BA2/H - West Lane

Object

Representation ID: 7922

Received: 10/03/2021

Respondent: Bradford District Ward Councillor (Conservative)

I object to the two proposed sites between Honey Pot Lane and Dene Hill, Baildon, as I feel it is essential that brownfield sites should be given priority and not green field.
A proposal to build on these sites would greatly increase the amount of traffic which is already grid-locked in the area due to the fact that whilst building over many years
there has never been any improvement to infrastructure. On land at the back of Stubbings Road there has been recent severe flooding which has gone as far as Shipley Glen Tramway so any more building will create more water but where will it go?
The greenbelt area is used by masses of walkers, both local and visitors, and it is essential that everyone can enjoy the scenery whilst at the same having essential exercise for their well-being.

Object

Representation ID: 7925

Received: 10/03/2021

Respondent: Christine Gammon

I have lived in Baildon for over 70 years and have gradually seen all the greenbelt disappear under housing. I object to more houses being built for many reasons including the amount of traffic that will need to use the roads out of Baildon, The only main road being Baildon Road as the Glen Road and the road to Hawksworth are narrow country lanes. I also know the schools are oversubscribed. We need some open space between the village centre and the Glen to protect wildlife, diversity and views. Also those fields absorb a lot of water run off Which is essential to protect the environment. I plead with you not to allow any more housing in Baildon unless it is on brownfield sites and small houses that young people can afford to buy.

Object

Representation ID: 7967

Received: 12/03/2021

Respondent: Paul & Margaret Gill

Number of people: 2

- Loss of light and privacy to Oakleigh Barn
- View will be restricted
- Possibly be overlooked
- More houses will be a burden on infrastructure
- Significant environmental, Economic and social impact
- Development will spoil our village
- Green Belt is Green Belt, do not build on Green Belt, its disgraceful.
- Negative affect on rural feel of Baildon, changing to urban space.
- loss of grassland and wildlife
- negative affect for everyone who lives, walks and drives through area changing Baildon from village status to urban development
- Build on Brownfield not Greenfield

Object

Representation ID: 8104

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 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: 8109

Received: 10/03/2021

Respondent: Shelia & Barry Brown

Number of people: 2

West Lane is already like a race track, with no regard for speed limits, and we feel this would become gridlocked at certain times of the day.
Both sites are green belts and it would be sad for those to disappear.
The increase in population would surely put pressure on local schools , extremely busy at school times on West Lane now, but could the school cope with increased numbers of children.
The medical centres would also have a much greater work load , to the detriment of existing patients.

We do appreciate that people need homes, but would these sites really be the best.

Object

Representation ID: 8131

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: 8375

Received: 12/03/2021

Respondent: David Crane

Building on a greenfield site is inexcusable - this is the last green space left on West Lane. Brownfield sites should always be the first option.
Loss of hedges, trees and natural habitat for wildlife.
Adverse impact on protected trees on the site.
Effect on ground stability and drainage for the area.
Additional stress on infrastructure and public services such as drainage, water and power supplies, waste disposal, schools, roads and parking etc.
Increased noise by construction traffic and potential future commuter traffic on West Lane and more importantly through Sandal School 20mph zone.
Following the recent Honey Pot Lane development adjacent to the proposed site we need to protect our greenbelt for future generations and avoid urban sprawl.

Object

Representation ID: 8423

Received: 19/04/2021

Respondent: Mr & Mrs Alan & Sally Rathbone

Number of people: 2

•Green Belt should be maintained for its intended purposed.
•Sites are a haven for wildlife and corridor for animals.
•All brownfield sites should be used first before Greenfield sites. Few sites in Baildon but there are sites in Shipley which would provide the same benefits. These are likely to be better distributed and situated for transport, amenities, schools.
•Public transport is poor. Development will increase number of cars. Traffic is already at high levels and difficult to access the village at peak time. Existing residents will suffer from the dangers, noise and pollution.
•Site rises steeply. Development will have dreadful impact on views of existing residents. Risk of sprawl and impact on openness. Also will be visible from Saltaire WHS.
•Development likely to increase risk of local flooding of existing houses on West Lane.

Object

Representation ID: 9552

Received: 14/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Rachel Middleton

•Land is designated as Green Belt to prevent urban sprawl. No evidence provided to show “exceptional circumstances” for removal of Green Belt.
•Proposal is not “sound” under NPPF. There are many alternative non-Green Belt sites in the Baildon area which have not been considered.
•Developments will generate considerable traffic on West Lane, Lucy Hall Drive etc. Road has poor visibility and pavements of limited width, risking pedestrians and motorists.
•Development will not meet environmental objective of enhance the environment and valued landscapes.
•Development will increase pollution and pluvial flooding.
•Development close to the moors will inhibit and reduce the environment that supports local wildlife.
•Council is part of the WYCA review. This is likely to result in further parcels of non-green belt land becoming available. There is no need to remove the fields from the Green Belt to meet housing targets.

Object

Representation ID: 9715

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: 10178

Received: 16/03/2021

Respondent: Sadie Jonas

I write to strongly object to the building of housing on the stretch of GREEN BELT land on West Lane, between Honey Pot Lane and Dene Hill.

I hope that brown field sites can be found/allocated instead of using this delightful, valued green belt area.

Not only does it bring much pleasure to all who use West Lane, if housing were to be built there it would severely impact the level of traffic travelling from the village towards the Glen, negatively impacting the air quality and noise pollution of the area.

The services surrounding (especially the schools) cannot support further housing and a denser population in this small area.

It would be a disgrace to build on such beautiful land and I will continue to object to all proposals of this kind.

Object

Representation ID: 10329

Received: 16/03/2021

Respondent: Audrey Canot

Object to building houses on West Lane, between Dene Hill and Honey Pot Lane.

Land is designated as Green Belt to prevent urban sprawl. 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.

The 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.

Bradford Council is part of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority Review. Likely to result in further parcels of (non-Green Belt) land becoming available in the near future for development. No need to remove the fields from the Green Belt to meet house building targets.

Object

Representation ID: 10490

Received: 17/03/2021

Respondent: Margaret Cooke

I should like to register my objection to the proposed building of houses in a green belt area.
Namely on West Lane Baildon between Dene Hill and Honey Pot Lane.
It would be far preferable to have houses built on brownfield sites and the extra traffic along West Lane would have to be accommodated in some way.
Please take notice of local people’s views on this matter.

Object

Representation ID: 10627

Received: 16/03/2021

Respondent: Simon Bell

Object to building houses on West Lane, between Dene Hill and Honey Pot Lane.

Land is designated as Green Belt to prevent urban sprawl. 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.

The 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.

Bradford Council is part of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority Review. Likely to result in further parcels of (non-Green Belt) land becoming available in the near future for development. No need to remove the fields from the Green Belt to meet house building targets

Object

Representation ID: 10689

Received: 16/03/2021

Respondent: Shaheen Daniel

Land designated as Green Belt to prevent urban sprawl. Council have not produced evidence to show “exceptional circumstances” why the fields have to be removed from Green Belt.

Proposal is not “sound”. Alternative (non-Green Belt) sites suitable for development in the Baildon area have not been taken into consideration.

Will generate considerable traffic on lane with poor visibility, limited width pavements thus generating considerable risks to lives/health of pedestrians/motorists. Increased numbers of vehicles will generate considerable standing traffic in the surrounding area.

Will not meet overarching environmental objective of protecting/enhancing the environment including valued landscapes.

Will increase pollution as well as generate pluvial flooding. Development close to the Moors will inhibit and reduce the environment that supports local wildlife.

West Yorkshire Combined Authority Review likely to result in further parcels of (non-Green Belt) land becoming available. No need to remove the fields from the Green Belt to meet targets.

Object

Representation ID: 10755

Received: 17/03/2021

Respondent: Rachel Ekins

Land designated as Green Belt to prevent urban sprawl. Council have not produced evidence to show “exceptional circumstances” why the fields have to be removed from Green Belt.

Proposal is not “sound”. Alternative (non-Green Belt) sites suitable for development in the Baildon area have not been taken into consideration.

Will generate considerable traffic on lane with poor visibility, limited width pavements thus generating considerable risks to lives/health of pedestrians/motorists. Increased numbers of vehicles will generate considerable standing traffic in the surrounding area.

Will not meet overarching environmental objective of protecting/enhancing the environment including valued landscapes.

Will increase pollution as well as generate pluvial flooding. Development close to the Moors will inhibit and reduce the environment that supports local wildlife.

West Yorkshire Combined Authority Review likely to result in further parcels of (non-Green Belt) land becoming available. No need to remove the fields from the Green Belt to meet targets.

Object

Representation ID: 10837

Received: 17/03/2021

Respondent: Thomas Ekins

Land designated as Green Belt to prevent urban sprawl. Council have not produced evidence to show “exceptional circumstances” why the fields have to be removed from Green Belt.

Proposal is not “sound”. Alternative (non-Green Belt) sites suitable for development in the Baildon area have not been taken into consideration.

Will generate considerable traffic on lane with poor visibility, limited width pavements thus generating considerable risks to lives/health of pedestrians/motorists. Increased numbers of vehicles will generate considerable standing traffic in the surrounding area.

Will not meet overarching environmental objective of protecting/enhancing the environment including valued landscapes.

Will increase pollution as well as generate pluvial flooding. Development close to the Moors will inhibit and reduce the environment that supports local wildlife.

West Yorkshire Combined Authority Review likely to result in further parcels of (non-Green Belt) land becoming available. No need to remove the fields from the Green Belt to meet targets.

Object

Representation ID: 10859

Received: 17/03/2021

Respondent: Fatema Vadiwala

I am writing in regards to the planning plan proposed on the green belt field on West Lane between Dene Hill and Honey Pot Lane. This email is an objection to the proposed plan. It provides a local green area for our families in Baildon to access. It provides a family experience to walk down to the pond and explore the outdoors. Enough of land as been used to convert into houses, let’s leave some nature for our and future children to explore

Object

Representation ID: 10870

Received: 13/03/2021

Respondent: Sharon Akers

This last year has taught everyone the value of open green spaces for our health and wellbeing. These two proposed sites are the only green spaces left along West Lane that haven't already been built upon. If these open spaces were to be lost it would have a negative impact on the quality of life of local people, including myself. Baildon is (normally) extremely busy traffic wise and the proposed building of more houses would increase traffic to unacceptable levels. Also, there would be an increase in light pollution and noise pollution and it will cause a loss of habitat for local wildlife.

Object

Representation ID: 10946

Received: 17/03/2021

Respondent: James Jacobs

Land designated as Green Belt to prevent urban sprawl. Council have not produced evidence to show “exceptional circumstances” why the fields have to be removed from Green Belt.

Proposal is not “sound”. Alternative (non-Green Belt) sites suitable for development in the Baildon area have not been taken into consideration.

Will generate considerable traffic on lane with poor visibility, limited width pavements thus generating considerable risks to lives/health of pedestrians/motorists. Increased numbers of vehicles will generate considerable standing traffic in the surrounding area.

Will not meet overarching environmental objective of protecting/enhancing the environment including valued landscapes.

Will increase pollution as well as generate pluvial flooding. Development close to the Moors will inhibit and reduce the environment that supports local wildlife.

West Yorkshire Combined Authority Review likely to result in further parcels of (non-Green Belt) land becoming available. No need to remove the fields from the Green Belt to meet targets.

Object

Representation ID: 10970

Received: 17/03/2021

Respondent: Natalie Mitchell

Land designated as Green Belt to prevent urban sprawl. Council have not produced evidence to show “exceptional circumstances” why the fields have to be removed from Green Belt.

Proposal is not “sound”. Alternative (non-Green Belt) sites suitable for development in the Baildon area have not been taken into consideration.

Will generate considerable traffic on lane with poor visibility, limited width pavements thus generating considerable risks to lives/health of pedestrians/motorists. Increased numbers of vehicles will generate considerable standing traffic in the surrounding area.

Will not meet overarching environmental objective of protecting/enhancing the environment including valued landscapes.

Will increase pollution as well as generate pluvial flooding. Development close to the Moors will inhibit and reduce the environment that supports local wildlife.

West Yorkshire Combined Authority Review likely to result in further parcels of (non-Green Belt) land becoming available. No need to remove the fields from the Green Belt to meet targets.

Object

Representation ID: 10977

Received: 17/03/2021

Respondent: Chris Mitchell

Land designated as Green Belt to prevent urban sprawl. Council have not produced evidence to show “exceptional circumstances” why the fields have to be removed from Green Belt.

Proposal is not “sound”. Alternative (non-Green Belt) sites suitable for development in the Baildon area have not been taken into consideration.

Will generate considerable traffic on lane with poor visibility, limited width pavements thus generating considerable risks to lives/health of pedestrians/motorists. Increased numbers of vehicles will generate considerable standing traffic in the surrounding area.

Will not meet overarching environmental objective of protecting/enhancing the environment including valued landscapes.

Will increase pollution as well as generate pluvial flooding. Development close to the Moors will inhibit and reduce the environment that supports local wildlife.

West Yorkshire Combined Authority Review likely to result in further parcels of (non-Green Belt) land becoming available. No need to remove the fields from the Green Belt to meet targets.

Object

Representation ID: 11264

Received: 17/03/2021

Respondent: Andrew Conally

Land designated as Green Belt to prevent urban sprawl. Council have not produced evidence to show “exceptional circumstances” why the fields have to be removed from Green Belt.

Proposal is not “sound”. Alternative (non-Green Belt) sites suitable for development in the Baildon area have not been taken into consideration.

Will generate considerable traffic on lane with poor visibility, limited width pavements thus generating considerable risks to lives/health of pedestrians/motorists. Increased numbers of vehicles will generate considerable standing traffic in the surrounding area.

Will not meet overarching environmental objective of protecting/enhancing the environment including valued landscapes.

Will increase pollution as well as generate pluvial flooding. Development close to the Moors will inhibit and reduce the environment that supports local wildlife.

West Yorkshire Combined Authority Review likely to result in further parcels of (non-Green Belt) land becoming available. No need to remove the fields from the Green Belt to meet targets.

Object

Representation ID: 11364

Received: 07/05/2021

Respondent: Adrian Williams

Land designated as Green Belt to prevent urban sprawl. Council have not produced evidence to show “exceptional circumstances” why the fields have to be removed from Green Belt.

Proposal is not “sound”. Alternative (non-Green Belt) sites suitable for development in the Baildon area have not been taken into consideration.

Will generate considerable traffic on lane with poor visibility, limited width pavements thus generating considerable risks to lives/health of pedestrians/motorists. Increased numbers of vehicles will generate considerable standing traffic in the surrounding area.

Will not meet overarching environmental objective of protecting/enhancing the environment including valued landscapes.

Will increase pollution as well as generate pluvial flooding. Development close to the Moors will inhibit and reduce the environment that supports local wildlife.

West Yorkshire Combined Authority Review likely to result in further parcels of (non-Green Belt) land becoming available. No need to remove the fields from the Green Belt to meet targets.

Comment

Representation ID: 11376

Received: 17/03/2021

Respondent: Mr & Mrs R Pigott

Number of people: 2

These sites are on green belt land, which provides good views and openness along the road (West Lane) we use to travel to and from our house.
We feel it is very short-sighted to sacrifice green belt land to satisfy short term building needs, thereby ruining the rural character of the area forever. Baildon at present is a good mix of built up and open spaces and this plan would severely impair the remaining open space which we all enjoy.
Reconsider this plan and find suitable brownfield sites for this development.

Object

Representation ID: 11381

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Gaynor Fisher

These fields are special to Baildon and visitors that walk up and down West Lane, over the glen/moors admiring these beautiful meadows that stretch to the moors & trig points.

Generations of children have looked at the lambs & the wildlife & learned to appreciate these areas of green belt - and help people feel a sense of peace with nature is such a simple thing, you can't put a value on it.

Home to many kinds of wildlife including bats, buzzards, owls, red kites, deer.

The fields provide a welcome break between dense housing areas.

The infrastructure cannot support more houses, cars & people.

Lave the environment alone

The fields represent the character/essence of Baildon.

The Green Belt is being sold off. Its a disaster for the residents and environment.

Loss of natural beauty

I'd like my grandchildren in years to come to look at the sheep and appreciate the beauty.

Don't let this land be developed.

Object

Representation ID: 11468

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.

Objection to BA2/H West Lane (1)

Whilst I understand the pressure to develop land for housing, I believe that more brownfield sites will become available once the effects of the Covid pandemic have been fully realised. Also, the document states that these sites have the potential to deliver a major positive effect for residents on the education SA Objective. This is only the case if there is ample existing provision. Currently there is not.

Object

Representation ID: 11497

Received: 17/03/2021

Respondent: Mr & Mrs Mark & Elaine Sheldon

Number of people: 2

•Sites are Green Belt. Purpose to stop towns from continually spreading outwards.
•Countryside is valuable resource. Should not be developed to meet government housing targets.
•Development of brownfield sites for shops rather than unnecessary shops is more environmentally friendly.
•Developments will ruin local countryside and destroy natural animal and plan habitats.
•Schools and Doctors in Baildon are both at capacity. Other local service are being removed (library).
•Roads already struggle with high traffic volumes. Road network into and out of Baildon is completely congested. Can take 50 minutes to travel between Baildon and Bradford in rush hour.
•Cars increase pollution.
•Should make use of area with better transport links.
•All new housing should be built with solar panels
•Cheap housing is not environmentally friendly
•Council should push for a sustainable model with a low carbon footprint.

Object

Representation ID: 11556

Received: 17/03/2021

Respondent: Nick & Jane Murphy

We wish to strongly object to the housing proposed on the green belt land adjacent to Honeypot.

There is already a significant stretch of local resources at the top of Baildon.

The overall environment in terms of green spaces has been drastically eroded over the years leading to pollution, reduced habitat for farm animals and wildlife, dangerously busy roads, oversubscribed local schools - the list is endless.

Object

Representation ID: 11843

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Gail Fieldhouse

- The land is designated as green belt and currently used for agricultural purposes.

- The development would reduce natural absorbing run off of water from the moors, exacerbating the problem of water management and flood control. These two sites are very boggy to begin with due to the natural springs issuing from them, resulting in localised flooding and the drains struggling to cope at times.

- increased volume of traffic it would bring to West Lane, adding to the congestion. Access to public transport is limited - the majority of commuters depending upon private transport.

- impact of increased traffic upon the air quality around Sandal Primary School.

- additional stress it would place upon the services of the local area, including medical provision.

I acknowledge that more housing is needed but feel strongly that existing brown field sites should be developed rather than irreplaceable green belt.