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Representation ID: 28518

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Dr & Dr William & Monica Tomkiss

Number of people: 2

•The intensity of 130 houses on this site would be out of keeping with the surrounding area which is mainly, larger, individually-designed houses with large gardens.
•The proposed number of houses would mean increased traffic both vehicular and pedestrian on Ben Rhydding Drive. This is a private road with no footpath or street lighting making it unsuitable and dangerous for increased activity. The 20mph speed limit on Ben Rhydding Drive is often ignored and current residents would not wish to see car damaging speed bumps in place.
•Giggleswick Field is a significant open space which would be lost. It has a number of mature trees which are a visual amenity and attract a range of wild life. To destroy these would be extremely detrimental to the natural environment.
•A public footpath crosses the field – officially to Wheatley Grove, but these is also a path diagonally across from Ben Rhydding Drive. This is is used by local and visitors to access Ilkley Moor.