BA5/H - Meadowside Road/West of Baildon Cof E Primary School

Object

Representation ID: 1027

Received: 09/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Gill Jennison

The site is on green belt land which is extensively used for recreation by local residents. It has been particularly important to local people during the covid lockdown. This beautiful area has outstanding views which would be impaired by this large development.
The Gill Beck valley is a treasured local nature area, providing a home for rare plants.
Looking at the map, the proposed development clearly encroaches beyond the natural building line and the scale of the development is too great.
I lived in the area for many years and Langley Lane is the only access road to this site and I know that extra traffic caused by the development would be a real problem. The road is already very congested at school times, when it would be very difficult to get emergency vehicles up the road.
Gill Beck valley is a local treasure and should be preserved for future generations.

Object

Representation ID: 1107

Received: 09/03/2021

Respondent: Miss Jemma Myers

Traffic congestion on Langley Lane is already a problem. I have children attending the school and an increase in numbers of vehicles would cause even more traffic and pollution.

The visually impact on the area.

It will greatly impact on local wildlife.

This area is regularly used for leisure and exercise within the local community and again will be impacted on.

Object

Representation ID: 1108

Received: 09/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Tim Creasey

Increase in local traffic (planning states a third party route may be required to access the site which will further this impact). The local primary school already creates problems which this would massively exacerbate.

Negative impact on the diverse fauna and fauna in the immediate area.

Encroaching on an extremely popular area for children and people taking exercise which councils should trying to promote rather than building on these green field sites.

The proposed area seems to have been purposely fenced off and allowed to go fallow by the landowner so it can be seen as an area not in use and ripe for development (as other areas in the neighbouring vicinity are which will no doubt be considered for development if this gets approved) rather than opened up for the local community to enjoy and manage as they currently do with other areas of Gill Beck/Tong Park.

Object

Representation ID: 1144

Received: 12/02/2021

Respondent: Ms Cathryn Chrimes

It is greenbelt
it has an established wildlife residents such as bats, deer, toads and rabbits.
increased air pollution
ridiculous traffic along Langley Lane
No guaranteed places for local residents so commuter traffic to take the children to Sandal School which will be ridiculous and unsafe for the children in the area walking to the church school in an already congested roads by everyone traveling across Baildon to drop their kids at the church school.

I think that the idea when there are better sites around Baildon should be abandoned.

Object

Representation ID: 1165

Received: 17/02/2021

Respondent: Ms Suzanne Hewitson

a. This is in an area of green belt which allows wildlife to flourish. Any development will disturb the natural environment for deer, owls, bats, flora and fauna.
b. The public transport provision on Langley Lane is practically non existent thus buyers will add to the real traffic issues on this road. At school times it is a bottle neck and a development of this size will add to the problems.
c. The local primary school is heavily over subscribed which negates children being able to attend their “ local “ school. Hence more traffic to access other school providers.
d. This development has the capacity to block out the views for existing properties. This is an idyllic valley which brings joy to many people who walk there, run, fish, play cricket. A new development would change all of this.
e. The access to the site will cause major traffic problems to residents on Meadow Side.

Object

Representation ID: 1174

Received: 10/03/2021

Respondent: Mr BILL HARDIE

Proposed site not encroaches too far into the green belt and will stand out like a sore thumb due to it being on the hillside - therefore major impact. It will have a real detrimental affect on the surrounding area of Tong Park Dam and damage its character. No matter how much is done to minimise the impact, it will be highly visible from most places in the valley between Hawksworth and Tong Park. Something which has always been an oasis and on people's doorstep away from hustle and bustle of the built up area where people can get away will be spoilt forever. People need areas like this to help their mental well being. There are other areas not in the green belt which should be developed first.

Object

Representation ID: 1184

Received: 10/03/2021

Respondent: Friends of Gill Beck Valley

I object on the grounds of loss of habitats for wildlife, for destruction an ancient roadway, loss of recreational resource.

Object

Representation ID: 1195

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. In addition the building on green belt land is harmful to the environment, will exacerbate road safety and congestion on the surrounding estates. Bradford Council should be looking to developing brownfield sites.

Object

Representation ID: 1203

Received: 22/02/2021

Respondent: Ms Stacey Rushworth

Traffic, already an issue in the area especially on the school run
Local infrastructure cannot support more houses in this area
Schools over subscribed
Scenic area of outstanding beauty, would change the nature of the valley permanently
Used by many walkers
Light pollution in the valley
Borders an SSI area
Impact on wildlife, bats, owls, newts, deer, badgers, buzzerds to name afew in the vicinty of the proposed housebuild
Area prone to water run off after heavy rain
Greenbelt land can only be used if absolutely essential - a case against building on greenbelt has recently been won in Leeds

Object

Representation ID: 1242

Received: 10/03/2021

Respondent: Miss Sam Moorhouse

It is green belt area. It is widen baildon district further more there is substantial wild life in this area.
It was been over developed as it is

Object

Representation ID: 1259

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Andrew Orrah

Traffic- school times
Inadequate local infrastructure - schools
Loss of scenic area used by walkers
Light pollution
Impact on wildlife
Area prone to flooding

Object

Representation ID: 1358

Received: 12/03/2021

Respondent: Professor Lawrence Turton

I object to proposal BA5/H Meadowside Road/west of Baildon C of E Primary School. The site in question is a green-field one which is, essentially, at one with the Gill Beck Valley. It is adjacent to open meadows, which themselves form part of an environmentally and recreationally important area of varied green landscape and considerable biodiversity. To allocate this land for building runs directly counter to Bradford’s stated policies of prioritising biodiversity, exercising environmental stewardship and promoting health and well-being. This is to say nothing of the additional pressures which 40 new homes on this site would place on existing residential amenities. On no account should building be permitted here.

Object

Representation ID: 1360

Received: 12/03/2021

Respondent: Michael Simmonds

I have huge concerns over traffic congestion on Langley Lane if this project goes ahead. For many years there has been significant traffic congestion caused by the school changing to a primary school around 2000. Throughout the year but in winter especially the road is dangerous due to double parking and parents cars driving too fast up and down. A child was knocked down and injured three years ago and there are regular near misses. The road comes to a standstill every morning and afternoon for an hour or so at school time. Local residents have to act as informal "traffic wardens" to get the traffic flowing again. Buses and larger cars regularly get stuck - so there is no chance for construction lorries or emergency vehicles if the project goes ahead. In addition, any building will ruin a beautiful area of countryside and areas of wildlife.

Object

Representation ID: 1362

Received: 12/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Alison Simmonds

My main objection to this plan is the traffic. Since the school on Coverdale way changed from a middle to Primary school there have been huge traffic problems. The road is blocked morning and night, regularly coming to a complete standstill as two lines of vehicles face each other with nowhere to go, There would be absolutely no chance of emergency vehicles getting through and to add construction and then potentially 1-2 cars per dwelling to this would be totally unacceptable. Last year, near the school I was nearly knocked over with my granddaughter near the school (reported to the school) as with two cars facing each other on an already blocked road one suddenly went into reverse without checking behind them and I had to bang on the car to stop them. The construction area is full of wildlife and used regularly by many local residents.

Object

Representation ID: 1371

Received: 12/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Derek Crossley

I object to the development of additional housing on the proposed site located off Langley Lane for the following reasons:
- the traffic on Langley Lane, particularly around school drop off and pick up times, can be very busy.
- additional development of 40 houses will result in at least 80 additional cars travelling up and down Langley Lane and Meadowside Road on a daily basis
- it is unlikely that 40 dwellings will fit into this space with sufficient room allocated for gardens, garages and green space
- this will have a significant impact on openness, especially from the well used area around Tong Park Dam, which is popular green space for recreation
- the site is 100% green belt and therefore should be protected
- the site contains trees covered by a TPO.
- the site includes a rural right of way, which will be lost

Object

Representation ID: 1864

Received: 16/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Craig Smith

Detrimental impact of encroaching on Tong Park (a popular local recreational spot), this development is environmentally irresponsible. This is a siloed view of a high level housing target which neglects the councils environmental responsibilities whilst irreversibly destroying its finite greenbelt. Please focus on brownfield sites, Bradford has no shortage of them.

Object

Representation ID: 2046

Received: 17/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Judith Birss

This is an open, natural space enjoyed by many local people and vitally important to our health and well being which Bradford Council states is one of their important priorities. There is no other place like Tong meadows in the vicinity. Nationally, we have lost 97% of our wildflower meadows since 1950 and now more than ever we need to protect areas like Tong so that we can all enjoy their natural beauty instead of filling it with more houses, cars and pollution.

Object

Representation ID: 2309

Received: 19/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Joanne Thornton

My reasons are as follows. The site is green belt land, helping to prevent urban sprawl and I don’t feel the council have produced evidence to show there are exceptional circumstances why this area should be built on. Also we are all aware of how flooding impacts on the environment more and more, due in part to the building of houses and roads and drives etc needed alongside, massively impacting on drainage. The surface run off is VERY evident on the lower sections of the field. The abundant wildlife in the area, including bats and deer will also be badly affected. The council need to do better, consider brown field sites, they’ll certainly be a lot flatter to build on than this steep site, requiring a lot of civil engineering and therefore costing more to build on.

Object

Representation ID: 2424

Received: 20/03/2021

Respondent: Pennythorn Limited

Site specific comments taken from attachment which contains more information -
Development of this site will create a significant negative impact on the openness of the Green Belt. The site fails to meet the policy test for release and should be removed from the proposed Allocations DPD

Object

Representation ID: 2795

Received: 21/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Gurmaj Singh

The site is on a road (Langley Road) with only one exit. This is congested during school days and in the morning during the working week as people use the junction with Roundwood Road to exit the estate. Additional housing will only exacerbate the situation. There already available brownfield sites in Baildon which can be used for housing, without the need to use up grenefield sites.

Object

Representation ID: 3141

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Miss Claire Hutchinson

It will significantly increase the traffic in the largest cul-de-sac in Baildon.
The school is already over subscribed (Baildon CofE) and we have more than enough houses in the area.
I have lived in this area for many years and Tong park is my regular walking area, the view is so beautiful. Building houses on this land is pure greed!!!
Do not spoil our beautiful area with these monstrosities!!!!

Object

Representation ID: 3257

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Simon Hatfield

Of the potential sites in Baildon the proposal to build on BA5/H is the most distressing and as such has the capacity to provoke a very widespread, active and vociferous protest movement within the community. Sited within the beautiful and ecologically valuable Ghyll Beck valley, it is an area heavily used by walkers.
The planners who rejected the site in previous years wrote:
'Development would be very obtrusive in the existing green belt and take the town boundary too far into it. In addition the land has limited means of vehicular access. Further, its proximity to the open green space at Tong Park which is a SEGI and Spring Woods, a SSSI, means that development could affect those environments detrimentally.'
And even this year the planners write:
'High potential for sprawl and a major impact on openness.'
Baildon requires more housing but this site is pushing the boundaries too far.

Object

Representation ID: 3282

Received: 23/02/2021

Respondent: Mr Mark Hird

I strongly object to this application.
Please consider my objection in the strongest manner.

Object

Representation ID: 3367

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Baildon Branch Labour Party

I object strongly to this proposal. Your own assessment states, 'the site has a major potential impact on the Green Belt.' and goes on to suggest possible sprawl, major impact on openness and no opportunity to create a stronger Green Belt boundary.
Although within reach of Baildon station other public transport is poor with one bus per hour either way on the Otley Road and an erratic local service. There is no Bradford secondary school within easy reach.
Traffic leaving the estate will have to funnel down to the already dangerous Roundwood Road/Otley road junction.
The proximity of the site to Tong Park and its associated different geology and flora and fauna is also a reason to oppose.
Finally your own Green Belt assessment states, ' The site therefore plays a major role in safeguarding the countryside from encroachment’

Object

Representation ID: 3463

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Peter Corry

Although I live in Guiseley, I regularly spend time in the Gill Beck valley. This is an extremely valuable site for nature, and a rare corridor from the moors down to the Aire river. Additional development nearby would increase pressure on our wildlife. The recent COVID-19 situation has highlighted the great benefits of access to our countryside, and reduces pressure on our mental health services. The Friends of Gill Beck Valley have recently done a lot of work to improve the environment and pedestrian access.
In addition, the road infrastructure is already under great pressure, with narrow winding roads and a local school needing safe access.
The sloping nature of the site is also a problem.

Object

Representation ID: 3514

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Ms Marcia McGrail

To rob Baildon of yet another piece of precious green belt land, filched from under the noses of Baildon residents to the detriment of their existing rights to the health and recreational benefits enjoyed thus far is unconcionable.
Not only would there be a permenant loss of landscape, wildlife corridor and habitat etc - which has a major potential impact on the Green Belt but on residents who derive immense pleasure in this open place. The loss of the open aspect of this area would be keenly felt by the majority of Baildon residents who take advantage, but not for granted, this beautiful place.
It appears that Baildon's proximity to such a gem must be diminished - given no opportunity to create that Green Belt boundary that gives Baildon its distinctiveness from grey urban sprawl.
Where does the land grab stop? At Hawksworth? Menston? Leave our open spaces alone.

Object

Representation ID: 4128

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Kathleen Pugh

The development would cause :-
1. Loss of meadows, wildlife, wild flowers and natural views.
2.The opportunity for community engagement with the countryside.

There is lack of infrastructure - public transport links are inadequate. No local secondary school. It would cause further traffic congestion on Otley and Baildon Roads and pollution.

Object

Representation ID: 4182

Received: 24/02/2021

Respondent: Claire Khan

I am writing to you to express my strong objections to the building of 40 houses on this site.
The area is a place of peaceful-natural unspoilt beauty which is enjoyed by the people of Baildon who use it for walking and relaxation.
The land is GREEN belt and should remain so for future generations to enjoy, why can’t brown belt land be built on?
The access to the site is severely limited, Langley Lane is already struggling to accommodate the traffic, especially at school opening and closing times when parking limits the flow of traffic to one lane.
Finally it has never been more apt to point out the benefits of rural, peaceful, local outdoor areas of beauty for the positive mental and physical wellbeing of people. Why spoil such an area when other more appropriate sites can be used?

Object

Representation ID: 4923

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Friends of Bradford's Becks

I object to this development.
To permit development of this land would be in contravention of CBMDC Core Strategy, in particular, with reference to EN1, EN2 and EN8. Development here would have a detrimental impact on dwindling meadow habitat and have adverse effects on biodiversity.
The area is well loved and used regularly by HUNDREDS of people every day for recreation, improving their health and well being. The whole of the Gill Beck catchment is designated by the Environment Agency as a Special Area of Conservation as part of the South Pennine Moors. This offers protected status for endangered species and wildlife habitats.
With so many post industrial, brownfield sites in Bradford, there is no justification to permit development of this local beauty spot, loved by so many Bradfordians, whilst so many former mill sites remain abandoned.

Object

Representation ID: 5080

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Mr andrew sykes

Don't build on Green belt. It's not necessary.