Object

Representation ID: 29748

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Caroline Whitaker

I strongly object to the loss of green urban space amenity which Silsden cannot afford to lose any more of.

It would be preferable for this area be used as a children’s play area as there is limited provision of such facilities in this area of the town.

Planning permission is currently being sort on this site but there are many outstanding issues namely that:-
1. There appears to be no tree survey done, given the very close proximity of large mature tree to the boundaries this should be a requirement.
2. There are reports of bats roosting here and therefore a bat survey is required.
3. There is believed to be an existing sewer across this site which needs to be taken into account.
4. Other issues have been highlighted by Bradford’s own drainage and highways report. If the land was developed it is preferable that, as it is currently owned by Incommunities it should, at the very least be for social housing.
5. Access via a single track road does not appear appropriate particularly as there is now a new house build adjacent to this access.