SH4/H - Glenview Drive, Bankfield Road, Nabwood

Object

Representation ID: 28

Received: 09/02/2021

Respondent: Ms C Kemsley

Sites (SH4/H, SH5/H, and SH6/H) in Nabwood are all green belt. I'm all for alleviating the housing shortage and encouraging sympathetic development especially if plans include one-bed and two-bed homes. But this is part of a huge housing build for Shipley area. I strongly feel that we should avoid Green Belt land. Keeping the green belt areas around here is important for local biodiversity, air quality, exercise opportunities for local people, good mental health, and general quality of life. There are many brownfield sites in Shipley which offer good development opportunities instead. Loss of green belt
Use brownfield instead

Object

Representation ID: 90

Received: 11/02/2021

Respondent: Miss Clare Wigram

This is removing valuable green belt from the area for the wildlife and the local residence who enjoy this for walks and fresh air. It would be Debs sting to the area and the community to destroy it with more unnecessary housing

Object

Representation ID: 94

Received: 11/02/2021

Respondent: Ms Fiona Sorsby

Absolutely deplorable-you pretend to be doing everything for the environment, yet want to build 164 houses on a green space that is a haven for wildlife & for people to enjoy. There is already an established public footpath across this site. The area floods badly very easily in heavy rain & is a historical site for mining so good luck with all the compensation claims with that one. What on earth do you think all the extra traffic will do for the area. Shame on you, I will do everything in my power to stop this as will everyone else.

Object

Representation ID: 96

Received: 11/02/2021

Respondent: Ms Wendy Robinson

Woodland and heathland habitat will be detroyed and there isn't much left in Nab Wood. Nature threatened as well as character of the area: Nab Wood. There are few local amenities - 2 schools. Travel will lead to lowering of air quality. Covering of permeable surface will increase flood risk on the downhill side. What's the point of greenbelt if it's not respected?

Object

Representation ID: 108

Received: 12/02/2021

Respondent: Mrs Ellen Mosley

Additional traffic generation would negatively impact residents, highway safety would be a risk, especially top section Bankfield road with additional traffic from Cottingleycliffroad, worse in icy condition which makes Bankfield road unusable. Glen view road/drive not suitable for high traffic.
Creation of a Blind ended development- not safe in emergency if cannot exit onto Cottingleycliffroad, as suggested in the brief.
Loss of open green space, & inappropriate green belt land development- negative effect on air pollution. Loss of trees- area is called nab woods- where would be the wood?
Negative effect on water quality & flood risk to surrounding houses.

Object

Representation ID: 134

Received: 13/02/2021

Respondent: Mr Michael Moss

Particularly SH4/H but some comments apply to SH5/H & SH6/H.
This is currently part of the green corridor through the area and used by much wildlife. Building on these plots will restrict the ability of deer and foxes to move around. The access for 164 houses to be along a relatively narrow access will cause additional congestion on an already overused rat run. All three plans are likely to increase the flooding issues experienced over the last few years in the Aire Vally

Object

Representation ID: 141

Received: 13/02/2021

Respondent: Mrs Hayley Elliott

I object to this development due to the woodland area and the wildlife that live in the woods on this site. They should be protected. Also the traffic is already extremely busy with people using nab Wood as a cut through. This will become much worse with the amount of houses proposed to be built.
The land is greenbelt and should remain this way.
My other concern is the amount of people crammed into this site, during the current pandemic have we not learnt the risk of this. We need green areas in the community to separate the areas.

Object

Representation ID: 142

Received: 13/02/2021

Respondent: Ms Wendy Robinson

Adjacent streams drain into the beck that runs along Branksome Drive which floods. Inadequate roads for additional traffic. Distance to amenities will promote car journeys. What climate emergency???

Object

Representation ID: 146

Received: 13/02/2021

Respondent: Mr Stuart Weston

This area is a haven for local residents to exercise and enjoy some peace and fresh air, whether it be dog walkers, scout groups, families, retired couples, people who live alone, or anyone else who wishes to enjoy the natural green space. I personally use the area freqently, for blackberry picking, jogging, sledging in winter, etc.. The PROW and mature forest/hedges have a real feeling of history and rurality. We also regularly see deer, fox, plus many bird species. These kind of spaces are part of what makes Shipley great. I would be devastated to see this beautiful area developed.

Object

Representation ID: 147

Received: 14/02/2021

Respondent: Miss Susan Jones

Green belt land, with mature trees, supports lots of natural birds and animals like deers and helps with air quality. Also concerned the additional residents will put strain on schools in area and this will impact families in nab wood who also feed into these schools. Finally it’s unlikely residents in this area would walk to shops or schools in Saltaire or Bingley so this would increase traffic and pollution.

Object

Representation ID: 152

Received: 14/02/2021

Respondent: Mrs Joanna Heward

This is green belt land! It has previously been granted this status as a corridor for wildlife! 167 houses along with the others planned on the other green belt sites are not wanted. This space provides green space for walking building so many houses here removes the reason people want to live here. Before you know it no green space will be left. School places are already at a premium in this area for both primary and secondary meaning that residents already here will find it difficult to place their child in a school of their choosing.

Object

Representation ID: 154

Received: 14/02/2021

Respondent: Miss Elena Priestman

Without proper infrastructure surrounding this build it's not sensible to put forward. Traffic is already poor on the surrounding roads and to add more housing to this would be detrimental especially to those who work in the nearby BRI.

Object

Representation ID: 156

Received: 14/02/2021

Respondent: Mrs Susan Exley

Access would cause increased traffic in nab wood which is used already as a rat run and compromise safety. There would be only vehicular easy access causing increased carbon emissions.
Central shipley i.e. fox corner sites more suitable as within walking distance of bus and rail links Bradford and Leeds.
I would challenge the illogical choice of using our open green spaces which will forever change our landscape.
A much better option would be to use disused buildings and develop them into unique housing to fit in with the environment around the area not on the green spaces.

Object

Representation ID: 158

Received: 14/02/2021

Respondent: Mr Robert Eve

SH4/H is green belt land never intended for development. It provides relief from local urban sprawl and dwindling habitat for diverse wildlife. Further it provides essential natural drainage for runoff water from the surrounding hills - construction of houses and paving will increase the frequency of flash floods around Bingley which is a regular occurrence.
Traffic will increase and congestion will spread to nearby roads as ‘rat-runs’ and Nab Wood Drive is already subject to heavy use as a short cut, often at excessive speed.
On street parking will increase the dangers and restrict access if needed by emergency vehicles.

Object

Representation ID: 159

Received: 14/02/2021

Respondent: Mr Amir Akhtar

The development will impact the wildlife that currently resides in the area. The increase in traffic will increase the air and noise pollution in the area as well as adding to the risk of road accidents and congestion. There is a small stream that runs from the woodland area down to the housing areas. The removal of the trees and the building of houses will hugely impact this natural flow and overflow and destroy nearby garden. There will also be a reduced level of privacy and increased potential for criminal activity.

Object

Representation ID: 161

Received: 14/02/2021

Respondent: Mrs Fiona Lidstone-Green

We are extremely concerned about the additional traffic this would cause. Nab Wood is used as a regular rat run from Cottingley New to Bradford Rd. Any access must be via Cottingley New Road to avoid huge traffic implications. This is also one of the few green spaces left in our area and a natural habitat for numerous birds and animals. We should be keeping Green Belt land ! The local schools are over subscribed as it is, without adding more housing. We very strongly object to these plans, they should not go ahead!

Object

Representation ID: 162

Received: 14/02/2021

Respondent: Ms Charlotte Hazel

In a time of climate crisis. We should not have to argue why we shouldn't be building on greenfield sites. Building on this land will adversely affect air quality, impact on flooding risk and quality of life for current residence.

Object

Representation ID: 165

Received: 15/02/2021

Respondent: Mrs Helen Beckett

This is the last green space for the residents of nab wood to use. It is used by walkers and as agricultural land. I walk here with my little boy and we regularly see the roe deer. It is full of wildlife. Rabbits, owls, bats. Building houses here would also cause more traffic problems. The roads are already used as a rat run with cars speeding through. This space doesnt need to be built on when there are already places that could be built on first. Such as the land behind the coop in saltaire and canal road.

Object

Representation ID: 168

Received: 15/02/2021

Respondent: Mrs Frances Huntley

I object to this development. Shipley has limited green space and this area provides a corridor for nature. Removing it would be bad for the environment and bad for biodiversity. This whole area is well-used by the local and wider community for walking / running, etc. Removing it would lessen the usable leisure space to locals and reduce the appeal for others visiting, impacting on local tourism. Additionally this area is close to what is already a congested main road with some of the worst pollution records in Bradford. Adding extra cars to the area will worsen this problem considerably.

Object

Representation ID: 177

Received: 15/02/2021

Respondent: Mr W Mehmood

Informed through Green Party and neighbours of plan. I object because:

Habitat to many species of wildlife
Loss of important trees, hedges, vegetation.
Much needed green space, clean air, healthy environment.
Safety issues – Increase of traffic up and down two small roads and onto highways – extra 250 cars minimum.
Spoiling of natural or existing contours whilst destroying traditional field patterns.
Grazing land for local farmers for many years and will be a loss of high-quality agricultural land.
Newly planted trees, many older protected trees.
Certified greenfield/greenbelt land, can be seen for miles.
Previous applications refused-no change in circumstances.

Object

Representation ID: 178

Received: 15/02/2021

Respondent: Mrs June Robinson

1. This area is green belt because it is agricultural land used for grazing cattle. Foxes and deer are daily visitors. There are footpaths across and it serves as a green space which separates the urban areas of Shipley and Cottingley.
2. Traffic is a major problem down Cottingley Cliff road and along the A650. The very narrow Aire valley has problems of pollution.
3. The land is riddled with springs therefore holding water preventing flooding lower down.
4. Any houses built on the top part would be a blot on the landscape.
5 Consultation difficult in national lockdown.

Object

Representation ID: 180

Received: 15/02/2021

Respondent: Mr Andrew Bell

I object to SH4/H draft local plan for a number of reasons:
1, Within mind most households have two cars the amount of extra traffic generated would be overwhelming to the whole area.
2, There appears to be at least one Tree Preservation Order in this site No 0165 and one very close 0348.
3, I understand from previous plans in this area, or very close to it, that there are issues with historical coal mining making it potentially unsafe to build on.
4, My house is near the site and I have noticed, frequently, bats in the area.

Object

Representation ID: 182

Received: 15/02/2021

Respondent: Mr Keith Bailey

1.greenbelt land that had 15 years of protection from last 25year review suddenly after purchase by builder gets council backing for provision of new housing.2. Due to steep slope of land it is impossible to not cause a blot on the landscape. 3. It is home to a fox's Den , wild deer and used for grazing and Harvesting Silage. 4. Cannot believe a landfill site with a marsh at the bottom and a one in five slope is suitable for building. 5. Increased traffic through already congested area to poor planning as where the Bingley By-pass ends. plus more.

Object

Representation ID: 187

Received: 15/02/2021

Respondent: Mr Alun Pelleschi

Greenfield site; traffic hazard on both Cottingley Cliff Road and Glenview; no services to support new housing; no play areas for children

Object

Representation ID: 189

Received: 16/02/2021

Respondent: Alan Estrada-Hindle

There is already excessive traffic on Cottingley Cliffe Road and the existing users of Bankfield road as a "Rat Run" do so dangerously and at excessive speed, unsuitable for the conditions. Speeding cars in the surrounding area are already a danger, adding to Adding to this will be a danger to life. The Woods in question are home many types of wildlife including Bats, Foxes, Deer and Birds.

Object

Representation ID: 259

Received: 17/02/2021

Respondent: Mr Greg Trusselle

Far too many houses planned on a sensitive area. Will create traffic issues throughout Nab Wood particularly Bankfield Road and Drive along with junction of Bradford Rd and New Close Rd that already suffer from rat running. The area is currently well populated with wildlife including deer, owls and kestrels. The it is also part of catchment for the stream that often floods properties on Branksome Drive and will therefore further increase the risk. While I recognise some development may be needed far fewer houses done in an environmentally sensitive way would be more appropriate.

Object

Representation ID: 260

Received: 17/02/2021

Respondent: Mr D M Silveira

We moved locally in 2020, a big factor was the open field that provides great views across the valley. We extensively use the greenbelt, like many others, for walks and picnics.
Glenview drive is not suitably wide as an access road accepting only single file traffic. The pavement is also narrow with mature trees making the pathway difficult to walk on. Increased traffic will pose a safety risk.
Our property suffers from excessive overground water flow causing flooding with heavy rainfall. This is likely to worsen if the greenbelt is built-on without adequate drainage and measures in place.

Object

Representation ID: 277

Received: 18/02/2021

Respondent: Mrs Sara Lewis

The area is a designated GREEN BELT site.
The access will be through one road, Glen View Drive which is a narrow street with no other access in or out.
The significant increase in traffic will cause delays in/out of Nab Wood, which is a quiet residential area.
Currently cars park on each side of the road which already creates congestion.
There will be an increased risk of collisions as there will be considerably more traffic.
Roads leading to the site are steep and in winter conditions with snow/ice there are likely to more accidents.

Object

Representation ID: 278

Received: 18/02/2021

Respondent: Green Energy

The area is a designated GREEN BELT site.
The access will be through one road, Glen View Drive which is a narrow street with no other access in or out.
The significant increase in traffic will cause delays in/out of Nab Wood, which is a quiet residential area.
Currently cars park on each side of the road which already creates congestion.
There will be an increased risk of collisions as there will be considerably more traffic.
Roads leading to the site are steep and in winter conditions with snow/ice there are likely to more accidents.

Object

Representation ID: 284

Received: 18/02/2021

Respondent: Mrs Aoife Aston

The proposed housing development is threatening the safety, physical health, and mental health of our children. It should not be allowed to proceed. And to table this plan during the prolonged lockdown is a disgrace. The development will eradicate local greenspace, taking away nature that has become so important recently, and worsening the (already quite poor) air quality. If the development does go ahead, the only entrance must be from Cottingley Cliffe Road. Using Glenview Rd and surrounding residential streets as the outlet to Bradford Rd will flood this nice family neighbourhood with more speeding traffic and further harmful pollution.