Support

Representation ID: 4742

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: SHMS

Site is close to Silsden centre and offers opportunities to enhance the local environment if carefully planned.
Ancient hedgerows and trees should be preserved by using a sympathetic design layout to incorporate as a key feature.
Number of dwellings has potential to increase, if incorporated with re-development of PART of the pdl adjacent "Incommunities" site (garages)
Consider including 5% plus for self build on council owned land as per Gov guidelines (e.g. 5 -10 dwellings)
Development needs to condition improvements to highway, namely junction of Spencer Ave & Hillcrest Ave. Public footpaths.
Land drainage- loading on combined sewers, Silsden Beck , nearby older housing stock needs consideration.
Habitats- Bird survey MUST be provided. HRA to take account of Badgers, Toad, Deer , Bats which have been seen in the near adjacent areas.
Opportunity for green space and/or pocket park within development, currently children have to cross A6034 to access park.