Object

Representation ID: 629

Received: 02/03/2021

Respondent: Baildon Walkers are Welcome Group

We object to the loss of these fields. Although there is no Right of Way for walkers through them, many Baildon residents walk down West Lane and Lucy Hall Drive to get to Bracken Hall Green and Shipley Glen. These fields provide an important"break" in the built up area and help to provide "breathing space" from urban sprawl. There are two Rights of Way running along the hillside above this site and new housing built on these fields would have a very nagtive impact on the views from these popular Rights of Way (above and below Hope Farm). The Covid pandemic has shown the importance of walking for both physical and mental health. In our view, this is not just about walking on pavements, but being able to interact with the natural world and wildlife. These fields are an important resource for the Baildon community!