SH3/H - Wycliffe Road

Object

Representation ID: 28586

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Member of Parliament (Conservative)

Agent: Deborah Davies

SH3/H – Wycliffe Road (44)

I object to the inclusion of this land because:

• This is a well used area of green space for nearby local housing including many two and three storey flats, many which lack gardens, in a built up area.
• Such space is meant to be protected under the Council’s Local Plan.
• There is general recognition that pockets of open space in residential areas like this are vital for mental and physical health, well-being and sense of community.
• This land is designated as Recreational Open Space in the Council’s Strategic Land Assessment.
• Poor air pollution is already an issue here and any development would make this worse.

Comment

Representation ID: 28729

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.

Object

Representation ID: 29305

Received: 29/03/2021

Respondent: Historic England

See attachment for full representation
Before allocating this site for development:
(1) An assessment needs to be undertaken of the contribution which this site makes to those elements which contribute towards the significance of the Listed Buildings in its vicinity, and what impact the loss of this undeveloped site and its subsequent development might have upon their significance.
(2) If it is considered that the development of this site would harm elements which contribute to the significance of the Listed Buildings, then the measures by which that harm might be removed or reduced need to be effectively tied into the Plan.
(3) If, at the end of the process, it is concluded that the development would still be likely to harm elements which contribute to the significance of these Listed Buildings, then this site should not be allocated unless there are clear public benefits that outweigh the harm (as is
required by NPPF, Paragraph 195 or 196).

Object

Representation ID: 29494

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Rhona North

•Green space has been scientifically proven by the WHO to be goof and healthy for people. Improving mental health and reducing a number of diseases. It reduces exposure to noise, air pollutants and provides psychological relaxation.
•People have a renew love for greenspaces following lockdown. This space is essential for the health of nearby residents.
•Bradford has the highest prevalence of preventable diabetes and high levels of alcohol abuse, cardiovascular, respiratory, liver, muscular/skeleton disease and obesity.
•Essential Shipley keeps feature which reduce co-morbidities.
•Shipley has less than half the amount of open space it should have.
•This greenspace is bordered by hundreds of houses/flats that have it as their central focus and for some is their only garden space. Other greenspaces/parks are too far away for people to access. Nearest play spaces involve crossing busy roads.
•Building on the site would increase co-morbidity factors. Noise pollution would increase stress/anxiety. Dust would exacerbate respiratory disease. It would take away the easy access to greenspace for relaxation and play.
•There must be more appropriate area that can be built on: disused buildings, brownfield sites and the outskirts of Shipley.
•Site should be retained a greenspace so as not to further increase health risks from dust, air pollution especially at a time of Covid which affects those suffering respiratory diseases.
•Bradford District could be a District that enhances life and enhance this small space.

Object

Representation ID: 29589

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs D Coleman

•This is a valued open space used by the whole community and should be protected.
•Site is well used as a place to walk, exercise and freedom, sport/exercise/dog walking. People travelling to work, nurseries, schools.
•Site used for picnics, gatherings, parties, sledging, play and people enjoying themselves.
•Important to be able to access green space and fresh air within a few metres of home. Many dwellings have no gardens
•The site is safe - being overlooked on four sides.
•Used as a pathway to various destinations to avoid heavily congested roads.
•Safety concerns of accessing other spaces – parks, river, canals, woods.
•Beautiful views of Salts Mill, Saltaire and Baildon moor. Cherry trees attract birds, squirrels and bats.
•Site was designated as Recreation Open Space in previous plan. Site is a valued open space and policies show that it is supposed to be protected.
•Site should remain as open space and classes as ‘Amenity Greenspace’ in the Open Space Audit.
•This area (Shipley) is already shown to be deprived of green space. The Local Plan worsens the situation, decreasing the amount of green space while the policy states a need to increase it.
•Core Strategy Policy EN1 -protected from development’.
•Local Plan Policy CO1 provides protection against development of those existing open space .
•Greenspace protects against air pollution. There are thousands more vehicles on the roads.
•Unacceptable when there are numerous brownfield sites available.

Object

Representation ID: 30232

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Andrew Mason

Whilst I generally support the proposed plan for Shipley, particularly the redevelopment of existing brownfield sites and improving the town centre; there is still too much proposed development on greenfield sites, particularly SH3 to SH6. SH3 is an important open space for local people who live in flats and terraces with no gardens. SH4 to 6 have no local facilities and are therefore likely to generate more traffic, congestion and pollution on key routes. They are also too far away from public transport provision and cycling infrastructure is non-existent leaving people car dependent. Active travel and public transport use are the key to a sustainable future and I would like to see more cycling provision around Shipley to segregate cars and cyclists. The only good route at the moment is along the canal towpath. A cycle route down the Leeds Road to Shipley station would be useful as a start.

Object

Representation ID: 30241

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Kirkgate Centre

Green Spaces

Green space is important for wellbeing/mental health as Shipley is densely populated where few houses have gardens. Spaces have been a life-saver during the last year.

A number of areas in the Plan identified for housing are green space/Green Belt land - a loss of 1.3ha.

Will have a detrimental effect on families and health, especially when there is a shortage of open space. JSNA recognises that having access to green space has many benefits for the community.

Terminology requires clarification, e.g. describing Dockfield site as “mixed use”.

Why build in flood risk areas where land is saturated and drainage is not adequate. Plan does not include reference to effect on existing residents and what resolutions will be put in place.

Will impact on wildlife/eco-systems, particularly sites SH4/H & SH5/H. Bats fly through SH3/H

Brownfield sites not being fully exploited - would minimise the impact of building on greenfield sites. Potential sites include Shipley Hospital and Valley Road (where there used to be housing).