SW28/H - Abb Scott Lane, Low Moor

Support

Representation ID: 1499

Received: 14/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Michael Barraclough

I support this development because the proposed development is being built on a predominantly brown field site with new built prosperities to one side. The site is currently fenced off with no obvious current purpose and is not in use.

The downside would be loss of trees and the impact of more cars down Abb Scott Lane. Getting out from Abb Scott Lane onto Huddersfield Road is a difficult at times with long queues forming. If the development goes ahead, there would be a need for part time traffic lights to allow for easier access to Huddersfield Road. Because of the queues down Abb Scott Lane, drivers divert down Common Road and turn right at the bottom of Common Road, thus causing queues down Common Road.

Object

Representation ID: 3627

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Mr C Duke

Objection to the allocation of this site for housing raising issues including relating to HSE zone limitations, the combined effects with other sites, to the former Delph Middle School, the fact that the site is designated public open space, to land gifted in trust for open space and recreation.

Object

Representation ID: 4575

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Judy Woods Save our Heritage

There are therefore significant constraints and legal challenges on these
sites. The principle driver for a number of these B SW appears to be fiscal
as these are alleged to be Publicly owned sites in the matter of 400 Acres
of Low Moor Land protected under parliamentary Act it should be noted that
land does not belong to the Council they are merely the Custodian of a
Benevolent Gift which technically must remain for the giving of recreation
to the poor of North Bierley .

Comment

Representation ID: 28922

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Environment Agency

Site in Flood Zone 1 ONLY
Mitigation should be set above the 1 in 100 plus cc level for the site as suitable for the proposed vulnerability classification (EA standing advice should cover this).

If the site is considered Greenfield then surface water discharge rates post development should be restricted to the pre development Greenfield discharge rate. If the site is considered Brownfield then there should be a 30% reduction in surface water discharges, or restricted to Greenfield rates, there should be no increase in brownfield surface water discharge rates post development. So as to support prevention of cumulative increases to flood risk and should be in line with SuDs design principles.

For developments near ordinary watercourses we would recommend an 8 metre easement strip along the length of the riverbank, or a 45degree angle from the bed in the case of culverts, to be kept clear of permanent structures such as buildings. This is to maintain access to the riverbank for any improvements or maintenance. A Flood Defence Consent may be required for the LLFA for works in/affecting an ordinary watercourse.

For main rivers, we generally require an 8 metre easement strip along the length of the riverbank to be kept clear of permanent structures such as buildings, or a 45degree angle from the bed in the case of culverts. This is to maintain access to the riverbank for any improvements or maintenance. Environmental Flood Risk Activity Permits may be required for development near rivers.

It is possible the sites within close proximity to Flood Zones 3b, 3 and 2 may be subject to future risk identified within the SFRA (to follow) which may affect its allocation or how development should be sequentially laid out on the site.

Consideration must be made to making space for water and providing betterment in terms of flood risk management where ever possible.

Comment

Representation ID: 30197

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Bradford District Ward Councillor (Labour)

Developing the Delf Hill site might not be so bad - is currently an eyesore/not looked after, but traffic impact on Abb Scott Lane and Common Road should not be underestimated - again there is a primary school on Common Road.