BA1/H - Stubbings Road

Comment

Representation ID: 627

Received: 02/03/2021

Respondent: Baildon Walkers are Welcome Group

We are not objecting to housing on this site, but are concerned that a green buffer should be created to protect the Right of Way along the bottom of the site, along the top of Walker Wood. This Right of Way is a very well-used walking route from the centre of Baildon to Bracken Hall Green and Shipley Glen. We also hope that a foot path can be created through any new housing so that walkers can access the Right of Way from West Lane.

Object

Representation ID: 796

Received: 05/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Derek Newstead

Baildon is not short of houses and has seen significant development over recent years.
It is likely that any development would not provide affordable houses but larger detached properties which are not necessary.

I do not support the development of remaining areas of green belt and oppose any further inevitable increase in traffic onto West Lane and through Baildon centre.

The development will also put additional strain on the local infrastructure.

When combined with BA2/H and BA6/H this is a total of 127 new houses, none of which are needed.

Object

Representation ID: 823

Received: 06/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Paula Taylor

There is enough houses here, any more dwellings will encroach on ancient woodland and protected wildlife

Object

Representation ID: 1015

Received: 09/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Kate Hoe

BA1/H Stubbings Lane. I object to this planning proposal on the basis that the area forms part of an important wildlife corridor enabling animals such as deer to move between the wooded area of Walker Wood and Baildon Moor. This plan suggests the development of 5 new properties however an existing dwelling will have to be demolished in order to gain access to the site - this means only a net gain of 4 dwellings. In my opinion the increased traffic required for construction vehicles on local roads in order to gain access to build such a small number of houses is not justified.

Object

Representation ID: 1166

Received: 17/02/2021

Respondent: Ms Suzanne Hewitson

a. This is a planned development at the end of a private road where I am sure that existing residents do not want their privacy spoilt by additional houses.
b. The proposed site will intrude on a wildlife area where there are deer, walking paths.
c. More traffic will be an issue on West Lane .

Object

Representation ID: 1192

Received: 10/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Joseph Napoli

. Infrastructure for roads, transport, congestion and schooling cannot sustain more housing in Baildon, the population growth beyond normal demographic growth cannot be supported.

Object

Representation ID: 1244

Received: 10/03/2021

Respondent: Miss Sam Moorhouse

Due to the proximity to a Local Wildlife Site (LWS) which is also an area of Ancient Woodland and Priority Habitat, and the presence of a TPO protected woodland and a TPO protected tree onsite.
I feel this is reasoning on it’s own, this can of proposed site are being taken from local wildlife.

Object

Representation ID: 1377

Received: 12/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Eileen Jack

We have successfully argued against plans for 14 4/5 bedroom houses on this site with access through walker wood. This has now been withdrawn. There are many valid reasons, really bad access, flooding, trees and nature and and spoiling of the area through over population. There is no infrastructure in place to support the vast number of houses that you wish to build on our green sites.

The roads and access into and out of Baildon are insufficient to support the housing plan.
Your estimate is for 5 houses but builders are greedy and are planning for 3 times that number with 2-4 cars per household !!

Object

Representation ID: 2889

Received: 21/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Beverly Jackson

I object to knocking down a perfectly good house to build 5 expensive houses.
This site is next to protected ancient woodland and offers an important wildlife corridor and habitat for many birds and small mammals. This wildlife corridor links with BA6/H and BA2/H
This site is an important recreational site for walkers and cyclists

Object

Representation ID: 3192

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Baildon Branch Labour Party

Access issues, even through Walker Wood make this site untenable in my view. The 5 houses allocated are less than the planning application foresaw and its is likely that a developer would want more. The are concerns over the impact on the watercourse. Public transport is poor and the local secondary school is only accesible down a badly lit bridleway.

Object

Representation ID: 4051

Received: 24/02/2021

Respondent: Mrs Haley Fox

BA1/H BA2/H BA6/H. There is insufficient infrastructure to support 127 houses. Only 1 access road (West Ln) which is already busy. No school places at the local school, poor bus service. Ruining the village feel and community. Green belt!

Object

Representation ID: 5246

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Tim Johnson

BA1/H, BA2/H, BA6/H are all green belt land that should be protected in line with the strategy outlined in the previous sections. In particular the statement of "Protecting and enhancing existing open spaces and green areas, networks and corridors including the urban fringe to enhance biodiversity and recreation within and adjacent to the settlement as well as incorporating sufficient green space..."
Please see the attached document of my objections.

Object

Representation ID: 5426

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Michael Babbitt

This site has already been the subject of at least two outline planning applications both of which were withdrawn due to significant objection and issues raised by the local community and statutory consultees. Key objections raised and I agree with were inappropriate access route via Woodlands Grove and Walker Wood, road safety, damage to ecology, biodiversity, protected trees and ancient woodland, lack of sustainable drainage, effect on significant watercourse, the negative effect upon the World Heritage Site of Saltaire, insufficient parking and overspill, the destruction and lack of replacement of one perfectly adequate and serviceable property on Walker Wood.

Object

Representation ID: 5683

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Roger Geeson

This is an exceptional area of wild land supporting a diverse range of wildlife. It is a significant asset and should not be developed

Object

Representation ID: 5768

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Morag Booth

This is haven for wildlife. There is poor public transport and no local shops meaning people will have to drive everywhere. The roads out of Baildon are already heavily congested and developing on West Lane will increase the problem.

Object

Representation ID: 6331

Received: 09/03/2021

Respondent: Paul Roberts

•the loss of land at Ba1/H will remove valued land that is a haven for local wild life and enhances the natural environment – the increase in 5 houses, with a loss of 1 house on Walker Wood to provide access is unjustified and will only benefit the speculative land owner who has been waiting for an opportunity to build (allegedly). The loss of this land for a net increase of 4 homes cannot be justified.

Object

Representation ID: 6405

Received: 09/03/2021

Respondent: Mark Eastell

•Issues concerning the recent planning applications on the site and the subsequent withdrawal of the latest application.
•This is one of the only areas of this type in the local vicinity. It is unique and peaceful and used/enjoyed by local people.
•Consideration should be given to the observations made by statutory bodies on the recent planning applications and the significant objections to the development.
•Consideration of the objections of the World Heritage Officer in relation to the impact on the World Heritage Site and areas of ancient woodland. Development which threatens these should not be tolerated.
•Bradford has a bad reputation when it comes to attracting tourists this proposal will destroy what good there is left for people to visit.
•There was very little support for the last applications. Are planning officers above the professionals that know about the harm that would be caused to this unique environment?

Object

Representation ID: 8102

Received: 10/03/2021

Respondent: Stewart Clough

•Object to the two proposed green belt sites in Baildon.
•Unclear why brownfield sites are not being used as the further loss of greenbelt is a major impact for the already crowded village.
•The parking, congestion and terrible traffic problems moving out of the village into Bradford and Leeds with be further impacted by the building of even more houses.
•The proposed Stubbings Road development would cut off access to the already limited woodland are which is oasis for the local community.
•The loss of greenbelt and additional problems caused cannot possibly be outweighed by the benefit of cramming in a few more houses in that area. For sure the pricing for the developer will be extremely attractive but return on investment for the community must surely be considered.
•Why can Bradford council not prioritise brownfield sites to meet housing demand before utilising the greenbelt.

Object

Representation ID: 9714

Received: 16/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Rachael Clark

I object to sites on West Lane and Stubbings Road and all green belt sites in Baildon being used for housing.
Families use and enjoy the green belt.
These spaces have been important to the health & well being of families and residents of Baildon, also, to other persons that live close.
Continued over-development of the village, now a town.
Only one main road out of the town to Bradford.
Impact on daily commute to work & school.
Impact on schools- Sandal primary school oversubscribed.
West Lane sites provide water/ drainage from the moors,finding a natural course way.
Development needs to provide proper drainage.
Drainage issues with the Honey Pot lane development.
Climate change & the environmental impact the new houses.
We should care for the green belt and allow nature to thrive, for future generations.
People still want to live in Baildon, without hundreds more houses being built.

Object

Representation ID: 11464

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Tracy Mosley

Concerned by the lack of protection to the green belt, ancient woodland (protected by TPO) and the use of land which has a history of flooding.

Concerns regarding section 5.8.33. Here it is mentioned that the four Baildon primary schools are under capacity. By what extent? Detail is not provided. I would regard this as both an oversight and essential information considering the claimed major positive effect on the education SA objective for these proposed development areas.

Specific remarks:

BA1/H Stubbings Road
I object to this proposal. Whilst this site is in close proximity to local primary school provision, since there is a proposal to build five dwellings, I believe this "major positive effect" is insignificant in comparison to the destruction of 100% greenfield site, with its proximity to a Local Wildlife Site (LWS) which is also an area of Ancient Woodland (protected by TPO) and Priority Habitat.

Comment

Representation ID: 12916

Received: 18/03/2021

Respondent: Bradford Local Access Forum (Chair) BHS Access Officer. Chair WHOA.

There are two other parcels of land which I hope you may have noticed, which could improve the PROW network in the area, with Section 106 money from any development.
Stubbings road, West Lane, ( Footpath Baildon 43 ) runs at the rear. This could become multi user. as it links to Hardaker Lane, Shipley Glen tramway and the Glen and adjoins Walker Wood.

Comment

Representation ID: 13080

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Christine Crowther

I do not object in principle to BA1.
I object to the proposed access arrangements via Woodlands Grove and Walker Wood or access via Westleigh and Glen Rise,both through demolished properties.

Residential roads are narrow with parked cars often on blind bends. Large vehicles struggle for access. Woodlands Grove meets Lucy Hall Drive at a busy cross road. Glen Rise is a quiet residential road with small bungalows.
Access from Stubbings Road is the best option with minimal impact on existing properties in comparison to the proposed access through two adjacent residential areas.
It has been the access/right of way for farm vehicles to the land via a farm gate. Planning/access down Stubbings Road has been given for the Old Orchard and 4 additional houses, access for 5 further houses down this road cannot be refused.
Trees should be TPO’d and the ancient woodland at the bottom be protected.

Object

Representation ID: 13463

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Woodland Trust

Conclusion

The Trust is concerned about the potentially adverse impacts that the proposed site allocations will have in relation to areas of ancient woodland within and/or adjacent to site allocations. Ancient woodland should not be included in areas that are allocated for development, whether for residential, leisure or community purposes as this leaves them open to the impacts of development.

The Woodland Trust objects to the inclusion of the below site allocations as they are likely to cause damage and/or loss to areas of ancient woodland within or adjacent to their boundaries. For this reason, we believe the sites in the table overleaf are unsound and should not be taken forward. Secondary woodland should also be retained to ensure that ecological networks are maintained and enhanced.

Object

Representation ID: 18247

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Helen Minting

Ref: Green Lane, Cliffe Lane West, Honey Pot Drive, Stubbings Road, Meadowside Road.

I write regarding concerns to the proposed plans for new housing on the above sites.

More houses would mean further demand on local resources such as GP practices, which are already stretched, dental practices, there are already no vacancies for an NHS dentist in the local area, there would also be more competition for school places.

More roads would mean an increase in traffic which is already heavy in the village.

Fewer trees would mean more flooding, Green Lane in particular already has issues with flooding. The loss of these green spaces would also have a major effect on the local wildlife & would also impact on general well-being.

Object

Representation ID: 18544

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Helen Thornton

1. Impact on over subscribed schools and health care facilities

2. Impact on surrounding environment in terms of both construction traffic

3. Impact of potential flooding on surrounding properties. West Lane and Lucy Hall Drive already have significant issues with water run off

4. This is green belt land, there are many other suitable non green belt sites that can be accessed.

5. The areas surrounding Shipley & the Canal Road corridor have seen large numbers of housing developments over the last 5 years. No action has been taken to increase school places, health services, or improve either the road or rail network.

6. I have already submitted an objection to the planning application for BA1/H and note this was for 14 houses and not 5

7. All of the proposed sites are in view of the Saltaire World Heritage site.

Object

Representation ID: 19534

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Dr Donna Leusen

Disappointed to read these proposals, particularly in relation to the lack of protection to the green belt, ancient woodland (protected by TPO) and also the use of land which has a history of flooding.

Our green spaces ought to be protected without exception.

Regarding section 5.8.33. Here it is mentioned that the four Baildon primary schools are under capacity. By what extent? Detail is not provided. I would regard this as both an oversight and essential information considering the claimed major positive effect on the education SA objective for these proposed development areas.

BA1/H Stubbings Road
Whilst this site is in close proximity to local primary school provision, since there is a proposal to build five dwellings, I believe this "major positive effect" is insignificant in comparison to the destruction of 100% greenfield site, with its proximity to a Local Wildlife Site (LWS) which is also an area of Ancient Woodland (protected by TPO) and Priority Habitat.

Object

Representation ID: 24682

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: John Balderstone

•The site is an area of natural beauty with trees animals and plants in abundance.
•The land is backing onto an already high density housing estates.
•Access can only be achieved by knocking down a house in a row of houses causing noise and disturbance to bed rooms in each of the houses that are adjacent to the property which is proposed to be demolished.
•The development access can only be via Woodlands drive which is a route taken by Salts School pupils walking to and from school and would be a major safety issue as the roads are blind onto Lucy Hall Drive.
•There are no sewage or infra structure currently which would serve the development.
•The plan says 5 houses but submissions have been made for 20 houses?
•The houses built will not be affordable housing.

This development would not be in accordance with Bradford's position of building on Brownfield sites and would be totally against the target of getting to carbon neutral by cutting down so many wonderful trees.

We cannot continue to spoil our countryside when it is clear that the alternative options have not been sufficiently considered.

Object

Representation ID: 25457

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Fleur Waugh

I would like to object to the Plans being made for the building of housing in Baildon. There are too many houses for the road network as it is so additional housing with cause greater congestion, noise pollution and more.

The plan for any residential housing on the land below Stubbings Road is something that we strongly object to. The previous application for 14 houses was objected to by over 100 residents and many associations such as The Woodland Trust and World Heritage as the location is of nature importance and unfit for development. Reference to all objections made should be sought by the Council for clarity on this.

Any housing in this area should not be a consideration and we are very concerned that this is being.

Support

Representation ID: 28558

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Baildon Town Council

Conditional support

This is a largely overgrown area leading to an area of ancient woodland off Walker Wood, at the end of an unadopted road so access may be problematic.

The above gives rise to considerable misgivings about the proposal for Stubbings Lane as it would still mean access via Walker Wood possibly damaging the ancient woodland and trampling across an area that Baildon Council has already objected to twice. It is also feared that this proposal is a ‘trojan horse’ to enable the developer to come back with proposals for additional houses. This must be prevented as the woodland must be protected.

Comment

Representation ID: 28566

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Bradford District Ward Councillor (Conservative)

This greenfield site has been subject to a number of withdrawn planning applications with issues of access, impact on wildlife and flooding which don’t appear to have been resolved. It should be noted that the latest planning application was for 14 dwellings with access from Walker Wood.