Object

Representation ID: 2992

Received: 21/03/2021

Respondent: Peter Hart

Objections to BA2/H and BA6/H.

1. Land is designated as Green Belt to prevent urban sprawl. The Council have not produced evidence to show that there are “exceptional circumstances” why the fields have to be removed from Green Belt. Unless they do, the fields should stay as Green Belt.

2. The Council’s proposal is not “sound” as per the requirements of the National Planning Policy Framework of February 2019 (“NPPF”). There are many alternative (non-Green Belt) sites suitable for development in the Baildon area which have not been taken into consideration in the proposal to meet house building needs.

3. The proposed development of fields will not meet the overarching environmental objective of protecting or enhancing the environment including valued landscapes.

4. Development close to the Moors will inhibit and reduce the environment that supports local wildlife including deer, birds and bats.