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Representation ID: 2794

Received: 21/03/2021

Respondent: Mr William Johnston

The area of Moor Lane proposed for development is part of the Millennium Way offering extensive views to Beamsley Beacon. Building 24 houses here will destroy the natural beauty offered to walkers - this is a green belt. Drainage issues have been observed already since the development of the opposite side of Moor Lane a few years ago - flooding has occurred in the field behind Moor Lane (AD6/H joins this field) causing water to flow into peoples back garden. Wildlife habitat was lost when the first houses along this part of Moor Lane were built and the proposed development will naturally add to this situation. The additional load on local services, particularly education will be extensive. Local schools (Ilkley Grammar is oversubscribed now) will not be able to offer places to new families. Traffic problems will grow due to increased cars etc. associated with the new housing.