Object

Representation ID: 3367

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Baildon Branch Labour Party

I object strongly to this proposal. Your own assessment states, 'the site has a major potential impact on the Green Belt.' and goes on to suggest possible sprawl, major impact on openness and no opportunity to create a stronger Green Belt boundary.
Although within reach of Baildon station other public transport is poor with one bus per hour either way on the Otley Road and an erratic local service. There is no Bradford secondary school within easy reach.
Traffic leaving the estate will have to funnel down to the already dangerous Roundwood Road/Otley road junction.
The proximity of the site to Tong Park and its associated different geology and flora and fauna is also a reason to oppose.
Finally your own Green Belt assessment states, ' The site therefore plays a major role in safeguarding the countryside from encroachment’