SH5/H - Bingley Road, Nabwood

Object

Representation ID: 12322

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Andy & Surita Wilson

Number of people: 2

1) Green belt land;

2) Green infrastructure Corridor

3) Shipley Clean Air Zone

4) Designations - habitats, community forest, Higher Level Stewardship Target Area; Keeping Rivers Cool Priority Area; TPO's; UK Biodiversity Action Plan; World Heritage Site Buffer Zone.

Object

Representation ID: 12528

Received: 09/02/2021

Respondent: Ms C Kemsley

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.

Object

Representation ID: 12649

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: 13124

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Gareth Medd

I object because these proposals will negatively affect:
1. The greenbelt
2. Traffic and pollution
3. School places
4. Health services
5. House values
What efforts will the council make to actually secure developer contributions to infrastructure, health and education. Despite the increased house building in the area, I have not seen significant contributions.

Object

Representation ID: 13589

Received: 21/03/2021

Respondent: Samantha Holmes

I understand the need for development of new housing to support the Shipley district and provide affordable accommodation for the growing population.

I cannot help but see only negatives to developing these sites.

Main issues are Traffic and Flooding.

Access to Branksome Drive is currently very difficult. It is a very risky junction. Development would increase traffic at this junction making it increasingly dangerous, increase the likelihood of accidents, noise and air pollution.

Bradford council is committed to creating a Clean Air Zone in this area, development would NOT be abiding by this.

Congested roads and ‘rat-runs’.

Residents of Branksome Drive have been victims of flooding, development and climate change and rising water levels would worsen the flood risks.
The development means the destruction of factors contributing to ground drainage (Trees/fields etc), increasing the flood risk to current housing and new development and even previously unaffected communities.

Loss of green belt and agricultural land.

Detrimental impact on residential privacy, amenity and identity.

Loss of habitats for wildlife.

Object

Representation ID: 13718

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. Building around SH 5 will involve significant loss of biodiversity and amenity.

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.

3. Flood risk. SH5 experience serious episodic flooding. Adding more hard surface development to the area can only make the situation worse.

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: 15209

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.

Comment

Representation ID: 16685

Received: 18/03/2021

Respondent: Mr John Walsh

- access to the A650 from Branksome Drive is a nightmare

Object

Representation ID: 16745

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Shipley Town Council

- loss of one of the last areas of open landscape between Shipley and Cottingley;
- loss of access to greenspace - contravenes Public Health England document and part of Outcome 4 of Bradford’s Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2018-2023;
- no exceptional circumstances for change to green belt boundaries;
- not sustainable locations for development;
- loss of mature trees along site boundaries and loss of wildlife habitat - contravene The Woodland Strategy for Bradford District 2012-2028 and Bradford’s Sustainable Development Action Plan, ‘Living within environmental limits’;
- loss of these greenbelt sites is likely to exacerbate the flood risk for nearby land and 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 residential areas contravening Policy SP7;
- increased noise and air pollution;
- Pressures on services and infrastructure;
- the sites are unlikely to make a sufficient contribution to meeting social housing need in our area;

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Object

Representation ID: 16956

Received: 22/06/2021

Respondent: Carole A Ver

I object most strongly to the proposed building sites in Bradford's Local Plan. To build houses on the above sites is ridiculous. The run off from them will exacerbate the flood risk.
The constant worry of flooding is effecting my health. Already this year the river and beck have flooded and the water was up to my patio.
I am also concerned about the wildlife we have bats, foxes, deer and rabbits and their habitat would be lost.
Increased traffic in Banksome Drive would be a problem, the road is narrow and has cars parked on both sides. There are viable brownfield sites which should be used.

Object

Representation ID: 16981

Received: 18/03/2021

Respondent: Bingley Town Council

The proposed two developments at SH/6H Bankfield Farm and SH5/H Bingley Road contravene bullet point 2 above – ‘to prevent neighbouring towns merging.’ Within the Plan there is a section on 'Key elements of local strategy'. These include; ‘Maintaining a Green Belt gap between Cottingley, Shipley and Bradford.’ This development will clearly fill the gap which demarcates the towns of Shipley and Bingley/Cottingley along Bingley Road. It is the last area of open space along the main Aire Valley trunk road. These sites are classed as Shipley, but in real terms will probably have the most impact on the residents and infrastructure of Cottingley/Cottingley Bar. In addition, both areas are in Flood zones 1 and 2, are in the WHS Buffer Zone, and the impact on the GI corridor, PROW and local habitat networks would be devastating.

Object

Representation ID: 17224

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Mr James Hands

Number of people: 2

•Current air pollution in this area is already at a concerning level. Building houses on greenbelt land, adding to levels of pollution contradicts the implementation of a clean air zone.
•No consideration of possible run-off causing flooding to surrounding properties.
•Sewerage/drainage systems will not cope with proposed number of dwellings.
•Plans will ruin beautiful scenery and walks. It will damage local biodiversity with destruction of hedgerows, trees and the habitats of local wildlife.
•Local infrastructure will not cope. Difficult to get doctors/dentist appointments. Local schools are close to capacity or full.
•More houses will significantly increase the number of vehicles. Proposed entrance from the Bankfield Hotel junction will be particularly busy at peak times and its proximity to the roundabout could cause major congestion issues. Branksome Drive and Grove may be used for shortcuts – these are already busy rounds and this will only get worse.

Object

Representation ID: 17264

Received: 21/06/2021

Respondent: Bradford District Ward Councillor (Independent Socialist)

• Destruction of local habitats, agricultural land, biodiversity, meadow, hedgerow, trees and natural flora and the wildlife within.
• Loss of natural views for adjacent residents
• Loss of an amenity which allows community engagement with countryside
• urban sprawl.
• Flood risk / higher river levels in wet season will lead to more regular and new flooding the length of Shipley Aire Valley.
• Drainage, culvert and sewers problems
• There are no nearby convenience stores
• Increased car use - railways stations are distant, no satisfactory direct transport (buses) t
• Increased traffic - Branksome Drive & Grove are wholly unsuitable for handling any increase in numbers or traffic flow.
• Planning application for just 4 homes was recently refused

See also submission document.

Object

Representation ID: 18746

Received: 18/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Eileen Hogg

Object to the proposed development plans for Green Belt areas in Shipley:
- concern raised over how housing need figures for Shipley are calculated- do they consider impact of pandemic, fall in birthrate through lockdown, fall in migration due to Brexit?
- Are housing figures dictated by Government rather than local people
- Damage to Green Belt in Shipley- has every brownfield site been explored?
- Impact of increased traffic from 190 new homes and access to Bingley Rd not considered possible
- Impact on flood risk on Branksholme Drive has been a significant problem

Object

Representation ID: 19207

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.

SH3/H - Wycliffe Road

• This is valued open space that provides useful green space to the local area and especially important for those residents who don’t have their own gardens. Useful to allow children space to play and run around close to home. Green spaces create a more pleasant place to live and work.
• Over development of an area cannot be easily undone.
• In 5.7.33 it states future opportunities for Outdoor Sports and Parks and Gardens should be the priority for additional provision where the opportunities arise. The development of land at Wycliffe Road would seems to be counter intuitive to this aim.

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: 19802

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Bradford District Ward Councillor (Green)

Number of people: 2

- loss of a valued area of open land / green belt, loss of beautiful views in / out of the site / impact on public rights of way
- loss of open landscape buffer between Shipley and Cottingley and contravenes several documents / strategic - Public Health England (PHE) etc.
- 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;
- loss of trees and wildlife habitats - contravenes various strategies and policy documents ;
- 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: 19816

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Bradford District Ward Councillor (Green)

Number of people: 2

- loss of a valued area of open land / green belt, loss of beautiful views in / out of the site / impact on public rights of way
- loss of open landscape buffer between Shipley and Cottingley and contravenes several documents / strategic - Public Health England (PHE) etc.
- 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;
- loss of trees and wildlife habitats - contravenes various strategies and policy documents ;
- 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: 19900

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: 20083

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Paul McHugh

- Destruction of the local biodiversity, loss of meadow, hedgerow, trees and natural flora and the wildlife within.
- Loss of agricultural land
- Loss of natural views
- Loss of an amenity
- Loss of engagement with real wildlife

- the demise of community identity as the elimination of green space can only bring endless urban sprawl.
- There is no credible benefit
- Before using greenfield, a review of potential new brownfield site availability ‘post pandemic’ must be done.

- flood risks
- Lack of Infrastructure
- Impact on Artrial Roads (A650)
- Impact on local Roads (Branksome Drive & Grove)

- Environment - The plans fail to correctly factor in the carbon footprint of the new housing, albeit declaring a climate emergency. The plans contradict the Public Health England directive, to improve, maintain and protect current green space. The site is within the Saltaire World heritage Site buffer zone. Air pollution.

Object

Representation ID: 21056

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Anna Porter

Some of the most polluted streets in the area (Bradford Council’s own data) are located in Shipley. Green spaces are the lungs where some of these ‘hot spots’ are located.

The proposed spaces are a valuable habitat to precious wildlife such as otters and kingfishers.

They provide leisure spaces and enable a healthy commuting/walking route to Bingley which avoids the polluted main road. A healthy walking option should not be compromised.

The Council’s plan would either force people to walk among the traffic or add to it by driving or using public transport, which is not good for people with health issues including asthma.

Mental health and physical well-being should be at the heart of planning. Sacrificing this to these damaging plans would be to the detriment of these.

Objection grounds:
Public health
Protection of leisure spaces
Protection of wildlife
Protection of heritage
Increasing pollution
Protection of watercourse
Protection of landscape
Protection of ancient fields
Right of way

Object

Representation ID: 21171

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Ryan Walsh

I am frankly appalled at further erosion of green belt spaces in our valley. These sites serve as not only leisure spaces for our constituents, but an oasis for native wildlife in our landscapes ranging from kingfishers to deer that I’ve seen on this landscape.

The proposals will erode and erase this natural beauty in favour of ugly new build properties putting further strain on public services. The schools are both hard to get into and sought after. Introducing new homes into the area without increasing provision will lead to further disparity. Not to mention putting further strain on the services at Windhill Practice.

New homes are needed in this area, but ones that are affordable for working class constituents and surpassing environmental standards. Something that companies like Skipton Housing properties, who have recently been building more properties over in Keighley and surrounding areas, have not been meeting.

Object

Representation ID: 21359

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Jacob Tyrie

SH5/H SH6/H Nabwood

- The wider Hirst wood area is well used by walkers - I think these developments would be a massive shame.

- The footpaths in the area would go from rural fields to new builds. This would really detract from the whole of Saltaire/ Shipley as many people use this area for escaping the urbanisation of Shipley.

- This would also close the green gap between Bingley and Shipley, which would be a loss for both towns.

Object

Representation ID: 21401

Received: 21/03/2021

Respondent: Zabeda Shafi

Loss of natural view and agricultural land.

The inevitable increased river levels in wet season events will impact quicker and harder at the existing flood sites and go on to newly affect many householders further down river.

Ground stability and drainage - water runs into gardens from the green space in question. A gentleman from the drainage department at Bradford council confirmed this. The drainage system will only get worse if this proposal is granted.

Increased levels of traffic - the volume of the traffic is bad as it is, if proposals are granted traffic will become a nightmare.

Loss of wildlife - we regularly sight a family of deers, fox, woodpeckers, bats and rabbits.

Object

Representation ID: 21498

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Kevin & Jacqueline Royston

Number of people: 2

Loss of a picturesque green space, loss of privacy, loss of light for properties.

Impact on wildlife - foxes, birds, deer etc.

Loss of a countryside resource.

Concerns over air pollution and additional traffic - Bingley Road is already extremely busy and congested which will be exacerbated.

Lack of school places.

Existing flooding problems in the area (boxing day floods of 2015) - people at the bottom of our road has their properties ruined. This will be made worse by loss of land which absorbs rainfall.

These developments will impact our local town's identities - Shipley would just roll into Bingley.

One of these developments is in the protected Buffer Zone for the world heritage site of Saltaire.

Please reconsider and look to develop brownfield sites in the area instead or consider redevelopment of unused commercial zones and premises which the pandemic has added to.

Object

Representation ID: 25586

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Ian Hunt

Every site needs clear/undisputable reasoning for inclusion.

Destruction of local area of biodiversity, loss of meadow, hedgerow, trees and natural flora and wildlife.
Loss of agricultural land, used for horses, cattle and sheep, and providing silage.
Loss of natural views, for residents and visiting walkers/cyclists.
Loss of an amenity which allows community engagement with countryside experiences/educational benefits, within easy reach of towns.
Loss of engagement/experiences with wildlife, rabbits, fox, deer, bats, heron and woodpeckers.
Endless urban sprawl.
No credible benefit to delivering only 150 sizeable homes.
A full and comprehensive review of potential new brownfield site availability must be done.

POTENTIAL FLOOD EVENTS FROM RAISED RIVER LEVELS AND INCREASED LAND WATER SATURATION

THE INFRASTRUCTURE IS ALREADY UNSATISFACTORY FOR CURRENT NEEDS - sewers, schools, GP & Dental practices, rail stations, buses, footpath routes, cycle lanes etc.

ARTERIAL ROADS ARE UNABLE TO COPE WITH CURRENT TRAFFIC VOLUMES
Increased congestion and pollution.
COMPROMISED ACCESS TO Branksome Drive/Grove
Access by BMDC waste collection and EMERGENCY vehicles will see increased difficulty.
Planning application for 4 homes was refused because unsuitable access, narrow sharp bend, poor visibility.
Highway safety Issues
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES - carbon footprint, contradict the Public Health England directive,
Alternative sites have been identified for investigation.
Impact on buffer zone for the Saltaire World Heritage Site.
Impact on Clean Air Zone (CAZ).

Object

Representation ID: 25628

Received: 24/04/2021

Respondent: Paul Connolley

Development of 150 houses means probably another 300 vehicles accessing Bradford Road, through either Branksome Drive or Mercure Hotel exit.

Branksome Drive is a busy side road and not suitable to sustain other 300 vehicles.

The exit/entrance to and from Branksome Drive is risky, development will increase risk/potential accidents.

Entrance/exit is at the Mercure Hotel, would cause issues in the flow of traffic, particularly for vehicles turning right. It would cause backing up of traffic from all Saltaire/Bingley/and bypass.

Congestion at rush hour within 1 mile of Branksome Drive become clogged with traffic, traffic brought to a halt and back up pass Cottingley Bar and towards Sandy Lane.

The pressure on local facilities particularly, Doctors is not sustainable in the long term.

Local wildlife will be decimated.

Loss of mature trees.

Branksome Drive is notorious for flooding. The River Aire is unable to cope, building houses will increase flood risk.

Destruction of Greenbelt, loss of greenery and clean air as more traffic will pollute the local environment further.

Object

Representation ID: 25699

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.

Support

Representation ID: 26626

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Persimmon Homes (West Yorkshire)

Agent: Lichfields

The site is lies in a sustainable location with easy access of a good range of local services and public transport services.

Green Belt releases are required in order to meet the future housing requirements of the District. The proposed removal of the site from the Green Belt and allocation for housing is justified and appropriate and that due to its contained nature surrounded by existing built form or defensible boundaries it would not prejudice the five purposes of the Green Belt as set out in the NPPF.

The site assessment demonstrates that the site has no significant technical constraints which would prevent its delivery for housing development.

The Initial Masterplan demonstrates the site could accommodate 140 dwellings whilst retaining and enhancing the PROW, providing new areas of public open space, retaining most of the existing vegetation and enhancing the ecology of the site through new tree planting.

The site is available and deliverable now and would make an important contribution towards meeting the housing requirements of the District.

The extent of Persimmon Homes control in relation to the northern part of the site varies slightly from the draft allocation and is detailed in the plan included at Annex 1. It is recommended that the allocation boundary be tweaked to reflect this.

Discussions are also taking place with the landowner of draft allocation site SH6/H Bankfield Farm, Nab Wood which abuts the western boundary of the site. Persimmon is willing to work collaboratively to deliver this site comprehensively alongside SH5/H.

Object

Representation ID: 26627

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Persimmon Homes (West Yorkshire)

Agent: Lichfields

Object to the green belt site assessment for SH5/H:

While we support the proposed allocation of the site for housing, we disagree with the Council’s assessment of the site against the 5 purposes (for detail see document).

We consider that the impact upon the green belt would be considerably less than that concluded by the Council.

Development of the site will not result in the unrestricted sprawl - it is considered to be infill development rather than extension to the existing settlement. Development of the site will not lead to a greater degree of merging of settlements than the existing situation. The site does not play an important role in safeguarding the countryside from encroachment.

Object

Representation ID: 28136

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Nicola Storr

-Development detrimental to both the specific green belt land and will affect neighbouring Shipley and Bingley.
-Concern regarding flooding - River Aire.
-This land becomes sodden when it rains heavily.
-Green areas should be preserved and not replaced with tarmac and concrete where rainfall simply runs off into watercourses and doesn’t get chance to soak away. Local becks, streams and rivers cannot handle any more additional water caused by run off.