IL4/H - Stockheld Road

Object

Representation ID: 18

Received: 09/02/2021

Respondent: Mr Paul Niblett

I do not agree with the plan to develop on Stockeld Road, Ilkley. This site is in a quiet conservation area close to historic building such as the church and old river bridge. It will close off views to the river and park from properties on Middleton Road, Stockeld Rise, Stockeld Way and Bridge Lane. Parking in this area is already a problem due to the proximity to the park and walking routes and the introduction of 9 properties with potentially up to 3 cars per household will make this worse. It will affect prices of nearby properties.

Support

Representation ID: 106

Received: 12/02/2021

Respondent: Mrs Carolyn Emerson

Good use of open land

Object

Representation ID: 164

Received: 15/02/2021

Respondent: Mr David Ward

It is in a conservation area.The area is basically Victorian architecture and new builds do not seem appropriate. How can the council assign an area of conservation, then break it's own bye laws? The land is very close to a historical monument - the Old (packhorse) Bridge, a feature that many visitors and locals enjoy. New housing will have a negative visual impact on it's beautiful setting. The land is very small, fitting 9 houses onto it would look overcrowded. It's in a floodplain area. On street parking is already overloaded, more housing means more cars.

Object

Representation ID: 188

Received: 16/02/2021

Respondent: Dr Jessica Baxendale

Negative effects on the locality for such little gain (9 houses).
This is a protected conservation area of special historical importance.
Flood plain - environmental and drainage consequences.
Parking issues for current residents

Object

Representation ID: 272

Received: 18/02/2021

Respondent: Mr Phil Batman

The main objection is the increased risk of flooding to existing houses in Bridge Lane that new housing would create. Cellars of existing houses bordering the proposed site require pumps to expel water that runs off from higher ground after heavy rainfall when the river is in flood. The road between the proposed development and the river frequently floods, with extension occasionally over the pavement and into front gardens. The existing permeable area acts to slow rainwater and helps to reduce flooding. Any increased roof area and hard standing from the development will exacerbate the existing problem of flooding.

Object

Representation ID: 418

Received: 24/02/2021

Respondent: Mr C Elliff

This is a buffer zone for an SSSI and would have a significant impact on adjacent heritage (pack horse bridge) and conservation area. There already exists an existing flooding issue with surrounding Victorian properties. The site would be very expensive to develop sensitively and does not lend itself to the mass housing of 20 units you have in mind, or affordable housing for local workers. A community orchard and allotments (to show your commitment to sustainability and climate action) plus retention of the church car park (to reduce on road parking at the start of the Dales Way) is preferable.

Object

Representation ID: 419

Received: 24/02/2021

Respondent: Mr Paul Rothwell

This small parcel of open land is essential to the character and amenity value of this charming, popular and unspoiled corner of central Ilkley which gives access to the scheduled monument ancient bridge and the riverside.

The fact that it would contribute such a small number of houses towards the overall target numbers required by Bradford means it should be retained in order that this area and access is not compromised.

The land could, and should, be retained for future development that would benefit the community, such as a formal gardens (like Millennial gardens) or perhaps a future memorial site.

Object

Representation ID: 545

Received: 26/02/2021

Respondent: Mr Paul Birch

Detrimental impact on the environment, local infrastructure, schools, medical services, parking.

Object

Representation ID: 597

Received: 01/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Marilyn Ginns

Flooding on Bridge Lane is becoming more frequent each year, both from the river and drainage from the moor via underground streams/culverts crossing the area.
Car parking is a major problem and this development will add to it. Also Bridge Lane is used as a cut through from Skipton, cars frequently speed at peak times. Access to the development will be close to a sharp bend.
Old Bridge and Riverside area is a conservation area of notable environmental and historical interest which should be protected.

Support

Representation ID: 602

Received: 01/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Nick Robinson

I could only support this development if it was done in a sensitive way. It's in a prime location, next to the beautiful old bridge. The development would need to be of high quality reflecting the stone built houses is adjoins and its prominence. An ill thought through, low quality or insensitive development here could ruin the area for generations to come.

Object

Representation ID: 646

Received: 02/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Susan Eardley

Given that this area regularly floods, I would like to know how you intend to stop this happening. House owners here would be likely unable to get insurance against flooding.

Object

Representation ID: 765

Received: 05/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Deborah Robinson

I object to the development of this site because it would be damaging to the ecology of the area at a time when we are facing a climate emergency and also that it would spoil the character and appearance of the local area. Even small green spaces such as this provide areas for wildlife to thrive and also absorb water in a time when flood risks are increasing. Its destruction can only be detrimental to the natural environment. I very regularly walk in Ilkley Park and every time I walk past this stretch I admire and enjoy the view over this little patch of green to Sacred Heart Catholic Church. I strongly believe it would be a mistake to fill yet another little green area of this special town and spoil its character and damage the environment at the same time.

Object

Representation ID: 788

Received: 05/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Liz Tennant

Planning proposal Stockled Road, Ilkley (IL4/H)
I am writing to object to the proposal to build nine houses on the land at Stockled Road, Ilkley
My reasons are:
1. Flood risk – this area of Bridge Lane is renowned for flooding and as a resident here for 37 years I have seen it only get worse in recent years. Further building on this land will only exacerbate this problem. When the Wharfe floods the houses 41-53 Bridge Lane get water in their cellars & some have pumps fitted to combat this.
2. This area is highly protected conservation with historical significance having the Old Pack Horse Bridge 100m away from the proposed development. In recent years planning has been refused on numerous extensions/dormer windows due to the conservation area status. It seems that when it suits though this is irrelevant when land is required for council building targets.

Object

Representation ID: 834

Received: 06/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Sam Lewis

Bradford Council's proposal to build on Green Belt land is unacceptable. There are no special circumstances that mean that this should be allowed. Bradford Council are elected to work on behalf of the people of Bradford. The people of Bradford do not support the destruction of Green belt land. I object to this proposal

Object

Representation ID: 848

Received: 06/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Hazel Lewis

Bradford Council's proposal to build on Green Belt land is unacceptable. There are no special circumstances that mean that this should be allowed, particularly when there are many brownfield sites available across the district.

Bradford Council are elected to work on behalf of the people of Bradford. The people of Bradford do not support the destruction of Green belt land. I object to this proposal.

Support

Representation ID: 969

Received: 08/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Iain McCaskey

As the site provides no public amenity, being private land, I have no objection to it being built on. I would however ask that the development respects the character and style of surrounding buildings - not to be a pastiche, it could be ultra-modern, but not an eyesore thrown up cheaply by a developer keen to maximise profit over quality.

Object

Representation ID: 1155

Received: 10/03/2021

Respondent: Mr J Paul Milnes

The recent building work adjacent to the park has hugely damaged the local environment.
The traffic burden next to the old bridge is considerable and there are huge numbers of people.
Further development will enhance accident risk and be another major environmental negative.
This area would be suffocated by more development.

Support

Representation ID: 1304

Received: 11/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Steve Amos

It's an unused space. Housing is needed.

Object

Representation ID: 1309

Received: 11/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Michael Rayner

Despite recent alterations to Ilkleys parking problems they have not gone away. This site would be ideal for a car park rather than additional housing. If the bathing water for the Wharfe is successful and now with the refurbishment of the outdated toilets on the cards visitor numbers could increase. This, as a car park, rather than additional housing, should benefit the town.

Comment

Representation ID: 1441

Received: 13/03/2021

Respondent: Dr Geoffrey Cloke

To create 300 extra houses in Ilkley, without improving local transport and local facilities is a mistake. Ilkley already has insufficient parking to support commuters and the roads through the town are already overcrowded. 300 extra houses will be 300 extra cars.

Object

Representation ID: 1476

Received: 13/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Jamie Swinstead

You are killing our planet by eating into our greenbelt. You are eroding the charm of our town by taking away its natural, beautiful surrounds.

Our infrastructure is struggling. Growing the town with more houses for more people is not the answer.

Support

Representation ID: 1529

Received: 14/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Robert Bayton

Area already residential.

Object

Representation ID: 1545

Received: 14/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Francis Tindall

Ok to build house in keeping with the surrounding properties but not on the churches car park. Why must everyone cram as many houses as possible into every vacant piece of land. All to do with money I guess, the more house the council can get into towns like Ilkley the higher the rates take!
Use up redundant commercial land and buildings first in places like Bradford and Leeds.

Support

Representation ID: 1559

Received: 14/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Paul Davies

Modest development.

Object

Representation ID: 1575

Received: 14/03/2021

Respondent: Mr David Byrne

9 houses would be over-development of a site of this size.
Will lead to increased traffic congestion and accidents on the A65 and increased traffic near the main park
Appears to include the loss of a local church carpark leading to parking problem during church services and at events such as weddings, christenings etc.

Support

Representation ID: 1594

Received: 15/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Chris Rye

Fulfils a need.

Object

Representation ID: 1648

Received: 15/03/2021

Respondent: Miss Janet Clarke

This site is within the conservation area and its present green status is totally in keeping with the surrounding area. To build yet more housing will create an unwelcome intrusion in an already busy area, located as it is just yards from the old Bridge and Riverside Gardens.

Object

Representation ID: 1663

Received: 15/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Robert Armstrong

Yet another example of this ill thought out plan. There is no such road as "Stockheld" - the authors have no time for detail, they are fixated on greenfield destruction.

Object

Representation ID: 1679

Received: 15/03/2021

Respondent: Mr David Scally

There is no h in Stockeld Road. Please amend.

This is a bad idea. The only housing built here would be luxury housing, The chance of affordable housing (which is what the town desperately needs) is nil. Furthermore, any development here would significantly detract from the visual amenity of the area, specifically the view to the moors when crossing the Old Bridge from the north. The site is also too close to the adjacent Church.

Object

Representation ID: 1699

Received: 16/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Jonathan Procter

Building on Green Belt land is in contravention to the Government’s aims and objectives.
The NPPF demands that there should be “exceptional circumstances” before Green Belt boundaries can be changed and states that inappropriate development is harmful to the Green Belt and should be approved only in “very special circumstances”. These circumstances do not apply here. BDMC has not shown that Ilkley's housing needs warrant releasing greenbelt land in accordance with the NPPF requirements , nor that it has considered appropriate alternatives . Ilkley is a cash cow for BDMC and is yet again being milked for the benefit of other districts . It is an tourist spot because of its green belt surroundings , and BDMC's proposals will damage this and promote a dangerous precedent