Object

Representation ID: 4655

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Thomas Simcock

The footpath that runs through the site is regularly used for the purposes of exercise and enjoyment of the countryside. Local green space is vital for people’s physical and mental wellbeing and this would be significantly reduced by this development. This is one of the last areas of countryside separating Shipley and Cottingley.

Developing this site would also have a negative impact on wildlife, for example I have seen Little Owl and Redwings using this site.

This development lies within the Green Belt, which is supposed to check the sprawl of built-up areas. One of the purposes of Green Belt is to prevent neighbouring towns from merging. This development would be to the detriment of that.

A lot of extra traffic would be generated, which would increase air pollution within the Clean Air Zone. Local roads already become very congested at peak times. Flood risk is also a concern.