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Representation ID: 28402

Received: 13/03/2021

Respondent: Shirin Borrett

There are so many brownfield sites available in the Bradford District - why is the council even contemplating building in our ever diminishing Greenbelt!

How can they allow development of our green spaces. It is essential for everyone's wellbeing, that we keep our countryside and don't allow the urban sprawl to take over! Ilkley is a beautiful town set in the countryside that contributes significantly to Bradford both financially and by providing countryside for people to enjoy.

If over 300 homes were built, the town does not have the infrastructure to support the people who would live there. Ilkley Grammar school is bursting at its seams and primary schools are full. The surgery is very busy and does not have the capability to service another 300 households!

The developments will be very damaging to the environment and, with climate change, will increase the problems with flooding in the area.