Comment

Representation ID: 29008

Received: 25/05/2021

Respondent: Bradford District Ward Councillor (Liberal Democrats)

Number of people: 2

Planning for Green Belt, Natural Landscape & Historic Character
Land to the north lies within Green Belt and Esholt Landscape Character Area. It is characterised by sloping woodland and pasture land. Support protection of the wooded inclines and seek to elevate the status/protection of ancient woodlands and historic man-made features such as dry-stone walls, ancient tracks (such as the one leading down to Buck Mill Bridge) and footpaths. No development should take place in these wooded areas unless it brings back into use former farm buildings or Buck Mill cottage. Would like a policy change to ensure protection of dry stone walls and ancient tracks.

Ward has two Quaker graveyards. One is in private ownership in Brown Woods. One is visible to the public and has recently undergone restoration as a Grade 2 listed structure. Must be protected in its landscaping particularly with the protection of surrounding dry-stone walls and open aspect.