SH4/H - Glenview Drive, Bankfield Road, Nabwood

Object

Representation ID: 19186

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Amanda Ginns

Development of the site would result in the loss of mature trees and remove the habitat of wildlife - owls, deer.

Why not use other areas of Bradford that don't have woodland and a re not green belt - there are many disused buildings in urban areas.

Through-traffic in the residential area of Nab Wood Drive and Bankfield Road is already bad including dangerously speeding vehicles despite the 20 mph speed limit.

I would also like to comment that cars on Nab Wood Drive park on the path, both sides, suggesting road width is considered too limited for two-way traffic flow. The increased traffic volume as a result of a new housing estate should take this into consideration. It is very frustrating and concerning as a pedestrian to have to walk into the road so many times to get past the vehicles.

Object

Representation ID: 19206

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Daleen Dwyer

While there are good suggestions for meeting the needs for additional housing in Shipley there are also a number of proposed sites which will destroy open spaces which are used and loved by the community and will create an over developed claustrophobic feeling which will reduce the attractiveness of the area as a whole.

The following are green belt sites which help to give a more pleasant feel to area. If there are no green spaces then the attractiveness of the area is decreased and its appeal as a place to live is reduced.

SH4/H - Glenview Drive, Bankfield Road, Nabwood
SH5/H - Bingley Road, Nabwood
SH6/H - Bankfield Farm, Nabwood

The reuse of land that has previously been built or repurposing retail provision which may not be needed post pandemic would seem like a more attractive alternative.

Object

Representation ID: 19762

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Miriam Doyle

-More affordable brownfield sites must be considered first, greenbelt can only be used 'in exceptional circumstances', therefore not in line with national planning policy.
-Negative impacts on the local environment for plants and wildlife. Loss of habitat and food sources for bats, badgers, deer, bird life, moths, butterflies, amphibians and reptiles. Thus negatively impacting BMDC's Biodiversity Policy and Green Infrastructure Corridors.
-Loss of protected woodland means rise in carbon dioxide because not absorbed and stored by trees. Trees felled, plus high water tables means risk of flooding downhill/downstream.
-More traffic means harmful rises air and noise pollution to wildlife. Resident's physical and mental health negatively impacted.
-Rise in vehicles idling, whilst waiting to join already highly polluted roads aggravates asthma, COPD and all respiratory diseases.
-More pressure on already squeezed infrastructures e.g. school places, doctors, road maintenance, public transport, waste collection.

Object

Representation ID: 19801

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Bradford District Ward Councillor (Green)

Number of people: 2

- loss of a valued area of open land / green belt which offers beautiful views in / out of the site
- contravenes Public Health England (PHE) in their 2020 document ‘Improving Access to Greenspace’
- contravenes part of Outcome 4 of Bradford’s Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2018-2023
- no exceptional circumstances to change green belt boundary - requires prioritising brownfield sites and also discussions should take place or be shown to the community to have taken place with neighbouring authorities about whether they could accommodate some of the identified need for development;
- merger of settlements - Shipley / Bingley / Cottingley
- loss of trees and wildlife habitats - contravenes various strategies and policy documents ;
- impact on water quality - acknowledged in LP;
- will exacerbate flood risk;
- impact on local road network / traffic /. noise / air pollution
- impact on services and infrastructure, schools over subscribed
- the site is highly unlikely to make a sufficient contribution to meeting social housing need in our area

Object

Representation ID: 19815

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Bradford District Ward Councillor (Green)

Number of people: 2

- loss of a valued area of open land / green belt which offers beautiful views in / out of the site
- contravenes Public Health England (PHE) in their 2020 document ‘Improving Access to Greenspace’
- contravenes part of Outcome 4 of Bradford’s Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2018-2023
- no exceptional circumstances to change green belt boundary - requires prioritising brownfield sites and also discussions should take place or be shown to the community to have taken place with neighbouring authorities about whether they could accommodate some of the identified need for development;
- merger of settlements - Shipley / Bingley / Cottingley
- loss of trees and wildlife habitats - contravenes various strategies and policy documents ;
- impact on water quality - acknowledged in LP;
- will exacerbate flood risk;
- impact on local road network / traffic /. noise / air pollution
- impact on services and infrastructure, schools over subscribed
- the site is highly unlikely to make a sufficient contribution to meeting social housing need in our area

Comment

Representation ID: 19905

Received: 01/04/2021

Respondent: Natural England

We note that the following allocations are on land which may be best and most versatile agricultural land. The plan should safeguard the long term capability of such land (NPPF para 170).

In order to inform the sustainability appraisal and ensure an accurate assessment of the impact of the plan on soil resources we recommend that allocations over 5ha, or at least those over 20ha, have ALC surveys undertaken in order to determine the ALC grade and help inform master planning and soil handling going forward.

Object

Representation ID: 20087

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Nick Williams

Increased traffic / inadequate access / impact on narrow local roads;

The roads heading towards Bingley from the Glenview end of Nab Wood, the A650 and Cottingley Cliffe Road, are already extremely busy roads with daily traffic jams at certain times,

Impact of increased traffic - site is just outside the World Heritage Site Buffer zone for Saltaire

Poor access to public transport and amenities;

Would lead to significant rise in air pollution;

Local schools capacity inadequate;

Impacts on habitats, wildlife and bio-diversity;

Increased flood risk.

This area is an old mining area with evidence of shafts in most housing surveys;

Impact on mental and physical health and well being as result of loss of green spaces - contrary to Public Health England’s 2020 report ‘Improving Access to Greenspace’ and Public Health England’s 2020 report ‘Improving Access to Greenspace’;

This land is adjacent to two of, probably, the oldest buildings in and around Saltaire with two grade II listed buildings;

Loss of green belt.

Object

Representation ID: 20156

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Michael & Susan Short

As residents we are deeply concerned about the impact that increased traffic in the area will have on Glenview Road, Nab Wood Grove and the junction with Ashfield Road and Moorhead Lane. There is already congestion caused by double parking and tailbacks from the traffic lights at the bottom of Moorhead Lane early morning and evening.

The loss of greenfield space and natural habitat is to be deplored when brownfield sites are available plus the drainage at this site would be severely affected by extensive building work destroying the natural drainage systems.

The only amenities in Nab Wood are an hourly bus service, day time and Monday to Saturday only, and one small general store. Schools and medical services in neighbouring areas are stretched already and may not be able to offer adequate services.

In view of this we would ask Bradford Council to reject this proposal.

Object

Representation ID: 21243

Received: 18/03/2021

Respondent: Ms Sara-Linda Mitchell

- impact on wildlife/habitats- loss of mature trees
- impact on Green Belt-
- impact on residential amenity- overlooking, loss of privacy and overshadowing
- Overdevelopment- and impact on mature woodland/loss of trees and out of scale in comparison to the existing housing in the area
- Visual impact on landscape/historic environment and Glen View
- Unsuitable access - roads leading out of Glenview are currently unable to cope with high traffic volumes and would need to be adapted in order to be made safe for residents.
- potential for a smaller development (20 - 40) affordable homes off Glenview Drive won the condition of no removal of mature woodland and minimal use of the remaining fields.

Object

Representation ID: 21415

Received: 21/03/2021

Respondent: Janet Brady

I have lived in Nab Wood for 48 years. I chose to live here because it is a quiet, residential area with trees and green spaces.

Your proposed development will destroy a green area which is much loved and used. The probability of an additional 200 or more vehicles traversing Nab Wood, exiting onto busy main roads (but not the obvious Cottingley one) or an already congested Moorhead Lane fills me with dismay.

Is it really necessary to use one of Shipley's few remaining green belt areas to house such a huge estate, let alone the effect on one of the area's oldest surviving buildings? I don't think so. I object most strongly to this proposal.

Object

Representation ID: 21779

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Mr & Mrs Guy & Bobby Barford

Wildlife habitats - the field is grazed by wild deer and is an important corridor for them between Cottingley Woods and Northcliffe Woods. There are many species of flowers and grasses on the land.

Access - Restricting the access to these properties to be off only one road, Glenview Drive, within the Nab Wood Estate will cause more danger to the residents from traffic. The narrow residential approach roads are already inadequate and the area is already used for peak time rat runs.

The hillside is riddled with springs which have caused many previous problems in this area when disturbed. If there is any attempt to provide physical means to drain this land the water will only add to the flooding problems of the culverts across New Close Road and Staveley Road.

There would be considerable amenity loss to the area in terms of the extensive views

Object

Representation ID: 23928

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs S Nakoneczna

The location of the proposed site will see the loss of many mature trees, which provide habitats for various flora and fauna including Deer, Foxes etc.
Kites and Kestrels have been seen seeking prey. All of which will be lost.
The plan would also see an increase onto an already existing busy road, which often has tailbacks at busy times. This will be disrupted by connection to main services etc during construction but the long term increase of further vehicles joining the main road adding to the congestion and potential increase of accidents The increase in properties will also see an impact on the local infrastructure including schools, shops and Medical Centres.
The loss of views and privacy will also be affected.

Object

Representation ID: 24600

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Benjamin Stevens

-Concerned about the inevitable increase in traffic
-Road safety issues - numerous accidents occur regularly on the corner of Glenview Road / Bankfield drive. Extra traffic would risk even more frequent accidents.
-Bankfield drive is especially unsafe for cars in icy and snowy conditions due to its steep incline. This compounds the aforementioned hazardous corner.
-Suffice to say Nab Wood was not designed for the volume of inhabitants and vehicles in all possible climate conditions.
- Safety of children will be compromised by the extra traffic and their freedom to go out on the road - now a quiet cul de sac - will be negated.
-Greenbelt territory which I understand is supposed to be protected from commercial and residential building.
-Impact on wildlife and habitats
-The incremental effect of building estates will leave us with fewer green spaces and the benefits they come with.
-Impact on health and well-being
- Concerned about the loss of natural drainage.

Object

Representation ID: 25286

Received: 26/03/2021

Respondent: Miss Beannie Bridgman

Another Green Space being taken forever.
This will cause serious detriment to precious essential nature, trees, butterflies, birds, insects, grasses, wildflowers, natural water course.
A are of beauty necessary for clean air, recreation and mental health for all locals.
The possible felling of surreal trees - which breaks my heart. They are so essential - rarely replaced by greedy developers.
Bradford is seeking fresh air conditions. The addition of 164 houses will add to slow environmental destruction, busier roads, more natural drainage disrupted, overcrowding, air pollution, building disaster to locals.
Large areas of Bradford centre is a vacuum of disrepair needing regeneration. Masses of empty buildings, steeped in history waiting for the right investment to make excellent accommodation with sensible thoughtful planning.
Over population is never discussed

Object

Representation ID: 25698

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Juliette Taylor-Batty

I’m writing to express my extreme concern at current draft plans to build houses on green spaces in the local area, and particularly on greenbelt land in Shipley, Wycliffe, fields and ancient paths at Branksome, and greenbelt meadow and woods by Nab Wood. As the draft proposal sets out, there are a number of problems with these proposals, not least the irreversible damage to wildlife habitats.

I’m really worried about the impact this will have on the local environment and wildlife, play areas available for children (e.g. in the Wycliffe area), traffic increases, and pressures on local resources, schools and so on.

I know that there is a lot of opposition to these plans amongst local residents, and I urge you to reconsider these plans.

Object

Representation ID: 27925

Received: 19/03/2021

Respondent: Ms Stephanie Knight

- Local Plan consultation not sufficiently publicised
- Loss of greenspace/green belt between Shipley and Bingley
- loss of community identity
- Green Belt impact- merging between neighbouring towns, urban sprawl- no exceptional circumstances demonstrated
- impact on healthy environment- increase in air pollution, impact on clean air zone, increase noise pollution/light pollution
- impact of local highway network- increase traffic and impact on highway safety, the A650 is already overloaded.
- impact on amenity- loss of privacy, views
- loss of habitat/wildlife- part of a green corridor, loss of wildlife species on the site
- Unsustainable- poor accessibility no shops/services/schools close byand will be car dominated,
- Lack of infrastructure- roads, schools at capacity
- climate emergency- new development will not be zero carbon, increase flood risk, loss of green space
- Flood risk- lots of streams on site, pooling, impact on surrounding properties, run off down Bankfield Road
- Brownfield Alternatives- many alternative brownfield sites as opposed to greenfield/green belt

Comment

Representation ID: 27926

Received: 19/03/2021

Respondent: Ms Stephanie Knight

understand that a council employee has been to conduct a "wildlife survey" on the proposed site.
this is not an appropriate time of year to undertake such a survey as many birds are yet to start nesting and bats have not yet returned from their winter sites.
The residents of Nabwood will be paying for a comprehensive survey in May or June.

Object

Representation ID: 28358

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Lesley Belmont

The land is green belt. There are alternative brownfield/non-green belt sites available. There is no need to release land from the green belt.

This would significantly increase the size of Nab Wood – there are currently no facilities – e.g. no play area.

Bankfield Road, Glenview Road and Glenview Drive are not suitable access roads using them is unrealistic. The junction at Bankfield Road/Glenview Road is very dangerous with cars not stopping, and with very bad visibility. This area is already a rat run and the roads are very dangerous in winter.
The nearest bus stop will be a significant distance from the new houses. Most houses will have two cars – increasing traffic enormously, creating traffic noise and pollution.
Cottingley First School seems very busy. Are there any spare spaces? At the start and end of school, traffic already virtually stops moving up/down Cottingley Cliffe Road.
Impact on wildlife, with deer and foxes seen regularly.

Object

Representation ID: 28513

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Chartford Homes

Agent: Barton Wilmore

The site, which has reference SH/026 in the Council’s Sustainability Appraisal has a significant number of constraints which means it is unlikely to be developable and it is not a suitable or achievable site and it should not be carried forward as a proposed allocation.

We would question how the site will be accessed, as we assume that it could not be achieved via the B6269 because of the change in levels. There is a potential access off Bankfield Road and in order to achieve this, it would require the removal of a large woodland of mature trees, some of which are understood to be protected by Tree Preservation Orders . In addition, the woodland represents deciduous woodland priority habitat so there will be an adverse impact upon biodiversity through the loss of this woodland. We would question how any future development would demonstrate biodiversity net gain when the loss of the woodland is factored in.

It is noted that the Council believe that the development will be accessed via Glenview Drive, however we would question the suitability of the access given the steep topography and ability to accommodate traffic associated with 164 dwellings.

The site is very steep and is effectively split into two distinct parts – the southernmost being a small area which sits directly behind the row of properties fronting onto Nab Wood Drive. This area is detached from the remainder of the site by a further band of trees which sit on land which is so steep that we consider it highly doubtful that you would be able to construct a road with a suitable gradient to connect the two parcels. As such, if the Council carry this site forward to the Publication draft, the site boundary should be significantly reduced with the southernmost parcel removed along with the mature woodland fronting onto Bankfield Road. A more realistic site area would in fact be around 2 hectares which would reduce the capacity significantly.

Object

Representation ID: 28587

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Member of Parliament (Conservative)

Agent: Deborah Davies

SH4/H – Glenview Drive, Bankfield Road, Nab Wood (164)

I object to the inclusion of this land because:

• It is green belt.
• It is close to New Close Farm, a 17th century Grade II listed house.
• There would be detrimental effects on wildlife.
• The report acknowledges there would be "adverse effects on most natural environment themed sustainability objectives", a risk of pollution of several watercourses on site and a "significant adverse affect on air quality".
• The concrete and tarmac will also remove a soakaway, channelling on site water downhill towards areas prone to flooding.
• Nearby roads are already congested.
• The report acknowledges there is a “large area of priority woodland within site and the remainder of the site may be valuable and other priority habitats may be present”.

Comment

Representation ID: 28730

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: 28984

Received: 08/03/2021

Respondent: Jan Pickles

Prevent urban sprawl
Increased traffic and its impact on over congested local roads.
Exceptional circumstances need to be shown to develop Green Belt and need for development is not a sound enough reason.
Flood risk issues, loss of run off areas, water entering Beck and River from development at quicker speed from developed area compared with natural fields.
Venerable drainage systems.
Insufficient infrastructure - schools, doctors and dentists,
Impact to local farming - lost land, wildlife, habitats and effects on environment.
Impact on clean air zone from increased traffic.
cannot support these proposals due to increased flood risk in the area

Object

Representation ID: 29306

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: 29397

Received: 17/03/2021

Respondent: Dr Martin Cosgrove

Seek to stop the proposal to build 164 properties on a beautiful area of stunning green fields above Nab Wood.

Whilst I am in full agreement that the housing stock in Bradford leaves a lot to be desired in areas, concreting over yet more green spaces, when we have so much brown field space that remains undeveloped, seems to me to be nothing short of criminal.

However, this particular proposal is in my opinion totally beyond the pale given its size and the sheer beauty and history. The edge of the site has a massive grade II listed barn at the back and to the right of the gorgeous ancient white house.

I am fully acquainted with the place and it is beautiful.

Please, please, please can we put a stop to this criminal environmental damage to what little green space is left in Bradford?

Object

Representation ID: 29501

Received: 23/08/2021

Respondent: Laura Gorman

•Proposed access at Glenview Drive, small/narrow/ill-suited for an increase in cars / traffic.
•Surrounding & wider road network is already incredibly busy/dangerous- additional traffic from SH4/H would exacerbate the danger and lead to traffic jams at peak times.
•Impact on Saltaire WHS, residents and tourism.
•Impact on the enhancement of the green corridor.
•The plan recognises the poor access to public transport and amenities. People will travel by car to source shopping, libraries, GPs.
•Impact on increased air pollution - a significant issue around the A650. Lies within Clean Air Zone and should be seeking to reduce traffic pollution.
•Local primary / secondary schools are full. Action would need to be taken to improve/increase access to schools.
•Impact on habitat that contributes to local/regional biodiversity. Established woodland and home to a variety of wildlife. Site identified as suitable for increasing woodland which would increase biodiversity and water control.
•Serious flooding in 2015. Increased risk of flooding with little effectively being done to mitigate the impact. Land currently acts as a flood barrier.
•Acknowledged that there are a number of small waterbodies. This plus surface water already contributes to flooding which will be increased with the development of SH4/5/6.
•This is an old mining area with evidence of shafts in most housing surveys.
•Local rights of way are well used by local residents for exercise. Impact on wellbeing and mental health. Contrary to the Bradford Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy (Outcomes 2&4).
•Impact on heritage - Site is adjacent to two of the oldest buildings (Grade II Listed) around Saltaire - impact on the maintenance and access to these buildings.
•Site is Green Belt. Contrary to NPPF.
•Alternative sites closer to amenities and public transport.
•Other empty residencies in Bradford which could be used to reduce the need for additional housing

Object

Representation ID: 29641

Received: 10/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Sajad Arshad

I wish to object to the aforementioned application on the following grounds:

-Loss of privacy
-Significant increase in Traffic and associated safety/dangers
-Access through Glenview Road and significant increase in number of vehicles using what is usually a quiet road
-Increase Pollution risk – air, noise, water, soil and land will be affected
-Nature conservation and effect on the conservation area – we have first-hand experience of the varied wildlife in this area such as badgers, owls, squirrels, deer, birds, bats, butterflies
-Government policy on Green Belt and the harmful effect inappropriate development can have on Green Belt
-Previous planning decisions and reasons for rejection.

Object

Representation ID: 29691

Received: 10/03/2021

Respondent: Alison Shaw

•Impact of pandemic and Brexit on housing numbers.
•Green Belt should be protected. Altered only in exceptional circumstances.
-brownfield sites first approach.
•Impact on local habitats, forms a green corridor and contains protected trees, flora and supports a rich biodiversity. Need for an ecological survey.
•Site acts as a natural flood defence. Several springs arise in the site. Surrounding land absorbs excess water. If the site were developed the flood risk would be increased below the site, with changes to natural water courses.
•Important to maintain areas of green space and biodiversity to reduce climate change.
•Impact on mental/physical health/wellbeing.
•Road system cannot cope with extra traffic. Roads are narrow and it is a 20mph zone.
•Highway safety a concern. Accidents at the crossroads of Glenview Road/Bankfield Road due to steepness and poor visibility. Made worse by recent building on the corners.
•Local schools are both full/oversubscribed. Likewise with secondary schools. No plans to build extra schools meaning parents will drive to schools further away.
•Additional houses will lead to loss of community identity of Nab Wood.
•Increased in air, noise and light pollution affecting humans and wildlife.
•Development will cause gridlock at Bingley/Bradford Road/Saltaire Road/Moorhead Lane at peak times.
•Impact on climate change. Contrary to the commitment of a zero carbon future.

Comment

Representation ID: 29866

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Batty Developments Ltd

Agent: Heritage Planning Design Ltd

Green Belt Assessment

The Green Belt Signposting Document understates the role of parcel 026 (of which the site is part) with regards to green belt purpose 2 (to prevent neighbouring towns from merging into one another). It should be assessed as “major” as it plays a critical function in separating Nab
Wood, Shipley from Cottingley, Bingley.

When looking at parcel 026, it is clear that some sites are more important than others, when it comes to upholding green belt purpose 2. And, in HPD’s opinion, SH4/H is clearly the least important site within parcel 026 when it comes to fulfilling this important purpose.

Whilst it is accepted that development would reduce the gap between Cottingley and Nab Wood by around 165m, a substantial gap and sense of separation would still remain. In HPD’s opinion, the site performs weakly with respect to green belt purpose 2 and should therefore be assessed as “low”. At worst a “moderate” assessment might be justifiable.

Turning to green belt purpose 3, it is suggested that the “major” assessment of the site be aligned with the “moderate” assessment of the parcel of which it is part, since there is no obvious reason for this discrepancy.

Object

Representation ID: 30048

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Caroline Pollard

Object to the development of SH4/H for the following reasons:
•Loss of habitat and impact on wildlife. Variety of wildlife on the site including deer, birds, owls, frogs, rabbits, weasels and bats.
•Proposed development is on Green Belt land. NPPF indicates that Green Belt land should only be altered where exceptional circumstances are fully evidenced and justified. All possible Brownfield sites and underutilised land should be developed first.
•The site is directly adjacent to the Grade II listed New Close Farm.
•The development would decimate fields and mature trees that are at the heart of Nab Wood.
•Development will have adverse effects on residential amenity, loss of privacy and overshadowing.
•The development is over-bearing and out of scale.
•The number of houses is extreme and the increase in road traffic would have a huge impact on a peaceful residential area.
•There would be an increase in air pollution from the extra traffic.

Object

Representation ID: 30117

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Ms Caroline Blount-Shah

Number of people: 2

•Green Belt land should be valued and used as a last resort.
•Brownfield used instead. Other brownfield sites could be used e.g. Canal Road (demolished flats), higher part of land that was Nab Wood Middle School.
•Impact on areas of biodiversity and wildlife. Biodiversity surveys are required due to the proximity to the South Pennine Moors SPA/SAC.
•The sites are the last areas of greenspace between Shipley and Bingley – impact on identity and landscape character.
•The narrow river path with walls ‘Old Way’ should be retained
•Adjacent habitats are at high risk of being degraded.
•Presence of Curlews and Red Kites on the site and circle over the large fields.
•Well used footpaths with beautiful views (including toward St Ives).
•Trees to the north of houses on Branksome Drive have pending TPOs.
•Climate change -protect greenspace and biodiversity, to help reduce climate heating.
•Trees along the edges of the sites provide habitats and form a green corridor. SH4/H contains TPOs.
•Trees/hedgerows/scrubland play an important role in absorbing carbon emissions, reducing NOx and absorbing noise pollution.
•Used as a last resort for the provision of smaller high quality eco homes
•Flood risk issues
•Concern of residents on Branksome Drive/Grove that their low-lying houses/gardens will be flooded. The proposed sites currently act as a sponge and hold rain water back. Development will cause runoff from buildings/patios/parking areas meaning the land underneath will no longer hold back water.
•Land at SH4/H also play a valuable role in holding water and preventing flash flooding in Branksome Drive.
•The side roads leading to Glenview Road are all quiet and narrow.
•Speed limits and traffic calming. Accidents at the junction of Glenview Road and Bankfield Road as it is steep with poor visibility.
•The Council has a statutory responsibility to monitor and improve air quality and has approved the new CAZ - linked to childhood diseases.
•Reduce demand for vehicles and improve safe routes to school/work, including improving public transport as well as building/promoting cycling/walking routes.