Object

Representation ID: 4798

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs RACHAEL WALSH

I object to this site being included in the local plan for development as it is an area of woodland which provides natural habitat for a range of wildlife which can be regularly observed. These include woodpeckers, owls, grouse and deer. It is not simply grazing land for cattle but a significant priority habitat. I have attached a still from my CCTV which shows a deer in the garden, which is only separated from the proposed development area by an enclosed footpath. The woodland also has a number of TPOs. This is also the only area of open land in what is a densely developed area. It is within close proximity to the recent development at Occupation Lane which will mean further strain on natural drainage, on already overpopulated schools and on a heavily trafficked road which risks increasing air pollution from vehicle emmissions (Oakworth Road).