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Representation ID: 29985

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Ilkley Town Council

The land is close to Ilkley moor and is rich biodiversity. This could not be offset by planting elsewhere, once a wildlife corridor is interfered with the wildlife goes in the area. The site is located within the 2.5km buffer zone of the SPA/SAC and SSSI impact zone.

This area is so far away from the town and built on a steep gradient there is no pedestrian access to Ben Rhydding other than walking down Ben Rhydding drive on which there are no pavements. It is inevitable therefore that car usage will increase which goes against the climate emergency declaration.

If traffic from the development uses Wheatley Grove, there is a difficult junction when accessing Wheatley lane. There are also problems with the junction with Bolling Road and the railway bridge which is one way traffic. This site certainly not enable children to walk to school or cycle which Ilkley is planning to promote.