Object

Supporting Documents of the Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Feb 2021)

Representation ID: 30218

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Mr John Waddington

Agent: Eric Breare Design

Representation Summary:

•Object to the rejection of OX/001 for development and its allocation as Local Green Space.
•Site was previously allocated for housing following an appeal to the Local Development plan.
•The Inspector stated the development should be guided by a Design Brief but this was not produced before PPG3 was released requiring brownfield sites to be developed first. Greenfield sites were given a release date but the government then required the Council to work on a RUDP. This land was allocated Village Green Space.
•Site put forward in the SHLAA and described as: “Village green-space notation does not represent the site as it has no public access and does not contribute in any way to the setting of the area. Slightly sloping grubby field between houses”
•Site is only designated Local Green Space following consultation with the Parish Council.
•The site does not meet the criteria for LGS as set out in the Oxenhope Neighbourhood Plan.
•There are no special features that give it beauty, no public access for recreation. Historic value is provided by the reservoir tower not from the adjacent field that does not contribute to the setting. The wildlife is not rich, the nesting bird are not identified. Site is too large to be designated LGS.
•The site at Cross Lane has more beauty and significance as a LGS. That site has more special features and is richer in wildlife.
•Also wrong to identify Green Belt site at Crossfield Road over this site as it undermines the Green Belt and sets a president for further Green Belt erosion.
•The site presents an opportunity for development with a sensitive design to mitigate any impact on the Conservation Area. A flood risk assessment and ecology survey would be carried out and mitigation measures provided. Open Space would be provided.
•The site is on a bus route with a stop adjacent to the site. Safe access could be provided from the wide frontage on Denholme Road. Some positive effects are predicted for a range of SA Objectives.