AD6/H - Moor Lane

Object

Representation ID: 528

Received: 26/02/2021

Respondent: Mr Richard Ware

Developing on this land will significantly increase the traffic on Moor Lane, which has already become a busy road, with bad junctions at the bottom going into the main village (Skipton Road and Moor Park Drive).
Extra cars would cause more congestion in the historic village which is already struggling to cope with cars parked on both sides and traffic (including buses) flowing both ways.
Moor Lane is already struggling with water drainage issues that will further increase with extra housing, causing more environmental strain on the area.
The green belt land in Addingham should be kept at all costs to stop Addingham turning into just another Bradford suburb and keep its unique appeal - with listed buildings (2 of which are right next to this site).
Addingham also does not have the infrastructure for these extra houses with the local schools and amenities already at capacity.

Object

Representation ID: 612

Received: 01/03/2021

Respondent: Ms Eleanor Phillips

Existing problem of surface run off, poor drainage and inadequate sewers likely to be exacerbated.
Insufficient access along congested road.
Insufficient school places to accommodate children living at this distance from Addingham Primary School.

Object

Representation ID: 709

Received: 03/03/2021

Respondent: Ms Rachel Nickolds

Addingham is a beautiful village, mainly due to the surrounding countryside and the wildlife it encourages. I feel that building houses on green belt surrounding the village will not only take away from the beauty of the area, but will also drive wildlife out of natural habitats. There aren’t many places just a 40 minute drive from the city centre where you can take country walks and see curlews on a regular basis. I also fail to understand how this creates affordable housing when according to your report, the average price of houses in Addingham is £300k, which is almost double the average price of houses in West Yorkshire. There are surely more affordable/non-green belt locations to build houses? I can’t help but feel this is a greedy way of building more expensive and profitable houses, and feel disappointed that Bradford council would prioritise this over preserving the natural habitats.

Object

Representation ID: 898

Received: 07/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Alan Haigh

Excessive building on agricultural site, no direct access, adding more traffic movement, on already narrow roads

Object

Representation ID: 1249

Received: 11/03/2021

Respondent: Neal Cowan

Planning application 17/05036/MAO was refused in 2017. The Planning Officer set out all the arguments perfectly in his report and all the evidence still stands now. "The site is on green belt if there is a need for new houses this is not the place to build".
Impact on openness and the purposes of the greenbelt says this plan would be harmful.
The northern boundary would allow further sprawl in future years
The views on entering the village on the footpaths crossing the bypass would be lost forever.

It has one of the best open views towards Beamsley in the area and this will be lost forever.
The site is 1.5km+ steeply uphill (60m+) from the school doctors and Coop meaning travel will be by car everywhere.
Curlews are foraging along with the adjoining fields to the north is a nesting site for them.
Drainage from this boggy field is already a problem with streams to north and south boundaries causing flooding lower down Moor lane.
It is within the 2.5 km habitat protection zone for the South Pennine Moors SPA/SCA and within the 2.5 km zone of the North Pennine Moors SPA/SCA.
Traffic is already diabolical on Moor lane, Turner lane and Moor Park drive

Quote from planning enquiry in 2016 (Pre-application Enquiry Response - 16/00804/PMJ)
PROPOSAL: Erection of 28 two storey dwellings
LOCATION: Land At Moor Lane Addingham West Yorkshire
The habitat survey should provide information to enable the Council to undertake an informed Habitat Regulations Assessment (HRA). The site is within 2.4 km from the nearest edge of the South Pennine Moors SPA/SAC (European Site) and is therefore subject to the 2.5 km zone of influence as highlighted in the Habitat Regulations Assessment of the Core Strategy for the Bradford District. Depending on the quality and type of grassland, this site could potentially form 'functionally linked supporting habitat' and therefore appropriate bird surveys will required before the application can be considered.

Object

Representation ID: 1397

Received: 13/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Rebecca Carrasco

Objecting as this is unjustified to build on Green Belt land when there are plenty brownfield sites available in Bradford. This area is heavily used by walkers and would significantly change the character of this neighborhood.

This is a quiet street and adding more houses will significantly increase the number of cars. I have fist hand experience how damaging and dangerous growth is when the infrastructure cannot support it. People are diving more and more dangerously with bigger cars. This is no place for more cars and heavy construction vehicles.

Cars already drive too fast from other newly built houses which is dangerous on the small streets. This also has access for a public footpath so encroaches even further on greenbelt land. Our nature is precious, please do not take it away when there are other more suitable sites.

Object

Representation ID: 1582

Received: 14/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Daniel Keating

Too many new dwellings for village infrastructure to be able to support

Object

Representation ID: 1606

Received: 15/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Catherine Laycock

As a family we strongly object. There is fartoo much traffic on Moor Lane, inability of sewage system to cope. Cars will be used to access already overstretched amenities in the village. We moved to live on a quiet road to raise our young family. An increase in traffic on Moor Lane will prevent this from happening. It will also possibly endanger lives. Already many houses built recently at the top or Moor Lane which has already increased traffic and put a strain on amenities. It has already destroyed much wildlife and green space. Please do not exacerbate this. The village itself, primary school, high school (in Ilkley) is already under strain to provide resources for the number of houses that currently exist. Addingham will lose its village feel, which is why many people chose to live here in the first place.

Support

Representation ID: 1626

Received: 15/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Charlotte Jarvis

I support the proposal, as I recognise there is a need for new houses

Object

Representation ID: 1643

Received: 15/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Rachael Sharples

There has recently been 18 houses built opposite this site and further 6 are in the process of being built nearby. It is at the top of a road that is frequently used to access safe walking and cycling for children and families - increased traffic from this proposed site could lead to increased accidents. If built on there should be traffic calming incorporated and the developers should consider upgrading the existing recreational space nearby to make the are safer for children to play.

Object

Representation ID: 1688

Received: 16/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Kate Bothamley

Significant increase of flood risk - houses towards top of Moor Lane already affected by flooding caused by both field run-off/water courses along North/South of site (local houses already get water inside).
Drainage is old/narrow/insufficient at present - road and pavement sections along Moor Lane damaged annually by flooding.
Location 1 mile from amenities will increase traffic posing a safety risk (Moor Lane already very congested with parked cars). New development opposite this site has already had a significant impact on traffic on Moor Lane.
Green Belt land should not be developed and it’s loss will be detrimental to the village. Building on this site will extend the perimeter of the village into the neighbouring rural area which was not to be allowed.
This rural car free lane is used daily by hikers, dog walkers, children, the elderly as a safe area to exercise/enjoy f must be preserved.

Object

Representation ID: 1695

Received: 16/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Catherine Sweet

Inadequate vehicle entry and exit. Moor Lane can’t sustain safely more vehicles travelling up and down. Moor Lane has many parked vehicles either side and struggles in poor weather, as it is no longer on the road gritting route, and emergency vehicles can struggle. More housing with the potential for twice as many vehicles put extra strain on these already over stretched roads. Vehicle speed an issue. School places at secondary level oversubscribed.

Object

Representation ID: 1709

Received: 16/03/2021

Respondent: Miss Melissa Chivers

Building on Green Belt destroys wildlife habitats, ancient hedgerows and open spaces to breath. It’s been obvious and well documented through the pandemic how important these spaces are to our mental health/well being in general. Building on Green belt eventually will sprawl all villages together or into towns - what will they name the new town of Silsden/Addingham? Surely there are more brown sites that could be used and properties, already near or in towns and cities, that could be restored or redeveloped that would then rejuvenate towns and cities that already have an infrastructure that can support more housing - Addingham does not have the infrastructure to support all the proposed housing. Moor Lane is already extremely traffic heavy with cars travelling far above the speed limit, a speed traffic survey is certainly needed now - it’s only a matter of time before a child is injured or dies.

Object

Representation ID: 1765

Received: 16/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Chris Penny

As a resident of Moor Lane I am very concerned about the increased quantity of road traffic that will be accessing these houses via the only two minor roads into and out of this estate (Moor Lane and Moor Park Drive). In addition, we have already seen plenty of examples of vehicles moving too fast down Moor Lane (20mph limit). Vehicles are being unduly concentrated at these two minor access points and I think that this is dangerous. Also, I can't believe that the council is proposing using green belt land to build these houses when there are plenty of brownfield sites in the Bradford authority area - whatever happened to GREEN credentials?

Object

Representation ID: 1780

Received: 16/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Angela Hill

I do not wish to see more traffic on our roads nor the damage to the green belt.

Object

Representation ID: 1825

Received: 16/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Fiona Curtin

proximity to transport links, health, employment and schools - all in excess of 1.4km - too far not sustainable.
inadequate drainage
surface run off increased creating further hazardous conditions on moor lane (flood and ice)
poor transport links resulting in increased traffic, congestion and pollution
1.4km from village center up hill - many will drive - unsustainable
severe impact on greenbelt with no rational for its release for development
oversubscribed schools (secondary in particular) who do not have funds or capacity to expand
will affect the historical character of the village - adversely
flood pics attached for reference.
poor highway junction and pedestrian access with increased safety risk at the top of moor lane
potential to sprawl further and impact wider greenbelt

Object

Representation ID: 1938

Received: 17/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Jane Welby

My concerns as with other proposals for this end of the village relate to increased traffic on the surrounding roads. Although not such an issue with just 5 dwellings proposed, put together with the others is a major concern. In addition it is not necessarily conducive with walking to the village facilities increasing car pollution. Also concerned about the capacity within the village to cope with increased footfall.

Support

Representation ID: 2029

Received: 17/03/2021

Respondent: Professor Rick Battarbee

AD6/H Moor Lane - This is a Green Field site but with relatively low biodiversity value except along the boundaries. As AD1/H and AD2/H above it is acceptable as a housing site, subject to an ecological survey to identify any biodiversity concerns and mitigate impacts. The mature boundary trees and drystone walls should be retained and a wide riparian zone along the beck on the northern boundary will need to be created. The installation of SuDS on this site is especially important in view of the proximity of the beck and the incidence of flooding at properties further down Moor Lane.

We are also concerned that its distance from the village centre will be a deterrent for walking and cycling and that views for existing residents across the field towards Beamsley Beacon will be lost.

On behalf of Addingham Environment Group

Object

Representation ID: 2187

Received: 18/03/2021

Respondent: Dr Keith Bothamley

In recent years, houses on the North side of Moor Lane and the west side of Turner Lane have experienced repeated flooding. The recently completed 18 houses opposite site AD6/H at the west end of Moor Lane have increased this problem, as the ditch and culvert designed to channel runoff from the impermeable surfaces of the development and new road access regularly overfills, causing flooding down Moor Lane. Building on site AD6 / H will also affect levels in the Beck which drains from this land, flooding gardens along the north side of Moor Lane.

A second concern is the increased amount of traffic 24 extra houses would generate as services and the local school, as you note are 1.4 km or further away from this location. recent and current housing developments on Moor lane have significantly increased traffic in the last 3 years.

The sites designated Green Belt.

Support

Representation ID: 2240

Received: 19/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Malcolm Secrett

It is acceptable as a housing site, subject to an ecological survey to identify any biodiversity concerns and mitigate impacts. The mature boundary trees and drystone walls should be retained and a wide riparian zone along the beck on the northern boundary will need to be created. The installation of SuDS on this site is especially important in view of the proximity of the beck and the incidence of flooding at properties further down Moor Lane.

Object

Representation ID: 2328

Received: 19/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Susan Penny

Increased traffic down Moor Lane would be a major safety concern. Despite there being a 20mph zone, traffic down Moor Lane regularly exceeds this now. An increase in the volume of traffic would be very hazardous to pedestrians, particularly the numerous children who walk down Moor Lane to school, as they are encouraged to do for their health!

Object

Representation ID: 2344

Received: 19/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Lesley Place

This proposed development is in green belt designated land. Green belt should always be protected wherever possible. There must be many opportunities for brown field sites to be developed in the metropolitan area before green belt has to be considered.
The development would be visible from the main A65 road so would diminish the rural village character and appearance of the western end of Addingham.
The development is at the furthest end of Addingham so is fairly remote from the majority of village amenities. There is limited bus services and people nowadays are reluctant to walk any significant distance for shopping etc. This will therefore result in an increase in vehicle traffic on the residential roads of Moor Park Drive and Moor Lane, resulting in increased pollution and danger to children and pedestrians.

Object

Representation ID: 2413

Received: 20/03/2021

Respondent: Robert Hodgson

The plan, on Green Belt land, does not show recently built housing on the south side of Moor Lane opposite AD6/H. Since this was was built the traffic level has noticeably increased in Moor Lane. 24 more houses will increase the traffic by approximately 34 cars. Children play in Moor Lane on bikes and roller blades. The hill puts people off walking into Addingham, the increase in traffic has increased the danger to children playing in Moor Lane.
Curlews, a diminishing species, and others nest in this field, undisturbed.
As the human population increases we cannot afford to lose more agricultural land.
The bus service has recently been reduced and people living here rarely used buses which did run, preferring to use cars. Only one couple in Moor Lane use cycles to travel to surrounding towns.
The houses to be built will not satisfy housing need for Addingham residents.

Object

Representation ID: 2475

Received: 20/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Janet McCutcheon

I object to this development as this is open green space, not infill or previously developed / brownfield land. It is part of the green space which Addingham is known for.
The traffic concerns I have raised on the other plots are just as applicable here, increased traffic, noise pollution, general pollution, road safety concerns and surface water run off are also noted. Wildlife in this area, the small stream has multiple habitats within it.
This is a significant development bringing more families and children, to an already overstretched school system in the local area, Addingham Primary and Ilkley Grammar School, not to mention limited local shops, amenities and the loss of other green spaces due to the other proposed developments within this scheme. We also are concerned about future options for developing other green spaces.

Object

Representation ID: 2566

Received: 20/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Andrew Murray

Moor Lane has a lovely mix of inhabitants ranging from the very young to the very old. There has been a marked increase in the amount of traffic passing up and down the road over the last few years due to a number of new properties being built.

The additional housing plans will take this to another level as the road is sited on a steep hill where typically people have to travel by car, a further significant increase in the volume of traffic will be a serious safety concern, especially to the more vulnerable kids & elderly who live here.

I'm very aware of how oversubscribed IGS is and how much pressure more children in the area would put on APS, the building has to stop!

Object

Representation ID: 2622

Received: 20/03/2021

Respondent: Professor Robert Smith

Although greenbelt, this is a site which would be less vital to preserve compared to some of the other sites on which I have commented. Its location would invariably mean that families used their cars in accessing the village in addition to travel to Ilkley, Bradford or Skipton which would be a disadvantage of this site.

Object

Representation ID: 2628

Received: 20/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Richard Partner

The density of housing proposed for this site is disproportionate to the road access. New dwellings on the periphery of the village are a long way from local services. New children to the area are unlikely to be accepted into the local school given their proximity to the school and the current capacity as a single class intake. If this green belt land were developed what is there to stop continued development towards Skipton along similar grazing fields?

Object

Representation ID: 2642

Received: 20/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Hannah Partner

The density of housing proposed for this site is disproportionate to the road access. New dwellings on the periphery of the village are a long way from local services. New children to the area are unlikely to be accepted into the local school given their proximity to the school and the current capacity as a single class intake. Similarly access to the limited village facilities is more then 1 mile away, likely increasing regular vehicle usage into the village causing a negative impact.
If this green belt land were developed what is there to stop continued development towards Skipton along similar grazing fields? This would be of huge detriment to a small tradititonal village.

Object

Representation ID: 2696

Received: 21/03/2021

Respondent: Miss Lesley Barnard

Yet another proposal which has no place in our village.
This site would be on the very perimeter of the village, well beyond most people's reasonable walking distance to amenities and in some cases, transport.
So that means all the traffic would be using Moor Lane or Moor Park Drive as access. Apart from the disruption, noise, congestion concerned in the building process this would mean a never-ending stream of vehicles passing through the surrounding residential area.
It seems that the development at Moor View was the thin end of the wedge and has opens the floodgates to seemingly never-ending and totally unacceptable proposals to ruin our green spaces.
People live in Addingham to enjoy the countryside, not to be in a sprawling conurbation , clearly Bradford Met does not understand this.

Object

Representation ID: 2719

Received: 21/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Andrew Holden

Policy SP3 sets out a Hierarchy of Settlements in the plan, and identifies that the Regional City of Bradford (with Shipley and Lower Baildon) will be the prime focus for housing. The Local Service Centres such as Addingham, smaller scale development will allow for ‘the protection and enhancement of those centres. I simply cannot understand why based on the figures Addingham had been allocated over a 10% increase as opposed to other more suitable areas in other areas.
Furthermore, the designated land on the western side of the village is Green Belt and is covered by a protection zone. Building on this land is clearly inappropriate because there are 2 protection zones covering Addingham, lack of supporting infrastructure, risk of increase flooding, significant increase of traffic in Moor Lane/Moor Park and main street in the village leading to increased risk of accidents.