BI2/HC - Sty Lane

Comment

Representation ID: 25639

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Greenhill Action Group

Number of people: 3

Agent: Maggie Fleming

Strong focus is given in the new Local plan on protecting existing open spaces, green infrastructure, and
wildlife habitat networks and improving provision where possible.
The Local plan also emphasises Recognition of the wealth of heritage assets in local settlements and how
they can be protected, enhanced and influence new development.
This is the largest site (16.61
ha) in Bingley and to change it from agricultural fields along the Leeds Liverpool canal to a housing
development of between 420 and 440 dwellings, without an adequate wildlife corridor green area adjacent
to the canal would fly in the face of one of the key tenets of the Local development plan. The Biodiversity
Officer also recommends:
As this is a large site of 420-440 houses it would be much more feasible for members of the local community
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and organisations to comment regarding the Design and Access and Landscape plans if there was a 3D
display for members of the community and local organisations to view and also the opportunity to engage
with the developers.

Comment

Representation ID: 28704

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Environment Agency

Site in Flood Zone 1 ONLY - Close to canal.
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.