Comment

Representation ID: 29642

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Kirklees Metropolitan Council

• Community / Kirklees ward member / officer engagement: The council request that Kirklees Council officers, ward councillors and the community in the area close to the proposals (particularly Birstall and Birkenshaw / Cleckheaton wards) continue to be consulted as the proposals evolve to ensure any cross-boundary issues are fully considered.

• Education provision:
o The council is keen to review further evidence as it emerges relating to the impacts of the proposed development on education provision in Kirklees.

o 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.
o 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.