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Representation ID: 30281

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Barry Hopkinson

This site is not in a sustainable location and is part of an over allocation of housing for Addingham. The site includes part of an avenue of mature trees that are used by bats on a regular basis. The site would exacerbate flooding and drainage issues in the lower parts of the village.

-Adverse effect on the character/appearance of Addingham which is close to the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the natural beauty of the river Wharfe.
-Loss of Green Belt land.
-Loss of valued flora and fauna, barn owls, tawny owls, curlews, lapwings and a colony of bats.
-Impact of increased dwellings/cars would put great pressure on Moor Lane and Moor Park Drive and impact traffic flow and safety.
-Air pollution will increase.
-This site is a mile uphill from the village center and the Primary School. Most residents would not be inclined to walk or cycle.
-The drainage system cannot cope with the current number of houses in Turner Lane/Moor Lane so there will be an increased risk of flooding.
-Sites are available in Addingham that are closer to the existing facilities/services