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Representation ID: 5099

Received: 25/02/2021

Respondent: Joanne Sexton

Flooding: Prone to regular flooding. Flooding that occurs in fields every year near "Manor Bends" Burley and in fields opposite the new Moss&Moor Garden Centre will worsen due to less soak away land.
Developers and Bradford Council will try and prove these problems can be alleviated. I see these issues regularly. Building will create a serious flooding issue.
Environmental: I see unusual species of birds and bats (including Owls). Building will destroy their habitat.
Highways: Heavy traffic on A65. More housing will seriously impact road safety. The roundabout at the Sun Lane end is extremely dangerous. It is frequently at a standstill.
Visual Appearance: Visual, permanent destruction of the view when driving into Ilkley along Coutance Way. First impressions do count. Importance of this open, untouched beautiful approach cannot be overestimated.
We have to live with these decisions. By ignoring our opinions our support for local government will be undermined.