SH4/H - Glenview Drive, Bankfield Road, Nabwood

Object

Representation ID: 3071

Received: 21/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Catherine Mcallister

As a local resident, the proposals will have a hugely negative affect on the area, including making the 'rat-run' of Nabwood even more dangerous. There will be worsening traffic congestion at the exits from Nabwood.
Green belt should not be built upon, and the deer that I see frequently will have no pathway through. There are badgers, owls, Ghost moth and rare orchids found here. The Plan fails to properly factor in the carbon footprint of the new housing, despite the declaration of a ‘climate emergency’. I am concerned about the permanent loss of this large area of open, greenbelt land and the associated views from it. The footpath within this is well-used by local people walking between the Cottingley area and Nab Wood and it abuts the boundary of the proposed housing development.

Object

Representation ID: 3088

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Rowan Aston

The proposal to change the green belt boundary is not in line with the National Planning Policy Framework which states greenbelt boundaries should only be altered in exceptional circumstances - available brownfield sites must be considered first and there is a need to promote sustainable patterns of development if green belt land is released. The Council needs to allocate housing to more brownfield sites across the Local Plan area (such as at Valley Road) instead of releasing greenbelt land.

This site is not sustainable due to the following negative environmental impacts. All are strong reasons to oppose this allocation:
Loss of mature trees and woodland
Impact on water quality
Flood risk will increase downhill from the site.
Air pollution and noise from additional cars
Loss of local greenspace that is important to residents’ wellbeing
Poor access to public transport (poor bus service) and local shops and services

Object

Representation ID: 3167

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Patricia Fielding

This is a Greenfield site that provides absorbent land helping stem significant surface water run off. Building will increase levels of flooding to local properties and road surfaces which is a major and ever increasing problem.
Traffic congestion and gridlocked roads a major problem of Cottingley Cliffe Road to Cottingley Bar. A further 300+ cars in this area will not only increase gridlocked roads but SIGNIFICANTLY increase air pollution levels adjacent to and severely impacting Primary School age children. Direct conflict of Council promises to reduce air pollution, contradiction to introducing Clean Air zones?
This development is closer to Cottingley Primary School than homes already in Cottingley, reducing opportunity for existing families to find local school places. Access to local GP provision is another major concern as this is already under pressure. Significant concern, removal of natural habitat with the consequential loss of precious threatened British Wildlife within the area.

Object

Representation ID: 3225

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Wendy Ghaffar

I strongly object to this proposal which has caused alarm and high levels of concern in the local area. The proposal would have severe impact on traffic in Nabwood. Traffic has already grown considerably in the last few years in Nabwood this proposal is in danger of ruining the whole neighbourhood with traffic directed through Nabwood as opposed to onto Cottingley Road. This would badly affect the air quality in a residential area increase the danger to pedestrians and significantly impact on what is a pleasant neighbourhood. I exercise and walk in these fields on a daily bases generations of families have had access to this green space and we need to protect it for future generations. Plans should be in place to reduce and not increase traffic in this area.

Object

Representation ID: 3254

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Ms Clare Avory

This is a greenbelt area and an important wildlife habitat with mature trees and populations of deer and badger plus numerous birds

The traffic on Cottingley Cliffe road is already heavy and it is difficult for pedestrians to cross

Object

Representation ID: 3299

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Mr James Gorman

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.
Other concerns:
Impact of increased traffic, congestion, air pollution
Impact on World Heitage site.
Poor access to public transport and services.
Schools are at capacity.
Loss of Habitat and Bio-diversity
Issues of flooding and mining
Impact on Mental and Physical well, being.
Loss of protected green belt.

Object

Representation ID: 3308

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Mr David Wilmshurst

I object on the grounds of:
- destruction of established woodland with Tree Preservation Orders and naturally developing mixed woodland with a negative impact on the response to the climate emergency, a reduction in biodiversity and negative impact on achieving the government target of increasing woodland cover by 12% by 2060.
- increased traffic on quiet residential streets already used as rat runs, with many speeding cars; totally unsuitable for construction traffic; negative impact on air quality as acknowledged
- impact on wildlife from large mammals (deer, fox, badger) downwards, birdlife and bats.
- local infrastructure - document claims positive effect re education, but is that really the case when considered with other proposed neighbouring developments (SH5/H, SH6/H, CO1/H, NW19/H), with a total of 808 properties, when local primary and secondary schools are already full and oversubscribed? Same question applies to GP and dental surgeries and local shops.

Object

Representation ID: 3313

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Colin Raistrick

In my previous comment I failed to mention the following:-
1) The queue of traffic on Cottingley Cliffe Road from Nab Wood Drive junction to Cottingley primary school, and on the pavement/verges, when parents are bringing and collecting children from the school would be greatly exasperated by more traffic in the area from additional houses.

2) The proposed building area encroaches on the woodland area adjacent to Bankfield Drive. This is an ancient woodland with many various indigenous varieties of trees and plant life.

3) The variety of birds and animal wildlife would be adversely affected by their loss of habitat. This includes Deer, foxes, pheasant, Jays, finches,
robins, great and blue tits, dunnocks, sparrows and raven to name a few.

Object

Representation ID: 3373

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Caroline Howarth

Increased traffic and pollution in a residential area, loss of natural habitat for wildlife. We need these green spaces to allow rain and spring water to sink rather than flowing rapidly down to the River Aire flood zone.

Object

Representation ID: 3476

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Ms Jan Taylor

Loss of green belt, mature trees, grassland and woodland, which are important for reducing CO2 in themselves, and are important habitats for bats, foxes, badgers and many species of butterflies and bees.
Loss of views. This area is enjoyed by many who walk in the area, and provides an open vista with lovely views not only for walkers, but also cyclists, horse riders and, indeed, motorists.
This site is not accessible for the vehicles which would be associated with the development. The access would be via a tiny cul-de-sac which is itself sited off another cul-de-sac.
The level of air pollution would inevitably rise, which is not acceptable in an area where a Clean Air Zone is necessary. Traffic congestion - already an issue on Cottingley Cliffe Road - would worsen.
To site a housing development so close to a Grade 2* listed building is irresponsible.

Object

Representation ID: 3481

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Richard Lonsdale

This is already a heavily populated area. Schools are oversubscribed and local traffic is already heavy. The area is already used as a rat run with inconsiderate speeding drivers and is a safety risk. Nabwood cannot manage the increase in housing or population. If planning Cannot be rejected. Traffic to the development and housing estate should not be directed through Nabwood. The addition of pollution, noise and disruption will be detrimental to the local wildlife and air quality with health and safety risks to human life.
The area is already a 20mph speed zone which is abused at all hours of the day. There are regularly near misses to RTAs. It simply isn’t reasonable to add the increased pressure to local traffic, utilities, drainage and other services.

Object

Representation ID: 3505

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Gail McAllister

Wild deer graze on this land, what will happen to them? Houses on Glen View Road have basements which flood when there is heavy rain, building on this site will make the situation worse. There will be only one access via Glen View Road and Glen View Drive, increased traffic (160 homes - 320 cars) from this site along with proposed developments in Cottingley, Shay Grange and Bankfield will cause huge problems. Children living in Nab Wood don't get places at Saltaire Primary and are sent to Cottingley Primary at present. This new development along with the one at Cottingley will have priority over over places at Cottingley Primary so where will young children from Nab Wood go to school? What will happen to the public rights of way across the land that exist via Hilltop and from Cottingley Cliffe Road to Glen View Road?

Object

Representation ID: 3510

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Kay Bardsley

I object to the proposed development on the grounds that this area contains important wildlife habitats which will be destroyed by house building. The area represents an important recreational space where local people can walk, unwind and enjoy the countryside. It is also agricultural land - a valuable resource. The proposal would increase traffic volumes and exacerbate pollution, which is already high in the area. Any future housing developments would put pressure on schools, which are already at capacity in the area and other aspects of the local infrastructure such as doctors and dental surgeries. Please do not destroy countryside in our densely populated area to create yet more housing.

Object

Representation ID: 3532

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Linda Williams

This proposal does not comply with the Council's duties, therefore their responsibilities, to their residents. The Council professes to care about their physical and mental health, yet this proposal would be very damaging to a vast number of people. We have been repeatedly informed recently how important our connection with natural local green open spaces, and woodland is, to our mental and physical health. This loss of same, together with increased traffic pollution, noise, life hours, inevitably spent in queues of traffic, in an area already known for it's congestion, would make life intolerable for many people and certainly be detrimental to health.
This would worsen climate change.
Cause a great loss of varied wildlife.
Add to existing water courses causing more problems with flooding for many residents in a hilly area.

Object

Representation ID: 3589

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Mr David Firth

Population impact - 164 homes is too many and will change the character of Nab Wood. Glenview Drive and Glenview Road would become busy.
The junction of Glenview Road and Bankfield Road is already dangerous due to drivers using Glenview Road as a rat run.
Visual impact - housing on this site would tower over existing properties and be clearly visible.
Green Belt - this site provides a buffer between Shipley and Cottingley.
Wildlife - this site has natural woodland which is home to deer, amphibians and birdlife.
New Close Farm - the farm has listed buildings and the proposed site is much too close to it. It would ruin what is a beautiful little spot.
Main Roads - extra cars in Nab Wood, plus from the proposed sites SH5/H (Bingley Road) and SH6/H (Bankfield Farm) mean even more congestion for Bingley Road A650.

Object

Representation ID: 3640

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Joan Blackwood

Building this development of houses will create more pollution.
There will also be an increase in traffic and parking in the area will be difficult especially before school starts and after school finishes.
We need to reduce air emmisions around schools not increasing them, childrens lungs are still developing and staff at the schools are at risk too.
Nabwood is already used as a rat run to access cottingley Cliffe Rd, Bingley Rd etc, many of these rat runners drive very fast sometimes causing accidents.
Noise and emmisions from rat running vehicles already impact on our lives in the Nabwood area, building these homes will have an astranomical impact on residents living in this area.
The wildlife will be destroyed-there are deer in the open fields, woodpeckers in the woodland, bats, hedgehogs and many many more will be affected.

Object

Representation ID: 3642

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Suzette Brearley

I oppose the development of SH4/H, this site is not a sustainable development due to the following negative environmental impacts:
Loss of mature trees and woodland, potential damage to local eco-system
Impact on water quality
Increased flood risk downhill from the site.
Air and noise pollution from additional cars.
Loss of local green space will be detrimental to the physical and mental wellbeing of local residents
Poor access to public transport (poor bus service), local shops and services.
Schools oversubscribed, local health services overstretched.

Additionally the proposal to change the green belt boundary is not in line with the National Planning Policy Framework
The Council needs to allocate housing to more brownfield sites across the Local Plan area (such as at Valley Road)
(email expanding on my objections has been forwarded to you)

Object

Representation ID: 3734

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Miss Rozanna Shah

Site is greenbelt and the council must first develop on existing brownfield sites (Bradford and shipley sites).
No reference to an ecological survey has been suggested as a constraint. An Preliminary Ecological Apprasial must be carried out to identify the habitats and potential protected species that may be using the site such as bat roosts in the mature trees. The semi improved grassland is also suitable for reptiles and small mammals. Roe deer have also been seen using the site.
This is a vital public amenity space in the local residential area with footpaths connecting from Nab wood across to cottingley and out into the wider countryside.
The conclusion cannot state that it is sustainable to build on this site before other brownfield sites in the area are utilised. It must mention and commit to Biodiversity Net Gain to call itself sustainable and retain all mature trees in the site.

Object

Representation ID: 3803

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Gillian Watson

Community Identity

SH4/H gives a welcome western boundary to Nab Wood. Extending the area by 160+ properties will change our identity significantly, effectively creating urban sprawl into Cottingley and Bingley.


Viable Alternatives to Green Belt

Green Belt must be protected and should only be considered for building once all opportunities on Brownfield and mixed use have been taken. I don’t believe this proposal to change the green belt boundary is in line with the National Planning Policy Framework.

Greenspaces are important to residents’ wellbeing and SH4/H is popular locally.


Infrastructure / Schools / Traffic
I don’t believe local schools can cope with the addition demand this development would create, especially taken in conjunction with the SH5/6 proposals.

The suggestion that Glenview Drive / Glenview Road etc could cope with this additional traffic is just plain wrong.

Flooding around the River Aire is already a concern, this will not help.

Object

Representation ID: 3857

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Rachel Corke

Firstly, a key issue is loss of habitat for wildlife including roe deer. The SH4/H area also includes trees under TPO 165. This loss of Greenbelt land and biodiversity is avoidable given that several viable brownfield sites or commercial premises suitable for conversion have been identified as alternatives (notably by Green Party Councillors).
Secondly, the area is an essential site for recreation and exercise, and its development would lead to the loss of community engagement with countryside and access to high quality open spaces (cf. NPPF 8 (96)), which would be detrimental to the physical and mental health of current local residents.
Thirdly, the area would undoubtedly suffer from increased traffic volumes, congestion and significant air pollution, as the development would likely see an additional 200 vehicles accessing the site. This goes against the Council’s commitment to become a carbon neutral city region by 2038.

Object

Representation ID: 3876

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Sajad Arshad

Inconsistent with the National Planning Policy Framework: specifically
Paragraph 136, 170e.
136 -Green belt boundaries should only be altered where exceptional circumstances are fully evidenced and justified.
170e- Planning policies and decisions should prevent new development from contributing to, being put at an unacceptable risk from, or being adversely affected by, unacceptable levels of soil, air, water or noise pollution or land instability".
The site topography consists of steeping slopes with 2 open bodies of water which may pose significant issues for land stability.
The environmental impact will be severely harmed decreasing biodiversity and destroying habitats. Site hosts different species of wildlife such as bats, owls, hawks, wild deer. The natural environment will be lost forever. There will be an adverse effect on air quality with increase of vehicles and energy use. This green belt site should be rejected for development.

Object

Representation ID: 3901

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Kevin Davies

This is a green space much appreciated by locals & wildlife. The traffic flow around this area on Cottingley Cliffe and Bingley Rd at peak times is more or less gridlock with rat runs already cutting down through across Glenview Rd, Bankfield Rd, Nab Wood Dv etc. It is time that more serious thought was given to other brown field sites rather than making worse an already difficult situation.

Object

Representation ID: 3913

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Matthew Ross

I object to this plan because of a few reasons.

Increased traffic in the area
Impact on wildlife
Impact on view at rear of my house
Impact on value of my property

Object

Representation ID: 3989

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Ms Laura Bates

Bradford is strongly committed to tackling climate change, improving air quality and creating healthier communities and I argue that the loss of open green belt land caused by the proposed development is incompatible with this commitment.

Object

Representation ID: 4024

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Ms Sara-Linda Mitchell

The proposed development is on Green Belt land and The National Planning Framework emphasises the protection of such land.

This development would have an adverse effect on the residential amenity of neighbours, by reasons including overlooking, the loss of privacy and overshadowing of new properties.

The plans proposed consist of unacceptable over development of the site, removal of mature woodland, the very heart of Nab Wood. This woodland is essential to the wildlife that currently thrives here, including Badgers, which are protected.

The visual impact of the development would be devastating for the residents.

This development would have a significant impact on the character of properties and farms that have stood for hundreds of years.

The proposed development is over-bearing and the number of houses proposed is extreme.

The development would lead to a loss of habitat.

The need for new houses and to protect wildlife should be balanced fairly.

Object

Representation ID: 4029

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Pete Chambers

This land is green belt - it would be awful to take it away. Bingley Road and amenities, GPs, schools etc. already oversubscribed. Stop filling in the tiny and much needed green spots in built up areas - build a new town with schools etc instead.

Object

Representation ID: 4035

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Sue Stevens

My main objection is that this proposal directly contravenes Public Health England’s 2020 declaration that local authorities should maintain and preserve greenbelt areas as a crucial asset in health and well-being. There will also be a significant and detrimental impact of traffic and school places. I have backed this up in much more detail in the email

Object

Representation ID: 4066

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Mr David Templeton

Objection based on:-
Traffic- currently barely sustainable, with long queues and standing traffic at peak times causing air pollution (clean air zone). 200+ extra cars would bring the area almost to a permanent standstill and increase rat-running throughout the area;
Biodiversity- deer, foxes, badgers, many bird species including sparrowhawk and red kites are all regular visitors
Protection of green belt and open spaces- in the lockdowns, access to nature has had a huge influence on well-being and mental health
Retention of local identity- schemes such as this threaten Nab Wood's autonomy and risk creeping assimilation of areas around, such as Cottingley

Object

Representation ID: 4071

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Sarah Hall

The SH4/H proposed housing site is an essential green space, both environmentally and for walking and de stressing, in the built up, traffic congested neighbourhood of Nab Wood Drive. We are sandwiched between the exceptionally busy roads of the B6269 Cottingley Cliffe Road and the A650 Bingley Road, and are used as access between the two. In rush hours, Moorhead Lane, Ashfield Road, Bankfield Road, Bankfield Drive and Nab Wood Drive become rat runs to speeding cars. Day and night, speeding cars use our neighbourhood for circuits. 2-3 car households are already common. This development would tip the balance environmentally, adding still more fuel and noise pollution and stress to existing residents. The site is unsuitable for housing as the residents would be subjected to the same fuel and noise pollution, plus the risk of flooding from hillside springs. As a neighbourhood, we are trying to improve our area.

Object

Representation ID: 4082

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Ms Cathy Wintersgill

(SH6/H & SH5/H & SH4/H) sites are areas that already suffer flooding. If fields are no longer needed for grazing they should be rewilded or trees planted to reduce flooding lower down the hill.

I have seen three different species of owls hunting in the fields (barn, tawny and little). The tawny owl is Amber listed, numbers are declining and are of concern. There are otters on the Aire near Branksome.

Where will these households find doctors or schools for their children? Local schools are already full. The infrastructure isn't there.

Pollution from cars will increase. Outside lockdown, traffic is at a standstill here at peak times. There is a big crack in the pavement above Stairfoot farm. In time the wall and pavement will presumably crumble into the field below due to pressure from the volume of traffic.

Brownfield sites are available in Shipley. These should be used instead.