CO1/H - Marchcote Lane

Object

Representation ID: 5655

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Mike Ramplin

I object to reclassify greenbelt land to build 155 new homes in Cottingley on March Cote because the previous LDP traffic statement said that exits via Lysander Road is “NOT FEASIBLE” and March Cote Lane “WOULD NOT BE USED” due to unresolvable traffic safety reasons.

It will turn the Cottingley estate roads into even a busier rat run by 2 secondary schools, 3 primary schools and 2 nurseries (Dixons Academy, Beck Foot, Cottingley Primary, Sandy lane Primary, Cottingley Kiddi-creche and Cottingley Bridge Kiddi-creche).

Object

Representation ID: 5706

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Mike Ramplin

On the 11th September 2019 the Bradford Council Department of Education of Learning responded to the development 19/03599/MAO application saying there are insufficient school places. The new site will be closer to schools than existing residents. School places will be allocated on a nearest first bases. So some existing residents will lose out on school places.

Object

Representation ID: 5774

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Roger Raper

Extending into the Green Belt now will set a precedent for further erosion of the Green belt in the future.
The land targeted for development regularly floods as it acts as a run off for rain from the higher ground.
Homes built there will be susceptible for flooding or existing homes below the new planned houses will be adversely impacted.
The local infrastructure cannot cope with existing traffic and drains on its resources.
Congestion will increase significantly with the new homes. - this is at odds with a proposed zero carbon future
The area targeted acts as a corridor for wildlife. Building upon it will mean a loss of habitat, loss of natural views, as well as a loss of agricultural land and loss of community identity.
All of the above are contrary to the National Planning Policy Framework.

Object

Representation ID: 5911

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Roger Slingsby

Local roads cannot cope with extra traffic, at peak times massive queues occur up the B6146 past the primary school plus up and down the B6269 extending down the Bingley bypass and B6265. Adding extra traffic at Lysander Way or near the primary school is unsafe, via March Cote Lane is neither safe nor feasible it is a residential street not a thoroughfare and a walking route to the primary school. The Avenue was made one way to reduce traffic and queueing off the estate, the proposed increase would surpass previously unacceptable levels.

When saturated, water runs off the field, across gardens drains on March Cote lane are overwhelmed, the beck does not cope, the secondary school car park floods, building would reduce absorption and exacerbate the problem, if residents protect their properties, problems further down will be worse eg the school would flood more often and worse.

Object

Representation ID: 5930

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Margaret Maude

I object strongly to this planning as the amount of houses already near to a large built up area. The traffic that would result from further development, can only add to the already dreadful congestion every day, The congestion occurs on the main road which is close to a school entrance. This causes chaos at rush hour. Which school is going to cope with extra pupils and extra traffic at their gates? What about the safety of the pupils or don't you care?
Why does Bradford Council listen to the people and instead of throwing money into building on more land - Use the money to make improvements to derelict buildings and make them homes- not eyesores!

Object

Representation ID: 6027

Received: 02/03/2021

Respondent: Steven Sutcliffe

1. I appreciated the need for affordable housing. I would like to express concerns about the additional impact on through traffic along Manor Road.

2. Current traffic calming measures on the lower part of Manor Road are not slowing down traffic. In some cases vehicles speed up or down the centre of the road.

3. I witnessed 2 cars racing side by side down Manor Road to the junction of Cottingley Old Road where both cars then stopped for an excessive time stopping other road users and the local bus from coming up Manor Road.

Consideration must be given to allow access to the development from an alternative route, either via “Main Street” or across to the B6146 to Sandy Lane.

Consideration for the road calming of full width traffic humps along the lower part of Manor Road to reduce traffic noise and improve road safety.

Object

Representation ID: 6049

Received: 02/03/2021

Respondent: Ms Angela Halstead

The main proposed entry/exit route on Lysander Way and around the primary school is already dangerous, particularly at school drop off.
It will increase pollution through more cars.
The roads in Cottingley village are not adequate.
Cars regularly parked on the pavement forcing children/parents with pushchairs to walk on the road.
The bus route on Airedale avenue can be particularly bad.
Driveway exits are often blocked by parked cars.
March Cote Lane will become a rat run of traffic trying to avoid the main roads.
There is localised flooding. Currently there is a blocked drain. When it freezes it causes dangerous road conditions particularly onto coppy close.
The fields are an important area for wildlife. There are bats in the area so would go against conservation.
It’s Greenbelt land when other sites could be used.
Local schools and doctors' surgeries are not equipped for potentially another 200 children.

Object

Representation ID: 6052

Received: 02/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Richard Sharman

The field gets flooded regularly, sometimes flooding our back gardens.
Taking away this vital drainage will have a negative impact on the residents of March Cote Lane and will lead to our properties becoming flooded regularly.
Traffic is very bad in the village, especially around rush hour.
Due to the design of the village, there are a lot of restricted routes, this new estate would be accessed via March Cote Lane which can only be accessed via Coppy Close / Manor Road.
It’s already very busy street for traffic and parking, adding this estate will further increase this congestion and decrease the quality of life for residents.
Local schools and facilities are inadequate, added more housing without proper investment into the village infrastructure will cause long term damage to the village and have an adverse impact to desirability / property values for the area.

Object

Representation ID: 6087

Received: 05/03/2021

Respondent: Duncan Campbell

Area is already congested - school traffic from secondary and primary schools
Poor air quality

Object

Representation ID: 7533

Received: 10/03/2021

Respondent: John Fearnley

All these site are in the Green Belt. Little by little the Green Belt is being eaten away. Soon there will be nothing ‘green’ left. Cottingley is a wonderful place to live. (sadly over the years I have witnessed the Green Belt being slowly eroded). It has so many advantages one of which is the Green Belt which surrounds the village. All the residents value the open countryside. People are able to ‘breathe’ in Cottingley. Proposals to build near The Bankfield Hotel and in Nab Wood would also impact on Cottingley and further erode The Green Belt. The proposed new Crematorium at the top of Nab Wood is also to be built on Green Belt.

If these proposals go ahead, unfortunately, I would implore Bradford Council to at the very least ensure that there is plenty of “social housing” amongst the new build.

Comment

Representation ID: 7919

Received: 15/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Matt Craven

Cottingley has a huge flood issue which will get worse as climate change progresses. The fields on March Cote act as a flood plain but we still have flooding. If you build 155 houses on March Cote, I guarantee you there will be huge flooding issues

Object

Representation ID: 8010

Received: 08/03/2021

Respondent: Rachael Akroyd

The fields are green belt - wrong to take away green belt status in return for provided social/affordable housing Other brown belt sites in the district which could be used.
No need for housing in the district when there are apartments which are unoccupied.
Development will increase traffic: safety for existing residents, pollution, damage to property likely,
Only one way in and one way out.
Development will mean more pressure on existing schools and chance existing residents will lose out on places
Existing drainage is lacking - gardens on March Cote Lane flood in heavy rain as does the road and may surrounding roads. Flooding is inconvenient at best but dangerous and very expensive.
Noise, dirt and pollution from construction will prevent me from enjoying my house and impact on value of my home.
Loss of light and view.
Impact on mental health

Object

Representation ID: 8016

Received: 08/03/2021

Respondent: Susan Munro

This area is a haven for birds and other wildlife.
Cottingley residents have enough problems with traffic getting in and out of the village.
We also cannot cope with more pressure on the school pharmacy and doctors.

Object

Representation ID: 8453

Received: 15/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Benjamin Sugden

1) Flood risk - there is excessive surface water flooding because of heavy rain fall. Once built on I am overly concerned that this issue will be made worse, the current plan is to install a water storage until and to potentially divert excess water into the local beck. This is just simply moving the issue elsewhere. I know the local water plant has also rejected plans for them to receive any further waste other than brown waste as they are running to capacity.
2) Road network There have been many occasions where emergency services, bin men and large delivery vehicles are unable to get up or down March Cote due to the high number of cars parked.
3) Education - is of the most importance. Schools being to full capacity .

4) Wildlife/ Biodiversity - This build will negatively impact the Roebuck, Foxes, Hedgehogs, Bats and large amount of native birds. Biodiversity has not been considered enough, it is inevitable that more habitats will be destroyed. Greenbelt land, there are many brown belt plots around the Bradford area that could be considered for builds like this.

Object

Representation ID: 8635

Received: 20/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Mandy Erby

Firstly, the fields behind Marchcote Lane already cause flooding constantly. I often drive down that road and any time it rains the road floods. This is even more dangerous when the weather gets cold and it turns to ice. You plan on piping this water into the beck but this is in the path of other properties. We already have a huge flood problem in Cottingley.

Secondly I am an avid wildlife lover and naturist. I know how extremely important it is to protect our wildlife at all costs. I am aware that these fields are home to severely threatened bird species (Curlew, Lapwing, and Skylark).

There are plenty of derelict places in other areas within Bradford that these houses could be built on that would be beneficial to the community.

Thirdly, the traffic. Over the 27 years I have lived here I have seen a humongous increase in traffic due to the new builds. March cote lane is so heavily populated with cars I struggle to get down it without having to stop for a car coming the other way. It is basically a one way street now, but you plan on adding 155 more houses to this.

Object

Representation ID: 9402

Received: 14/03/2021

Respondent: Michael Emmel

•Significant climate changes are bringing about increased rainfall and flooding in Cottingley area.
•Site provides absorbent land that stems surface water run-off. Existing drainage is inadequate to deal with sudden increases in water running off the hills. These sites should be preserved and enhanced.
•The Council should be making provision for water management not reducing such measures.
•Increase in houses will generate an increase cars and traffic being funnelled into Manor Road – the only exit from the estate.
•The Manor Road/New Cottingley Road has been a problem for traffic planners. Increased traffic will make the problem worse.
•The bus service from the estate is useless.

Object

Representation ID: 9700

Received: 16/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Michael Quinn

I wanted to live in Cottingley was because it still was a village with green belt areas around it.
During lockdown, I didn’t notice any heavy traffic queues. When the children went back to school it all changed.
I enjoy walking
Volume of traffic increased due to the starting of the schools etc,
Comment on the March Cote Lane site:
Impact on wildlife, which are disappearing in out lifetime is a crime.
The proposal of building 155 dwellings on the green belt will threaten the wildlife even more.
The roads are not suitable for extra traffic.
No doubt then, the roads will be altered to accommodate
the traffic and then the drainage and other services, which will have to be increased in size for the new dwellings . This would be killing of bit by bit, of the type of lifestyle that myself and many others love the area for.

Object

Representation ID: 10110

Received: 16/03/2021

Respondent: Carolyn Robinson

With reference to the above planning for housing on the land near the former Bankfield Hotel ; Nab Wood ( Cottingley Cliffe Road and March cote Lane, Cottingley I would like to object on the following points:

* The increase of traffic which would cause overly heavy at rush hour'

* Access roads to said houses could cause accidents and traffic queues

* Green belt supports animals and plants which need to be saved - plant trees instead of building houses

* Convert derelict buildings and mills before building on green belt

* Drainage is a problem in the Cottingley area with many houses having problems with constricted drainage

My main concern is the volume of traffic on the road to Saltaire which is already congested at peak times

Object

Representation ID: 11253

Received: 20/03/2021

Respondent: Cottingley Greenbelt Conservation Group

I am extremely worried about the increase in the amount of traffic this plan will incur. I timed myself on Friday morning and I sat waiting to get out of my street on to the main road opposite The Sun Inn for exactly 4 minutes 32 seconds, an unacceptable amount of time and this is in lockdown! Matters are even worse at the beginning and end of the school day. The new plans will only increase this traffic.My other objection is the effect on wildlife. I regularly walk up Marchcote lane and use the paths up to Lee Lane and the woods. I have seen deer on those fields on numerous occasions and any development would be catastrophic to local wildlife.Generally I believe that green belt land should stay greenbelt. It prevents sprawl and prevents communities like Cottingley from losing their unique identity

Object

Representation ID: 11929

Received: 20/03/2021

Respondent: Ms Pamela Hyland

- the area should remain green belt.
- It allows a clear demarcation between Cottingley and Sandy Lane
- adds to the biodiversity of the area
- health and well-being benefits of local residents. - confluct with good environmental stewardship aims
- There are enough brownfield sites in Bradford without encroaching on yet more precious green belt.

Object

Representation ID: 12096

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Jenni Whitaker

Flood risk - March Cote Lane has suffered surface water flooding - this issue will be made worse.

Our 3 local schools; Cottingley Primary, Dixons Academy and Beckfoot have raised their objections to the build - they are already full to capacity and unable to take on new students.

Road Traffic - a big issue in and around Cottingley. Emergency services etc are often unable to get up or down March Cote due to the high number of cars parked on the road/paths.

Wildlife/ Biodiversity - this build will negatively impact the Roebuck, Foxes, Hedgehogs, Bats, pheasants and large number of native birds which call these fields their homes.

Why are the many brown belt plots around the Bradford area not being considered for builds like this? - there is no need to use greenbelt land when there are so many more suitable brown belt plots available.

Object

Representation ID: 12138

Received: 21/03/2021

Respondent: Irum Bhatti

I would like to raise an objection to the proposed 155 properties planned for March Cote Lane, Cottingley. The reasons are as follows:

Traffic. Cottingley already struggles with traffic due to expansion of the estate and two schools based in close proximity to one another and this would add to the pressure

Schools and medical centre: These cannot accommodate the large number of people in Cottingley. There is already a 5 day wait at the GP practice for an appointment

Flooding and drainage ; The village is prone to flooding due to watercourses running through land, water coming down from the fields. Cottingley flooded last year and causes disruption to hundreds of people.

Please count my objection in your figures.

Object

Representation ID: 16979

Received: 18/03/2021

Respondent: Bingley Town Council

In particular, the proposed development at C01/H Cottingley, has raised a high level of concern with residents. This development proposal was submitted on 22nd August 2019 and no decision was reached by the 22nd November 2019 deadline, despite over 220 objections being submitted. According to the drainage report SUDS (Sustainable Drainage Systems) are not viable for the March Cote Lane due to the geology / rock substrate. There will be an increased flood risk below the Marchcote Lane development, through extra pressure on Cottingley Beck, affecting the Lysander Way development, and potentially, Cottingley Town Hall, Nuffield Health Centre, Yorkshire Clinic and Dixon’s Academy.
Cottingley Village is designated as a Special Character Area in the Bingley Neighbourhood Plan. Policy BBE5. Cottingley Town Hall and Community Centre is a grade 2 listed building. The building and land was gifted to the village in the 1860s to be held in trust for future generations, and it is in regular use for community education and social activities. The beck runs directly behind the building and there are serious concerns the additional water flow will undermine the foundations and eventually make this grade 2 listed building unusable.

Object

Representation ID: 16980

Received: 18/03/2021

Respondent: Bingley Town Council

The impact of increased traffic on Cottingley and the difficulties of access to the proposed site, as well as the environmental impact are a grave cause for concern. It is a clear breach of Bradford Council’s previous LDP traffic safety assessments going back as far as the 1985 Lower Airedale Local Plan report that March Cote Lane and Lysander Way can not cope with the impact of extra road traffic. The whole area encompassing the B6146 Cottingley Moor Road, Lysander Way, B6269 Cottingley Cliffe Road, and the B6265 Bingley Road/A650 Bradford road from Wagon Lane to Saltaire are significant bottlenecks at peak times, owing to the traffic generated from Cottingley Primary School, Dixon’s Cottingley Academy and Beckfoot and Hazelbeck Schools. In December 2019 there were two fatalities near the junction with Grange Park Drive. A thorough traffic survey is essential across these areas, in non-pandemic circumstances and at peak times, to properly assess the density of traffic and the effect on the well-being and safety of pedestrians and residents. An assessment of air quality throughout the district is also required. It is astonishing that Bradford Metropolitan District Council is promoting a ‘Clean Air Zone’ which includes a corridor along Canal Road and into Shipley and Saltaire, yet proposes developments which will have a serious and lasting impact on the health of residents of Cottingley and Bingley.

Object

Representation ID: 19721

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Bradford District Ward Councillor (Conservative)

There has been a hurricane of objections, unfortunately when heavy rain has flooded the Marchcote Lane area, it can seem as if that disaster has already occurred. This is before 150+ houses built on a sloping field exacerbate the situation. The 300+ extra cars making daily journeys will doubtless increase the danger to children attending Cottingley Village Primary School. The B6265 and B6146 are chronically overloaded at school drop off/pick up times - at others merely extremely busy.

The report acknowledges "the site has a major potential for sprawl and would have a major impact on openness…there are no opportunities to create a stronger Green Belt boundary than the existing boundary".

Comment

Representation ID: 19909

Received: 01/04/2021

Respondent: Natural England

We note that the following allocations are on land which may be best and most versatile agricultural land. The plan should safeguard the long term capability of such land (NPPF para 170).

In order to inform the sustainability appraisal and ensure an accurate assessment of the impact of the plan on soil resources we recommend that allocations over 5ha, or at least those over 20ha, have ALC surveys undertaken in order to determine the ALC grade and help inform master planning and soil handling going forward.

Object

Representation ID: 20700

Received: 11/03/2021

Respondent: Kevin Frear

Cottingley Beck - over the last 60 years I have personally seen the water levels rise very rapidly during and after heavy rains and storms and in my opinion it cannot cope with further large volumes of water. Foundation retaining walls, gardens and properties downstream will suffer damage in the future due to being unable to cope with the considerable increase in water volume piped into the beck from the March Cote Lane site C01/H.

When younger I have seen the bottom of Main Street flooded due to the volume of water not being able to flow quickly enough through the pipe under the B6146.

Increasing volume further could cause flooding and damage and lead to increased property insurance premiums.

To sum up my opinion, Cottingley Beck will not be able to cope with such a large increase in water flow and will eventually lead to land and property damage.

Support

Representation ID: 21659

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Patchett Developments Ltd

Agent: Johnson Mowat

Our clients supports the inclusion of Site C01/H. This site is capable of supporting relevant elements of the Local Area Strategy.

This site is deliverable. There are no known viability issues. There are no environmental constraints associated with the site that cannot be dealt with via
appropriate design.

The site will:
- Deliver of 155 (JM amends) market and affordable homes
- Support the vitality and viability of Cottingley Local Centre
- Protect and enhance existing open spaces and green areas
- Maintain the Green Belt gap between Cottingley, Shipley and Bradford

Object

Representation ID: 23575

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Steve Haley

-Cottingley cannot handle this proposed build.
-Traffic issues - congestion at Manor Road/Cottingley New Road and at the entry to Lysander Way area.
-Roads are overly busy, heavily congested especially at peak times/school times.
-Road safety/accidents.
-Roads leading to Marchcote Lane are narrow and with double parking impossible to get through easily, especially the Coppy Close area. Impact on emergency vehicles.
-Carbon footprints will significantly increase
-Flood risk - water already runs off the fields and properties at Manor Fold have all but been flooded on a number of occasions. Patchett’s have already neglected to manage the culvert in the field at the bottom of the proposed development leaving serious threat of flooding. What assessments have been done and what do the developers intend to do to protect these properties from flooding??
-Impact on wildlife - deer, bats and many birds. What wildlife habitat assessments?
-Impact on local services and amenities, such as school places, doctors surgery.

Object

Representation ID: 24155

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Claire and Richard Kirkbright

Number of people: 2

My main concern is that a high number of new developments have been proposed or already granted permission in and around the immediate vicinity of Cottingley e.g. Hallmark House, Northcliffe golf club, Sun Inn, Mercure Bradford Hotel, and I do not believe that the local road infrastructure can cope with the undoubtedly significant increase in new residents and indeed traffic.

We have many years experience of the already large volume of traffic in the area, notwithstanding the obvious less traffic of the past year due to the pandemic.

Before any more permissions are given I urge you to consider how the road infrastructures will be improved to accommodate this extra housing to ensure no detrimental impact to residents who already live here