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Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021

Representation ID: 5016

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Bradford District Ward Councillor (Conservative)

Representation Summary:

The site is Greenbelt and planted with semi mature conifer trees -potential haven for wildlife, contribute to bio diversity, provides habitat to a diverse range of flora and fauna.
CBMDC assessment "The loss of the greenfield site is also likely to have a negative impact upon the local landscape" - two listed buildings within close proximity
The site’s access to transport links, services and educational facilities is somewhat limited.
Falls within 2.5km of the South Pennine Moors SPA/SAC a HRA
Major potential impact on the Green Belt.
The site has major potential for sprawl and would have a major impact on openness.
There are no features within the site which could be used to create a stronger Green Belt boundary.
No special circumstances that indicate that this Greenbelt site is needed.