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Representation ID: 30282

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Barry Hopkinson

This site is on the western edge of Addingham which is not a sustainable location as it will encourage the use of private motor vehicles as it is too far from services. The site will exacerbate flooding and drainage problems in the lower areas of the village. The site is owned by the Parish Council who have indicated that it would not be available for housing purposes. The site contributes to the excess of housing proposed to be allocated to Addingham.

-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