Object

Representation ID: 5471

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: CPRE West Yorkshire

We’ve not been able to visit the site ourselves, but concerns have been brought to our
attention by local groups in Ilkley. In addition to the strategic level, we have identified the
following sites which we believe to have an impact on the local area:
▪ IL1/H
▪ IL2/H
▪ IL3/H
As stated in our objection comments on policy SP5, proposed development within the
Green Belt across the district shows a net density averaging around 26 dpha, well below the
HO2 minimum of 35 dpha. These sites identified in Ilkley are lower still, with gross densities
of 18.11, 16.95 and 20.92.
We also note that IL4/H, while not in the Green Belt, is also the subject of significant local
concerns especially about flood risk. We would suggest that the development needs of Ilkley
need to be re-examined from the perspective of producing more compact development at
significantly increased density, thereby improving walkability, having much-reduced landtake and allowing for real enhancements to green infrastructure and flood management