SH6/H - Bankfield Farm, Nabwood

Object

Representation ID: 2501

Received: 20/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Liz Charman

Flood/water run off rate and ground saturation which caused cellar floods on Branksome Grove in 2015 . Also the major flooding that has occurred at least twice on Branksome Drive in 2000 and 2015
Stream found running under a patio Branksome Grove to flood zone 2 north of site in 2020, possibly several undiscovered streams in the same zone and evidence from other neighbours gardens
Antiquated drainage cannot cope already on Branksome Grove as proved in December 2015 floods
Tree removal bad for wildlife, pollution and further flooding
Traffic pollution is already too high on the A650
The increase in vehicle traffic would be unmanageable. Access to site through Branksome Drive/Grove is ludicrous due to road width and already obstructed access.
Loss of privacy
Bats located on/near the site.
Lack of Schools GPs Dentists already in area
Prescence of viable alternative brownfield sites.

Detrimental impact on already poor air quality

Object

Representation ID: 2597

Received: 20/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Crispin Bentley

This plan will add to the already problematic levels of traffic on the main roads through Saltaire and Cottingley.

Object

Representation ID: 2600

Received: 20/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Mark Fielding

1. Housing density too great already. The area is overdeveloped.
2. Lack of infrastructure to support development.
3. Impact on access to amenity for existing residents I.e. schools, health centres
4. No environmental impact assessment - this is the wrong sort of development in the wrong place. Additional population equates to more traffic, more air pollution in an already over polluted area.
5. Loss of vital green space and loss of visual amenity for immediate residents and wider community.
6. Impact on World Heritage Site buffer zone.

Object

Representation ID: 2651

Received: 21/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Laura Buckroyd

Traffic issues- creating rat runs, parking restricting access for emergency services. Will exacerbate existing huge problems re congestion - this area sees very high volume of traffic and there are serious issues with queuing on the main road.Lack of infrastructure in area- schools full, can’t register with GO/ dentist. No shops nearby- increase car use. Pollution in designated clean air zone . Carbon footprint consideration in time of climate emergency. Threat to wildlife and their habitats( bats) . Existing community looses engagement with the green space . Contravenes PHE directive about maintaining green space- vital for supporting mental health and well being.

Object

Representation ID: 2703

Received: 21/03/2021

Respondent: Miss lauren walaszewski

There will be a huge detrimental effect to wildlife and the surrounding green space. There will be an increased risk of flooding if trees and fields are removed as they help to absorb some of the rainfall in an area already affected by floods. Traffic volume would increase and make an already busy area worse. There is opportunity to build on brownfield sites without ruining the habitats in a greenbelt area.

Object

Representation ID: 2709

Received: 21/03/2021

Respondent: Mr john Wood

I object strongly to this proposal on greenbelt land. The latest council weekly news update states that tackling air pollution, supporting sustainable transport and making Bradford a greener place to live, work and enjoy and also delivering a net zero carbon ambition by 2038 seems at odds with proposals for 49 new houses (plus 140 on SH5/H) on a greenbelt site. Traffic congestion on Bingley Road will be significantly increased particularly at morning and evening rush hour.
The risk of flooding to an area that has suffered flooding will be greatly enhanced as fields and trees soak up water, helping to mitigate this.
The area is near the Saltaire World Heritage Site .
Flora and Fauna will be affected.
Schools are oversubscribed and doctors and dentists are full, making it difficult to obtain appointments and treatment.
Bingley road already congested at peak times.

Object

Representation ID: 2715

Received: 21/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Julie Ball

I object to this plan on the basis that it will increase traffic in the area which will add to noise pollution and would make it more difficult to get out in a vehicle onto Bingley Road which is already difficult to do . Wildlife will be affected ie Deer, Bats,Owls, Foxes and squirrels which are all present in the area. The increase in hard landscaping will have an adverse effect on flooding in an area already subject to recent floods. This is one of the last green belt locations in this area which would be a shame to lose when there are other more suitable locations which could be built on without the same impact

Object

Representation ID: 2812

Received: 21/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Fred Maude

I Object to this planned development which ruins the surrounding green area when there are far more suitable brownfield sites elsewhere.

Bankfield Road is used as a rat run shortcut, with large amounts of speeding traffic at peak times, with the traffic avoiding going through Cottingley to access Cottingley Cliffe Road to head towards Bradford, any further housing developments nearby would make this situation much, much worse.

This Plan is both ill thought out and ill conceived !

Object

Representation ID: 2878

Received: 21/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Clare Buckley

I object to Bradford Council building on Green Belt land which acts as a buffer zone between Cottingley and Shipley.
This area is a wildlife habitat and building houses will endanger ancient woodland and the species which depend upon it.
The land is near to the A650 and Bingley Bypass which already contribute to the rising problem of pollution and traffic congestion. Further housing would result in more cars in the area. This is a Clean Air Zone and Bradford Council should be working towards reducing pollution rather than adding to it.

Object

Representation ID: 2879

Received: 21/03/2021

Respondent: Ms Helen Bowman-Wray

This site in addition to SH5/H is not sustainable for housing use. It is close to the river, which already floods at least every 5 years in Branksome Drive next to the field and will impact down the Aire Valley. In 2015 the Aire flooded through these fields

In order to meet CAZ targets, biodiversity commitments and acknowledge the Climate emergency, executive housing with at least 1.3 cars and no nearby amenities contradicts this. Eco-housing must also be a consideration. Surely the best use of this land is for flood alleviation work including tree planting? Also to preserve and enhance an important wildlife corridor.

There are brownfield sites not already identified such as the mill complex between Shipley Fields and Frizinghall Road and also potential former retail sites post pandemic. The WH buffer zone is also a factor.

Object

Representation ID: 3186

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Miss Laura MacDonald

It is an important #oldway leading through and to important ecological areas. It merits careful and robust protection. Air quality, as in my previous SH5/H complaint, is also a key issue.

Object

Representation ID: 3221

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Ms Joyce Robertshaw

There would be a considerable increase in traffic adding to the existing congestion between Saltaire lights and Cottingley. There would be destruction of local biodiversity, loss of meadow, hedgerow, trees and and natural flora and wildlife. Increased risk of flooding. None of the 3 rail stations are within walking distance.

Object

Representation ID: 3251

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Ms Clare Avory

1. Flood risk. This increases the risk of flooding for the homes on Branksome Grove and downstream into Saltaire. This area would be more beneficial as woodland

2. Traffic. Increased traffic and poor air quality onto an already busy road

3. Green belt - last remaining green areas between Shipley and Cottingley

4. Impact of construction on both residents, local traffic and wildlife in the fields below, the woodland behind hotel/bog areas and the local business Bankfield Hotel

5. Environment and wildlife. Reduction in habitat on local wildlife, break in wildlife corridor between River Aire and Nab Wood/Cottingley

Object

Representation ID: 3310

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Mr David Wilmshurst

I object on the grounds of:
- destruction of green belt
- increased traffic on an already busy section of Bradford Road and the consequent increased negative impact on air quality as acknowledged
- local primary and secondary schools are already full and over subscribed so when taken into consideration with other proposed developments (SH4/H, SH5/H, CO1/H, NW19/H) (a total of 808 proposed properties) local schools provision is not adequate. The same applies to local GP and dental surgeries and shops.
- danger to wildlife, including deer, fox, otters, smaller mammals and varied birdlife.

Object

Representation ID: 3345

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Tina Sheehy

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 which is already greatly impacting on residents' health, safety and wellbeing locally.
Loss of local greenspace that is important to residents’ wellbeing.

Object

Representation ID: 3356

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Luke Oddy

Flooding
The site is unsuitable and should not be built upon in relation to flooding.

Not withstanding that lower proportion of the site is within the floor plain and that the existing houses have experienced catastrophic flooding in recent years, which is becoming more and more regular occurrence. The existing fields help to store water and slowly release it into the river, further helping to reduce flooding further downstream in Shipley and beyond.

It is also unlikely that retention ponds (if built) within the site would be sufficient to hold the volume of water required within the site. Therefore, any proposals here will be placing houses along Branksome Drive / Grove and businesses further down the river at risk.

Object

Representation ID: 3358

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Luke Oddy

Air pollution

Branksome Drive is already at a level 3, indicating significant pollution levels. The council have implemented a clean are zone around Shipley. Building houses on greenbelt land with no facilities close by contradicts the aim to reduce air pollution.

It is unreasonable to assume that the majority of people will either walk / cycle or get the bus to the proposed sites. Therefore, additional traffic congestion associated with the site access / egress, additional delay on the A650 and additional vehicles routing to the site will further exacerbate the problem of pollution.

Pollution will further increase if an impact on traffic movements along the bypass is experienced, which is likely due to the close proximity the site has to the roundabout.

Object

Representation ID: 3359

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Luke Oddy

Highways – Luke Oddy, Transport and Traffic Engineer.

Site is unsuitable in terms of traffic impact on the A650 and adjacent minor arms;
Existing queues EB on A650 already nearly stretching back from Saltaire as far as a the roundabout;
Safety concerns in regard to blocking back of the roundabout;
Impacts on journey times between Bingley / Shipley / Keighley / Saltaire;
Existing traffic queues at Cottingley Cliffe Road unsuitable;
Additional delay though required traffic signals;
Banksome Grove / Bankfield Drive are also unsuitable accesses to the proposed development site.

Object

Representation ID: 3360

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Luke Oddy

Ecology

From an ecological perspective the two sites are extremely unsuitable. The proposed sites act as green corridors for wildlife including bats, woodpeckers, deer, herons, rabbits, hawks, otters, foxes (all of which I have seen from my own window)……amongst other less noticeable birds and insects.

The existing fields act as key green links between Hirst Wood towards Cottingley Woods / Harden Woods, Baildon Moor and other green areas further afield. Many animals travel through these areas at night, which they will no longer do if there are houses, lights, people and obstructions.
The fewer green spaces there are connecting these patches of woodland and open space, the less likely that wildlife diversity can be maintained.

Object

Representation ID: 3361

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Luke Oddy

Historic Environment

The site is part of historic green view across the Aire Valley towards Bingley, which gives the area its charm and character, further making it a desirable area of Bradford to live. Without these views and green spaces, Bradford are at risk of once again ruining the charm and character of its localities for short term gain.

In addition, the PRoW’s that run adjacent and through the sites are historic and wonderful green footpaths that will lose their historic importance and charm if built upon or around.

Object

Representation ID: 3364

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Jennifer Netherwood

I am objecting to the proposed development. The site is currently designated as Green Belt, where (NPPF 145) 'A local planning Authority should regard the construction of new building as inappropriate'. Green Belt is there to prevent neighbouring towns merging and to check unrestricted sprawl. Allowing this site to be built on removes the delineation between Shipley and Cottingley, and sets a dangerous precedent for other developments on Green Belt. Building on this site would lead to loss of wildlife habitats, loss of agricultural land and potentially add to the risk of flooding. The local road system is already congested, without the extra vehicles a new development would add. Poorer air quality, noise and light pollution would affect the human and wildlife populations already established in the area.

Object

Representation ID: 3380

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Chris Mcdermott

Flooding impact of additional houses and extra run off into River Aire and loss of green space / views towards Bingley. Also additional traffic on an already congested road at rush hour

Object

Representation ID: 3404

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Miss katie Sadeghi

Risk of flooding - The site is unsuitable and should not be built upon as it is a floodland area.
The lower section of Branksome Drive/Branksome Grove has already been subject to significant floods over recent years - unfortunately something we are experiencing more & more frequently. The existing fields help to support the excess run off, instead slowly releasing it into the river, helping to reduce the risk of flooding overall.

Object

Representation ID: 3406

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Miss katie Sadeghi

Ecological factors - The proposed sites contain a wealth of wildlife who rely on these areas as their habitat. Destroying these areas has a huge impact on the local woodlands and wildlife including deer, woodpeckers, rabbits, foxes, insects and birds. Building on these green areas will have a detrimental impact on wildlife as many of these species use these fields as connectors to other green links such as Hirst Wood and further afield to St Ives Estate, Baildon Moor etc.

Object

Representation ID: 3407

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Miss katie Sadeghi

Air Pollution - This proposal completely contradicts the clean air zone implemented by Bradford council for Shipley and the surrounding area. I can first hand advise that the pollution levels from the already existing busy roads are horrific - building the new proposed sites in this area is only going to make matters worse which is hugely concerning for both us and our future generations.

Object

Representation ID: 3408

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Miss katie Sadeghi

Traffic/congestion - The existing traffic queues along the A650 are already horrendous. Regardless of peak/off peak travel times it is always a struggle to turn out of our junction (Branksome Drive) (particularly if turning right) and once you do, you are almost always joining a slow crawling queue of other vehicles.

If the proposed access will be via the existing Bankfield Hotel signalised junction; this will mean even further congestion backing up as far down to the roundabout leading to the Bingley Bypass. This completely goes against the purpose of the bypass forcing many to find alterntive routes, pushing traffic further afield to come through Bingley Town centre/ through the back roads of Nab Wood residential streets.

Object

Representation ID: 3437

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Catherine Sadeghi

I have objected to the proposal of SH5/H and object to this proposal also with the same reason that I have already given.
More traffic in an already busy road (A650)
More noise and overlooked housing for residents
Loss of natural beauty
Also a potential flood risk

Object

Representation ID: 3447

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Ash Bowles

There will be a huge detrimental effect to wildlife and the surrounding green space. There will be an increased risk of flooding if trees and fields are removed as they help to absorb some of the rainfall in an area already affected by floods. Traffic volume would increase and make an already busy area worse. There is opportunity to build on brownfield sites without ruining the habitats in a greenbelt area.

Object

Representation ID: 3507

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Ms Jan Taylor

Similarly to my objection to SH5/H, this would be an unacceptable loss of Green Belt land. As this is right next to a deciduous woodland priority habitat, it is bound to adversely affect wildlife and biodiversity in the area.
With the site only 15m from the River Aire, this development will inevitably impact the river. It seems incomprehensible that while so much work is being done to improve the river for many reasons, including biodiversity and to improve people's health and wellbeing, that this development could be considered. Views from the footpaths nearby would be adversely affected, too.
There must also be a very high risk of flooding, as has been apparent on that stretch of river in recent years.
Access from the already heavily-congested Bradford Road would worsen traffic and be detrimental to air quality and therefore the health of the local population.

Object

Representation ID: 3618

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Attiya Ahmed

Reduction in air quality and land or ecological and preservation purposes. Reduction in house prices adjacent and adjoining the space.