Object

Representation ID: 28565

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Rachel Hanson

Object for the following reasons:

Nature/Environment
• Green Belt development should be last resort. There are brownfield sites and empty properties which should be developed first.
• It is a natural environment providing an important wildlife habitat, including feeding ground for Curlews, which should be protected.
• IL3/H part of a working farm.
• Will have negative impact on village’s nature/character.
• Would narrow gap between Ben Rhydding & Burley-in-Wharfedale.

Traffic & Congestion
• Wheatley Lane busy, with long queues at traffic lights.
• Junction between Valley Drive/Wheatley Lane is dangerous.

Drainage & Flooding
• Fields provide drainage for the surrounding area. Would worsen flooding issues.
• More water will run-off onto roads/adjacent homes.
• Drainage system under stress.

Lack of Infrastructure
• Schools operating at capacity.
• Places for doctors/dentists lacking.
• Trains full, station platforms not long enough for more carriages.
• Sewage system needs upgrading to cope with current demand.
• Development would need significant infrastructure investment to cope – would damage the character of the village.