IL1/H - Ben Rhydding Drive, Wheatley Grove

Object

Representation ID: 2663

Received: 21/03/2021

Respondent: Neil Matthews

Scale of proposed development will damage the character of the town and its 'tourist draw'. Important in this is the increase in the physical size of the town, the impact on the surrounding (beautiful) landscape and access to this by those within the town, access both by walking and by sight
Permanently destroys green spaces with corresponding damage to the environment

Object

Representation ID: 2670

Received: 21/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Elizabeth Scott

Greenbelt is protected by the governments national frame work policy .
Brown field site should be use before any greenbelt is considered
This proposal would directly contradict the city up coming clean air policy as the sites outline in Ilkley would bring a min of 260 cars min to the area.Site access is poor all the way down Wheatley Lane which is often double parked , poor acess out of Ben Rhydding drive , poor T junction leading to bolling road , single file railway bridge on Bolling Road.
Over subscribed local schools.
Run off water from the moor land would have no where to go and worsen the flooding already happening on Coutance Way, the road often closes making Ilkey inaccessible.

Object

Representation ID: 2685

Received: 21/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Susannah Lawless

I object to the proposed development on the greenfield and Greenbelt land at IL1/H Ben Rhydding Drive, Wheatley Grove on the grounds of the negative impacts the development will have on: 1. the climate change resilience of the Town with 25% of the site falling in active flood zones FZ2 and FZ3; 2. loss of greenfield and Green Belt land negatively impacting the character, openness and biodiversity of the site; 3. the adverse effect on the sensitive heritage assets on the perimeter of the site; 4. the potential impact the construction and occupation of the site will have on the River Wharfe which is only 30m other of the site; 5. the negative impact on the surrounding SSSI and AONB, and 6. the negative impact on the air quality due to occupation of the land.

Object

Representation ID: 2693

Received: 21/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Daphne Dixon

IL1/H. A public footpath runs through this site and is well used by residents and visitors alike. The views from the top of the field are exceptional and should housing go ahead would be completely ruined.
The access would be from Wheatley Grove which has a very narrow access at the bottom of the road. The additional traffic would not only affect the environment but would cause traffic chaos and possibly danger particularly at school times.
Green Belt and Pennine moorland landscapes. These areas are visited by many visitors and should building go ahead would deprive visitors to Ilkley of enjoying these areas of natural beauty. In addition there is the effect on the wildlife in the area for example deer, red kites, curlews skylarks, barn owls all of which can often be seen in these areas.

Object

Representation ID: 2710

Received: 21/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Tahira Ali

This town cannot support additional housing as does not have core infrastructure such as school, parking and main road being link road causing frequent traffic jam.
Also green belt site needs to be protected and should be designated for the housing

Object

Representation ID: 2777

Received: 21/03/2021

Respondent: Mr James Whittaker

1.ESG responsibility - new development should be focused towards brownfield sites within the wider Bradford district before greenbelt is built on. This is the right thing to do from an environmental point of view, and would focus housing and hence employment opportunities to the areas in the district which need them most. If the council is serious about reducing its carbon footprint and being environmentally responsible, developing green belt land is completely at odds with this strategy. Development and regeneration should be focused towards the more run down areas of the district which are in desperate need of investment.
2. Infrastructure capacity - local services such as schools, public transport and healthcare are already stretched, and therefore there is not the spare capacity to provide services to newly formed households unless there are substantial infrastructure improvements made (which is not the case). My children had to go to a school in Ilkley because there was no capacity at our closest school in Ben Rhydding, less than 1 mile away, and local surgeries are already stretched.
3. Historical and recreational value - the site is used by local people for walking and for providing green space, and the site borders a priority wildlife habitat which would be seriously impacted by pets from the proposed development.
4. Encroachment of the countryside - development of the site will have a major negative impact on purpose 3 of the National Policy Framework GB policy “To assist in safeguarding the countryside from encroachment”.

Object

Representation ID: 2840

Received: 21/03/2021

Respondent: Ms Kate Zezulka

I am writing to object to the proposed development of sites IL1/H, IL2/H, IL3/H and IL4/H as part of the Draft Bradford District Local Plan. Please see the objection entered above for full details.
These proposals are problematic for a number of reasons, including but not limited to:
- Green Belt land release
- Environment
- Flood risk
- Flora & Fauna
- Effect on the local character
- Effect on areas of historic significance
- Pressure on local infrastructure and amenities
- Road safety
- Parking
I would also note that a number of the assumptions & evaluations made in the document seem to underplay or disregard the concerns the document itself mentions. As the document is already aware of the huge potential pitfalls then, combined with strong resistance from the local area, I would urge BDC to reconsider these plans.
With thanks,

Ben Rhydding Resident

Object

Representation ID: 2849

Received: 21/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Jane Zezulka

I am writing to object to the proposed development of sites IL1/H, IL2/H, IL3/H and IL4/H as part of the Draft Bradford District Local Plan. Please see the objection entered above for full details.
These proposals are problematic for a number of reasons, including but not limited to:
- Green Belt land release
- Environment
- Flood risk
- Flora & Fauna
- Effect on the local character
- Effect on areas of historic significance
- Pressure on local infrastructure and amenities
- Road safety
- Parking
I would also note that a number of the assumptions & evaluations made in the document seem to underplay or disregard the concerns the document itself mentions. As the document is already aware of the huge potential pitfalls then, combined with strong resistance from the local area, I would urge BDC to reconsider these plans.
With thanks,

Ben Rhydding Resident

Object

Representation ID: 2859

Received: 21/03/2021

Respondent: Dr Alex Zezulka

I am writing to object to the proposed development of sites IL1/H, IL2/H, IL3/H and IL4/H as part of the Draft Bradford District Local Plan. Please see the objection entered above for full details.
These proposals are problematic for a number of reasons, including but not limited to:
- Green Belt land release
- Environment
- Flood risk
- Flora & Fauna
- Effect on the local character
- Effect on areas of historic significance
- Pressure on local infrastructure and amenities
- Road safety
- Parking
I would also note that a number of the assumptions & evaluations made in the document seem to underplay or disregard the concerns the document itself mentions. As the document is already aware of the huge potential pitfalls then, combined with strong resistance from the local area, I would urge BDC to reconsider these plans.
With thanks,

Ben Rhydding Resident

Object

Representation ID: 2875

Received: 21/03/2021

Respondent: Ms Agnieszka Stachura

Wheatley Grove site is a significant sink of rainwater, delaying the flow of water through Ilkley and local housing. Any disturbances through erecting 130 dwellings will put in jeopardy surrounded housing and health and safety of their inhabitants, creating risk of surface flooding and lowering economic and ecological value of the area.
The site will directly and significantly increase traffic through the Wheatley Road train bridge and the junction with Valley Drive and no traffic assessment has been carried out. These roads are already under the risk of congestion.
The allocation of the site is quite far away from the access to the bus or train station and would have to accommodate increased number of cars and pollution that arises from that. The allocation of the site also increases the risk of adverse effect on the Moors, disturbing biodiversity and having a negative impact on nearby OANB.

Object

Representation ID: 2882

Received: 21/03/2021

Respondent: Richard Duff

Access via Wheatley Grove is not suitable for a major development of this size, not least for the construction equipment needed on site.

Run off from the moors after heavy rain could lead to flooding resulting in serious and perhaps frequent damage to property.

Significant additional traffic and congestion (plus an increase from 155 houses in the nearby IL3/H proposal) on a narrow and dangerous section of Wheatley Lane under the railway bridge, and that is before taking into account extra traffic from the planned park and ride scheme.

Impact on local infrastructure...IGS and other schools are already full and the water treatment works are operating above capacity with frequent sewage discharges into the River Wharfe.

Object

Representation ID: 2891

Received: 21/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Peter Settle

this development will put great strain on the local schools and othe infrastructure including transport particularly traffic both within the local area and the already congested A65.I am also concerned regarding sewage provision as the existing treatment plants regularly discharge into the nearby river Wharfe

Object

Representation ID: 2902

Received: 21/03/2021

Respondent: Brian Morris

This is Green Belt land and should be protected.The sewage treatment works in Ilkley are already overloaded in heavy rain more housing equals more sewage. Ilkley Grammar School is overcrowded - many houses would have school-age children. The access roads up Wheatley Grove are narrow and the pavement narrow as well. Residents would probably need to drive cars to access shops , work , education = more environmental damage.

Object

Representation ID: 2906

Received: 21/03/2021

Respondent: Ms Jo Zezulka

I am writing to object to the proposed development of sites IL1/H, IL2/H, IL3/H and IL4/H as part of the Draft Bradford District Local Plan. Please see the objection entered above for full details.
These proposals are problematic for a number of reasons, including but not limited to:
- Green Belt land release
- Environment
- Flood risk
- Flora & Fauna
- Effect on local character
- Effect on areas of historic significance
- Pressure on local infrastructure/amenities
- Road safety
- Parking
I would also note that a number of the assumptions & evaluations made in the document seem to underplay or disregard the concerns the document itself mentions. As the document is already aware of the huge potential pitfalls then, combined with strong resistance from the local area, I would urge BDC to reconsider these plans.
Sincerely,

Ben Rhydding Resident & Business Owner

Object

Representation ID: 2914

Received: 21/03/2021

Respondent: Pippa Davies

Environmental and character of the community -this is a place of beauty, enjoyed by wildlife and the local community. It supports mental and physical wellbeing.
The planning application involves a disproportionate number of houses for a small community and relatively small area of land.
This is green belt and greenfield-this needs to be protected. Brownfield should be used instead.
Building of this extent will increase the existing flood and traffic issues.
Amenities-schools are already full. To expand, this will involve yet more building on existing green space.
Disproportionate impact on the size of the community and existing character of Ben Rhydding, including increase of traffic which cannot be sustained by the existing road structure.

Object

Representation ID: 2950

Received: 21/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Andrew Cunliffe

Development proposed on this Green Belt site will have a serious detrimental immediate and long term effect on the environment. It will remove an important part of the natural rural environment. The increased inhabitation will place an enormous burden on Ilkley's infrastruture, which is already stretched beyond any designed capacity, especially in terms of primary & secondary school places and health care provision. Ilkley Grammar School, which already caters for pupils outside Ilkley, in neighbouring areas, is bursting at the seams; further additions to its cramped site in the last twenty years have severely limited the outdoor space for pupils.

Object

Representation ID: 2960

Received: 21/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Nick Merrick

I am moving to a nearby area in Ben Rhydding and I am very concerned about the impact on the local landscape. It will also create additional traffic in and around the town, which already struggles at peak times.

Object

Representation ID: 2967

Received: 21/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Miranda Armitage

Objection to IL1/H and 1L3/H:
Infrastructure in Ben Rhydding not sufficient to cope with increase in housing, particularly local schools and health service. Road network around railway bridge and A65 junction already very congested and potentially dangerous. Existing problem with flooding of road network and amenities will be exacerbated. Increase in air pollution. Loss of open greenbelt and its environmental benefits (eg CO2 absorption). Developments not in line with Bradford Council policy of zero carbon future.
IL1/H only:
Loss of highly used green space close to Ilkley Moor containing public footpath, established trees and open views, which supports many residents recreation, health and well being and allows for community engagement with countryside. Loss of habitat for wildlife which will be pushed further out of community.
Proposed road access from Wheatley Grove dangerous due to steep hill (frequent problems with ice/snow in winter) and narrow access from Ben Rhydding Road.

Object

Representation ID: 2986

Received: 21/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Elizabeth Williams

The area does have the infrastructure, particularly schools, to support this density of housing. The character of Ilkley, as you enter it, will be lost - welcomed by high density council housing rather than rare natural landscape. Habitat loss is obvious - there are owls that live here, curlews, waders in field flood plains to mention just a few bird species affected. Biodiversity loss is occurring at alarming rates globally - it should be a priority to protect and enhance these habitats, not build on them. This area provides a natural flood mitigation if left intact. Construction traffic, resident traffic, light pollution, noise pollution, air pollution - all contribute to degradation of quality of life both for current residents and those who would live here.

Object

Representation ID: 3008

Received: 21/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Fiona Pitt

This is green belt land - release of green belt can only happen in exceptional circumstances and given there is a 5 year housing land supply elsewhere in the Bradford metropolitan district there is no exceptional justification for releasing green belt.
Also infrastructure cannot cope - roads, schools, policing, drainage etc .

Object

Representation ID: 3020

Received: 21/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Jane South

1. A housing development on this Green Space would destroy a link in an important green/wildlife corridor.
2. This area forms a key part of the network of paths and green spaces that are used by pedestrians to access Ilkley Moor. A large housing development would have a negative impact on access to green space and may increase traffic/parking problems on the edges of the Moor.
3. The local roads in the residential area cannot cope with the extra vehicle movements resulting from such a large housing development.

Object

Representation ID: 3041

Received: 21/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Elisabeth Hamilton

This is one if the few areas on green connecting wildlife across the town

Object

Representation ID: 3086

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Martin Nash

Proposed density is almost half the HO2 stated MINIMUM density of 35 dwellings per hectare. At 35 dwellings per hectare there is sufficient space for 251 houses. Access for pedestrians and cycles should be available via Ben Rhydding Drive to promote active travel.

Object

Representation ID: 3098

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Miss Catherine Morgans

The proposed plans 97% of which are on green belt will destroy land which is critical to wildlife and one of the key factors that makes the ilkley area attractive to residents and visitors. I do not understand why a number of available brownfield sites are not being utilised instead as these would have significantly less environmental impact. The significant increase in dwellings and therefore people and cars will place considerable pressure on the existing infrastructure including roads and schools which are already full. There is also increased flood risk in the area and removing the natural environment will further erode the flood defences it provides and be likely to exasperate the issues.

Support

Representation ID: 3107

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Williarm Marwick

A sensible place to build new houses! I live close by and I really enjoy living here. Why should other people be deprived of what I enjoy?

Object

Representation ID: 3109

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Nigel Robinson

The development is a significant development containing some 130 houses. Firstly, the development, I feel is on highly valuable green belt land, which will be missed, when options to develop on 'brown field' sites within the district of Bradford, must represent better alternatives for the environment, wildlife and precious green belt! Secondly, the impact assessment doesn't factor in the increased traffic impacts on the roads into Ilkley - e.g. Springs Lane and Bolling Road which are already very busy roads. Given that the issue of parking within Ilkley still remains an area under continued consultation/development by the BMDC, I cannot fail to see how another group of 130 houses/households, cannot fail but make the parking situation more problematic in the town, schools & railway stations. Thirdly, 130 house development will also present an extra burden on the local schools, including Ilkley Grammar School which I understand is already over subscribed.

Object

Representation ID: 3113

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Laura Phillips

I’m not happy about the potential affect on the greenbelt and habitats that are within this location.
I’m also concerned about the impact this will have on the schools and doctors, these are already at their limit.

Object

Representation ID: 3190

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Alan Wilcock

The proposal is close to Ilkley Moor, an SSSI, and should be removed from the plan. The site retains large amounts of rainwater and streams appear. Another stream forms above Gib Field Farm, flows through Golf Course and then onto this site. This will increase runoff into the Wharfe, increase flooding and closure of the A65. It will add to sewage processing which already overflows into the Wharfe, increasing existing unacceptable pollution.

It proposes unsuitable access from Wheatley Grove. Existing access routes to Wheatley Grove are poor and the additional dwellings would triple traffic. In wintry conditions it also closes to traffic due to ice/snow conditions. 2 occasions in 2021and for a week in 2020. Gritters do not keep the road open.
Ilkley Grammar is at capacity.
(IL1/H) should be removed like other sites have noting “ Green Belt, Landscape, Access or Flooding”. This site is/has all of these attributes.

Object

Representation ID: 3212

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Mr John Prowse

With only minor positive effects predicted for the development of this site, I don't see the value in removing a large, accessible green belt area from a quiet end of Ilkley in order to introduce a major development in an unsuitable location. There are a significant amount of homes to the west of the site already and the additional stresses on the road network in the morning and evening will inevitably cause congestion further down the road towards Ben Rhydding station, not to mention the effects of increasing traffic flow by 130 cars into and out of the locality every day which would be polluting both environmentally and with respect to noise. The site slopes significantly and has numerous features that make it unruly in terms of development. The disruption to residents, and potentially wildlife, in the immediate area and beyond would be significant, prolonged and damaging. I object strongly.

Object

Representation ID: 3217

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Simon Battersby

Destroys character of end of town, loss of recreation resource for residents. This combined with IL3/H represents a planned increasse of 285 residences at the Ben Rhydding end of town, increased traffic along Bolling Road etc. The entrance to the site will result in greatly increased traffic up Wheatley Grove, the bottom of which is very narrow and does not permit two way traffic. Construction traffic and subsequently residential traffic will make this very congested / dangerous.