Object

Representation ID: 28525

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Chartford Homes

Agent: Barton Wilmore

Housing Distribution - Bradford City Centre / Regional City

Our Client objects to the proposed distribution of housing which is also set out in the policy. The Council are proposing to deliver 7,000 units into Bradford City Centre, which is an increase of 3,500 units when compared to the adopted Core Strategy.

Whilst it is understood why the Council are seeking to deliver a high level of new housing in the City Centre, the reality is it is highly unlikely that this will be achieved given the deliverability issues in the City Centre. Whilst unfortunate, it is an issue that the Council have faced for several years and it is not considered that the situation has changed since the adoption of the Core Strategy and doubling the target is not justified.

The Covid-19 pandemic is likely to have an impact upon people’s aspirations in terms of where they aspire to live and what they require in terms of quality of life.People want to live close to countryside and green spaces. By the Council’s own admission, the City Centre has a significant deficiency in green spaces.

The distribution to Bradford City Centre should be retained at 3,500 units, with the excess 3,500 units spread around the remainder of the Regional City of Bradford