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Representation ID: 6787

Received: 11/03/2021

Respondent: David Wood

Green Belt exceptional circumstances have not been demonstrated, no appreciation of cultural, historical, recreational or environmental aspects.
No consideration of the effects of the pandemic and Brexit. The 2021 census should inform future planning policy
No information provided on road impact. New road building is inconsistent with the Council’s declaration of a climate emergency in 2019. Concern that road will release further development sites, increase air pollution and traffic.
Area provides access to green space for walking, running, cycling and horse-riding etc. Its development will impact health
Area is biodiverse and home to hundreds of threatened species. No assessment of the impact of development on the environment, especially on ancient woodland at Black Carr and Kit Woods. Building in it would be an ecological disaster.
Development will lead to flooding further down the valley. Flood risk assessment is vital.
This is the only green space we have, as our little town runs directly into the city of Leeds to the east. To get rid of the "buffer zone" between our town and another city to the West of us, would massively affect the physical and mental health and well being of the residents, and destroy our house prices.