Support

Representation ID: 2831

Received: 21/03/2021

Respondent: Alison Tribe

I broadly support the policy but have two concerns:
- 'Optimising the opportunities of the airport' (B4) The arguments are well-rehearsed. Air travel is one of the main contributors to carbon emissions. Bradford Authority must not support the expansion of the airport or encourage an increase in flights. Businesses should be encouraged, by the provision of first class digital resources, to carry out their work without needing to fly.
- Points 10 - 12 sound great, but will require more oversight of new developments, a more 'hardline' approach to planning applications and a more holistic, long-sighted vision for settlements. Two new, large residential developments in Silsden have completely changed the 'local character', and placing the new school on the edge of the village will lead to greater use of cars to get kids to school. It won't lead to a shift to 'sustainable and active forms of movement'.