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

Object

Representation ID: 5163

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Baildon & Shipley Friends of the Earth

Baildon & Shipley FOE - BA/5H
1. Note NPPF requirements paragraphs 136 and 137
2. Contravenes a core principle of Bradford’s Sustainable Development Action Plan, ‘Living within environmental limits’.
3. Adverse impacts on a fragile habitat and biodiversity.
4. Unsuitable topology; poor drainage
5. A buffer zone to a stunning valley area which is highly valued by all who know it. This is also recognised as a great wildlife area and an area of special interest.
6. Street lighting up to the edge of the development would adversely affect the natural habitat on the green area, at the new boundary.
7. Severe traffic congestion on Langley Lane, especially at school run time, made even worse.
8. Any mitigation (including new public rights of way) would not compensate for the loss of this area.
9. Pressure on school places, especially Baildon CE Primary School which adjoins.

Object

Representation ID: 5581

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Paul Woodhead

I object to the building of houses on green belt land. This area is a haven for wildlife, and forms a wildlife corridor from the moors into spring woods. It has been a welcome sanctuary during lockdown and undoubtedly the green open space has had a positive impact on mental health. The additional cars will have a huge effect on an already dangerous junction between Langley Lane and Roundwood Road. During school start and finish times this area is already subject to heavy congestion, inconsiderate parking and pollution. The additional cars from the proposed site will only exacerbate this problem.

Object

Representation ID: 5694

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Roger Geeson

I object in the strongest possible terms to this proposed development. This site is part of Gill Beck Valley which is a rare survival within the Bradford district of land which supports a wide range of wildlife - including plants, insects, birds and mammals - as is eloquently demonstrated by the report submitted by the Friends of Gill Beck Valley, The area is well used for recreational purposes and has proved an invaluable resource during recent lockdowns. This development would fundamentally change the character and sustainability of this significant asset and is entirely contrary to the interests of Bradford and the objectives of the Local Area Plan

Object

Representation ID: 5778

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Mr John Fitzpatrick

1. Increased traffic in Langley Lane.
2. Increased danger to schoolchildren walking to school caused by the increase in traffic.
3. Destruction of the beauty of Tong Park Valley.
4. The development would also border the historic Ladderbanks Lane. It is a popular country walk which, along much of its length, has many mature trees and appears to be far from any development. If the green belt area in question were to built on, much of this walk would become just another urban path; the space, openness and beauty along the path would be lost, reducing the value and attraction of any recreational activities such as walking and cycling.
5. The varied wild life will be driven into a reduced space in the valley bottom, thereby, eventually reducing the biodiversity of this valley.
6. Increased risk of flooding caused by water run-off from the paved surfaces of the development

Object

Representation ID: 5833

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Dr Jacqueline Turton

Forty dwellings on this green belt site would have a severely detrimental impact on an attractive & much used local amenity area to which it is adjacent - most notably the meadowland between Ladderbanks & theGill Beck/Spring Wood area. The Council’s declared development policy “to leave biodiversity in a measurably better state than beforehand...” is difficult to reconcile with the plan presented.

Object

Representation ID: 5958

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Baildon & Shipley Friends of the Earth

1. Note NPPF requirements paragraphs 136 and 137
2. Contravenes a core principle of Bradford’s Sustainable Development Action Plan, ‘Living within environmental limits’.
3. Adverse impacts on a fragile habitat and biodiversity.
4. Unsuitable topology; poor drainage
5. A buffer zone to a stunning valley area which is highly valued by all who know it. This is also recognised as a great wildlife area and an area of special interest.
6. Street lighting up to the edge of the development would adversely affect the natural habitat on the green area, at the new boundary.
7. Severe traffic congestion on Langley Lane, especially at school run time, made even worse.
8. Any mitigation (including new public rights of way) would not compensate for the loss of this area.
9. Pressure on school places, especially Baildon CE Primary School which adjoins.

Object

Representation ID: 5974

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Mr James Craig

1. Note NPPF requirements paragraphs 136 and 137
2. Contravenes a core principle of Bradford’s Sustainable Development Action Plan, ‘Living within environmental limits’.
3. Adverse impacts on a fragile habitat and biodiversity.
4. Unsuitable topology; poor drainage
5. A buffer zone to a stunning valley area which is highly valued by all who know it. This is also recognised as a great wildlife area and an area of special interest.
6. Street lighting up to the edge of the development would adversely affect the natural habitat on the green area, at the new boundary.
7. Severe traffic congestion on Langley Lane, especially at school run time, made even worse.
8. Any mitigation (including new public rights of way) would not compensate for the loss of this area.
9. Pressure on school places, especially Baildon CE Primary School which adjoins.

Object

Representation ID: 5998

Received: 03/03/2021

Respondent: Kath .

This is a ridiculous idea – Meadowside leads onto Langley Lane which is a Cul de Sac and at school collection times is already a total nightmare!
1. the potential of another 80 cars travelling up and down Langley Lane will create total gridlock
2. Safety issues for School
3. The school is full
4. The road is not built to accommodate HGV vehicles
5. The plot is Green Belt

Object

Representation ID: 6065

Received: 04/03/2021

Respondent: Eileen Wilshaw

Conservation area- important to people who live in the area for physical and mental health

Object

Representation ID: 6066

Received: 04/03/2021

Respondent: Val Cattrell

Traffic (construction)- noise, pollution, mess, impact on wildlife
Traffic - school use chaos- poor parking by parents, danger, long queues into Otley Rd
School places - limited- church school policy excludes families living nearby
Impact on wildlife- loss of trees, loss of beauty spot
Loss of green belt

Object

Representation ID: 6068

Received: 04/03/2021

Respondent: Jill Hineson

School traffic
Loss of green area
Other brownfield sites available

Object

Representation ID: 6080

Received: 05/03/2021

Respondent: Megan Cartwright

Traffic congestion caused by school traffic
Area is important for wildlife, walking etc

Object

Representation ID: 6101

Received: 06/03/2021

Respondent: Adrian Collingwood

Impact on the conservation area
Strain on the local infrastructure amenities.

Object

Representation ID: 6171

Received: 07/04/2021

Respondent: Daniel Houchen

I would like to object to the plans to build a potential 40 house development at the above site on the following grounds:

1. The increase in traffic in an already extremely busy area would increase the danger to children and also the carbon footprint of the area.
2. The access to Baildon C of E School would be also affected by the increase in traffic and again increase the safety concerns of children.
3. The site which is potentially to be built on is a fantastic green belt area in which all local families take their children for walks on and any such building would seriously diminish access to Tong Park and also make the area, which is known for its natural beauty, a much uglier area by replacing fields for bricks.
4. The Baildon C of E school (and others in Baildon) are already subscribed an any increase in houses / families would put even more pressure on the schools and local amenities.

Object

Representation ID: 6187

Received: 09/03/2021

Respondent: Stephen Shaw

•Loss of habitat - the area includes TPO woodland which is very important to local wildlife. Building would potentially upset the ecological balance.
•Loss of natural views - the impressive views of open countryside down Meadowside Road would be ruined. The area is well used by walkers and would be negatively affected.
•Traffic volumes - Langley Lane and the surrounding roads already get congested, particularly around school opening/closing times. The road at times becomes entirely gridlocked/inaccessible. Potential danger of emergency services being unable to access houses, school and amenities in the area during these times.
•Air pollution - the congestion on these roads is also bad for air pollution and goes against Bradford Council's commitment to cleaner air.
•There are many Brownfield sites in the nearby area. The Apperley Bridge/Esholt Former YW treatment works is a huge site that is lying unloved that could surely be used as an alternative.

Object

Representation ID: 6201

Received: 09/03/2021

Respondent: Mr George Wilkinson

The BA5/H site protrudes straight into the Tong Park area which is a champion of biodiversity and environmental stewardship. In proposing these sites you are signing up to destroy the claims you hope to make, such as protecting green areas and enhancing biodiversity. The site also borders a primary school which relies on the meadows to promote good health and well being of staff and students. These green belt areas should be reserved.

Object

Representation ID: 6716

Received: 09/03/2021

Respondent: Dr Alan Chapman

I refer to the draft Local Plan and specifically to the proposal to allocate greenbelt land off Meadowside in Baildon for future residential development.

Whilst I would not wish to see development of well used greenbelt land I am in addition extremely concerned about the extra traffic this would bring to Langley Lane. This, and surrounding areas are already severely congested by school traffic to Baildon CofE Primary school.

As the proposed development site is beyond the school entrance on Langley Lane the additional traffic would only add to an already congested and at times dangerous situation.

I therefore wish to register an objection to this proposal on environmental and health and safety grounds.

Object

Representation ID: 6863

Received: 07/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Robert Thompson

The area surrounding Langley Lane is already built up on both sides and could be described as "full of housing stock".
To consider adding 40 houses to the area off Meadowside Road, would further contribute to an already busy traffic system, with the addition of potentially in excess of 80 cars.
The school next to the site already creates major traffic congestion twice a day and to have further traffic trying to negotiate these bottlenecks, is a further accident hazard.
The potential housing development will impact on the beautiful Tong Park Valley and conservation area and should not be given planning permission.

Object

Representation ID: 7230

Received: 07/03/2021

Respondent: Steph Bicker

Number of people: 2

Increase in traffic - Particularly at school times, Construction traffic - high risk to the number of children living in the area and damage to the already dilapidated roads
Increased demand for the very few public transport services in the local area
Oversubscription to local school
Loss of Green Belt Land
Loss of view.
Impact on wildlife and natural habitat
Cost Effectiveness /Environmental Impact of Development
Site is too steep and will require civil engineering solutions - greater environmental toll than a flatter brownfield site
Development will cause contamination and groundwater to run downhill from the site
Light and Noise pollution to the area will increase, potentially further damaging natural habitats and wildlife

Object

Representation ID: 7289

Received: 21/03/2021

Respondent: Rick Ansell

Greenbelt
More congestion in the area, traffic, parking issues
Pressure on the local school system which is already oversubscribed.
Impact on the environment and its many wildlife species, as well as needless pollution, litter and waste
There are PLENTY of brownfield sites that can be developed instead

Object

Representation ID: 7308

Received: 07/03/2021

Respondent: James Drake

My objection considers the National Planning Policy Framework.
This is greenbelt land and the proposed development here will impact a number of issues:
Loss of view and recreational amenity
It will impact and an area of outstanding natural beauty,
Loss of habitat including deers, rabbits, owls, pheasants, other birds and animals
Loss privacy
Slopes significantly- drainage challenges and stability and heighten flood risks
Increase in cars - the local infrastructure cannot sustain increases in road traffic, traffic congestion issues around the Baildon CofE school. Development along will also impact general traffic flows, increasing congestion, pollution and reducing air quality as an impact of vehicular traffic
There is questionable benefit when more appropriate brownfield or commercial sites could be developed
This development does not comply with Council policy which is committed to a zero carbon future, new homes and cars will not be net-zero carbon

Object

Representation ID: 7365

Received: 07/03/2021

Respondent: Anna Khan

The area is an outstanding area of natural beauty, which supports a wealth of wildlife such as deer, owls, bats, birds, hare and unspoilt fauna.
It is a sanctuary where many people go to walk, relax, run, ride and enjoy the peaceful scenery.
The infrastructure on Langley lane will not support another 40 houses being built, road congestion especially at school times is horrendous and a child has been knocked down because of this. The school bus struggles to manoeuvre through parked cars which line both sides of the road as do emergency vehicles.
Cars also park on the side roads/pavements and across junctions in addition to blocking residents’ driveways which is both frustrating and dangerous.
find alternative brown sites which would not permanently decimate an area of natural beauty and cause untold chaos in an already dangerously congested area.
Photographs available in email

Object

Representation ID: 7450

Received: 08/03/2021

Respondent: James Anderson

Number of people: 4

I'm writing to express our deep objection to plans for building on ANY Green Belt land. The space in question within the Tong Park Valley is an area that we as a family of four (plus Dog) use on a regular basis to escape the urban constraints of our general lives and to enjoy and engage with nature and other members of our local community.
All this is jeopardized by the planned development and we plead with the authorities to re-think this decision.

Object

Representation ID: 7451

Received: 08/03/2021

Respondent: Andrea Hodgson

- the area is already overpopulated with vehicles and parking
- the school in that area is already oversubscribed
- the fields where the building is proposed has a lot of wildlife which would be disrupted including endangered species
- a recent survey which will be submitted to yourselves shows the huge number of people that use the area for recreation which would be affected by the disruption caused through the building
- there are a number of potential brown belt sites in the area that could be used instead

Object

Representation ID: 7452

Received: 08/03/2021

Respondent: Marian Moorhouse

Development will create traffic chaos on the approach to the site, it is a beautiful area and enjoyed by many, I have walked the area with my children and do the same with my grandchildren.
When the school is open it is terrible to get up Langley Lane at school time, I avoid using my car at school times as a can never get home, because of all the school traffic.

Object

Representation ID: 7924

Received: 10/03/2021

Respondent: Bradford District Ward Councillor (Conservative)

Meadowside, Baildon
Any additional housing in this area would create unbelievable traffic problems as this proposal is extremely close to Baildon Primary School where it is currently chaotic when the school is open as cars are parked on both sides of the road and in certain places it is only possible for single file traffic. The safety of primary school children has to be considered.

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: 8013

Received: 08/03/2021

Respondent: Richard Walker

Objection to the site - no specific reasons given in email

Object

Representation ID: 8106

Received: 10/03/2021

Respondent: Phillip Nicholson

This proposed development is going to increase the volume of traffic using roads in this part of Baildon and the wider area:
•Langley Lane is already blocked daily during school drop off and pick up times.
•Rush hours already have turning problems at the junctions of:
Roundwood Road and A6038 Otley Road.
Roundwood Road and Langley Lane.
•Baildon Road is already blocked up towards Baildon centre during the morning rush hour at the junction of A6038 Otley Road.

Object

Representation ID: 8125

Received: 10/03/2021

Respondent: James Law

1. Destruction of greenbelt land and negative impact to wildlife, the environment and surrounding area.

2. Negative impact on the health, safety and well being of current residents of Meadowside, Hayfield Close and other Langley Lane residents.

3. Increased danger to children, pedestrians and residents in an already overly congested residential school area - exacerbating an existing problem.

4. Increased probability of accidents and damage due to increased traffic and congestion, in an already overly congested residential school area - exacerbating an existing problem.

5. The negative traffic repercussions and increased danger to Langley Lane, Roundwood Road, Otley Road junction and the wider Baildon area as drivers seek alternative routes to avoid congestion - exacerbating an existing problem.

I appeal to you not to take this proposal forward and to focus on alternative sites with suitable infrastructure.

Object

Representation ID: 8634

Received: 12/03/2021

Respondent: Sarah Shaw

loss of habitat - the area includes TPO woodland which is very important to local wildlife. Building on this area would potentially upset the ecological balance of the area.
Air pollution - traffic volumes on Langley Lane currently, particularly around school opening / closing times. The road becomes entirely gridlocked and inaccessible with the potential danger of emergency services being unable to access houses, the school and amenities in the area. Increased air pollution goes against Bradford Council's commitment to to cleaner air
Loss of natural views - the impressive views of open countryside down Meadowside Road would be ruined by a housing development. The area is well used by walkers and would be negatively affected by the construction.
Many Brownfield sites in the nearby area. The Apperley Bridge/Esholt Former YW treatment works is a huge site that is lying unloved that could surely be used as an alternative