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Representation ID: 3463

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Peter Corry

Although I live in Guiseley, I regularly spend time in the Gill Beck valley. This is an extremely valuable site for nature, and a rare corridor from the moors down to the Aire river. Additional development nearby would increase pressure on our wildlife. The recent COVID-19 situation has highlighted the great benefits of access to our countryside, and reduces pressure on our mental health services. The Friends of Gill Beck Valley have recently done a lot of work to improve the environment and pedestrian access.
In addition, the road infrastructure is already under great pressure, with narrow winding roads and a local school needing safe access.
The sloping nature of the site is also a problem.