Object

Representation ID: 29707

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Keyland Developments Ltd

Agent: Barton Wilmore

Housing Distribution - Regional City

Objects to the proposed distribution - the Council are proposing to deliver 7,000 units in Bradford City Centre, which is an increase of 3,500 units when compared to the adopted Core Strategy.

Whilst it is understood why the Council are seeking to deliver a high level of new housing in the City Centre, the reality is it is highly unlikely that this will be achieved given the deliverability issues in the City Centre. Whilst this is unfortunate, it is an issue that the Council have faced for several years and it is not considered that the situation has changed since the adoption of the Core Strategy.

Following the Covid pandemic people's aspirations are to live close to the countryside and green spaces. By the Council’s own admission, the City Centre has a significant deficiency in green spaces, and it is not feasible to make such a significant increase when it is unlikely to be delivered.

It is noted that the Council are seeking to limit the extent of land released from Green Belt, however, this should not be the main driver in setting the level of distribution, the ability to deliver the housing requirement should take precedence.

The distribution to Bradford City Centre should be retained at 3,500 units, with the excess 3,500 units spread around the remainder of the Regional City of Bradford.