Object

Representation ID: 3954

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Dr William Lakin

I strongly oppose the proposal for new housing in Bingley, firstly because of the scale of the proposal and secondly to ensure Bingley's environmental and social priorities. The planned target of 850 new homes is in excess of what Bingley's community needs and is inconsistent with the stated sentiment "it will ensure that the housing needs and aspirations (of the Bingley community) will be met". It represents a 10% increase on the present 8,328 homes. It is ludicrously excessive and quite disproportionate to local need. The proposal to develop green field and Green Belt sites is an offence against the principles of socially responsible environmental management. There are clearly many brownfield sites in Bradford that can and should be developed. Bingley has experienced massive housing development in the last 20 years and Bradford Council should be adopting strategies that ensure harmonious community development for the already massively increased population.