SH6/H - Bankfield Farm, Nabwood
Object
Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021
Representation ID: 89
Received: 11/02/2021
Respondent: Miss Clare Wigram
Removing valuable green belt from our area. Impacting the wildlife and local residents
Object
Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021
Representation ID: 110
Received: 12/02/2021
Respondent: Mr David Walker
I oppose any building on what is greenbelt land. I already live in a flood risk area, how is adding 200 new homes going to help that?!
There is lots of alternative land that is far less of a risk to build on nearby, why squeeze into such a small area. The main road is already extremely busy at peak times
Object
Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021
Representation ID: 128
Received: 13/02/2021
Respondent: Mrs Lisa Seward
Quick summary:
1. There is wildlife living in the field
2. Traffic is already too busy in Bingley Road
3. The area is prone to flooding
4. There are fantastic fields in the area
Object
Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021
Representation ID: 149
Received: 14/02/2021
Respondent: Miss Susan Jones
Green belt land, with trees, supports lots of natural bird and animals like deers and helps with air quality. Also concerned the additional residents will put strain on schools in area and this will impact families in nab wood who also feed into these schools. Finally it’s unlikely residents in this area would walk to shops or schools in Saltaire or Bingley so this would increase traffic and pollution.
Object
Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021
Representation ID: 151
Received: 14/02/2021
Respondent: Mrs Joanna Heward
This is green belt land which has previously been granted this status in order that it provides a small haven for wildlife and much needed green space for local residents. The over subscription of local schools would mean with this new development that residents with school age children will find it even more challenging to find places for their children both at primary and secondary schools.
Object
Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021
Representation ID: 155
Received: 14/02/2021
Respondent: Miss Elena Priestman
In times of Covid it has made me realise how important green spaces are. This would further push them out from our community
Object
Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021
Representation ID: 171
Received: 15/02/2021
Respondent: Mrs Frances Huntley
I object to this development. Shipley has limited green space and this area provides a corridor for nature. Removing it would be bad for the environment and bad for biodiversity. This whole area is well-used by the local and wider community for walking / running, etc. Removing it would lessen the usable leisure space to locals and reduce the appeal for others visiting, impacting on local tourism. Additionally this area is close to what is already a congested main road with some of the worst pollution records in Bradford. Adding extra cars to the area will worsen this problem considerably.
Object
Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021
Representation ID: 176
Received: 15/02/2021
Respondent: Ms Charlotte Hazel
Building on a greenfield site adjacent to greenbelt land ignores the climate crisis we are experiencing. It will increase the flooding risk of surrounding areas, contribute to worsening air pollution and will have a negative impact on the beauty of the area. At the same time, the need for further infrastructure appears to have not been considered. There are no advantages to this proposed development.
Object
Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021
Representation ID: 213
Received: 16/02/2021
Respondent: Ms Kirstin Sawyer
This is green belt land and should be preserved as such because there is very little open land with the capacity to improve biodiversity between Shipley and bingley.
Object
Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021
Representation ID: 280
Received: 18/02/2021
Respondent: Green Energy
The area is a designated GREEN BELT site. The site will be on the floodplain.
The access will be through one road, onto the A650 which is a busy commuter route which will be dangerous to join.
The delays congestion at the traffic lights installed will be considerable and impact the A650 and the Bingley bypass in both directions.
The significant increase in traffic will cause delays and a 'rat run' through in/out of Nab Wood, which is a quiet residential area.
The roads within the site will be steep and a risk of collisions in snow/ice conditions.
Object
Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021
Representation ID: 283
Received: 18/02/2021
Respondent: Mrs Sara Lewis
The area is a designated GREEN BELT site. The site will be on the floodplain.
The access will be through one road, onto the A650 which is a busy commuter route which will be dangerous to join.
The delays congestion at the traffic lights installed will be considerable and impact the A650 and the Bingley bypass in both directions.
The significant increase in traffic will cause delays and a 'rat run' through in/out of Nab Wood, which is a quiet residential area.
The roads within the site will be steep and a risk of collisions in snow/ice conditions.
Object
Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021
Representation ID: 306
Received: 19/02/2021
Respondent: sarah partington
increasing flood risks. taking away green space of which Bradford has little of in this area
Object
Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021
Representation ID: 353
Received: 21/02/2021
Respondent: Mrs Naomi Adamson
Heightened risk of flooding - to new properties and current properties on Branksome Grove from saturated land run off.
Current drainage/sewage systems insufficient ability to cope with volume of water/sewage.
Loss of green space, natural views and habitats for wildlife.
Lack of infrastructure to cope with the expanse of people including public transport, education, dentists and medical facilities.
Increased traffic on Bingley Road and Branksome Drive. The junction is already difficult to get out of.
Object
Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021
Representation ID: 356
Received: 21/02/2021
Respondent: Mrs Luciana Parker
Loss of privacy.
Loss of habitat for struggling species, bats, hedgehogs, owls and sparrowhawks.
Loss of mature trees providing nesting, roosting and co2 absorption in an already heavily polluted area.
Access onto a fast road.
No amenities.
Run off onto an existing flood plain.
Building on green belt is unacceptable. The protection should not be stripped to suit developers and council.
There are plenty of brownfield sites which could be developed to enhance the regeneration of Bradford and Shipley.
Would housing be 'affordable' and eco friendly? Hedgehog highways, solar panels, nesting for displaced birds including migratory species?
Thankyou
Object
Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021
Representation ID: 430
Received: 24/02/2021
Respondent: Hirst Wood Regeneration Group
The flooding that will be caused at the river and its corridor through to Baildon Bridge at Otley cannot be justified for the sake of 49 dwellings which will have poor air quality because of the nearby dual carriageway and the main roads. This is also a wildlife habitat with many trees been protected by their nature of species. Extra cars from here will impact on the already congested traffic at Saltaire, passing local schools and compromising the health of the children. More cars will rat run through Nab Wood to avoid the congestion caused
Object
Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021
Representation ID: 435
Received: 24/02/2021
Respondent: Mrs Natasha Young
This would impact flooding in lower Baildon.
Object
Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021
Representation ID: 651
Received: 02/03/2021
Respondent: Mrs Jenny Ambler
Number of people: 2
1. It is in a flood plain. There was severe flooding to the lower part of Branksome drive in 2000 & 2015 form the river & also of sewerage. Would the drains cope with extra housing.
2. We receive many flood alerts & flood warnings from the environment agency.
3. There is traffic congestion from the Bingley bypass to Saltaire , Shipley & Canal Rd. which has not yet been addressed.
4. A colony of bats resides in that area.
5. Traffic congestion on Bingley Rd. would cause access problems.
Object
Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021
Representation ID: 662
Received: 03/03/2021
Respondent: Andrew Birkinshaw
Branksome Drive has been flooded twice in 2000 and 2015.
The Impact on building 140 houses on this site would have a further catastrophic impact on the area and hugely increase the danger of further flooding which we have to constantly worry about every time it rains.
In 2015 there was already flooding in some houses on Branksome Grove due to the run off from the fields.
There is also huge problems with drainage in lower Branksome Drive, where the sewage gets pumped under the river to Dowley Gap Sewage works, which in flooded times, cannot cope and we get sewage spilling out into the road and our gardens.
This is a Greenfield site and there are Deer dwelling in this are as well as Bats, who roost in the trees and use the fields to feed.
I Strongly oppose this plan.
Object
Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021
Representation ID: 685
Received: 03/03/2021
Respondent: Mrs Margaret Southerington
Environmental impact. Increased risk of flooding. Increased volume of traffic in this already impacted area. Local services, ie, schools and healthcare.
Object
Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021
Representation ID: 854
Received: 06/03/2021
Respondent: Mr Arron Cawthray
The air quality by the road side is already bad enough that I choose not to walk near this development. Not only will the development increase local traffic, but the inhabitants will suffer as a result. Furthermore, it is a sorry state to see the development being built on a "100% greenfield site containing trees". To add to insult, the site borders " an area of deciduous woodland priority habitat". The fields acts as a buffer around the habitat and must not be used for housing. There is plenty of brownfield land, most notably in Keighley, which should be built upon before we allow greenfield sites to be decimated. The Aire valley is slowly becoming less and less green. How about we redevelop and clean up old industrial sites first?
Object
Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021
Representation ID: 881
Received: 07/03/2021
Respondent: Dr Steven Maude
I have serious concerns about SH6/H because of the proximity to the River Aire and risks of flooding, which the Local Plan notes. Bingley and Baildon residents, among others, had disastrous impacts when the River Aire flooded in December 2015. Housing developments in areas at higher risk of flooding means those new residents may face floods. Removing sites that can act as natural flood barriers may also increase the risk of flooding for existing nearby residents. The Local Plan already cites flood risks for these sites.
The proposed route to the A650 on Bradford Road will also lead to extra traffic congestion along that road and the surrounding Shipley and Saltaire areas from likely 140 or more extra cars.
Support
Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021
Representation ID: 883
Received: 07/03/2021
Respondent: Ms Jeanette Halliday
We need more houses for young working people.
Object
Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021
Representation ID: 919
Received: 07/03/2021
Respondent: Miss Georgina Katborg
I STRONGLY object to these plans for a number of reasons: 1) FLOOD risk is massive 2) natural habitat (includes bats and otters - which are endangered and these will be disturbed) There are also protected trees in this area that will suffer. 3) pressure on local amenities like schools, doctors and dentists which are already full. 4) Traffic and emissions. More cars and traffic is not good for the environment. 5) no actual 'green space' break from Shipley to Bingley - therefore how do we identify as a 'community'. I am absolutely against these proposals and will do everything I can to prove that Bankfield Farm is NOT an appropriate area to build.
Object
Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021
Representation ID: 949
Received: 08/03/2021
Respondent: Mr Joseph Green
I feel that this proposal will severely affect this area. mainly due to the increased traffic as you have already mentioned that cars/person in the Cottingley area is above average. There is major congestion backing up to the end of the bypass. Also any further reduction in greenbelt & issues affecting drainage is a bad Idea as there are issues with flooding in the area. Please take my feedback .
Object
Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021
Representation ID: 973
Received: 08/03/2021
Respondent: J&J Award Winning Projects for Schools
I object due to the following:
1. Protection of green spaces
2. Increase in traffic
3. Increased risk of flooding
Object
Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021
Representation ID: 1161
Received: 17/02/2021
Respondent: Ms Linda Wood
Loss of green space
Coalescence
Increase in traffic
Overlooking
Use brownfield sites first
Object
Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021
Representation ID: 1183
Received: 10/03/2021
Respondent: Ms Caroline Blount-Shah
The council should value and save the green belt land, and this section of the proposed house-building site is next to a quiet public riverside footpath route between Saltaire and Bingley which is valued by local walkers. The mixed habitat provides hedgerows and trees for local wildlife, agricultural land and green countryside views from the Cemetery and Branksome Drive. The mature trees provide help to absorb the noise and air pollution from the dual carriageway (A650). The proposed houses if built, will put good drainage at risk, and so increase the likelihood of flooding in the vicinity and further downstream in Shipley and along the Aire Valley. There is likely to be a great increase in private car use and other vehicle traffic along the along the A650, as Public transport links are not developed enough to ensure most new residents will choose public transport over private car use.
Object
Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021
Representation ID: 1226
Received: 10/03/2021
Respondent: Mr Ciarán McInerney
Just like SH5/H this site is one of the worst part of the proposed development, in my opinion. It will have unacceptable ramifications on ground stability and drainage, will degrade habitats, result in loss of agricultural land and natural views, ignores viable brown-site alternatives, does not accommodate the resulting increase in traffic, and the plan generally does not respect the zero-carbon-future Council policy.
Object
Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021
Representation ID: 1253
Received: 11/03/2021
Respondent: Mr Steven Walker
Loss of natural view down the valley. Loss of wildlife habitat. Loss of privacy for adjoining properties. This land has been used for growing animal feeds in the past, that facility will be lost. Affect and stress on local infrastructure due to lack of local infrastructure. Loss of more Green belt land for dwellings, once it's gone it will never come back. Use of brownfield sites more acceptable rather than loss of greenfield. Any access will impact the local community on Branksome Drive and Grove. Additional air pollution from dwellings and vehicles as mentioned in sustainability appraisal. Additional noise pollution. Additional local road congestion. Will have the effect of making the current dwellings part of an estate which I believe current owners do not want. Not in line with council policy of zero carbon future, development will make this goal harder to attain. Development not welcomed locally.
Object
Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021
Representation ID: 1275
Received: 17/02/2021
Respondent: Mr John Taylor
Loss of green belt
Impact of development on residents
Traffic- impact on residents of Branksome Drive
Flooding from underground streams