SH3/H - Wycliffe Road

Object

Representation ID: 954

Received: 08/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Dominique Gaspar

This is valued open space used by the whole community. Government and local policies show that recreation open space like this is supposed to be protected. My son and the other children in the neighborhood play here. This space is vital to our community well being. We need our green space to protect us against local air pollution problems. This open space provides some space for our local wildlife in a densely populated area including owls and bats. I urge Bradford Council to use brownfield sites and other spaces that are not in use by the community for new development.

Object

Representation ID: 1084

Received: 09/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Ruth Peacock

This is a well loved green space on which my Daughter spends a lot of time playing, exercising and having picnics with her cousin and Auntie who live on the border of the space. I would hate to see it built on!

Object

Representation ID: 1085

Received: 09/03/2021

Respondent: Ms Esther Derbyshire

I use this space (SH3/H) with my son to play, get exercise and enjoy the outdoors in out local community. In a place that is documented to have inadequate outdoor space, it seems absurd to build houses here. Many houses locally (including mine) have no garden and I really rely on communal green space. I am extremely keen to preserve this recreational space for my family, and for generations to come to enjoy and benefit from.

Object

Representation ID: 1097

Received: 09/03/2021

Respondent: Miss Emma Jones

Children use this green space after school to run and play with friends. It’s really important that the area doesn’t get more cars as there are so many children walking home from school that would suffer the consequences.
It’s a is valued open space used by the whole community. Government and local policies show that recreation open space like this is supposed to be protected.
We will lose the benefits of our community’s local green space.
Children play regularly here and would have nowhere else to play.
Green space helps protect us against local air pollution problems. We are already an area that has been shown to be deprived of green space.
Why destroy the play/recreation space of this and future generations for the sake of meeting only 5% of the Shipley ‘quota’ of new housing?

Object

Representation ID: 1101

Received: 09/03/2021

Respondent: Ailsa Pater

This is currently part of a green space which children from Wycliffe Primary School can play on after school; there are minimal alternatives in the area so to remove this opportunity would almost certainly mean children getting less outdoor exercise. It would also mean an increase in traffic around the school and thus increased air pollution as well as making it more difficult for parents who already drive.

Object

Representation ID: 1121

Received: 10/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Darren Wilson

This is a ridiculous plan. There is absolutely no infrastructure to support this in the local area. No school places, roads are already very busy. The noise, increased pollution, etc etc will really ruin the area for all existing residents.

The land is used by people in the flats who do not have gardens. To take this away would be a disgrace.

Object

Representation ID: 1150

Received: 10/03/2021

Respondent: Jennifer Lay

I use this area in the summer as i have no garden. it would be a shame to lose it for everyone else who uses the space

Object

Representation ID: 1198

Received: 10/03/2021

Respondent: Miss Pamela Mudd

The areas proposed are used by the local community every day of the year and by every age group. It is an area used for dog walking, walking, families play football and cricket here. Children fly kites and in the winter months sledge and make snowmen. It is a place for meeting friends, having a picnic, sunbathing.

It is an open space that has been invaluable during lockdown and the Covid 19 pandemic Allowing adults and children to go outside of their homes to exercise, helping them both physically and mentally after having spent such long periods of time inside..

Object

Representation ID: 1260

Received: 22/02/2021

Respondent: Raphael and David Gould

Number of people: 2

Loss of open space for children to play, community to use and for walking, houses have no gardens
Increased traffic- pollution, loss of parking

Object

Representation ID: 1268

Received: 23/02/2021

Respondent: Kathryn Williams

Loss of open space- area used for play, amenity, walking and exercise and provides a place to meet
Local resident have limited private outside space
Local congestion- lack of parking for residents, pollution
Impact on world heritage site
Impact on mental health if lost

Object

Representation ID: 1270

Received: 11/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Linda Ashbrook

I too have played on & used this amazing & very important green space. There are very few green open spaces left. Please listen to the local residents that need this to stay just the way it is for now & future generations.

Object

Representation ID: 1276

Received: 11/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Robin Stern

Please leave this nice green space alone. Children play here, the land creates a nice atmosphere and is one of the reasons that the area is a good one. Develop an area that is need of improvement instead of diminishing an already nice area.

Object

Representation ID: 1277

Received: 26/02/2021

Respondent: Mr Keiran Broadhead

other land is available
Green field sites are more important than ever
Land is used by communities

Object

Representation ID: 1288

Received: 11/03/2021

Respondent: Mr David Pringle

I am not against residential development here in principle, however, no development should be permitted until the Shipley Eastern Bypass has been completed or other major infrastructure work completed to the junction of Saltaire Road(A657), Bingley Road (A650) and Moorhead Lane. The junction is operating at over capacity and cannot take any more traffic. In addition, there are existing consented but unimplemented schemes which will increase traffic further.

Object

Representation ID: 1297

Received: 11/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Aidan Mclaughlin

Reasons,pristine,well looked after by children and adults,one of the few green grassed areas for children to play for dogs to be walked and for the older generation to look at and use for their daily exercise no fear of getting run over by fast moving vehicles racing up and down Wycliffe Road, I fear that more housing would cause even more traffic and congestion, many times the local bus has to turn off his engine and wait for traffic to clear before they can get down or up the road.Many times in the Telegraph &August i have seen lots of complaints of fly tipping on green spaces in the Bradford District.The people of Shipley and Saltaire look after any little piece of green space they have left ,and the build would be detrimental to the area, i believe these green spaces should be kept for the use of future generations

Object

Representation ID: 1312

Received: 11/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Jenny Illingworth

I object to allocating Wycliffe Gardens SH3/ as housing this is a valuable green space in an area of dense housing, most of which have small or no gardens. My children use this space for play and as a walking route to Saltaire. Given Bradford's commitment to net zero carbon I believe that new housing should be focused on refurbishment and brownfield sites, keeping our green space for recreation and creating valuable carbon sinks. We need trees and wildflowers here not more housing!

Object

Representation ID: 1322

Received: 11/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Simon Huthwaite

The green space around Wycliffe Rd is a valuable local amenity for residents. It would be a crying shame to lose this space. We visit our family who live nearby and this is our regular picnic place and playground. We would be devastated to lose this space

Object

Representation ID: 1323

Received: 11/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Stuart Weston

More housing on this site would be disastrous. The main Saltaire Road just below is already one of the most congested routes in the country, so a recent article revealed, and doesn't need more adding to it.

Bradford council has in the past mentioned that this is the only green space available to local residents, so this completely contradicts that, and it would be destroying a safe haven for kids to play, for adults to escape the walls of their small dwellings, and a safe cut through, away from the traffic, to reach the nearby schools and colleges.

People in Wycliffe Gardens flats don't have the luxury of private gardens, so they absolutely need public open space like this.

Please reconsider and rethink the strategy for new housing in Shipley, as this is really not the answer. Dont make a big mistake.

Object

Representation ID: 1324

Received: 11/03/2021

Respondent: CR Construction

The proposed site is a populsr recreational area. There are many other potential sites around Shipley area could be developed, which are not currently utilised by the public. It is my understanding that Incomunities part owns the space between Fernciffe Road and Queens Road in Saltaire. The care home that was there was knocked down ro allow for housing, but it's been left to ruin for years. It seems illogical to propose desteoying green areas when sites such as this one haven't been developed yet. Wycliffe Green is essential to the physical and mental well being of the local community, especially to those who live in Wycliffe Gardens, many of whom are on the poverty line. To have a space where their children can play safely is of vital importance. This proposal is irresponsible and, quite frankly, ridiculous. Please reconsider

Object

Representation ID: 1325

Received: 11/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Giverny Linley

There is very little green space in that area so recreational activities for youngsters would be gone. This has been so important, especially in the last year. I worry about how many more cars there will be on an already extremely busy road. Parking for Wycliffe School drops offs and pick ups are already a struggle so adding more housing would only increase that issue. I recommend rebuilding the flats using a better layout as there is a lot of space there that could be used to build more dwellings. Plus they are an eyesore on the way into a world heritage site.

Object

Representation ID: 1326

Received: 11/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Mark Taylor

For the amount of housing that surrounds this area there few other safe open grassed spaces for families, children and everyone to enjoy. This area provides a safe space, allowing access to exercise and enjoyment of open space that otherwise cannot be accessed within reasonable distance, without navigating major busy roads and routes that surround the area. Clearly attractive to property developers on the edge of saltaire the £££ signs will be in their eyes. Depriving the local people of this space will be a huge mistake. This could this also contribute to flooding down the hill on the river and coach road areas if open grass space is removed? The extra pressure on the smaller roads that people already use as rat runs could become a major issue with additional housing and traffic.

Object

Representation ID: 1327

Received: 11/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Melanie Evans

Open green spaces, particularly in areas of housing with no private gardens are vital to the health and mental well-being of everyone. Removing this relatively small space from the people who use it doesn’t make sense. Particularly where there are far more suitable areas in the wider area, notably brown field sites that could easily be adopted for much needed housing that we quite obviously need. This area isn’t suitable. I know the area and the proposed housing will make everyone feel incredibly ‘squashed in’. Plus force those who use to have to venture much further to access suitable areas for their recreation.

Object

Representation ID: 1330

Received: 12/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Correne Brier

Lived here over 20 years my children played on those fields, my grandchildren now, we have had neighbourhood gatherings, it's a needed green area.

Object

Representation ID: 1331

Received: 12/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs AB Waldron

I oppose this plan as this is a well used community green space and one of few greenfield areas left in Shipley.

Object

Representation ID: 1332

Received: 12/03/2021

Respondent: Amber Holland

I have lived in this area since a child. The green area has been used by my family, friends and neighbours for years. For play, for neighbourhood activities, for dog walking - it's a valuable part of our community. Alot of this area has no or little garden space, especially when children, pets and community spirit are concerned this green space is a god send as it gives us the opportunity for exercise, celebrating nature, community cohesion, and socialisation and safety for children - they aren't at risk of being out of view or running into a busy road etc when playing on the local green.

Object

Representation ID: 1337

Received: 12/03/2021

Respondent: Ms Mel Frances

This is vital recreational ground for families, in particular those with children living in the flats. Residents have wanted to make the most of this space for many years with play equipment etc but these ideas have always been rejected if they were permanent, due to it being earmarked for future building. This means that residents use the space as often as they can but have been prevented from evolving some of it into more structured areas such as play / food growing / sensory garden / seating etc etc.
People without gardens of their own need spaces such as this for exercise and for their mental health and wellbeing - surely there is enough evidence for this now with lockdowns etc. The council need to do the right thing and create a community green space with the residents and show you care.

Object

Representation ID: 1338

Received: 12/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Alan Taylor

This area known as “The Delph” has been open ground for generations. After the development of Wycliffe Gardens was landscaped given a beautiful play area enjoyed by local children ever since. The area is conducive to families as the children can be observed by parents from the homes surrounding it ensuring they are safe. I myself played football there and sledged in winter. It’s a valuable community resource which shouldn’t be lost and limit the outdoor play of children, particularly in these dark days of lockdown

Object

Representation ID: 1346

Received: 12/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Margaret Hodgson

There was a quarry underneath the grassland, also over the last 30 years there has been surveys done and it has been found not suitable for building on,
I see that lots of families enjoy and use the area for exercise and games, young and old alike, Including myself, my children and grandchildren, and would be a great loss to the community.

Object

Representation ID: 1376

Received: 12/03/2021

Respondent: Mr David Procter

The area concerned provides safe, secure and valuable play space for youngsters from the immediate area as well as open space for older people. For it to be designated for building especially in these times of increased problems with mental health is folly and should not be allowed.

Object

Representation ID: 1379

Received: 12/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Mary Urquhart

Taking away this green space from the community contravenes both Bradford District Local Plan (2021) ‘Paragraph 3.1.9 and Bradford District Council’s own Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (2019). It would be a disaster for the local residents, their health and their welfare. Schools and doctors in the area are oversubscribed, you would be adding to the pressure on an already congested road network.