Object

Representation ID: 7366

Received: 07/03/2021

Respondent: Jemma Walker

I am writing to object against the proposed new homes in Ilkley the vast majority of which are proposed to be built on green belt land.
My first reason for objecting is the destruction of green belt land that results from the proposals. It is not sustainable to use up green belt land. Given the impact on Covid on businesses and working from home, there may be the option to convert commercial buildings in Bradford into housing instead of using green belt land and this should be considered.
Impact on the local infrastructure
- The roads are already very busy and will struggle with hundreds more cars (risk of accidents)
- pressure on public transport
- Impact on school places
-Parking
- Pressure on sewage systems

Flooding risks, the A65 already regularly floods and the river bursts it’s banks regularly. Building houses on fields which currently are saturated with water will increase the flooding risk
Removing the fields will also impact the wildlife which need somewhere to live.