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Representation ID: 2775

Received: 21/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Judith Smithson

The case put for piecemeal allocations on greenfield sites does not seem very cohesive as part of an overall plan. The proposal for the Heights Lane plots also mentions “a negative impact upon the local landscape and townscape, particularly the PrinceofWalesPark”. The park and the surrounding greenfield areas are a major facility for the town. Many Bingley residents use Heights Lane as part of walks to enjoy the countryside (particularly now during lockdown and to avoid using cars to go further afield for exercise). This road is narrow and there are no footpaths so developments on this lane will create more traffic without the ability to introduce footpaths, making it difficult for any children in the development to walk to school etc. I have also read the BTC comments and would like to ask why their draft plan has not been considered in the development plan or a response received.