Comment

Representation ID: 29628

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Transport / air quality:
- As the transport modelling has not yet been completed for the proposals set out in this consultation, Kirklees Council is keen to engage in that process to understand the implications of the proposals to inform further comments. This includes:
- Potential impacts on the local road network (particularly Birstall and Birkenshaw / Cleckheaton wards)
- Potential impacts on the strategic network (including the M62 J26/J27 and access to those motorway junctions)
- Understanding the impacts of the potential changes to the A650 which are referred to in the Local Infrastructure Plan but do not appear to be shown on the emerging Policies Map.
- Kirklees Council is keen to understand any air quality implications of the proposals on the Kirklees road network. An Air Quality Management Area in the southern area of Birkenshaw (Whitehall Road East/Bradford Road) should be considered when assessing air quality implications.
- The council is keen for walking and cycling links to be improved in this area especially where this links to Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans and where proposals could facilitate links to the existing/indicative Core Walking and Cycling networks set out in the Kirklees Local Plan.