SH4/H - Glenview Drive, Bankfield Road, Nabwood

Object

Representation ID: 8321

Received: 12/03/2021

Respondent: RM Cornelius

To earmark brownfield sites before building on valuable green belt land.This goes against National Policy. Loss of habitat for a number of animal species.A number of mature native trees will be lost. The loss of valuable local farmland. Drainage.There are a number of water courses that flow from and through the site.building work may have result in flooding of properties further down the hill.
Traffic generated by the proposal would have a negative impact on the local community.Nab Wood Drive is used as a rat run,further traffic would increase noise and pollution levels and would heighten the risk of accidents.
This proposal as well as two others March Cote Lane CO1/H and the further proposal of building new homes at the Bankfield Hotel site would mean an extra 500 houses being constructed near to Cottingley with added pressure on the local primary school and further pressure on local GP’s and dentists.
Local residents will be unable to access local countryside. The negative impact on two listed buildings adjacent to the site.

Object

Representation ID: 9646

Received: 16/03/2021

Respondent: Sarah Cornelius

There are a number of streams on the site and any development may increase the risk of flooding further down the hill.
Local residents might find it difficult to access local schools and NHS facilities.
This proposal is not in line with the National Planning Policy.
Utilise and earmark brownfield sites before using greenbelt land.
Loss of privacy for a number of residents plus views will be spoiled.
Poor access to public transport.
Loss of habitat for wildlife, including the foxes, deer, bats,.Loss of mature trees.
There are two more proposed plans in the area would mean 500 extra houses will be built in close proximity to Cottingley. Creating more air and noise pollution and a higher risk of accidents.
Local population will be unable to access the countryside.
loss of valuable farmland
Negative impact on two listed buildings adjoining to the site.

Object

Representation ID: 9955

Received: 15/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Martin Priestley

•Building on Green Belt is morally questionable given the climate crisis.
•Brownfield sites in Shipley/Bradford should be prioritise.
•Extending Glenview Drive upwards would create a rat-run. Concerns for safety of children should the street become a through road.
•Development and road would generate noise and disruption from plant vehicles during the build process.
•Land is steep, boggy, heavily waterlogged and unsuitable for development.
•Land is vital for slowing down water run-off. Should maintain land that currently offers flood mitigation.
•Green Belt land is a vital haven for wildlife. Extensive bird life and other animals, invertebrates, amphibians. A wildlife study of this area needs to be undertaken.
•Proposal would see remaining woodland cut down.
•Trees important carbon store and provide fresh air. Air quality would be reduced by removal of trees and emissions from gas boilers, and cars.
•Local schools oversubscribed. Proposals will put pressure on schools, doctors, dentists.
•Green Belt land should not be auctioned off. Neglected parts of city and brownfield sites should be considered.

Object

Representation ID: 10544

Received: 19/03/2021

Respondent: Sara Mitchell

I am writing to state my views and objections on the proposed development at Glenview, Nab Wood.

I think the suggested development is way too large and invasive. My concerns for the loss of habitat and mature woodland are great. The loss of agricultural land and green space for the use of residents would also be detrimental to health and wellbeing and farming. The effect it would have on character of the area and some of the Grade 2 listed buildings. The history and appeal of Shipley would be lost, the name Shipley comes from Sheep and Ley, ley meaning land where the sheep graze.

I suggest a nearby area for development where there are no farm animals resting there. Please see the attached document on my suggested area for the development of new housing.

Object

Representation ID: 11278

Received: 17/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs G J Woodhead

I write to express my concerns over the proposed allocation of SH4/H for housing.
1. Loss of green space, agricultural land, trees, hedges and fields.
2. Destruction of habitat and impact on flora and fauna.
3. Disruption of ground stability, the steep slope will increase water run-off and add to flooding risk further down.
4. Unacceptable increase in traffic causing more noise and air pollution. Nab Wood already blighted by rat runs and speeding cars. The narrow access along Glenview Road and the sloping site have safety issues particularly in icy weather. We already have enough difficulty in moving around in adverse weather.
5. This does not comply with Bradford's zero carbon policy.

Object

Representation ID: 11307

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Anne Wooff

I’d like to briefly comment on the inclusion of the area near to new Close Farm Shipley (SH4/H)in the development plan for Shipley.

The late 17th century farm and barn (mentioned in Pevsner) are a valuable part of the local heritage together with the surrounding fields ,part of the green belt. The ancient fields and rights of way ,together with the buildings are surely as worthy of preservation as the industrial heritage of the area.

Object

Representation ID: 11366

Received: 17/03/2021

Respondent: M A & J M Baines & Reid

Number of people: 2

We object in the strongest terms to the proposed development of 164 dwellings at the head of Glenview Drive.
There is very little green belt land off the A650 between Bradford and Keighley therefore what is left is extremely important.
The roads of Nab Wood are rat runs for many people trying to avoid the bottom of Moorhead Lane and Cottingley Bar traffic lights. These drivers regularly ignore the 20 m.p.h signs. The prospect of a possible 200 to 300 more cars along these quite narrow roads is totally unacceptable.

Object

Representation ID: 11501

Received: 18/03/2021

Respondent: John and Josephine Lambert

Number of people: 2

- Green Belt impact
- conflict with zero carbon future declaration of support of a climate emergency
- impact on loss of habitats and wildlife
- impact on infrastructure including transport, drainage, schools
- impact on increased flood risk
- brownfield sites should be used rather than green belt
- impact on access and highway safety from Branksome Drive

Comment

Representation ID: 11899

Received: 18/03/2021

Respondent: Dr AJ & Mrs H " Wellsteed

Number of people: 2

Will our comments be acted upon, altered or rejected?.

Previously, it was suggested to build nursing/care homes on this site.

Difficulties for the private owner to find developers to render this site suitable for the building of roads and dwellings, because:
- steeply sloping
- the numerous mature trees/woodland, (home to wildlife)
- the heavy construction traffic would cause pollution (air quality)
- numerous surface/underground water bodies on this hillside will require channeling
- coal deposits/drift mines are likely to be found

Designated Greenfield.

Site requires a great deal of investment before buildings can be considered.

Increased traffic/Vehicles on roads. Few people are fit enough to run or walk down and up hill.

Cottingley Cliffe Road and the A650 are very busy/noisy roads, there is also a large development is planned alongside the Bankfield Hotel increasing congestion.

Garages today, used for general storage leaving the drive or road for parking cars.

Object

Representation ID: 12373

Received: 21/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Kevin McAllister

Disproportionate numbers of homes planned in Shipley, compared with areas such as Ilkley/Bingley.

Nab Wood is a neighourhood in its own right, this is not recognised.
Expansion of neighbourhood into protected greenbelt, blurs the neighoburhood with Cottingley/Bingley. Impact on the identity, visual appearance.

Other sites near to SH4/H are included in the local plan, (Bankfield Farm, Shay Grange golf centre, Hallmark Cards) equate to building almost 1000 homes.

Inadequate public transport. Saltaire and Bingley train stations are far away, as such all new homes, will be dependent on private cars.

Increased traffic

High levels of congestion.

Nab Wood used as a rat run.

Inadequate access along Glenview Road/Drive - cars will sitting stationary for significant periods, increasing pollution.

Effect of traffic, on narrow residential cul de sac, will adversely impact on children - loss of play space due to unsafe road.

Loss of green belt, recreation and green corridor.
Imapct on biodiversity, wildlife and flora and fauna.

Local schools are over subscribed.

Object

Representation ID: 12648

Received: 21/03/2021

Respondent: Bev Winterbottom

I am objecting to the use of greenbelt for housing,specifically areas identified by SH4/H, SH5/H and SH6/H.
Why is greenbelt land earmark for housing when :
1.Still brownfield sites in the city
2. There would be ,on a conservative estimate, around 400- 600 extra vehicles attached to proposed plan which is near 3 schools ( over subscribed) see below
3. Serious health risk re traffic are already in the public domain (Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah case refers)
4. This plan is surely flying in the face of the known benefits of green spaces (Lockdown has highlighted this)
5. By the councils own evidence, March 2019 shows 7,800 empty houses in the Bradford district of which 4,489 still empty after 6 months.
6. There is no mandate from residents to use green spaces which enhance the lives and health of the community.

Object

Representation ID: 13172

Received: 20/03/2021

Respondent: Heather Morgan

Not in line with NPPF principles of demonstrating exceptions circumstances / brownfield first approach and promotion of sustainable patterns of development if land released.

Allocate more brownfield sites within District (such as at Valley Road)

- Loss of mature trees/woodland
- Impact on water quality
- Flood risk will increase downhill from the site.
- Air pollution, carbon emissions and noise from additional cars
- Loss of local greenspace - important wellbeing
- Poor access to public transport (poor bus service), local shops and services.
- Presence of a mining shaft in the site which would make it unsafe for housing.
- Volume of traffic on Cottingley Cliffe Road already high especially at peak times causing standing traffic
- Impact on wildlife - foxes, deer, owls, squirrel, badgers etc.
- Impact on visual amenity
- Local schools are over-subscribed. Doctors are heaving.
- Impact on health and wellbeing of residents

Object

Representation ID: 13721

Received: 20/03/2021

Respondent: Frances Cleaver

I object to these plans on the following grounds:

1. Harmful impact on greenfield sites and urban green spaces.

2. Traffic and air quality. This area already suffers from traffic congestion and poor air quality (pollutants at illegal levels) New homes inevitably mean more cars and this can only exacerbate the situation. These developments would impede achieving Bradford council's Clean Air Zone commitments and hinder the achievement of national goals on carbon emissions.

These issues are all the more pressing at a time of national and global climate crisis. I cannot see that the building plans are compatible with environment goals.

Object

Representation ID: 14924

Received: 21/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Aoife Aston

Increase in traffic causing bottlenecks and congestion. Glenview Drive, is ill-suited for an increase in traffic.
Impact of parking on narrow roads.
Impact on the heritage site.
Impact for pedestrians.
Impact on the development of the green corridor.
Poor access to public transport and amenities.
Air Pollution - within a Clean Air Zone.
Schools over-subscribed.
Habitat and Bio-Diversity, site is an established woodland with mature trees, home to: orchids, deer, badgers, foxes, tawny owls, barn owls and other raptors, and bats.
Site suitable for increasing woodland.
Flooding/Mining - woodland and associated habitat provides some protection from flooding.
Area contains mine shafts.
Impact on Mental/Physical Wellbeing,
Impact on Public Rights of Way.
Loss of access to green, natural environments, and to local social networks.
Loss of views from existing houses a relatively quiet area will become significantly busier/noisier.
Historical Importance, land adjoins two of the oldest buildings in Saltaire/grade II listed.
Loss of Green Belt.
Create urban sprawl.
Alternative options for meeting identified need, including brownfield sites and underutilised land.
Changing work practices mean that there is more space available within town/city centres. Use empty homes.
Protect landscapes and distinctive character areas, maximising the benefits.

Object

Representation ID: 14942

Received: 21/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Joel George

I do not feel that there should be a necessity to build on any green belt site as there are local brownfield sites close by to facilitate these needs. The loss of wildlife ( ie foxes , hedgehogs ext) is also of great concern the environmental impact of these works such as the felling of mature trees will only add to the damage that I feel will be done if these works take place. The noise and pollution from machinery and extra cars around the area also. The loss of these spaces for local residents will be of great concern and could affect the wellbeing of the community.
The area is already used as a rat run and additional traffic will only increase this problem.

Object

Representation ID: 14952

Received: 21/02/2021

Respondent: M L George

> I do not feel that there should be a necessity to build on any green belt site as there are local brownfield sites close by to facilitate these needs. The loss of wildlife ( ie foxes , hedgehogs ext) is also of great concern. The environmental impact of these works such the felling of mature trees. The noise and pollution from machinery and extra cars around the area also. The loss of these spaces for local residents will be of great concern and could affect the wellbeing of the community.
> The area is already used as a rat run and additional traffic will only increase the problem.

Object

Representation ID: 15021

Received: 21/03/2021

Respondent: Sarah Ball

Traffic issues in/around Nab Wood.
Issue with car accidents at the junction of Glenview Road/Bankfield Road, caused by the “rat run”.
Road becomes inaccessible during a slight frost.
Traffic queues and congestion.
Traffic along Glenview Road is a serious concern due to the amount of wildlife that venture from the proposed land, down to the road: deer, badgers, bats and cranes, who may still have homes on the lower field after development, and will be in danger from the increased traffic.
Increased traffic and destruction of plant life goes against community responsibility to provide clean air and preserve our environment.
Impact of pollution.
Loss of walking routes for locals, stunning views and freedom for local children to play, fruits, wildflowers, large established trees, marshland and grassland.
Glenview Road is a safe place for children to play and ride bikes, when so many other spaces are not.
The road is not equipped for increase in noise, disruption and choking fumes.
Large number of uninhabited homes in the Bradford area.
Local authorities should maintain and preserve greenbelt.
Schools are over-subscribed.
Development appears driven by financial gain.

Object

Representation ID: 15211

Received: 15/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Jean Holloway

The green field( GREEN BELT) land is part of the beautiful view of the Aire Valley and should be protected from development.
Proximity of Saltaire World Heritage.
Affect on Millenium way walk along the river, enjoyed by many for its natural views.
Local amenity needs to be preserved for future generations.

Alternative brownfield sites/former commercial premises near the the city centre.

FLOODING - development will increase the already high risk flooding at the lower levels such as Branksome Drive.

We are facinging a CLIMATE CHANGE disaster so why build here when there are so many alternatives.

URBAN SPRAWL LOSS OF community identity.

CLIMATE EMERGENCY. Bradford is committed to a zero carbon future and surely more traffic, more building, more flooding would be NON COMPLIANCE.

TRAFFIC, increase in traffic volumes will impact on all the existing busy main roads and create what is already congestion and dangers on the smaller side roads & not withstanding the dangers to pedestrians.

Support

Representation ID: 15488

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Jessica Short

Site well used for recreation activities
Impact on biodiversity and habitats

Object

Representation ID: 15537

Received: 21/03/2021

Respondent: Anna Dawson

Impact on traffic, congetstion and access.
The proposed access point Glenview Drive, is a small, narrow cul de sac ill-suited for an increase in traffic. Narrow roads with cars parked allowing space for only one car at a time.
Roads are already incredibly busy/dangerous despite speed calming measures.
Development would lead to traffic jams at peak times.
Impact of traffic at school times.
Significant impact on the heritage site.
Cumulative affect with proposed developments at SH5 and SH6.
Impact on the green corridor.
Poor access to public transport and amenities.
Air Pollution
Impact on Clean Air Zone.
Schools at capacity
Impact to Habitats/Bio-Diversity
Ecological survey required.
Flooding and Mining Issues in the area.
Impact on Mental and Physical Wellbeing of local community
Loss of Public Right of Way
Land adjoins two grade II listed buildings.
Loss of Green Belt/Green Land - to prevent urban sprawl by keeping land permanently open.
Green Belt boundaries can only be changed in exceptional circumstances.
The Council has identified a range of alternative sites.
There is more space available within town and city centres.
The number of empty residences within the Bradford region should be used.
The local Green Party have identified a range of sites include the Valley Road road-widening site as alternatives.

Object

Representation ID: 16098

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Joshua Netherwood

Firstly, the proposed plan is within greenbelt land and is not supposed to be utilised before brown belt land.

Building within this greenbelt land would be very harmful to the settings of the two grade listed buildings situated below the proposed land with 'Newclose Farm’.

It would destroy the local landscape and scenery, disrupt and disperse the local wildlife including deer.

New build would overload an already inadequate road system throughout Nabwood.

There will be a dramatic increase in light, air and noise pollution.

Would add strain to already struggling public transport systems, healthcare and local schools neglecting the entire community as a whole.

Growing up in this area I believe everyone is entitled to such an amazing environment to be brought up in and the future generations of this community would have that stolen from them if this proposed plan gets actioned.

Comment

Representation ID: 16297

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Adrian Netherwood

Objections on the basis of wildlife protection, pollution and concern for habitat loss.

The proposed development is on Green Belt land that should be protected and only be altered where exceptional circumstances are fully evidenced and justified. All possible Brownfield sites and other underutilised land should be developed first.

Impact of development on the residential amenity of neighbours, by reasons including overlooking, the loss of privacy and overshadowing of new properties.

Proposals consist of unacceptable over development of the site, unnecessarily removing mature woodland.

Loss of woodland essential to wildlife, (Roe Deer, Fox, Bats, Various Birds of Prey, Owlsbirds)

Visual impact of the development.

Impact on the character of Glen View.

Glenview is currently unable to cope with high traffic volumes and would need to be adapted in order to be made safe for residents.

Impact on New Close Farm and Tythe Barn (grade 2 listed buildings).

Impact on footpaths.

Potential increased traffic and pollution on Glenview Road and Nab Wood.

Object

Representation ID: 16378

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: David & Carol Mahoney

Can we also object to the proposed building of 164 houses near Glenview Drive/ Bankfield Drive, this area is also used by the community for dog walking and leisure to help people connect to green spaces to aid general well being.

We realise houses are needed but feel that brown field sites are plentiful without using scarce greenbelt land.and again car parking will be an issue.

Object

Representation ID: 16557

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Mr David Wilmshurst

Loss of existing views affecting residential amenity and reduce privacy.
Destruction of established woodland with TPO's Negative impact on the response to the climate emergency, a reduction in biodiversity, negative impact on achieving the government target of increasing woodland cover.

Impact on footpath, well used by local residents, development will restrict the access to green spaces.

Impact on two Grade 2 listed buildings.

Impact on the wildlife and fauna, deer, fox and badger, varied birdlife, bats and, possibly, orchids.
Increased traffic, congestion causing rat runs and speeding cars, poor air quality, and noise pollution.
The area is unsuitable for construction traffic.
Poor access to public transport
Unless the new housing is net zero carbon, the housing itself will further exacerbate the problems of the “climate emergency”
Schools are oversubscribed.
Poor Services - GP and dental surgeries and shops.
Exacerbate the flood risk for nearby land.
Part of the site is located within a ‘High Development Risk Zone’, defined by Coal Authority, development may trigger ground collapse and/or subsidence.
The site is in contravention of paragraph 138 of the NPPF.

Comment

Representation ID: 16683

Received: 18/03/2021

Respondent: Mr John Walsh

Site in not suitable for development.
- Highway safety. The volume of traffic on Bankfield Road at peak times and parked cars on Gelnview Road reduces road width
- a further 164 dwellings would make the situation even worse.
- more suitable brown field sites available without building on this area of natural beauty where deer roam freely.

Object

Representation ID: 16744

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Shipley Town Council

- No exceptional circumstances for green belt removal.
- This site is not sustainable
- The site contains several areas of mature trees and woodland - important for local wildlife and biodiversity - thus contravenes the stated objective of The Woodland Strategy for Bradford.
- contravenes a core principle of Bradford’s Sustainable Development Action Plan, ‘Living within environmental limits’
- will have an adverse impact on water quality
- The loss of this greenbelt site is likely to exacerbate the flood risk for nearby land
- contravenes Bradford’s Local Flood Risk Management Strategy of December 2016
- adverse environmental and social impacts of this housing proposal on the local road network and the residential areas that these roads serve;
- adverse impact on air quality;
- increased pressures on local services and infrastructure;
- the nearby primary school is currently over-subscribed
- site is highly unlikely to make a sufficient contribution to meeting social housing need in our area

Object

Representation ID: 17074

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: David Monk

The Proposal to change the Green Belt boundary contravenes the NPPF which states that Green Belt boundaries should only be altered in exceptional circumstances. All available brownfield sites should be considered first by the Council for housing development across the local plan area, for example the Valley Road site, instead of releasing Green Belt Land. Green Belt Land should be protected from development to prevent Urban sprawl and maintain the defined Community boundary. The site is not sustainable due to the negative environmental impact.

All are strong reasons to oppose the allocation.
Concerns re water quality.
Flood risks.
Air and noise pollution.
Loss of light and overshadowing.
Poor Public transport links and distance to local amenities.
Oversubscribed Schools and GP Practices.
Impact on biodiversity, ecosystem and wildlife.
Negative impact on health and mental wellbeing.
Loss of agricultural land.
Increase crime.
Historical importance.
Loss of open Green Belt Land/Green Land.

Object

Representation ID: 17263

Received: 21/06/2021

Respondent: Bradford District Ward Councillor (Independent Socialist)

• Destruction of the local biodiversity, habitats, meadow, hedgerow, trees and natural flora and the wildlife within.
• Loss of agricultural land
• Loss of natural views for adjacent residents.
• Loss of an amenity which allows community engagement with countryside
• The elimination of green space can only bring endless urban sprawl.
• Local schools are already at capacity leading to greater journeys
• A planning application was made a couple of years ago which was rejected
• Nab Wood is already busy with traffic and further capacity is questionable
• The roads are steep and prone to collisions.
• Further drop in air quality due to need for car use
• No buses so reliance on cars
• No local services eg shops, GP etc so increased number of car journeys
• This proposal goes against national policy on greenbelt
• Accelerated rain run-off into areas downhill

Support

Representation ID: 18287

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Batty Developments Ltd

Agent: Heritage Planning Design Ltd

Identification of SH4/H - Glenview Drive, Bankfield Road as a preferred housing allocation is strongly welcomed.

Nevertheless, comments and in some cases concerns are raised below with respect to the following matters identified by the DLP:

• Site Boundary - suggest it should be amended at SW edge to align with the field boundary.
• Potential Site Access - although a singular vehicle access point would be acceptable a further access is possible from the existing filed gate on Cottingley Cliffe Rd.
• Sustainability Appraisal - see separate representation
• Habitats Regulations Assessment
• Green Belt - see separate representation
• Constraints and Opportunities
- disagree with description of the site as being prominent from Cottingley Rd. The site is only visible from that Rd in the immediate vicinity. In medium distance views it is screened by topography, vegetation and existing development and in longer distance views it is seen within the context of the existing urban area.
- Development of the site would provide opportunities to enhance and provide new
pedestrian and cycle routes and connectivity for both recreation and travel.
• Development Considerations
• Conclusion/ Summary

Object

Representation ID: 18782

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Mr . Gul

I object to this proposal because off the wildlife that will be destroyed and the increase in traffic to an already busy area.