BA2/H - West Lane

Comment

Representation ID: 11957

Received: 19/03/2021

Respondent: Ruth Harrison

I am concerned about the proposal to build houses on green belt land off West Lane.
The fields are a joy to see as is the wildlife that inhabits them (Hares, pheasant, deer, the sheep and cattle that graze there.
I am also concerned about infrastructure as there is only one way in and out of Baildon - each house that is built will have at least two cars! Drainage will need to improve as water from the moors runs down onto woodland off Stubbings Road Baildon. We do not have enough facilities in Baildon to cope with the demands of extra people. Dr's surgery would be stretched plus Dentists and schools. Please reconsider this proposal.

Comment

Representation ID: 12064

Received: 19/03/2021

Respondent: Rosemary Francis

Importance of 'the need for a sensitive design/layout to mitigate landscape and heritage impacts.'

Developers should design low level/bungalow style properties with appropriate screening (as with Dene Hill development), to minimise impact on green belt. This would attract older people, vacate their family homes releasing these to the housing stock.

Impact on current landscape. Consideration should be given to the land being within the Saltaire World Heritage Site buffer zone,

There are deficiencies in provision in the West Lane area with regard to park/allotment space,- incorporate park space within the site

Semi rural nature and openness of the West Lane area, would be lost and that the successive developments built along West Lane has become an urban 'sprawl.'

Flood risk, surface water (including a stream), currently absorbed by fields, would cause flooding on the lower sites along West Lane.

Increase of traffic on West Lane - few exit roads out of Baildon, considerable congestion at peak times exiting and returned via Browgate. The Sandal Primary School area poses dangerous congestion twice daily during term times.

Object

Representation ID: 12075

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Gwyneth Jackson

Objection to the housing planning proposal West Lane (1) BA2/H and West Lane (2) BA6/H

This is a greenfield site and the brown field sites in this area should be used in preference. When the Covid pandemic is over other brownfield sites could be investigated for housing development.

The council needs to protect our green spaces. Where is the wildlife going to go if we build on them ?

There aren't sufficient services in Baildon to support all these extra houses, West Lane will become more congested giving off petrol fumes. Primary schools are already at almost capacity in Baildon. No specific detail is given in your document of this matter.

Other people come to Baildon to walk and enjoy Shipley Glen and the surrounding countryside. It is good for their mental health. West Lane with additional housing built on green belt land would spoil that amenity.

Object

Representation ID: 13076

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Christine Crowther

Object to developments on greenfield land when there are brownfield sites and buildings in Bradford.
Concern about the number of houses and impact on additional cars in the area.
Proximity to World Heritage Site and buffer zone
Access to West Lane via Baildon village is already challenging. The Grove, Newton Way and Westgate are already rammed with cars and can be dangerous to other drivers and pedestrians.
Local services and schools are already fully subscribed.
The Hope Hill 'water run-off' across the whole site is a major issue. This land is a natural soak away.
This moor 'water run off' would put additional pressure on the already challenged local drainage. I fear that Dene Hill will suffer flooding when the 'soak-away' fields are concreted over.
Proximity to recent development at Honeypot Lane.
There are a number of large trees on the site - TPOs should be placed on them now.

Object

Representation ID: 13243

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
See attachment for further information

Object

Representation ID: 13360

Received: 20/03/2021

Respondent: Susan Jerram

- Green Belt should be protected.
- Further housing along West Lane (and elsewhere) would merely exacerbate traffic problems in the area.
- Impact on Saltaire World Heritage Site and buffer zone.
- Water services would need upgrading (issues with strong pressure)
- Many local green areas already lost to development
- Local amenities required to support developments (additional play areas, parking, additional school places, guaranteed existence of the library, centres for cultural, social and sporting and leisure activities, especially if the Ian Clough centre closes.)

Environmental effects/flooding. Sites are on a hillside running along the edge of the moor known for springs and high rainwater run-off which in the past has affected houses lower down the hill (on Lucy Hall Drive and Prod Lane). Lower Baildon and the Aire Valley bottom road at Shipley are prone to flooding. Proposals exasperate problem.

Object

Representation ID: 13740

Received: 20/03/2021

Respondent: Jason Samuel

I oppose in the strongest possible terms the proposed building on the Green Belt cite off West Lane.
The land in question is Green Belt to prevent urban sprawl.
Lack of evidence to demonstrate “exceptional circumstances” why the fields have to be removed from Green Belt.
Development on the fields will generate considerable traffic on a lane with poor visibility, pavements of limited width and thus generate considerable risks to the lives and health of pedestrians and motorists. Increased numbers of vehicles will also generate considerable standing traffic on West Lane, Lucy Hall Drive and surrounding areas
Further, the Council’s proposal is not “sound” as per the requirements of the 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.

Object

Representation ID: 14174

Received: 20/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Nikki Littlewood

-This area is greenbelt land and should not be built upon. If developed it would destroy a large area of natural habitat for much wildlife both for animals and plants.
-There are more suitable local brownfield sites that should be prioritised for development over this.
- The local road infrastructure will not be able to sustain the increase in traffic from the houses. West Lane is already busy especially as it is the access road to upper Baildon and Shipley Glen which attracts many visitors. There are already many parking and access issues for Sandal Primary School which the police have often had to intervene with which is very close to this proposed site.
- There are water drainage issues across the whole of this area. There are many natural springs flowing down from the moors both above and below ground leading to much standing water in this area.

Object

Representation ID: 14312

Received: 20/03/2021

Respondent: Nigel Crabtree

I am writing to strongly object and oppose the Local Plan for housing at Baildon on the Green belt sites adjacent to West Lane.

I don't believe that it is ethical to build on Green belt sites and the sites under consideration are areas of natural beauty, attract wildlife and this should be retained for future generations.

The government push sustainability and environmental initiatives so I fail to understand why building on this Green belt land is even being considered.

Baildon is busy already with a large population, resulting in busy traffic and attracts a mass of visitors which already impacts footpaths, moorland and roads (take the current condition of West Lane for example).

Object

Representation ID: 15379

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Derek & Sandra Markham

Strongly object to these proposals. My concerns:

1. Sites are last remaining green sites on West Lane/Lucy Hall Drive. Building will remove natural beauty of Baildon Moor, and character/appearance of this conservation area.

2. Numerous wildlife living on this area

3. Several streams created on this land during heavy rainfall. This is not fully absorbed on the grassland and runs onto West Lane. Further housing will interfere with this and make matters worse.

4. Priority should be given to building on the many brownfield sites in the Bradford area.

5. Housing estates built on West Lane are high value housing and do not meet the social housing needs of Bradford. Social housing will be out of character with the area.

6. More housing will put further strain on schools and traffic which are currently a problem.

7. There are only limited social/public amenities which will come under further strain.

Object

Representation ID: 15833

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Julie Rozee

Land is designated Green Belt to prevent urban sprawl. No evidence to show that there are “exceptional circumstances” why the fields have to be removed from Green Belt.
The proposal is not “sound” as per the requirements of the NPPF.
There are many alternative (non-Green Belt) sites suitable for development in the Baildon area.
Development will generate considerable traffic on a lane with poor visibility, pavements of limited width and thus generate considerable risks to the lives and health of pedestrians and motorists.
The development will not meet the overarching environmental objective of protecting or enhancing the environment including valued landscapes.
The development will increase pollution in the area as well as generate pluvial flooding . Development close to the Moors will inhibit and reduce the environment that supports local wildlife.
Bradford Council is part of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority Review. This is likely to result in further parcels of (non-Green Belt) land becoming available for development.
Insufficient places for children at local schools.

Comment

Representation ID: 16349

Received: 18/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Alan Fretwell

- concern with significant traffic problems as a result of the development.

- the principal access from West lane is extremely busy, narrow and winding and passes a primary school with issues of highway safety

-post Covid a traffic survey should be carried out before any further consideration is given to these proposals

Object

Representation ID: 16380

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Eloise Hall

Would add further strain to the community:

1. Schools over-subscribed;

2. Peak time traffic cannot withstand further cars – from environmental perspective and cause inconvenience to pedestrians;

3. Destroying high quality agricultural land;

4. Loss of important wildlife habitats and cause harm to the natural eco-system;

5. Destroying natural field patterns;

6. Visually damaging the landscape/setting;

7. Would be no open space, changing the feel of the community/area;

8. Additional people/cars poses road safety risks;

9. Threatens town centre’s vitality/viability;

10. Better alternatives available – plenty brownfield/other green belt land that would less impact.

Area is at maximum capacity. Land is currently a conservation area, although this will expire, it does not change its outstanding natural beauty- needs to remain as it is.

Expect that having outdoor space would be paramount in future and Council not to consider cramming more people into small villages. Need space/distance – adding more people to a stretched community is not right decision.

Removing Green Belt will have detrimental effect on individual’s mental health and community.

Object

Representation ID: 16475

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Mr John Harrison

Accept need to allocate enough land to develop the number of homes identified in Local Plans.

Green Belt was designed for a reason. Do not accept using it is the way forward. District has acres of brownfield sites, and derelict land/buildings closer to the city centre that should be utilised first for the benefit of the environment. Only one road in/out of Baildon, which becomes gridlocked during peaks.

No infrastructure in place to cope with increased housing. School is over-subscribed, medical centre would be overloaded. Would increase urban sprawl and have major impact on openness.

Have been changes to watercourses/wet areas due to previous development resulting in West Lane flooding. It is busy thoroughfare and has suffered greatly in recent years.

Should objections fail, there must be caveats to ensure development is beneficial with emphasis to include green areas. When Green Belt is gone, it is gone forever. Prioritise brownfield sites.

Object

Representation ID: 16605

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Sally Rankin

Number of people: 2

Objection to build 170 houses at the West Lane.

The site is greenbelt at the edge of a World Heritage site. Loss of precious green space which is much used for recreation as well as to protect wildlife.

There is no supporting infrastructure planned. There are insufficient surgeries, Pharmacies, and shops to support another 170 households.

There are traffic jams at Baildon roundabout and the main road leading to Shipley at rush hour. This number of houses could mean another couple of hundred cars travelling down these roads at rush hour which would be ridiculous.

These houses should be built on brown belt sites in areas that can support the associated extra traffic and provide the facilities and schools.

You should be realistic about the likely consequences of your proposal and plan accordingly. To assume people will walk or cycle to work and distant locations for schools and medical care is unrealistic.

Object

Representation ID: 16611

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Michelle Martindale

I strongly object to the proposed development of the Green Belt Land at West Lane Baildon, for housing purposes.

I feel that the infrastructure is not sufficient to support the numbers of new residents (and their motor vehicles). There is problem enough with the amount of road traffic, at busy times, in this area. Sandal school being an obvious example, owing to the numbers of cars parked inappropriately at drop-off/collection times. To add to this is madness and dangerous.

There are only 2 doctors’ surgeries supporting the whole of the Baildon population. Additional housing may overwhelm the practices and medical services suffer.


I accept there IS a need for housing. Perhaps the answer might be to develop Brown Belt areas?

Object

Representation ID: 16616

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Gillian Drake

Objection to build 170 houses at West Lane.

Site is greenbelt at the edge of a World Heritage site.
Loss of precious green space used for recreation and to protect wildlife.
No supporting infrastructure planned to go with this development. There are insufficient surgeries, Pharmacies, and shops to support another 170 households.
There are traffic jams at Baildon roundabout and the main road leading to Shipley at rush hour (which will be further magnified by the 80 houses you have already approved). Another couple of hundred cars travelling down these roads at rush hour which would be ridiculous.
These houses should be built on brown belt sites in areas that can support the associated extra traffic and provide the facilities and schools that the residents will be needing.
You should be realistic about the likely consequences of your proposal and plan accordingly. To assume people will walk or cycle to work and distant locations for schools and medical care is completely unrealistic.

Object

Representation ID: 16861

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Sandra Waterhouse

Brownfield land should be first built - there are many such areas including in the Baildon area which have not been considered. Therefore no evidence to show that there are “exceptional circumstances” for the fields to be removed from Green Belt.

Infrastructure - a lack of child places available in Baildon Schools; extremely poor visibility and limited parking around Sandals School;

Development of the fields will generate considerable extra traffic on a lane with poor visibility, pavements of limited width and thus generate considerable risks to the lives and health of pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists.

Would cause increased emissions and undermine attempts to improve air quality and increase drainage / flooding problems.

The two suggested plots are the only green open spaces left along West Lane before reaching the moors.

Impacts on the environment that supports local wildlife

Lack of public transport from West Lane and Lucy Hall Drive means cars are a requirement to get around

Bradford Council is part of the WYCA Review. This is likely to result in further parcels of (non-Green Belt) land becoming available in the near future for development.

Object

Representation ID: 17266

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Chris Carolyn & Ariella Ryan

Number of people: 3

The land is Green Belt to prevent urban sprawl - no evidence produced to show that there are “exceptional circumstances” why the fields have to be removed from Green Belt.

There are many alternative (non-Green Belt) sites suitable for development in the Baildon area which have not been taken into consideration.

Development of the fields will generate considerable traffic on a lane with poor visibility, pavements of limited width and thus generate considerable risks to the lives and health of pedestrians and motorists.

Increased traffic on West Lane, Lucy Hall Drive and surrounding areas

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

Will increase pollution in the area as well as generate pluvial flooding .

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

Bradford Council is part of the WYCA Review. This is likely to result in further parcels of (non-Green Belt) land becoming available in the near future for development.

Object

Representation ID: 17488

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Matt Waterhouse

Brownfield sites - there are many - should be developed before greenfield.

Land is designated as Green Belt to prevent urban sprawl - no evidence to show that there are “exceptional circumstances” why the fields must be removed from Green Belt. There are other (non-Green Belt) sites suitable for development in the Baildon area which have not been taken into consideration.

Lack of infrastructure - lack of child places available in Baildon Schools;

Traffic / roads / safety particularly for children

Impact on air quality

Loss of the only green open spaces left along West Lane before reaching the moors - will destroy the open nature and character of the road.

Flood risk

Impact on wildlife / adjoining moors.

Lack of public transport

Bradford Council is part of the WYCA Review. This is likely to result in further parcels of (non-Green Belt) land becoming available in the near future for development.

Object

Representation ID: 18248

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.

Support

Representation ID: 18415

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: The Wright Trust

Number of people: 2

Agent: Johnson Mowat

This response supports the allocation of BA2/H and BA6/H which are preferred allocations with a joint capacity of 122 dwellings, and individual indicative capacities of 46 dwellings (BA2/H) and 76 dwellings (BA6/H).

Additional land, within our clients ownership is available for development immediately north of BA2/h and BA6/H, therefore should the Council be required to increase the housing target in Baildon, additional development could be accommodated north of these sites.

Detailed comments are made in support of the sites including master planning and comments are made on the key issues such access, accessibility, sustainability appraisal, heritage impact, and green belt assessment which recognises that the development of both of these sites “could be considered as infill to existing residential areas in Baildon”.

Object

Representation ID: 18545

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: 18563

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Sheila Harrison

•Sites are part of viable green belt farmland which would be diminished if developed.
•It is a valuable green space for biodiversity which would be diminished if developed.
•Provides views of the moor within the Saltaire World Heritage site.
•Surface water run-off will flow faster off hard surfaces increasing flooding of the river Aire.
•The library and Ian Clough Hall are under threat and should not be included for future housing plan discussion.
•The bus service from these sites is only once an hour not 3 times an hour.
•Baildon Station is 2 miles from the sites and includes a big hill. The station has limited parking.
•Road links from the sites are very limited with the main road out of the village always queuing at rush hour.
•Planning for housing should aim to reduce use of natural resources, reuse sites we already have and reduce the impact on the environment. Green Belt land should not be used for housing.

Object

Representation ID: 18649

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Paul Parker

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

Object

Representation ID: 18768

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Lucy Hodge

•Land designated as Green Belt to prevent urban sprawl. No evidence to show exceptional circumstances for removing fields from the Green Belt.
•Plan is not sound in terms of the NPPF requirements. There are many non-Green Belt sites suitable for the development which have not been considered.
•Considerable traffic will be generated on a lane with poor viability and pavements of limited width. This will risk lives/health of pedestrians and motorists. Also increase of standing traffic on West Lane/Lucy Hall Drive.
•Development will not meet the overarching objective of protecting or enhancing the environment including valued landscapes.
•Development will increase pollution, generate pluvial flooding and reduce the environment that supports local wildlife.
•As part of the WYCA review further parcels of non-Green Belt land are likely to become available in the near future. No need to develop Green Belt to meet housing targets.

Object

Representation ID: 18914

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Clare Walker

- The use of green belt land for housing development should be the absolute last resort. Brown field land must be prioritised.

- Destruction of green space damages habitats for wildlife.

- The fields on West Lane provide much needed capacity for holding rain water from the moor and is a natural way of managing flood risk.

- Green space is hugely important to quality of life and positive mental health.

- Additional housing brings additional traffic and pollution. As there is only one way to get into Shipley/ Bradford, Baildon village will become more congested with traffic.

- Extra pressure on local services/ infrastructure such as schools and GP practices.

Where I live I am very fortunate to have a lovely view of trees and fields. I feel strongly that brownfield land must be the first port of call for development and we must preserve and protect our green spaces.

Object

Representation ID: 19535

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Dr Donna Leusen

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.

BA2/H West Lane (1), BA5/H Meadowside Road and BA6/H West Lane (2)

I would like to object in the strongest possible terms to these sites being considered for development. 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 exisiting provision. Currently there is not.

Object

Representation ID: 20060

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Nicola Kettlewell

Dear Sir /Madam
I am writing to voice my opposition to the proposed housing developments on West Lane (between Dene Hill and Honey Pot Lane)

These are greenbelt sites and should not be built on when there are other areas in Baildon that are not greenbelt that would be suitable.

Baildon is a beautiful village, the moors and green spaces make it a special place.

Building more house on these sits would also increase the traffic on a road that is already too busy and would also increase the number of children living in Baildon when the schools are already full.

Thank you for your consideration,

Object

Representation ID: 20088

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Helen Waterhouse

Baildon’s target is an extra 250 properties but there are already 80 properties with consent granted leaving 170 required properties although the plan still lists well over the required amount at 217.

18 reasons for objection listed (see submission) including concerns relating to use for brownfield land before greenfield sites; loss of green belt - many alternative non green belt sites in Baildon have not been considered; access traffic and highways issues; adverse impact on air quality; loss of the only green spaces left along West lane; impact on local wildlife such as deer, foxes, birds and bats; there is a lack of public transport in the area; finally Bradford is part of the WYCA review which is likely to result in further parcels of non green belt land becoming available.