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Representation ID: 30296

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Creative Sales Team Ltd

-Allocation of 175 properties is more than previously agreed – how was this calculated? It is out proportion to the settlement’s size.
-Many brownfield sites the Bradford area that are more sustainable options.
-Four sites mean potentially 160 additional vehicles causing potential danger to residents.
-Drainage/flooding is an issue. Existing system is dated and cannot cope now, resulting in flooding. Significant investment to drains would be required.
-Will severely impact on village’s character/appearance. -Area supports wildlife, including Curlews.
-Within overlapping zones of North & South Pennines SPA/SAC. Foraging bird areas not taken into account.
-NPPF Green Belt “exceptional circumstances” test not passed. Will impact on long distance footpath.
-No employment and few amenities.
-School is over-subscribed. Due to location, children are unlikely to walk, meaning more cars using congested roads.
-No railway station.
-Parking at nearby stations is not have adequate to meet current/future demands.
-Buses are unreliable and stop is distant from the site.