Object

Representation ID: 996

Received: 08/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Brenda Tyler

Reasons for objecting:

Silsden is at its optimum size. Developments will harm this rural area, wildlife threatened and habitat lost.

Dentist/Health centre at breaking point.

Schools not able to cope.

Potential playing by the canal will endanger children.

Elliott Street junction is a hazard.

Traffic speed on Elliot Street to the detriment of safety.

Developing further roads would contribute to increases in council tax.

Roads inadequate to take more public transport.

Drainage and sewerage problems.

Increases of heavy goods vehicles in area.

Lack of employment opportunity.

Overload on local hospitals.

Destruction of open spaces.

Pollution by increased engine emissions.

Levels of road lighting in adequate.

Impact on National Grid and other utilities could cause overload.

Local shopping outlets inadequate. It would be much better if existing buildings could be converted to housing rather than new builds.

Renovating space above shops/using old buildings preferable to greenfields.

Visual impact upon an area of natural beauty.
Not sufficient leisure facilities