Support

Representation ID: 4832

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: SHMS

Support providing the necessary common infrastructure needed for Silsden sites is provided in advance of development namely combined sewer up grading, electricity supply upgrading, highway improvements, improvement of footpath routes and bridge to access rail network.
Public transport and connectivity - 4 bus stops in close vicinity, possibility to provide separate vehicle and pedestrian/cycle routes to Woodside Road. Easy access to canal towpath for pedestrians and cyclists via existing footpath and canal bridge.
Topography and ecology - site contains established hedgerows and trees which should be retained, strong possibility of integration into site layout. Additional planting to support wildlife centered around the canal for example buffer of hedgerows and enhancing existing tree cover.
Consultation with canal and river trust regarding structural integration of canal banking, understand steel re-inforcement has been installed along the length of canal fronting the site.