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Representation ID: 3152

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Dr Kevin Jackson

This is a gloriously varied, visually stimulating & open landscape (NOT "just a field"), which is a great source of pleasure to local residents. Development on this Green Belt would be a violation - destroying the open aspect & landscape, along with its beautiful fauna and flora. Living nearby we know & see that it is an important habitat for various bird species, including red UK conservation status lapwing, fieldfare & curlew (now an endangered species), but also barn owl, little owl, buzzard, kestrel, heron, ducks & geese. We have also seen deer & smaller mammals here, further underlining the varied habitats in this area. Disruption to the wildlife corridors & watercourses is inevitable with such a large development.
The proximity to Shipley Glen, an SSSI & Saltaire World Heritage Site are all concerning & the visual impact on approach & distantly would be detrimental. Alternative sites must be considered.