Object
Draft South Pennine Moors SPA/SAC Planning Framework Supplementary Planning Document
Representation ID: 27711
Received: 24/03/2021
Respondent: Persimmon Homes (West Yorkshire)
Agent: Lichfields
Para 3.1 - There is no justification for the exclusion of
development within 400m of the SPA/SAC. Neither the SPD nor the HRA presents any evidence of either ‘urban edge effects’ or ‘cat predation’. As suggested above this part of the policy should be removed and such reference to the policy in paragraph 3.1 of the SPD.
Paragraph 3.1 of the SPD provides an overview of the protection for the South Pennine Moors SPA/SAC and mitigation for impacts from development. The second bullet point is incorrect as if fails to make clear that in order to be supporting habitat for the SPA any land must actually support SPA birds (also see comments above on policy SP11). Given that there is now increased evidence regarding the absence of use of land surrounding the SPA by SPA birds this part of the SPD should be deleted entirely.
These representations have been prepared by Lichfields on behalf of Persimmon Homes (West Yorkshire) (“Persimmon”) to the public consultation on the Draft Bradford District Local Plan – Preferred Options (regulation 18) consultation draft (February 2021).
The representation is made specifically in relation to land at Bolton Road, Silsden where Persimmon have an option agreement to purchase land for development, and where preapplication discussions are ongoing regarding the site’s development for housing.
PLEASE REFER TO THE SUBMISISON FILES IN THE ATTACHMENTS