Object

Representation ID: 4137

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Lorna Haley

The geological feasibility assessment for cottingley concluded that ‘Accounting for the sites underlying geology (glacial till and millstone grit) the topography of the site and the surrounding area, the proximity to the river and hydrological and the hydro geological conditions it is concluded that the use of the soak away drainage is not a viable drainage option for this site.
After the torrential rain during this winter especially during w/c 18/01/21, the drainage barely managed to cope.
The recommendations for the new homes are that they are built with raised floors levels, no under floor electrics and have landscaping for water to pond without causing danger for people of damage to buildings within the site.
This selfishly does not help the homes at the foot of the field which will be severely impacted.
The number of RTA’s , two recently were fatal, will increase significantly also