NW13/H - Millmoor Close

Object

Representation ID: 221

Received: 16/02/2021

Respondent: Ms Kirstin Sawyer

Small pockets of open space in densely populated areas must be preserved for people’s health and well-being.

Object

Representation ID: 8140

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

Object

Representation ID: 27107

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Persimmon Homes (West Yorkshire)

Agent: Lichfields

Green Belt Site Assessment:

Although we fully support the allocation of site NW13/H for residential development we disagree with the Council's green belt site assessment.

Overall, it is considered that the site makes a very limited contribution to the Green Belt purposes. The site adjoins the existing built up area and there is no strong defensible boundary between the existing built up area and the site. Therefore, the development of the site would not harm the role of the wider Green Belt and a new defensible Green Belt boundary can be formed along the western edge of the site. It is also considered that land to the south west of the site could also be released from the Green Belt and be brought forward for additional housing (rejected site NW/31A). The site can be accessed via site NW13/H and also adjoins the existing built up area of Bradford. The boundaries of this site both to the north and south are considered weak in the Council’s assessment and, therefore, there is an opportunity to provide stronger Green Belt boundaries as part of the future development of the site.

Comment

Representation ID: 27108

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Persimmon Homes (West Yorkshire)

Agent: Lichfields

Highways

The Council’s assessment identifies that access can be taken from Millmoor Close, however, the total number of dwellings served off Bootham Crescent will need to be 200 or less as this is a cul-de-sac.

A Highways Note has been prepared by Optima presented in Annex 3 which demonstrates that safe and satisfactory vehicular and pedestrian/cycle access can be provided to Site NW13/H.

In accordance with national policy and the Leeds Council’s Street Design Guidance which is utilised by Bradford Council, the assessment shows that it is not necessary to provide two points of access above 200 dwellings Bootham Park/Sowden Road corridor can safely and satisfactory accommodate at least up to the 300 dwelling threshold, which the Council suggest is the figure above which a second point of access “must” be required.

On this basis, and deducting the existing 128 properties, it is concluded that up to 172 additional dwellings could be accommodated off Millmoor Close. Deducting the 58 dwellings which are proposed to be allocated at site NW13/H and the 12 dwellings at site NW12/H therefore leaves sufficient capacity in the local highway network for 102 dwellings to be developed at rejected site NW/031A and served via Millmoor Close.

Support

Representation ID: 27109

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Persimmon Homes (West Yorkshire)

Agent: Lichfields

The site is located within a sustainable location with easy access of a good range of local services and public transport services.

Draft Policy SP5 acknowledges that Green Belt releases are required in order to meet the future housing requirements within Bradford. It is considered that the proposed removal of the site from the Green Belt and allocation for housing is justified and appropriate and that this would not prejudice the five purposes of the Green Belt as set out in the NPPF.

The site assessment demonstrates that the site has no significant technical constraints which would prevent its delivery for housing development.

The indicative masterplan demonstrates how the site could accommodate up to 60 dwellings whilst retaining existing tree buffers as well as incorporating public open space and enhanced landscaping. The site is available and deliverable now and would make an important contribution towards meeting the housing requirements of the District.

In light of the above, the proposed allocation NW13/H Millmoor Close is supported and should be taken forward in the Draft Local Plan.

It is also considered appropriate to extend the allocation to include land south west of the site which is capable of accommodating a further 100 dwellings.

Comment

Representation ID: 28853

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.