Comment

Representation ID: 29932

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Harworth Group PLC

Agent: Rob Moore

It is acknowledged that in broad terms following the steer of the NPPF, priority should be given to Previously Developed Land as a means to limit greenfield release. This is agreed in principle, however there needs to be an appreciation of the risks involved in relying on complex city centre brownfield sites.

The capacity of the main urban areas including brownfield sites cannot accommodate the land required for the 41,400 homes (based on 2,300 dpa) by 2038 and Exceptional Circumstance exist in principle – albeit we believe to a much greater extent.

We question whether the delivery of high-density development in town and city centre locations will meet the requirements of the wider Bradford housing market.

Viability is also an issue.