KY42/HC - Land off Ryan Grove, Braithwaite
Object
Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021
Representation ID: 1103
Received: 09/03/2021
Respondent: Mrs Lynne Collins
This is a steep site which has a natural spring in the middle of it. It is also opposite a conservation area of Braithwaite village and will encroach on the surrounding farmland. Traffic will increase within the older part of Laycock where the road narrows to single traffic only and where there are no pavements to protect walkers. This could potentially damage this ancient village, cause higher levels of pollution and raises the risk of increased road traffic accidents causing injury to drivers and pedestrians (including young children accessing the local primary school). We already have a problem with people speeding through the village and would require more traffic calming measures to be put in place - thus affecting the aesthetics of this ancient site.
Comment
Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021
Representation ID: 28683
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.