BA2/H - West Lane

Object

Representation ID: 340

Received: 20/02/2021

Respondent: Mr David Nutter

The fields in question are beautiful and there is very little land in the area left to enjoy as housing developments are taking over. I also object on the basis of increased traffic and congestion when there is already inadequate infrastructure in that respect. The schools are over subscribed, the town is small and is not set up for more residents.

Object

Representation ID: 436

Received: 24/02/2021

Respondent: Mrs Natasha Young

The volume of traffic that goes down browgate from baildon village is already immense.

Object

Representation ID: 441

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: 628

Received: 02/03/2021

Respondent: Baildon Walkers are Welcome Group

We object to the loss of these fields. Although there is no Right of Way for walkers through them, many Baildon residents walk down West Lane and Lucy Hall Drive to get to Bracken Hall Green and Shipley Glen. These fields provide an important"break" in the built up area and help to provide "breathing space" from urban sprawl. There are two Rights of Way running along the hillside above this site and new housing built on these fields would have a very nagtive impact on the views from these popular Rights of Way (above and below Hope Farm). The Covid pandemic has shown the importance of walking for both physical and mental health. In our view, this is not just about walking on pavements, but being able to interact with the natural world and wildlife. These fields are an important resource for the Baildon community!

Object

Representation ID: 768

Received: 05/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Sue Bell

This would ruin a beautiful area where sheep graze. It would create more traffic noise and pollution on an already busy road. The schools, doctors and dentists etc. in the area are already over capacity. It would not bring any benefit. If this land is built on it would open up opportunity to build on the rest of the fields leaving no green space at all.

Object

Representation ID: 791

Received: 05/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Peter Dracup

I object to BA2/H and BA6/H in that together the plan is to build 122 new house on West Lane . This represents 56% of the allocation for 217 new homes for Baildon, all in one location and in the Green Belt. It seems to me that more effort should be put in to finding smaller parcels of Brownfield land rather than going to the easy option of declassifying an area of Green Belt and putting the majority of Baildon's housing needs all in one location.

Object

Representation ID: 797

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 BA1/H and BA6/H this is a total of 127 new houses, none of which are needed.

Object

Representation ID: 808

Received: 06/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Kirsty Kingham

I strongly object the West Lane proposals.
1. It’s a Green Belt site
2. In the World Heritage site buffer zone
3. Massive impact on surrounding highway network which is already extremely busy
4. Pressure on local school and GP surgeries
5. Significant negative impact on landscape
6. Neither protects or enhances open spaces or green areas
7. Lack of infrastructure of services and facilities for so many new houses

Object

Representation ID: 945

Received: 08/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Gordon Waite

I think that that this proposal should be looked at together with proposal BA6/H. Splitting the proposals makes them look less onerous. Together they would provide 122 out of the required 170 still needing planning permission. This is a disproportionate amount for this area of Baildon, particularly taking into account the fact that it is fairly recently that the Honey Pot Lane site was developed also on the adjacent greenfield site. Additionally, public transport in this area is abysmal - there are no buses to Guiseley, Ilkley or Otley from Baildon and the walk back from Saltaire train station is far from pleasant on a bleak winter's evening. In reality, the lack of public transport will mean that all these houses will use their own cars to go to work or shopping, clogging up the roads even further and causing more pollution.

Object

Representation ID: 1008

Received: 09/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Diane Hickman

Shouldn’t build on green belt, plenty of brown sites available.
Too much traffic currently causing excessive noise and air pollution.
Poor state of road - constant roadworks on west lane leading to traffic delays causing excessive noise and air pollution.
Excess traffic in rush hours in and out of Baildon causing more air and noise pollution.
Field prone to heavy flooding which would then be pushed onto west Lane (road)
Limited access in and out of Baildon, extra housing will cause more traffic delays.
Local Transport system is limited. No direct train to Leeds from Baildon.Limited parking at Baildon Station. Shipley & Guiseley alternatives but insufficient parking.
Strain on resources for GP’s and schools and other amenities.
Construction traffic causing delays, pollution and danger.
More traffic on west Lane is a potential danger to school children.
Strain on council services - waste disposal, upkeep of roads.

Object

Representation ID: 1019

Received: 09/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Kate Hoe

BA2/H West Lane 1. I strongly object to this planning application on land which is categorised as a major parcel of Green Belt. Further housing development in this area will have a major impact on openness and will also put increased pressure on the existing road networks. Local roads in this area are already under significant strain at peak times of the day when Baildon is often used as a 'cut through' to commuters from neighbouring towns and villages. Although this proposed site does fall within close proximity to a local primary school, the school is currently at capacity & would need significant investment should it be required to accommodate yet more pupils. With reference to the proximity of public transport, consideration must be given to the actual distance and time it would take to walk to Saltaire train station

Object

Representation ID: 1029

Received: 09/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Gill Jennison

The increased traffic generated by such a large development is of concern: (a) it is near a primary school where there are already traffic congestion problems, and (b) Baildon town centre already becomes congested with vehicles leaving West Lane; this would be worsened by the increased traffic generated from this proposed development.
This green belt site sits below a very popular walking route round Baildon Moor. Currently, there are outstanding views across the site to Saltaire WHS and these would be severely impaired by such a large development.

Object

Representation ID: 1162

Received: 17/02/2021

Respondent: Ms Suzanne Hewitson

a. By building along West Lane there will be urban sprawl adding to an already congested area.
b. These developments will contribute to the traffic problems along West Lane, specifically in the morning when it is very difficult to leave the town.
c. These developments will add to the infrastructure problems already experienced by Baildon residents. There are no vacancies at dentists, doctors are to capacity, schools are becoming over subscribed .
d. The bus service on West Lane is abysmal thus people will use cars more frequently.
e. This is green belt land and needs to remain as a buffer against this land becoming totally built up. Visual greenery is good for mental health, for walking, for taking in the beauty of the area.

Object

Representation ID: 1193

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 in Baildon.

Object

Representation ID: 1285

Received: 11/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Michael Brumfitt

A. Green Belt. B. The land is full of natural springs that will re-route and cause havoc. C. The area is already over developed and doesn't have the infrastructure to deal with all of these extra dwelling, or which few will be 'affordable'. What about Baildon Mill? It is primed and ready for development. Baildon centre doesnt have good enough amenitites to sustain such growth.

Object

Representation ID: 1759

Received: 16/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Jane Copley

Increased traffic-pollution,noise. Already a bottleneck along West Lane. People will not use public transport. Hopper buses are always empty so don't suggest more public transport. People drive 2 minutes to drop their children off at Sandal School rather than walking!

Ruination of views, local beauty spot walks damaged .

Overcrowding in an already congested area. Not enough GP slots and school places currently or playgrounds.
Surface water a real problem on West Lane when it rains. Close to Saltaire world heritage site and a holiday destination at the caravan sites on the moors. Would spoil the experience . Lack of nature will affect the mental and physical wellbeing of the residents of Baildon.

Object

Representation ID: 1855

Received: 16/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Craig Smith

I oppose the development of greenbelt sites. This site in particular, along with BA6/H, represents the last strip of countryside on West Lane and is a sad example of developments being allowed to creep into green spaces. Baildon Moor is a beautiful asset which should be preserved for future generations. As evidenced by the Honey Pot Dr development, any development of this greenbelt site will have a serious detrimental affect to the visual aesthetics of the area; the houses are too densely packed into the site which does not reflect the semi-rural nature of Baildon and the wider world heritage site. Given the obvious development creep along West Lane, where will it go next? Up the moor? We need to develop Bradford’s many brownfield sites. Lastly, to suggest that we could “create a stronger Green Belt boundary” by cutting into the greenbelt is absurd.

Object

Representation ID: 2050

Received: 17/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Elaine Akam

Accessibility limited to one road. Traffic jams into and out of village at peak times.
Create extra traffic: 254 extra cars over 3 developments.
Green belt. Impact on views to and from Saltaire World Heritage site.
Impact on openness, leisure and well being. Used by many people for walking, rest and relaxation.
Impact on green infrastructure, wildlife, ecology, open spaces and create a flood risk.
Loss of opportunity for community engagement with nature and environmental stewardship of countryside.
Impact on clean air, increase in toxic gasses and particles creating more air pollution.
Reduced biodiversity of land use. Outdoor education watching sheep and cows graze
Part of the green corridor north to Ilkley and beyond.
Lack of local amenities , fresh food shops. Lost butchers, bakers post office and banks over last 10 years.
Loss of community identity.
Loss of nesting sites and animal homes.

Object

Representation ID: 2190

Received: 18/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Joseph Green

Not enough green space & too many cars in Baildon already.

Object

Representation ID: 2193

Received: 18/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Alison Hardy

No “exceptional circumstances” why the fields have to be removed from Green Belt to meet house building targets. The West Yorkshire Combined Authority Review will result in further non-Green Belt becoming available
Alternative (non-Green Belt) sites suitable for development in the Baildon area havent been taken into consideration.
Increased traffic on a lane, with poor visibility, pavements of limited width, prone to speeding, will generate considerable risks to the lives and health of pedestrians, cyclists, schoolchildren and exacerbate Baildons traffic congestion. Increased pollution in the area as well as generating pluvial flooding .
Contravenes environmental objective of protecting or enhancing the environment. It is a valued landscape being the last buffer of green land between Baildon, Shipley Glen, and the moors - areas of outstanding natural beauty - this will be detrimental to the environment supporting wildlife, and the mental health and wellbeing of residents and visitors alike.

Object

Representation ID: 2332

Received: 19/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Patricia Tillett

Green belt land. This is one of the last green belt areas in Baildon. Inadequate infrastructure. Roads choked at peak times, especially at school dropping and collecting times. West Lane is barely passable. The route to main working destinations mainly Leeds and Bradford are awful at peak times, sometimes taking 30 minutes or more to reach nearby Shipley. Queueing situation all the way to Bradford, a journey of an hour or more. Gridlock situation. Schools are oversubscribed. There is only 1 upper school in the immediate area and the primary schools are full. The doctors practice is also oversubscribed. Since moving to Baildon in the 1980s most of the green areas have been taken for building houses. These green areas are therapeutic for residents. A total of 122 houses could be build on these fields, which is far too many for the area.

Object

Representation ID: 2422

Received: 20/03/2021

Respondent: Pennythorn Limited

The parcel makes a significant contribution to the openness of the green belt and the green belt assessment has not taken account of this. This could be addressed by revising the shape and size of the site.
From attachment and summarised by Local Plan Team

Object

Representation ID: 2635

Received: 20/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Gerry Jones

This proposal will remove one of the remaining open green areas along West Lane and with the adjacent proposal BA6/H will result in ribbon development along the full length of West Lane and obscure the open views of Baildon Moor from any length of West Lane as well as being highly visible from the higher parts of the moor.
It is also an encroachment into both Green Belt land and on greenfield land and should be firmly rejected for further development of any kind.
It will also impact on environmental issues and is within a short distance from South Pennine Moors protected area and is also very close to the World Heritage Site of Saltaire and in its buffer zone and visibility to and from there.

Object

Representation ID: 2784

Received: 21/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Richard Moore

Taking away green belt. Infrastructure cannot cope with an additional 100 cars, 300/400 people. School cannot take more , doctors and public services cannot take the additional numbers.
The whole of West Lane will be bordered by housing, no green fields, countryside, tree, animals.
Each house will have potential of 4 people - approx 200 people on this site and 400 on the adjacent site.
The amenities will not be able to support the additional number of people and the road system is inadequate now with queues of traffic in and out every morning and evening. Train station long way off and insufficient parking. Library closing, no banks already.

Object

Representation ID: 2828

Received: 21/03/2021

Respondent: Miss Sarah Foster

Green Belt - major impact on openness and landscape, would greatly reduce vital part of everyday community life for residents and visitors, lost benefits of exercise, health, rest, relaxation and mental wellbeing. This area has only recently lost a swathe of green belt to a new development and this proposal seeks to remove the remainder of green area which would have a disastrous effect on the community and environment and biodiversity.

Biodiversity/Flora and Fauna – Area contains high number of biodiversity designations and home to rare species of birds, insects, flora and fauna. Development would remove key survival habitats for all.

Environment, Traffic and Accessibility – increase to already heavy traffic at peak times will have a detrimental effect to pollution, traffic congestion and wildlife.

Saltaire World Heritage Site – Impact on views to and from Saltaire, impacting residents of both towns and visitors.

Flooding – Area prone to flooding.

Object

Representation ID: 2921

Received: 21/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Beverly Jackson

Adjacent to BA6/H part of unique open aspect and views up to the moors which is enjoyed by local residents and visitors.
Greenfield and Greenbelt land and part of heritage buffer zone and visible from Saltaire.
Part of wildlife corridor and important feeding and nesting site for many bird and animal species including Buzzard,owls and small mammals.
Limited public transport and would increase traffic, noise and pollution.
No sustainable affordable housing.

Object

Representation ID: 2992

Received: 21/03/2021

Respondent: Peter Hart

Objections to BA2/H and BA6/H.

1. Land is designated as Green Belt to prevent urban sprawl. The Council have not produced evidence to show that there are “exceptional circumstances” why the fields have to be removed from Green Belt. Unless they do, the fields should stay as Green Belt.

2. The Council’s proposal is not “sound” as per the requirements of the National Planning Policy Framework of February 2019 (“NPPF”). There are many alternative (non-Green Belt) sites suitable for development in the Baildon area which have not been taken into consideration in the proposal to meet house building needs.

3. The proposed development of fields will not meet the overarching environmental objective of protecting or enhancing the environment including valued landscapes.

4. Development close to the Moors will inhibit and reduce the environment that supports local wildlife including deer, birds and bats.

Object

Representation ID: 3005

Received: 21/03/2021

Respondent: Miss Emma Akam

An important area for wildlife as part of the green belt. Curlews nest in these fields in the spring, and lots of their nesting grounds are disappearing.

It is a vital part of the water cycle, absorbing run-off. The reservoirs have recently been built on and building on this land will add to run-off.

Traffic is already a problem, with only one road from West Lane meeting the main roundabout in Baildon.

Object

Representation ID: 3166

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Dr Kevin Jackson

My objections to this site development echoes those I stated to the BA6/H development.
This is a gloriously varied, visually stimulating & open landscape (NOT "just a field"), which is a great source of pleasure to local residents. Development on this Green Belt would be a violation - destroying the open aspect & landscape, along with its beautiful fauna and flora. Living nearby we know & see that it is an important habitat for various bird species, including red UK conservation status lapwing, fieldfare & curlew (now an endangered species), but also barn owl, little owl, buzzard, kestrel, heron, ducks & geese. Disruption to the wildlife corridors & watercourses is inevitable with such a large development.
The proximity to Shipley Glen, an SSSI & Saltaire World Heritage Site are all concerning & the visual impact on approach & distantly would be detrimental. Alternative sites must be considered.

Object

Representation ID: 3194

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Baildon Branch Labour Party

The first issue with this is that it is encroachment on the green belt. The green belt boundary will be weakened as the next extremities will be less defined than the road. The site however would be a natural infill, better than some others proposed.
Public transport is poorly served with buses one per hour and the secondary school and train station at Saltaire being reached via a bridleway down to Higher Coach Road.
The West Lane /Lucy Hall ribbon is poorly served by other infrastructure. There have been over 300 houses built along West Lane/ Lucy Hall drive since the 1980s with no provision for retail or playgrounds facilities.
The roads with the exception of a back route to Bingley all lead to Baildon Town roundabout, this will add to congestion and reduction in air quality.
Any development must include green space and playground facilities in conjunction with BA6/H