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

Object

Representation ID: 20583

Received: 11/03/2021

Respondent: Kerry Tunnicliffe

• Loss of beautiful views and recreational areas, frequently used by walkers.
• The fields are home to wildlife and a feeding area for bats. Its also full of wild flowers and plants critical to bees;
• The ground slopes, is rarely dry - development will heighten the risk of flooding within properties and the surrounding area.
• Will increase cars and put further strain on the local road infrastructure. The roads are already congested in both directions at peak times - could significantly impact access for emergency vehicles.
• Increased pollution and worsening air quality
• Loss of greenbelt
• Increased pressure on the local infrastructure, including retail and education
• there are several more brownfield or commercial sites, including the soon to be demolished Ian Clough Hall, which could provide houses.
• Does not comply with Council commitment to become net carbon zero.
• The field BA5/H also houses at least 1 tree and surrounding woodland with a Protection Order on it.

Object

Representation ID: 21104

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Hannah Veil

-traffic is already an issue. Langley Lane is the only road in and out of the neighbourhood. Most houses do not have off road parking so cars packed on both sides of the road leaving a single lane. During school drop off/pick up the volume of traffic increases significantly and quite often causes the road to back up in both directions. In an emergency, no ambulance, fire engine or police car would be able to pass though.
-The local infrastructure is already inadequate. The train station and bus service are limited and do not provide a convenient service schedule for commuters. Any additional housing would only add to this.
-The local school is already oversubscribed as is the other Baildon primary school.
-Tong Park is a green space that is used for walking and enjoying the outdoors.
-Wildlife - e.g. deer.
-Bradford Wildlife Area.
-Site is almost always waterlogged and boggy. After heavy rain the water does not drain and is prone to water run off.

Object

Representation ID: 21362

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Jacob Tyrie

BA5/H

I walk regularly around the area between Baildon moor and Tong Park. This would be a large green field site to lose and ruin the surrounding countryside. The nature reserve would surely also suffer.

Object

Representation ID: 21483

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Paula Hanson

We as Baildon residents who often walk down and around tong park object to the building of 40 houses.

This is a nature reserve area where we often see herring, swans, deer among just a few and frogs.

Our children go to Baildon cofe and the roads around here are heavily congested making it an accident waiting to happen.

Object

Representation ID: 23487

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Emily Hardaker

•Existing traffic bottleneck on Langley Lane at school times. Additional homes and traffic will mean travelling anywhere will become impossible.
•Construction vehicles accessing the site will also cause further issues as parts of the road are not very wide making it difficult to manoeuver large vehicles.
•Public transport is limited and 40 homes will generate more cars and more pollution.
•Removing this greenspace and building new homes here will increase the likelihood and frequency of flooding downstream. Gill Beck regularly bursts its banks affecting homes and businesses down the hill.
•New development would detract from the beautiful scenery and Tong Park which is used for walking.
•The rate of building on greenspaces is increasing rapidly.
•Brown belt areas or old disused buildings which could be demolished hould be repurposed to protect the valuable countryside.

Object

Representation ID: 23838

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Faye Pinker

Site is Green Belt, in a beautiful glacial valley with unusual flora. Oak trees on Ladderbanks bridleway have TPOs.

Encroachment into the valley will impact on flora and fauna – it is a Bradford Wildlife Area and area of Special Interest for Ecological & Geographical reasons.

Area is a haven for walkers, riders, runners and nature lovers and those seeking a wellbeing break.

Langley Lane is one great big cul-de-sac and contains little in the way of shops and playgrounds. Extra housing and associated vehicles will choke the estate further, especially at school run times.

Primary school has class sizes over the optimum and schools in Guiseley & Saltaire are not really local. Will add to congestion within the estate and beyond.

Removing green area will increase run-off and risks flooding in the valley.

Seems an incongruous addition to a planning list, it needs a rethink and removing from the plan.

Object

Representation ID: 24908

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Bradford District Ward Councillor (Conservative)

Even with a very low housing unit density indicated (just under 19units/ha), this is a clearly undesirable proposal, with even the report citing ‘high potential for urban sprawl and a ‘major impact on openness’. Given the almost standard commentary with regard to ‘sustainability’, I find it difficult to conceive of what might be considered a ‘not sustainable’ site if this one doesn’t qualify for that description. Access and already heavily compromised road infrastructure is relevant here and there is no realistic opportunity for improved public transport. This is a poor and ill-considered proposal.

Object

Representation ID: 25461

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Fleur Waugh

Regarding the Local Plan for Bradford I would like to object to the Plans being made for the building of housing in Baildon. There are too many houses for the road network as it is so additional housing with cause greater congestion, noise pollution and more.

Object

Representation ID: 25511

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Sarah Holdsworth

Object to building of 40 houses on Meadowside Road, Baildon.

Infrastructure cannot take any more houses and the school is always over-subscribed each years. There are many issues on a daily basis with parking around the school, extra houses would add to the constant battle local residents already contend with.

Residents use the area for leisure. It would be awful to see houses taking the place of Green Belt fields. Do not feel this is necessary.

Area is home to vast amounts of wildlife. It would be such a huge disruption to all the wildlife that lives there. It is a great way for children to learn first-hand about the environment.

Hope you consider this objection seriously as it will negatively change Baildon village as a whole.

Object

Representation ID: 25542

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Pamela Kowalczyk

I am writing to express my concern regarding the possible development of 40 houses at Tong Park BA5/H.

1. This is a green field site

2. There are likely to be an extra 80 cars associated with these dwellings. If you have ever tried to navigate the junction where Langley Lane meets Roundwood Road you will appreciate that there are already problems here, particularly at school start and end times. Any further development will greatly increase the traffic congestion in this area.

3. There would need to be a great improvement in education and medical services to support any new residents

4. This area is very popular with walkers and is extremely well used by residents, dog walkers and horse riders. Losing this countryside area would greatly reduce local residents amenity

Object

Representation ID: 25658

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Daphne Fox

Strongly oppose building for the following reasons:

1. Building on Green Belt – should not be allowed to happen. Area acts as a buffer to the valley. Pollution (light, noise, environmental) will occur and impact greatly on the surrounding area.

2. Tong Park Valley & Spring Woods area – building would change its character and ruin it forever. There is much wildlife and plant life in the area, open aspects and green spaces. It is a rich and bio-diverse valley. Has to be other areas where these could be built

3. Traffic on Langley Lane - has been traffic chaos at school opening/closing times. It is already dangerous – adding 80 cars would be untenable.

4. Infrastructure cannot support another 40 houses – local schools are full, rail services limited and parking at the station is unobtainable.

Nothing positive about the development – will be to the detriment of Baildon and another beauty spot/habitat gone.

Object

Representation ID: 26655

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Brian McNaught

Proposal shows lack of knowledge and concern for those living, working and schooling in the area.

Will impact on existing nature of the valley, an area used by many for recreation, leisure and sport as well as mental health benefits associated with green spaces.

Increase in traffic would have a huge impact on the area. School borders the site that causes issues relating to parking, access and safety. One shop serves the area, whilst bus service is poor.

Area is biodiverse including wildlife, plants and trees and is a natural corridor. It is a buffer to areas designated for wildlife/geological interest.

Would have major impact on Green Belt and profoundly negatively impact on the adjoining nature of the area. Also within SPA/SAC Zone B.

Request that site is removed. Housing could be obtained via higher density building elsewhere and reconsidering rejected sites with less impact.

Consider the wider environment and its impact on welfare of residents/users as well as inadequate infrastructure.

Object

Representation ID: 27546

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Jane Wilkinson

Loss of natural habitat.
Greenbelt preserves the valuable fauna/flora.
Individuals/families benefit from interacting with the horses and observing animals.
Loss of bird nesting areas
Loss of valuable food source for many animals.
Effects on a range of birds and butterflies.
Increase in traffic/pollution.
Loss of access to green spaces for leisure and fitness, impact on public health/wellbeing.
Increased traffic which has long been objected to by residents - T&A documents a petition submitted to Bradford Council from local residents who were immediately impacted in the area surrounding the school from as far back as November 2012.

Impact on school, most parents need to drive their children to school, creating gridlocking and safety issues.

The landowner of alternative access route via Lonk House Lane would not give such permission.

This Green Belt field acts as a buffer to further developments. Development would have Major impact on the green belt.
Impact on Local Wildlife Site.
Impact on South Pennine Special Protection Area.
Impact on Tree Preservation Orders.
Increased pollution levels - light, noise.
Reconsider brownfield sites.
Establish area as ‘Area of Natural Beauty’.

Support

Representation ID: 27967

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Bellway Homes Limited

At the present time, Bellway has not secured this site contractually but has expressed a firm interest in developing the site to the landowners. As such, the draft allocated land would provide Bellway with an excellent opportunity to provide much needed market and affordable homes in this location, alongside a number of community benefits to meet the needs and aspirations of the local area. The development site is situated in a suitable and highly sustainable location in respect of existing settlement form. There are no known technical or environmental (built and natural) constraints that would preclude the development of the site.

Site allocation is supported.

Object

Representation ID: 28017

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Carla Sheldon

- The school is already over subscribed.
- The traffic at school times is very busy and can be dangerous.
- The build will change the nature of the green belt valley.
- the green space is used by so many for leisure. Running walking biking.
- This area is recognised as a Bradford wildlife area. Children in particular love exploring the area and understanding the natural world.
- Meadowside is a quiet cul de sac and would become a different street to live on.

Object

Representation ID: 28235

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Paul Wilkinson

Loss of natural habitat.
Greenbelt preserves the valuable fauna/flora.
Individuals/families benefit from interacting with the horses and observing animals.
Loss of bird nesting areas
Loss of valuable food source for many animals.
Effects on a range of birds and butterflies.
Increase in traffic/pollution.
Loss of access to green spaces for leisure and fitness, impact on public health/wellbeing.
Increased traffic which has long been objected to by residents - T&A documents a petition submitted to Bradford Council from local residents who were immediately impacted in the area surrounding the school from as far back as November 2012.

Impact on school, most parents need to drive their children to school, creating gridlocking and safety issues.

The landowner of alternative access route via Lonk House Lane would not give such permission.

This Green Belt field acts as a buffer to further developments. Development would have Major impact on the green belt.
Impact on Local Wildlife Site.
Impact on South Pennine Special Protection Area.
Impact on Tree Preservation Orders.
Increased pollution levels - light, noise.
Reconsider brownfield sites.
Establish area as ‘Area of Natural Beauty’.

Object

Representation ID: 28557

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Baildon Town Council

BA5 Meadowside: Total and very strong opposition

Objects concern:

Green belt - One of the key purposes of the Green Belt is to assist in safeguarding the countryside from encroachment and this proposal drives a coach and horses through this purpose as it actually drives a new wedge into the greenbelt taking the town boundary too far into it.

Site access - limited means, going down a small cul-de-sac completely unsuitable for heavy traffic.

Infrastructure - Single Road access and exit - Langley Lane is a massively used road currently particularly at school times

Proximity to Tong Park SEGI and Spring Woods SSSI

Impact on wildlife - barn owls, foxes, habitats for a wealth of smaller birds, pheasants.

Object

Representation ID: 28571

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Bradford District Ward Councillor (Conservative)

This is a green belt site and guidelines state “once established, green belt boundaries should only be altered in exceptional circumstances” – I don’t feel there are exceptional circumstances and this area of land fits national policy on green belt: “to assist in safeguarding the countryside from encroachment”. The report acknowledges “this site has a high potential for sprawl and would have a major impact on openness” and “there is no opportunity to create a stronger green belt boundary”. This site has a number of access problems both directly onto the site itself due to the site boundary and because Langley Lane is one huge cul-de-sac with only one entrance in and out. It is a large housing site and Hollin Head off Langley Lane also has a large number of houses including some built more recently which add to the traffic problems at the junction of Langley Lane/Roundwood Road. There are approximately 400 dwellings accessed from Langley Lane which is the only way in and out – it surely can’t be desirable to add to this even further. Roundwood Road is a major route to the centre of Baildon and it is not unusual to find queuing traffic on Langley Lane. This is exacerbated by Baildon CofE primary school being located off Coverdale Way, off Langley Lane. This used to a middle school so many children arrived independently but now it is a two form entry primary school (plus pre-school) and many parents work and/or travel from other parts of Baildon and beyond there is a huge amount of traffic at school arrival and leaving times. In addition a considerable amount of wildlife has been seen in this area including hared, deer, owls, bats, butterflies, swifts.

Object

Representation ID: 28592

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Member of Parliament (Conservative)

Agent: Deborah Davies

BA5/H – Meadowside Road (40)

I object to the inclusion of this land because:

• It is green belt.
• The report acknowledges “this site has a high potential for sprawl and would have a major impact on openness” and “there is no opportunity to create a stronger green belt boundary”.
• The access to this site is extremely poor off Langley Lane where just one junction (Roundwood Road/Langley Lane) serves hundreds of houses and there are often problems with congestion now.
• Baildon CofE primary school is located off Langley Lane and traffic at school arrival and leaving times is extremely busy particularly as there is no through route.
• Wildlife concerns.

Comment

Representation ID: 28754

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Environment Agency

Site in Flood Zone 1 ONLY
Mitigation should be set above the 1 in 100 plus cc level for the site as suitable for the proposed vulnerability classification (EA standing advice should cover this).

If the site is considered Greenfield then surface water discharge rates post development should be restricted to the pre development Greenfield discharge rate. If the site is considered Brownfield then there should be a 30% reduction in surface water discharges, or restricted to Greenfield rates, there should be no increase in brownfield surface water discharge rates post development. So as to support prevention of cumulative increases to flood risk and should be in line with SuDs design principles.

For developments near ordinary watercourses we would recommend an 8 metre easement strip along the length of the riverbank, or a 45degree angle from the bed in the case of culverts, to be kept clear of permanent structures such as buildings. This is to maintain access to the riverbank for any improvements or maintenance. A Flood Defence Consent may be required for the LLFA for works in/affecting an ordinary watercourse.

For main rivers, we generally require an 8 metre easement strip along the length of the riverbank to be kept clear of permanent structures such as buildings, or a 45degree angle from the bed in the case of culverts. This is to maintain access to the riverbank for any improvements or maintenance. Environmental Flood Risk Activity Permits may be required for development near rivers.

It is possible the sites within close proximity to Flood Zones 3b, 3 and 2 may be subject to future risk identified within the SFRA (to follow) which may affect its allocation or how development should be sequentially laid out on the site.

Consideration must be made to making space for water and providing betterment in terms of flood risk management where ever possible.

Object

Representation ID: 29135

Received: 26/08/2021

Respondent: Ms Georgia Young

-Site adjacent SSSI - should be afforded the same levels of protection, if not greater, than Baildon Bank and the Moor.
-Increase in air, noise and light pollution - likely to have an adverse impact on the flora and fauna in the adjacent areas.
-Impact on wildlife (pipistrelle bats, tawny owls, foxes, rabbits, field mice, several species of tits, jackdaws, magpies, woodpeckers, ring-necked pheasants, roe deer, jays, dunnocks, wrens, smooth newts, many species of moths, butterflies and other insects, goldfinches) -See draft Ecological Survey produced by the Friends of Gill Beck Valley
- Adverse impact on people’s health and wellbeing
-Increase in car use / pollution / congestion around the school
-Green spaces are essential to maintaining good air quality and tackling climate change.
-Proximity of Baildon to the proposed Clean Air Zone and high levels of pollution along the Aire Valley, maintaining Baildon’s green belt will support reduction of the air pollution and congestion in that area. Proposals likely to increase the problems the Council is trying to address.
-The site is not consistent with the ‘15 minute neighbourhood principles’ with respect to health care.
-There are many unused brownfield sites in Bradford and unoccupied.
-Housing numbers for Baildon is in excess of what is required and appears not to take into account the 81 units currently working their way through planning.
-Insist that developers work to the highest standards when it comes to building and infrastructure design and sustaining and encouraging natural habitats for wildlife and access by the public to these.
-If the proposal is implemented I would want it to include a stipulation that any housing development on the site is carbon neutral both during construction and once completed and occupied.

Object

Representation ID: 29296

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Dr Ed Henshall

•Encroachment on the Green Belt. A lovely unspoilt area with a variety of wildlife. With a significant number of new houses, increased population density and associated noise pollution this will no longer be an idyllic and restful countryside retreat.
•Increased traffic on Langley Lane. Often doubled park cars and traffic congestion on Langley at school drop-off and pick-up times. Notices advising against double parking were ignored. Double yellow lines only moved the problem a short way up and down the road. At these times getting out of Langley Lane onto Roundwood Road and then Otley Road can be a significant frustration. Nitrous Oxide pollution will also increase significantly exacerbated by traffic jams and damage people’s health.
•The footpath that runs across the top of Tong Park at the bottom of Ladderbanks Lane bridle path can get very muddy. Water that runs off down the hill from the proposed development will significantly exacerbate this problem.
•There are alternative Brownfield sites in the area which could be used for house building.

Object

Representation ID: 29591

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Heather Fox

•Development will be to the detriment of Baildon/residents. It is a beautiful area with outstanding open aspect views that will be destroyed forever.
•Development is in the Green Belt and will drastically spoil the landscape.
•Will severely impact on traffic, schools, amenities and affect the biodiversity of the area.
•Increased vehicular use and removal of greenspace will have adverse impacts on public health, which is at odds with the council’s goals on health/wellbeing, active and sustainable travel.
•Site gives access to families and schools to green spaces.
•Building housing would reduce safety of people going to this area.
•Building on the Green Belt should not be allowed. Green belt has been established to prevent urban sprawl and encroachment on the countryside.
•This Green Belt acts as a buffer to the valley.
•Development will cause light, noise, environment pollution.
•Plan indicates minor adverse impact, but Green Belt assessment indicates major potential impact. There is a are of TPO and is 30m from a LWS.
•No exceptional circumstances for building in the Green Belt have been demonstrated.
•Gill Beck valley is an important Blue/Green Infrastructure corridor.
•Council aims are to prioritise biodiversity, environmental stewardship and health and wellbeing.
•Tong Park/Gill Beck Valley is extremely biodiverse. A lot of unique wildlife/plant life, scenic open space/green space which will be built on, changing the landscape/valley forever. No assessment of the impact on housing on the environment.
•The site is an important buffer zone protecting precious habitat, with most of the site in SPA/SAC Zone B.
•Friends of Gill Beck provide information about the ecological significance of the valley.
•The map of Tong Park Valley provided shows that building on this site would have an enormous impact and encroach on the valley and habitat.
•A wide variety of wildlife is present including – bats, tawny owls, roe deer, hares, butterflies. The field provides habitat for these species.
•Local residents and people from further afield, including hawksworth, use the valley foe walking, running, cycling, horse-riding. The key route to the valley via Ladderbanks Lane would be greatly impacted by the site’s development. Friends of Gill Beck Valley carried out a survey of visitors. 650 people were counted in total confirming the importance of the area for recreation.
•Light, noise and environmental pollution would impact on the area of special interest around the dam and woods.
•40 houses could result in 80+ cars, bin lorries, deliveries etc. These vehicles will bring damaging emissions in addition to the light and noise pollution created during construction. The adverse impact of removing trees/flora/fauna which are beneficial to the environment and help reduce air pollution.
•Traffic chaos on Langley Lane at school times.
•Existing car use causes congestions, road danger, pollution, access issues for larger vehicles. Traffic calming, limiting parking and presence of PCSOs have limited impact. Adding more cars to the area will exacerbate the problems.
•Traffic can come to a complete standstill with traffic queuing back up Langley Lane to Roundwood Road. Residents can’t get up/down Langley Lane at these times. Additional cars would be untenable. Parked cars on either side of the road with engines on, polluting the air.
•Infrastructure cannot support additional houses. Primary and secondary schools heavily subscribed, railway services/public transport is limited, station parking extremely limited, roads congested.
•The site is not within a 15-minute neighbourhood principles in respect of health care. At odds with the transport and environment policies.
• Baildon CofE Primary is already oversubscribed. Adding extra household will cause further problems and potentially exclude families who currently meet the admission criteria.
•There is growing demand for secondary school/ Baildon secondary (Salts) under pressure and no guarantee of places in secondary schools in Guiseley which are current attended by Baildon children.

Object

Representation ID: 29594

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Heather Fox

This is a green belt incursion delivering 40 units, formerly BA22. The planners assessment states it could have a major impact on the green belt with a high potential for sprawl and no opportunity to create a stronger green belt boundary. It notes that development could spread to adjoining parcels of land in due course. To quote, ‘The site therefore plays a major role in safeguarding the countryside from encroachment’. The proximity to Tong Park means that wildlife considerations have to be paramount. The assessment and conclusions are not conguent as this site has been brought forward to the draft Local Plan.
The site is poorley served by public transport, buses, and the road system. Secondary schools under Bradford authority are some distance.
This site would really jut out and encroach into the local countryside. Other rejected sites in Baildon could have less impact.

Object

Representation ID: 29595

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Heather Fox

•Access to the site via Meadowside Road which has a steep incline and will require third party land due to the configuration of the boundary. This will cause huge traffic issues.
•Drainage and surface runoff is a concern. Fields get water logged quickly (see photos).
•Underground watercourse present which emerges in the middle of the field.
•Topography of the site will require considerable civil engineering, which means a larger environmental toll than a flatter brownfield site causing higher prices.
•Construction process has a high risk on contaminating adjacent land and ground water.
•Cost to build this site in unlikely to make these houses affordable.

Comment

Representation ID: 30137

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Robbie Feather

Agent: ID Planning

The current site allocation plan is incorrect. A land registry plan (attached) confirms direct access is available from Meadowside Road. The proposed allocation BA5/H requires amendment to address this fundamental error. less