Object

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

Representation ID: 27981

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: E.M. Farming & Leisure Ltd

Agent: McLoughlin Planning

Representation Summary:

Alternative/Additional Site Option (based on EM/012):

EM012B: Paddocks & Works, West of Morton Lane [3.36ha; 75 dwellings]:

• Slopes gently north to south.

• Not part of golf course. Is improved grassland/pasture. Includes track and farm buildings (used for golf course maintenance and land-based businesses).

• Well contained to two sides by boundaries - terraced properties /gardens of St Luke’s Terrace (north), woodland (west); Morton Lane/Sunnycliffe/The Spinney (east).

• Western boundary (wooded area/Golf Course) and southern boundary (wall/partially open) could be strengthened with additional planting and enclosure by boundary hedge/walling to respectively.

• Will deliver a mix of properties (2, 3, 4 beds). 25% (18) would be affordable.

• Density appropriate for the site and enables sufficient stand off from Morton Lane frontage and provision of open space.

• Good linkage to village centre; Bus stops within 50m (Morton Lane) & 100m (via Sunnycliffe)

• Green Belt Purposes assessment - Purpose 2: Low/Moderate effect; Purpose 3: Moderate; Purpose 4: Moderate. Well defined/permanent boundaries can be provided.