NW8/H - High Ash Farm, Allerton Road, Allerton

Object

Representation ID: 217

Received: 16/02/2021

Respondent: Ms Kirstin Sawyer

Green belt land should not be used for housing and instead be used to enhance biodiverse habitats. .

Object

Representation ID: 4955

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Dr Mahdiyar Nejadhamzeeigilani

The wildlife of the surrounding area has already significantly been negatively affected by the housing development on Allerton Lane over the past few years. NW8/H and NW10/H both lie within the green belt and it would be a disgrace if these project went ahead. I have lost count of the number of injured wildlife which is a direct result of nearby housing projects, most recently a barn owl that was euthanised by the RSPCA due to injury near the new builds. No amount of " incorporating on or off site contributions to support protected species" would make up for the negative impact these projects will have! Also, by building on these green belt areas, you are ending potential agricultural improvements and jobs that the lands provide, in turn destroying the income and livelihood of the local people!

Object

Representation ID: 5785

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Roger Raper

Extending into the Green Belt now will set a precedent for further erosion of the Green belt in the future.
The land targeted for development regularly floods as it acts as a run off for rain from the higher ground.
Homes built there will be susceptible for flooding or existing homes below the new planned houses will be adversely impacted.
The local infrastructure cannot cope with existing traffic and drains on its resources.
Congestion will increase significantly with the new homes. - this is at odds with a proposed zero carbon future
The area targeted acts as a corridor for wildlife. Building upon it will mean a loss of habitat, loss of natural views, as well as a loss of agricultural land and loss of community identity.
All of the above are contrary to the National Planning Policy Framework.

Support

Representation ID: 7131

Received: 10/03/2021

Respondent: David Hill LLP

We are pleased to see that the above site is allocated for housing in the Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021. The landowners are keen to progress with developing the site and we would like to confirm it’s availability.

It is noted that the site appraisal states that there is potential to create a stronger boundary to the green belt using planning along the southern boundary and the landowners are happy to incorporate such landscaping into the design of the scheme.

Object

Representation ID: 8137

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: CPRE West Yorkshire

In line with our comments on policy SP5, we object to these site allocations:
NW7/H
NW8/H
NW9/H
NW10/H
NW13/H
NW19/H - Considering the recognition of the site’s parkland setting, in our view the site is unsuitable for development at sufficient density to constitute sustainable development, and it should not therefore be allocated

Support

Representation ID: 17018

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Katie Heptonstall

I would like to register my support for the draft proposal of development of the land at High Ash Farm, Allerton Road

Support

Representation ID: 25321

Received: 22/08/2021

Respondent: Kurt Kunz

We would like this parcel of land to be included in the final Local Plan document.

There is now a developer who is interested in developing the site should it be included in the Final Plan.

Support

Representation ID: 27966

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Bellway Homes Limited

The site’s allocation for residential development for circa 70 new homes on the site is supported and is deliverable. Should the site be allocated for residential development, it is envisaged that a planning application for in order of 70 new homes on the site will be submitted following the adoption of the Local Plan.

Other than the delivery of the initial site infrastructure we are confident that there are no other major infrastructure works that need to take place prior to the commencement of delivery of new homes on the site. Accordingly, the development will commence within a year of the submission of the planning application. Due to the site’s size, there would be one development/selling outlet delivering new homes at the site. It is therefore anticipated that the development will deliver a yield of at least 40 homes per annum.

The development proposals can therefore deliver significant benefits to Allerton and the wider District within the first five-year period of the Local Plan, alongside making a significant contribution to the Council’s ongoing 5-year housing land supply requirements.
The anticipated submission of a pre-application enquiry prior to the examination of the Local Plan will help to ensure that the deliverability timescales outlined above are met.

It is considered that the land at High Ash Farm will create a sustainable, high quality and accessible development which will provide significant social and economic benefits to Allerton and the wider District area.

Comment

Representation ID: 28848

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.