Object

Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021

Representation ID: 3876

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Sajad Arshad

Representation Summary:

Inconsistent with the National Planning Policy Framework: specifically
Paragraph 136, 170e.
136 -Green belt boundaries should only be altered where exceptional circumstances are fully evidenced and justified.
170e- Planning policies and decisions should prevent new development from contributing to, being put at an unacceptable risk from, or being adversely affected by, unacceptable levels of soil, air, water or noise pollution or land instability".
The site topography consists of steeping slopes with 2 open bodies of water which may pose significant issues for land stability.
The environmental impact will be severely harmed decreasing biodiversity and destroying habitats. Site hosts different species of wildlife such as bats, owls, hawks, wild deer. The natural environment will be lost forever. There will be an adverse effect on air quality with increase of vehicles and energy use. This green belt site should be rejected for development.