BI4/H - Heights Lane (west side), Eldwick

Object

Representation ID: 18524

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Simon Lumley

I object to this development on the grounds of the land is designated as green below to prevent urban sprawl.

Object

Representation ID: 18660

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Clare Lumley

I object to this development because the councils proposal is not “sound” as per the requirements of the NPPF of February 2019.

Object

Representation ID: 18716

Received: 18/03/2021

Respondent: Sally Payne

- Loss of green belt- alternative local brownfield sites available
- Impact on Prince of Wales Park- the site borders the park which is a haven for wildlife and peaceful retreat for local residents
- Impact on local infrastructure
- Schools and GPs
- Impact on local highway network around Eldwick/Gilstead
- Loss of countryside

Object

Representation ID: 18749

Received: 18/03/2021

Respondent: Mr and Mrs Florence

Number of people: 2

- Impact on highway safety: Heights Lane at points can not accommodate pedestrians and vehicles on both sides of the road. It's incredibly narrow, with no footpaths and dangerous to increase further traffic flow to new housing.
- Impact on the road network: Surrounding roads are heavily congested at peak times This plan puts additional strain, traffic and noise pollution
- Impact on the heritage site of Prince of Wales Park within close proximity to these developments.
- impact on local infrastructure- Schools (secondary school provision) struggling
- village has been extended enough with two significant housing developments over the years joining Eldwick with Gilstead village.
- Need to invest in existing buildings, together with new, sustainable housing that supports a genuine commitment to our natural world and the climate emergency

Object

Representation ID: 18780

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Ms Jane Gerwitz

I wish to register my objection to the proposals submitted for the above two sites on the grounds of the proposed use of the existing Green Belt, the additional traffic and the detriment of the surrounding area.

Heights Lane at present is already narrow and has no pavement and must be walked and driven along with care. The building of the proposed houses would increase the likelihood of accidents and in turn worsen pollution.

Prince of Wales Park will be negatively impacted.

Object

Representation ID: 18821

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: James Topp

Firstly, the Wildlife from the Prince of wales park will be drastically effected. There are bats that nest in my roof tiles that commute between the park and my property. There’s also red kites that I’ve found nesting at the ends of the fields proposed for building.

Secondly, the round about at the top of park road. I’m a current serving police officer in West Yorkshire police and I have witnessed literally dozens of road traffic accidents on this road about. Many incidents will not be reported to authorities as there are mainly uninjured occupants so highways will be unaware.

My main concern is that the round about has five lanes but only three of those lanes are mainly used. Otley road, Warren lane and park road. If heights lane has a new housing estate then this will add a large volume of traffic to the barely functioning round about and accidents will be more frequent and potentially severe.

Object

Representation ID: 18902

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Claire Dyson

1. Green Belt helps prevent urban sprawl - the Council have not produced evidence to show that there are “exceptional circumstances” why the fields have to be removed from Green Belt.

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

3. Development of the fields will generate considerable traffic on a lane with poor visibility, no pavements and limited width

4. It will not meet the overarching environmental objective of protecting or enhancing the environment including valued landscapes.

5. It will increase pollution in the area as well as generate pluvial flooding . It will impact on the Prince of Wales Park and local wildlife including deer, birds and bats.

6. 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: 19041

Received: 18/03/2021

Respondent: Phil Greaves

- Green Belt- the Council have not proved ‘exceptional circumstances’ as there are alternative brownfield sites available
- Impact on highway safety- Heights Lane is a narrow road with no footpath. The existing Heights Lane / Otley Road Junction is also not ‘user friendly’ with limited viability
• Impact on environment- The fields are very valuable as a wildlife habitat and in providing a CO2 store. The fields are also used for grazing sheep with implications for the food chain.

Object

Representation ID: 19182

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Joanne Henry

Having grown up in Eldwick I have seen it expand along with Gilstead and object to a further development. The land is green belt and I have not seen any evidence to say why the fields should be removed from green belt. There are sites in the Bingley area that are not green belt they should be considered first to meet building needs.

The primary school in Eldwick has already gone to 2.5 form entry, with another 40 houses (possibly 80 children) it will have an impact on the school and mean children who live closer to Eldwick school than other primary schools will not get in because of catchment areas. It will cause more parents to have to drive children to schools in Bingley.

Heights Lane has no pavements and cars speed along it. There are public footpaths off Heights Lane and with more cars it will become more dangerous for walkers on a Lane with poor visibility.

Object

Representation ID: 19392

Received: 18/03/2021

Respondent: Stephen Brabbins

1) Impact on Green Belt- urban sprawl, exceptional circumstances have not been proven
2) Highway safety-The road is already dangerous because it is narrow, with no pavements, no lighting and very poor sight lines for drivers and pedestrians. Development will generate additional traffic and Heights Lane is unsuitable for busy traffic.
3) The proposal does not meet the overarching environmental objective of protecting or enhancing the environment, including valued landscapes.
4) There are many alternative non-Green Belt sites suitable in the Bingley area which have not been properly taken into consideration to meet housing needs
5) the WYCA review is likely to result in additional non-Green Belt land becoming available for development
6) Impact on wildlife- the site includes a wetland area that provides a habitat for its own specific flora and fauna,
7) Development will increase pollution in the area and also contribute to surface water and flash flooding
8) Adverse Impact on Prince of Wales Park

Object

Representation ID: 19393

Received: 18/03/2021

Respondent: Mr John Roper

1. Impact on green belt

2. Impact on local wildlife and the nearby Prince of Wales park.

3. Access from Heights Lane would add extra traffic to a road that is not suitable for extra volumes.

4. Unsuitable house types tfor Bingley. Alternative brownfield sites are available that better meet the councils stated objectives.

5. Impact on surface water flood risk and surrounding properties

Comment

Representation ID: 19879

Received: 01/04/2021

Respondent: Natural England

The site lies in proximity to the South Pennine Moors (Phase 2) SPA and has potential to lead to the loss of functionally linked land for SPA birds.

We welcome the approach taken in the draft plan, SPD and assessments to loss of functionally linked land.

The council has a copy of a model to identify the suitability of sites for SPA golden plover and recommend that allocations are screened against this dataset taking the following approach:

• Maximum Training Sensitivity plus Specificity (MTSS) layer: full survey for Golden Plover likely to be required. The WY Ecology Service SPA Bird Survey Methodology should be followed.

• Minimum Training Presence (MTP) layer or 10 Percentile Training Presence (10PTP) layer: scoping survey to determine if a full Golden Plover full survey required. A desk based survey may be sufficient for sites within the MTP whereas a walkover survey may be required for sites within the 10PTP;

• Not within an area of predicted presence: No survey required for Golden Plover.

Where loss of functionally linked land cannot be ruled out at this stage we recommend that allocation requirement text in the plan sets out survey and mitigation requirements clearly.

Object

Representation ID: 20158

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Amy Sheldon

I object to the removal of fields B14/H Heights Lane (West Side) and B18/H land west of Heights Lane, from the Green Belt.

My main concern is for the wildlife that occupies the Prince of Wales Park. It is known to the council that the wildlife must be considered greatly if any building works in the nearby areas are to take place. I genuinely am very worried that the removal of fields and subsequent development of new housing will disrupt the environment and habitation of the deer, bats, birds and rabbits just to name a few. This is a very distressing thought.

Another issue that development will cause, is traffic on Heights Lane which already has poor visibility and lacks pavements, making this even more dangerous for pedestrians.

This proposal will also ruin the beautiful and much valued landscape that is enjoyed by current residents of Eldwick and visitors of the Prince of Wales park.

Object

Representation ID: 20162

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Annabelle Dawson

I object to the proposal to build houses on these fields because the area is part of the greenbelt.

The greenbelt in this location plays an important role in the natural biodiversity of the area and adjoining Prince of Wales Park. Any lighting from the proposed development once built would disturb wildlife and harm the rural nature of this area and surrounding landscape.

These fields are also important because they contribute to the transitional nature of Heights Lane and the feeling that you are entering the countryside.

The development would adversely affect the nearby local Pony Riding Club.

The proposed development would increase traffic and air pollution and would also put pressure on the local highway amenities. There is no train station in Eldwick and public transport routes are limited.

It would add congestion at Eldwick mini roundabout which is already a dangerous location for pedestrians to cross.

Object

Representation ID: 20190

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Andrew Lagan

The Council have not produced evidence to show that there are “exceptional circumstances” why the fields have to be removed from Green Belt.

Developing the aforementioned fields will increase pollution in the area as well as generate pluvial flooding.

To develop green belt land so close to the National heritage site, the Prince of Wales Park will inhibit and reduce the environment that supports local wildlife including deer, birds and bats; it will destroy views of the park;

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 Bingley area which have not been taken into consideration;

The development will generate considerable traffic on a lane with poor visibility, no pavements and limited width and thus generate considerable risks to the lives and health of pedestrians and motorists;

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: 20439

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Fiona Dunne

1. Green Belt - no evidence produced to show that there are “exceptional circumstances” why the fields have to be removed from Green Belt.

2. Proposal is not “sound” as per the requirements of the NPPF. There are many alternative (non-Green Belt) sites suitable for development in the Bingley area which have not been taken into consideration.

3. Development will generate considerable traffic on a lane with poor visibility, no pavements and limited width and thus generate risks to the lives and health of pedestrians and motorists.

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

5. The development will increase pollution as well as generate pluvial flooding . Development close to the Prince of Wales Park will inhibit and reduce the environment that supports local wildlife;

6. 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: 20577

Received: 11/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Liam Convery

- This is green belt land

- There is already a traffic problem in the area which would be made considerably worse.

- There are not enough local school places.

- Local shops are inadequate for the current population, inadequate parking spaces result in poor parking leading to long tailbacks and traffic chaos. This is something that will get worse with increased population.

Object

Representation ID: 20997

Received: 18/05/2021

Respondent: Michael Redmond

- severe negative impact on the wildlife in this area.
- increased traffic and impact on highway safety
- alternative brownfield sites available for building.
- introduce a risk of crime to an area that currently has a very low risk.
- Green Belt impact- These plans would weaken the existing boundary and would be a major contributor to urban sprawl.

Object

Representation ID: 21232

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Elizabeth Dye

Would like to register concerns regarding proposed developments at Heights Lane, Eldwick.

The greenfield site is a valuable natural resource. Would seem to make far more sense to use the many sites within the current limits of the the built-up area in the City of Bradford rather than ever expanding at the margins.

Chief concerns are the effects any construction will have on biodiversity and wildlife within Prince of Wales Park, which provides a relatively wild area, accessible to all in all weather conditions. In particular the Carriage Walk with views across to the fields on which it is proposed to build means everybody is able to tap into the undoubted benefits (physical and mental) of contact with nature.

The Parks' fauna/birdlife would also be detrimentally affected were the corridor to the moors to be interrupted.

The benefits this area brings surely outweigh any possible advantages from the proposals.

Object

Representation ID: 21278

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Charlotte Hurdman

Sites BI4/H, BI8/H & BI3/H

Strongly object to sites being removed from Green Belt to meet Bingle’s housing requirement. Have a major impact on nature and surroundings of Eldwick/Bingley.

Directly conflict with Bingley Local Area Strategy Plan including elements relating to the protection/enhancement of the natural/green environment, and conservation/enhancement of heritage assets and their settings. Building will not enhance/protect the environment or landscape – it will degrade it.

Sites make major contribution to Green Belt and are vital for protection of the natural environment by providing green corridors for wildlife to use the urban environment. BI4/H & BI8/H back onto Prince of Wales Park allowing a variety of animals and plants to access diverse habits. Blocking the corridor will degrade this environment for all. Fields are home to rare birds and provide important habitats.

Pandemic has shown the importance Heights Lane & Walsh Lane to the community with walkers, runners etc using them to reach the Moor or take in views and wildlife.

Roads are scenic but also narrow and dangerous. Increasing traffic will aggravate this and pose more dangers to users.

Eldwick’s built environment and village character will be substantially altered with new access onto Heights Lane and access onto roundabout to accommodate increased traffic. Will further alter Bingley’s historic environment.

Building will increase pressure to fill in with further houses. BI4/H & BI8/H will encourage ribbon development on Heights Lane. Old/Ancient routes will give way to urban sprawl.

Object

Representation ID: 21411

Received: 21/03/2021

Respondent: Christine Mclay

I am writing to you to object to the proposed building application at areas:-

B14/H & B18/H Heights Lane Eldwick.

My objection is based on many reasons, congestion at the already busy roundabout, increase of cars in a busy area, impact on wildlife on the proposed site & near The Prince Of Wales Park & surrounding fields.

Increase of families, impact on the school & infrastructure etc.

No pavements on Heights Lane & the road is too narrow to accommodate one. Busy already with cars, walkers & cyclists, the road will be more dangerous.

I would urge the council to re consider the impact of building here, it’s definitely not a suitable proposal.

Object

Representation ID: 21478

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: David Peel

In a world so heavily polluted, on an island so massively overpopulated, in a county losing all its open spaces..At a time you and Leeds are be told to leave the airport alone due to environmental concerns.. you think its a good idea to take those areas and give them to the greedy housebuilders.

On roads, Heights lane, otley Rd and Walsh St, were car crashes are commonplace leading to injury or worse, because the roads are too narrow.. were simple country rds are often rammed with traffic..the air is more polluted and loss of wildlife habit is now getting worse...

One of the last strong hold for the curlews and a place for Britain's most protected bird the red kite is nesting.

There can be no other reason than money.

You cannot do this.. its is protected greenbelt.

Object

Representation ID: 21491

Received: 22/07/2021

Respondent: Kate Limbert

Unreasonable and unnecessary government housing targets are forcing LPAs to seek the removal of sites from the green belt.

The Council have not produced evidence to show that there are “exceptional circumstances” why the fields have to be removed from the green belt.

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

Development of the fields will generate considerable traffic on a lane with poor visibility, no pavements and limited width and thus generate considerable risks to the lives and health of pedestrians and motorists.

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

The development will increase pollution as well as generate pluvial flooding . Development close to the Prince of Wales Park will reduce the environment that supports local wildlife deer, birds and bats.

Object

Representation ID: 21496

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Lucy Philips

- Impact on already oversubscribed local services such as schools, doctors etc.

- Destruction of local wildlife to the local area resulting from development close to Prince of Wales Park

- Traffic and congestion on Otley Rd. Heights Lane is a narrow road unsuitable for access to the proposed sites and already hazardous to drivers and walkers alike and has no pavement.

- The increase in traffic flow will cause further dangers to pedestrians crossing Otley Rd.

- Increased in air pollution

- Further loss of open space impacting on walking, running, cycling which benefits physical and mental health.

- The land is greenbelt which prevents urban sprawl - no evidence to show the ‘exceptional circumstances’ as to why the fields need to be removed from green belt status. There are many other alternative non green belt sites available for development in the Bingley area.

Object

Representation ID: 21635

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Gillian Wood

I appreciate that more housing is needed, but Eldwick and Bingley have had plenty of housing built over the years. The roads are far too busy with large amounts of traffic on narrow roads already.
There will not be enough places in the schools for all the extra numbers of children needing to be educated.

Dentists and doctors will be overloaded with patients.

I feel that new housing should be built on brownfield sites, where possible and leave our green spaces alone.

Support

Representation ID: 23669

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Bankhead (Eldwick) Ltd

Agent: Johnson Mowat

Supports the inclusion of Site BI4/H (but note its separate objection to the non-identification of the remaining extent of Site BI4/H and Site BI8/H)

The site is well located within the Bingley sub area. Bingley is one of the Principle Towns.

The green belt site specific assessment concludes that BI4/H would have a moderate potential impact on the green belt. There are exceptional circumstances to justify the site's release for development.

In terms of heritage impacts our client is not advocating the complete development of land parcels where there would be ‘substantial harm’ or ‘less than substantial harm (unacceptable)’ to the Grade II Listed Prince of Wales Park.

The site is deliverable, there are no known viability issues and no environmental constraints associated with the site that cannot be dealt with via appropriate design.

The development would form a logical extension to Eldwick.

Object

Representation ID: 23869

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Eleanor Edwardes

Objections are:

Environmental – it is a Green Belt site. Building on it will a negative impact on wildlife. Close to protected moorland site and Prince of Wales Park

Safety – will access onto narrow lane and mini-roundabout. Lane is a popular route for walkers, runners, cyclists and horse-riders.

Cars – will bring additional cars and increase queues to access busy and dangerous mini-roundabout – impacting safety and air quality;

Sustainability – not within 15 minutes’ walk of the nearest railway station or High Street. It is 1.8km from Bingley, taking no account of the hill.

Natural boundary – sites are beyond the natural “village” boundary. Will impact on openness and sprawl. There are valuable/beautiful long distance views from the bottom of Heights Lane – these will disappear.

Flooding – building of the fields on top of a hill will increase flooding in the Aire Valley

School places – secondary schools are full and primary school is at capacity.

Object

Representation ID: 23949

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Karen Douglas

I/we walk along heights Lane and through Prince of Wales park. It’s a beautiful area and the impact on housing will be catastrophic for the wildlife, the deers that use these fields as a corridor to the moors.
There is no footpath along Heights Lane and it is so narrow in places which deems it unsafe for even more people to be forced into the road.
Whilst there is a need for housing, Bingley and the surrounding area has had far more development than other Bradford towns and villages.
Please consider these and all the other reasons you have been made aware of not to allow our green fields to be lost forever.

Object

Representation ID: 24002

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Matthew Broadbent

I object to the development of this site for the following reasons:
- destruction of multiple forms of wildlife
- increased traffic at an already overcapacitated roundabout, with no pedestrian safety measures
- already overcrowded schools and doctors
- increased air pollution
- increased chances of flooding
- loss of wide open spaces with increased building sprawl
- noise pollution
- negative impact on walks in that area

Object

Representation ID: 24024

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Caroline Broadbent

1. The land is Green Belt and as such has a function of conserving natural habitat and safeguarding the countryside. It is completely unjustified to take this away When There are other areas of brown field sites in the Bingley area. If the decision to release the green belt was made in these circumstances, it would not be sound.
2. The unsuitability of Heights Lane for any increased traffic due to the narrowness of the road.
3. There are many alternative / brownfield sites in the Bingley area.
4. There is no room at the local primary school.
5. There appear not to be any exceptional circumstances which would necessitate the inclusion of green belt in any housing plans. The sites B14/H and B18/H are performing an important function as Green belt, and should be kept as such.