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Representation ID: 29788

Received: 25/03/2021

Respondent: Ilkley Town Council

Site IL3/H (SLA ref IL/014) Coutances Way

Agree in the main with the Sustainability Assessment for this site but emphasise NPPF Paras 157 and 160 demand a net improvement to flood risk as a result of new development. However due to the impact of climate change the increase in the number and severity of severe flooding incidents and risk of water pollution experienced in the area over recent years arguably shows the decline in the baseline trend to be accelerating. This results in the A65 area being impassable for all and places residents properties at risk of flooding as well as expensive insurance claims for the well-used (by Ilkley Grammar School, local residents and visitors) Ben Rhydding Sports complex on Coutances Way and probably in time too for the Moss and Moor Garden Centre nest to this.