CO1/H - Marchcote Lane

Object

Representation ID: 4088

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Ms Cathy Wintersgill

Marchcote (CO1/H) already suffers flooding. If these fields are no longer needed for grazing they should be rewilded or trees planted to reduce the flooding problem lower down the hill. Where will these households find doctors or schools for their children? I understand that local schools are already full. The infrastructure just isn't there.

Brownfield sites are available in Shipley. These should be used instead.

Object

Representation ID: 4150

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Martin Priestley

My children attend Cottingley Village School, and I am concerned about the impact this development would have on traffic in the local area. The roads are already gridlocked at drop-off and pick-up times, and 155 new houses will significantly worsen this situation. The school is already over-subscribed, and this development would put yet more pressure on places. It is widely accepted that we are currently in a climate emergency, with urban sprawl being a major cause. All of our green areas are of vital importance, and I passionately believe that efforts should be put into reusing brownfield sites and derelict buildings before areas like this. Bradford city council needs to be more ambitious and forward thinking, e.g many more residential schemes in the city centre (especially now that shopping habits have changed and so many shops now stand vacant), rather than concreting over our greenbelt land.

Object

Representation ID: 4169

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Miss Chloe Lupton

As a resident, with children at the local primary school I am deeply concerned. I chose to move back to the local area after moving away for it's open air and semi rural location. march cote lane is often almost blocked by the houses having 2 cars to each household meaning the road struggles for larger vehicles to fit down. The route to school is often chaotic and not cleared of ice or snow and more people would struggle. The traffic along the main road is hectic every morning and afternoon often with parents from the local high school adding an additional 30 mins to the journey. The 615 is not run at peak time (3pm) as it cannot pass the traffic. Schools in the local area are full. The development in allerton has many issues and snag lists being ignored by developers. We don't want cut cost snagged housing.

Object

Representation ID: 4282

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Joan Delaney

Access issues, one of the access routes is due to exit at the top of manor farm close, this is a SINGLE track exit onto marchcote lane, .it cannot cope with more cars trying to exit, on to another SINGLE track road called Copy close. A lot of cars park on marchcote lane outside their houses, making most of marchcote lane a SINGLE track road with three proposed exits. Flooding, we already have floods of water coming off the fields, the drains are already overloaded, this water floods down marchcote lane every time it rains more building will make the flooding worse. We also have the bingley. mains water main running down the fields from Chelow dean, at no time is this shown on plans, also there is a beck behind the wall, at top of I think this is called the tank, this also floods in heavy rain.

Object

Representation ID: 4439

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Miss Lisa Shaw

There are other local brownfield area's within the shipley area which would be more suitable to build on than the marchcote lane development
I believe by building on the greenbelt will impact on flooding on Marchcote Lane, some gardens which back onto the fields already flood, so by removing the fields will mean potential flooding to the houses and beyond
Removing greenbelt views from people on Marchcote lane would severely impact on the current residents
Impact on local wildlife within the area
increase traffic in the area and congestion, it is already very difficult to drive down Coppy Close which is currently 2 way traffic, having additional traffic and other traffic cutting through the estate would severely impact Marchcote Lane, danger to children and additional pollution.

Object

Representation ID: 4442

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Chris Hall

There are other local brownfield area's within the shipley area which would be more suitable to build on than the marchcote lane development

I believe by building on the greenbelt will impact on flooding on Marchcote Lane, some gardens which back onto the fields already flood, so by removing the fields will mean flooding to the houses and beyond

Removing ‘green belt’ views from people on Marchcote lane would impact on the current residents

Impact on local wildlife within the area

increase traffic in the area and congestion, it is already very difficult to drive down Coppy Close which is currently 2 way traffic, having additional traffic and other traffic cutting through the estate would severely impact Marchcote Lane, danger to children and additional pollution.

Object

Representation ID: 4448

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Angela Ackroyd

I strongly object to the proposed dwellings at March Cote Lane C01/Hand new proposed housing around Bingley SH6/6 & SH5/H which are once again eating into the precious greenbelt of the district. More than ever during the pandemic, this greenbelt has become a haven for local residents, being able to access open green spaces rich in endangered wildlife on our doorstep is something to treasure and that our children should be able to enjoy. It is to the Councills shame that brown field sites that the council could adopt are overlooked because they are not as appealing to the developers - it is time for the council to wake up and put the residents of Cottingley and Bingley first and save our fields! Schools, doctors, dentists in the area are all currently over subscribed and the roads congested and dangerous. Time to rethink!

Object

Representation ID: 4504

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Vicki Sharp

We live in March Cote Lane area and and we see first hand the amount of water that firstly runs down this field causing pooling. We see our gardens flooded already in heavy rain because the ground cannot cope. You don't need to go down far to hit solid clay as we saw when our extension was built. Cars are already parked on kerbs and pavements because the roads are narrow. It has already been documented that Cottingley has a higher than average car ownership before you even start considering the extra traffic this development will bring. With one road in and out of the village it will become a nightmare. schools are already full. This proposal is only going to benefit those who will gain financially - namely the developer, certainly not this village.

Object

Representation ID: 4611

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Mr David Smith

The site as outlined shows access at Marchcote Lane and Lysander Way. As a resident of Marchcote Lane I can say without any doubt that this road is already over congested with vehicles already parked on both sides of the road. At school times there are a large number of vehicles that park at the bottom of Marchcote Lane in order to collect children from school. Coppy Close and Ryecroft Avenue are already bottleneck roads. It will not be long before there is a serious accident there. There are already issues with Carers visiting elderly patients and struggling to find places to park. Adding more houses to this specific area will cause utter chaos.
The Doctors surgeries in the surrounding areas are already stretched passed being able to provide the necessary medical services.
The schools will not be able to cope with the increase in children the site will bring.

Object

Representation ID: 4614

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Thomas Simcock

I regularly use the footpath that runs through the site for the purposes of exercise and enjoyment of the countryside. Local green space is vital for people’s physical and mental wellbeing and this will be significantly reduced by this development.

Developing this site will also have a negative impact on wildlife, for example I regularly see starlings feeding in the fields and the mature trees will host a range of wildlife.

This development lies within the Green Belt, which is supposed to check the sprawl of built-up areas. The National Planning Policy Framework states that the essential characteristics of Green Belts are their openness and their permanence. This development would be to the detriment of all of that.

I am also concerned that there will be an increased flood risk and a lot of extra traffic which will increase air pollution. Local roads already become very congested at peak times.

Object

Representation ID: 4675

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Amanda Thorlby

Site ref co1/h
I object to green belt land being used for housing. It's an important beauty spot with deer, hares and birds of prey.

There is also insufficient infrastructure , the primary school is already oversubscribed, the medical practice is full, plus the traffic flow in and out would be unmanageable . Current traffic levels are already too high.
In addition the land proposed regularly floods and water logs

Object

Representation ID: 4698

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Paul Copley

* too many houses proposed and too large a site. Only 135 needed at very max.
* threatens to use more Green Belt land than is necessary in contradiction to area strategic objectives and local & national Sustainability, Climate and Environmental priorities.
* concerns re. sprawl and lack of opportunity to create stronger Green Belt boundary could be addressed by creating Green Belt buffer in first field on east of proposal and restricting development to remaining three ( at the very most 3.33 )westward fields.
* no certainty sufficient Primary school places in local school.
* allowing any vehicular access via Lysander Way would be a severe mistake given the awful daily problems and dangers that already exist there and at the junction out onto Cottingley Moor Rd.

Object

Representation ID: 4706

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Angie O'Keefe

Summary
We are writing to object strongly to the proposed housing development SH4/H ( 5/6) and CO1/H, published in the local development plan, to build 164 and 155 houses respectively on Green Belt land. We wish to object in the following grounds:
1) Traffic
2) Air pollution
3) Green belt and green space development
4) Public Transport and Local Shops & Services
5) Loss of heritage
6) Schools and infrastructure
7) Habitat and bio-diversity
8) Environmental
9) Mental and Physical Health and Wellbeing
10)Timeline
Please see uploaded objection letter for further information.

Object

Representation ID: 4745

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Ms Rosie Jakob

I am objecting due to my concerns regarding the impact on local communities, wildlife and flood risks. The field near Marchcote Lane is home to a number of threatened species including the skylark and curlew. To build on this land would remove essential habitat. Marchcote Lane often floods - reducing absorbent fields would increase the risk and potential damage to local homes. The area is already congested with traffic and would cause even more congestion. This is a Green Belt site and it is my view that additional housing is not a positive or sustainable plan in this area.

Object

Representation ID: 4757

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Teresa Brown

An access road onto Marchcoate Lane will increase the volume of traffic significantly. The current gridlock around the school create very long tailback so the addition of yet more housing will make it impossible for the locals to travel. Green field sites should be preserved for people to enjoy, especially at times like these. Please use brownfield sites instead. The impact on travel, schooling, quality of air and wellbeing will be detrimental to the local population. Reject this planning proposal if you truly care for the environment.

Object

Representation ID: 4761

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Miss Jaimie Woodhead

refused 3 times by planning already, and appeals dismissed, Reasons have only got worse, How can this now be allowed. The plan will increase traffic congestion, car pollution and noise pollution. Marchcote and Lysander way is the main rout children walk to school from Cottingley Increasing RISK to Life
This is not in keeping with Bradford councils desire to reduce its carbon foot print.
Increased car pollution is detrimental to local health especially children, elderly and vulnerable.
There will also be significant strain on local school places. (see reports on planning site)
The land provides water absorption to reduce flooding
There is increased knowledge and understanding of environmental issues and a will to preserve it. Therefore I would suggest a loss of wild life habitat in green belt is not what the majority of the local public would want.
The proposed site will devastate the local environment and bio diversity.

Object

Representation ID: 4791

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Lucy Shaw

For starters Bradford has plenty of brownfield sites that should be priority for development. The Council has not demonstrated any exceptional circumstances to build on protected Green Belt.
This is a flood-prone area, and this land provides much-needed water absorption. March Cote lane already suffers badly from flooding, and March Cote and the old village (main street) would have this problem exasperated with water forced on to them.
The schools in the immediate vicinity cause severe traffic congestion, and I worry about the air quality for those children attending.
In-fact the local roads and those within the estate would really struggle with all the proposed local developement sites within the local area creating more cars on these roads.
The strain on local amenities, as doctors, dentist and schools are already at capacity.

Object

Representation ID: 4800

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Isobel Roberts

Have you ever driven from Keighley to shipley or Bradford in rush hour when there is no pandemic? The roads are FULL. There is not room for more people in Aire Valley. How many people from the valley are represented on Bradford council planning committee?

Object

Representation ID: 4891

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Ms Helen Bowman-Wray

I have walked the boundaries of this site over several years. It is often waterlogged. There are 3 watercourses close by which end up in the Aire either on Branksome Drive or into the beck in our back garden.
As recently as Feb 2020 the culvert on the A650 got overwhelmed and the road flooded and so did our garden. Any extra construction - no matter how good the developers attenuation work is - will add to the flooding risk at Branksome and further down the valley into Leeds. This could potentially blight the lives of thousands of people.
Please do your best to find brownfield sites, smaller sympathetic developments and insist on local companies building passivhaus standard housing. Come on Bradford you can do better than this

Object

Representation ID: 4933

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Hazel Wilmshurst

object on the grounds of:
- destruction of green belt
- increased traffic on an already busy section of Cottingley Cliffe Road and the consequent increased negative impact on air quality as acknowledged
- local primary and secondary schools are already full and over subscribed so when taken into consideration with other proposed developments (SH4/H, SH5/H, SH6/H, NW19/H) (a total of 808 proposed properties) local schools provision is not adequate, as shown by a statement from the Council’s Department of Education and Learning dated 11 September 2019 confirming this. The same applies to local GP and dental surgeries and shops.
- danger to wildlife, including deer, fox and endangered birdlife such as curlews, lapwings and skylarks.

Object

Representation ID: 4952

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs A Gresswell

This is greenbelt land and should not be built on,
it provides flood drainage and supports local wildlife.
also access to cottingley is poor and GP and schools are at capacity.
Regards
A Gresswell

Object

Representation ID: 5047

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Mr SELWYN ODDY

As SH4/H, SH5/H, SH6/H and CO1/H will all have a similar effect on the local area, my objections apply to them all as a group.
I am a long term resident and believe the proposals will inevitably lead to;
An increase in congestion.
Difficult/dangerous access.
'Rat running'.
Road safety issues.
Increase in accidents.
Reduced air quality.

Object

Representation ID: 5125

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Miss Margaret Evans

This is Greenbelt. Why on earth should it have it's status removed when other areas in the ward are getting off so lightly?
You say Harden is surrounded by Greenbelt and this makes it difficult to expand it?
What's the difference between that and Cottingley. This land you intend to covering concrete is also Greenbelt forming a tight boundary with Cottingley?
What's the difference?
The only difference is the average pay packet. People in Cottingley are poorer and hence you seem to think judging by these plans that they deserve to live in a more built up and ruined environment.

Object

Representation ID: 5130

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Miss Margaret Evans

Seriously you.need to look.at these parcels of land (March Cote Lane/Nab Wood and Mercure developments are all.linked by geography) in a much more joined up way. They do not exist in individual silos.
We all.know water runs downhill, pipe.it off into Cottingley Beck and you'll create flooding downstream, bye bye Cottingley Manor park, Cottingley old.village buildings, Yorkshire Clinic, Dixons academy, and oh the 200.new houses plonked on the fields by the Bankfield.
What about respect and duty of.care to people already living here?
This is a flooding disaster waiting to happen and it's on your watch.

Object

Representation ID: 5169

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Beverley Ambrose

I strongly object to the proposed housing development for the following reasons:-
-increase to the existing hazardous traffic congestion, especially at school times. There is only one main way in & out of Cottingley which is already extremely congested. Additional traffic from further housing would cause gridlock congestion. The increased traffic from this & from Lysander Way would also risk the safety of children attending the schools opposite these junctions & create more danger from the increased level of traffic aswel as limited parking which is already a major problem.
- added traffic pollution
-lack of infrastructure - school places, Drs etc
-ground stability and drainage. Heightened flood risk. The current fields soak up the rainwater but we still regularly get flooding from the fields & culverts into gardens, properties & the road on Marchcote Lane which will become worse if developed on.
-loss of valuable greenbelt and wildlife habitat

Object

Representation ID: 5194

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Richard Ambrose

I strongly object to the proposed housing development due to
-inability to cope with the increased traffic volume especially at school times.
-danger to children from increased traffic and lack of parking near the schools
-increase of pollution. Non compliance with council policy of zero carbon future, the new homes and cars will increase carbon.
-ground stability and drainage. Heightened flood risk. The current fields soak up a lot of the rainwater but we still regularly get flooding in gardens, properties and the road on Marchcote Lane from the fields and underground culverts. This will be made worse by the proposed development.
-lack of infrastructure, insufficient school places, transport, Drs etc
-loss of greenbelt and natural wildlife habitat.
-loss of beautiful views

Object

Representation ID: 5338

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Linda Heppinstall

Loss of protected GreenBelt. The Council hasn’t demonstrated any exceptional circumstances to build on protected GreenBelt and must first develop every available existing brownfield site before identifying greenbelt to develop. It is not sustainable to build on this site before every other brownfield site in the Bingley in the area is utilised. Loss of wildlife habitat. Insufficient infrastructure. No rail stations within walking distance. All local schools GPs dentists are full. Very basic small local shops. Unacceptable increase in air pollution through traffic congestion/vehicle emissions will spill over into the nearby CAZ. Increase to the risk of surface water and flooding in the immediate area and downhill/downstream. Impact of so many new houses, traffic congestion, increased pollution, noise, loss of habitat and amenity will have detrimental effect on existing house values and quality of life for existing residents.

Object

Representation ID: 5362

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Andrea Kitchen

It is a green belt site. Lapwings nest here. Deer and hare often seen. This area often floods - water often flows onto Marchcote Lane like a river. Proposed development would create a rat run through Cottingley. Lysander way junctions with Cottingley Moor Road by Cottingley Village Primary which at peak times is already very congested. A previously traffic free route for children walking/ cycling to school would be lost despite the council policy encouraging this as healthy. Already there is journey time of over 40 minutes approx 9 miles an hour to Bradford City Centre, longer for public transport which is often cancelled due to traffic congestion. More cars would exacerbate this.Several developments have been granted recently in the nearby area eg Hallmark and at Sandy Lane. There has also been brownfield development in Cottingley on Hopehill Avenue so the need for more housing in Cottingley is questionable.

Object

Representation ID: 5474

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: CPRE West Yorkshire

Similar to other comments made on the site allocations across the district, at 18.34 the gross density for site CO1/H is not policy compliant and would not constitute sustainable development.

Object

Representation ID: 5604

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Allen Donnison

I strongly oppose to the building of new houses on the site at March Cote Lane. The traffic is already a problem in this area , at peak times there are long queues . Due to the schools nearby there is not only more traffic at these times but also issues with parking .Many people just park up on the pavements and anywhere they see fit . There is also a lot of wildlife which i think it would have a terrible impact on. The loss of land for surface water run off may also cause a problem to nearby homes.