals.
Loss of bird nesting areas
Loss of valuable food source for many animals.
Effects on a range of birds and butterflies.
Increase in traffic/pollution.
Loss of access to green spaces for leisure and fitness, impact on public health/wellbeing.
Increased traffic which has long been objected to by residents - T&A documents a petition submitted to Bradford Council from local residents who were immediately impacted in the area surrounding the school from as far back as November 2012.

Impact on school, most parents need to drive their children to school, creating gridlocking and safety issues.

The landowner of alternative access route via Lonk House Lane would not give such permission.

This Green Belt field acts as a buffer to further developments. Development would have Major impact on the green belt.
Impact on Local Wildlife Site.
Impact on South Pennine Special Protection Area.
Impact on Tree Preservation Orders.
Increased pollution levels - light, noise.
Reconsider brownfield sites.
Establish area as ‘Area of Natural Beauty’.