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Representation ID: 30242

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Kirkgate Centre

Green Spaces

Green space is important for wellbeing/mental health as Shipley is densely populated where few houses have gardens. Spaces have been a life-saver during the last year.

A number of areas in the Plan identified for housing are green space/Green Belt land - a loss of 1.3ha.

Will have a detrimental effect on families and health, especially when there is a shortage of open space. JSNA recognises that having access to green space has many benefits for the community.

Terminology requires clarification, e.g. describing Dockfield site as “mixed use”.

Why build in flood risk areas where land is saturated and drainage is not adequate. Plan does not include reference to effect on existing residents and what resolutions will be put in place.

Will impact on wildlife/eco-systems, particularly sites SH4/H & SH5/H. Bats fly through SH3/H

Brownfield sites not being fully exploited - would minimise the impact of building on greenfield sites. Potential sites include Shipley Hospital and Valley Road (where there used to be housing).