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Representation ID: 3476

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Ms Jan Taylor

Loss of green belt, mature trees, grassland and woodland, which are important for reducing CO2 in themselves, and are important habitats for bats, foxes, badgers and many species of butterflies and bees.
Loss of views. This area is enjoyed by many who walk in the area, and provides an open vista with lovely views not only for walkers, but also cyclists, horse riders and, indeed, motorists.
This site is not accessible for the vehicles which would be associated with the development. The access would be via a tiny cul-de-sac which is itself sited off another cul-de-sac.
The level of air pollution would inevitably rise, which is not acceptable in an area where a Clean Air Zone is necessary. Traffic congestion - already an issue on Cottingley Cliffe Road - would worsen.
To site a housing development so close to a Grade 2* listed building is irresponsible.