Object

Representation ID: 5458

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Michael Babbitt

This is a greenbelt site and must be protected to prevent urban sprawl and loss of character of this area of Baildon. This site and the adjacent proposed site (BA2/H) provides the last remaining visual connection with the moorland and agricultural character of this area of Baildon and must be protected. Local wildlife rely on this green belt connection between the ancient woodlands of Walker Wood, Midgeley Wood, Stubbings Road and Hardaker lane and the open moorland. The site in its current form provides extremely significant attenuation of water and runoff which is critical to the properties and infrastructure to the south of the site. The development of this site would inevitably increase the chance of flash flooding. Excessive traffic speeds on this section of West Lane would cause issue for access/egress from the site. Baildon itself has very limited capacity for further traffic generated due to limited exit points.