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Representation ID: 2858

Received: 21/03/2021

Respondent: Ms Helen Bowman-Wray

In Dec 2015, houses on Branksome Grove had groundwater rising inside their houses. A large portion of Branksome Drive was under water - see photos. Any construction needs to consider the flooding impact on the existing houses, given the number of watercourses present in and around Branksome Drive and potential reduction in soakaway once the field is developed.
Already traffic queues on A650. The existing Bankfield signalised junction is 140m from the roundabout. Car journeys will be required because the target distance to facilities is not met.
The site is a key corridor for wildlife and are key green links between Hirst Wood and Cottingley woods, essential for biodiversity.
With pollution levels at 3, defined as Action Required by WHO, more houses, increased traffic and queuing will make meeting CAZ targets more difficult.
The site is within the World Heritage buffer zone and the consequences for Saltaire must be considered.