HA3/H - Lees Lane, Crossroads

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Object

Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021

Representation ID: 736

Received: 04/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Cheryl Bleasdale

Representation Summary:

There isn’t adequate access for these new houses from Midgley Drive. The road off Midgley Drive is far too narrow. All residents on the street have serious concerns over this.

Object

Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021

Representation ID: 738

Received: 04/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Cheryl Bleasdale

Representation Summary:

If houses are built you were need to put a proper drainage system in to prevent gardens on Midgley Drive from getting flooded. Despite there currently being a lot of land vis the fields to soak up rain fall we still get a small bit of flooding so if houses are to be built this problem will only worsen therefore adequate drainage needs installing to tackle this known problem which will worsen if fields are built on.

Object

Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021

Representation ID: 743

Received: 04/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Jo-Hanna Beresford

Representation Summary:

I am concerned about the level of traffic that these dwellings will generate through Cryer Meadows/Midgley Drive. There is a potential that the new households will have one, two or more cars each, which will mean a significantly higher number of cars in our area. This would impact noise and air quality and will be less safe for our children. Midgley Drive is also very narrow and not suitable for this level of traffic. I am also concerned about losing green space from our area and the impact to the established ‘group of trees’ in this site. With this and HA2/H, there will be houses stretching from Crossroads to Haworth with no green open space to enjoy.

Object

Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021

Representation ID: 745

Received: 04/03/2021

Respondent: Ms Dawn Thewlis

Representation Summary:

Having spoken to most of my neighbours from this small and friendly community - not one person welcomes the building of the new homes. These houses would change our environment from a very quiet and peaceful area to an estate with loads more cars and all the associated problems that comes with that. Access would also be an issue. Our homes will be overlooked and there would be noise and added pollution.
Haworth would be practically connected to Crossroad if this development goes ahead and I fear that if building and expansion to Haworth continues as it is, this will no longer be a village.

Object

Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021

Representation ID: 778

Received: 05/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Deborah Mouat

Representation Summary:

I have grave concerns about the loss of green field sites as the feeling of space greatly improves the well being of nearby residents. Building yet even more homes off Lees lane will increase the traffic on this already heavily used road, such that when walking into the town I have concerns for my safety as there are no traffic calming measures. Are the council just waiting until there is a serious accident or fatality? I cannot see how the large increase in traffic will be accommodated by Midgely Drive which is narrow road. The end of Cryer Meadows has a pumping station which requires regular maintenance and so would mean new residents would find that access regularly closed thus meaning that Midgley Drive could then only be used. We hear Skipton Properties always get their way, I sincerely hope that is not the case and the council listen.

Object

Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021

Representation ID: 926

Received: 07/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Ian Sutcliffe

Representation Summary:

Access via Cryer Meadow and Midgley Drive will significantly increase pollution and traffic with new houses tripling the size of the existing development with an average of 2 cars per house there will be nearly 120 additional cars.

Local schools and amenities are already stretched in the area and with the developments at Ebor Lane, Mill Hey and the recent development up the valley, you are proposing another 250 families (750 people with an average of 3 per household) move into the village.

This development will also connect housing in Crossroads to Haworth leaving no green space in between. Also, the land to the rear of
my property floods with heavy rain and a high water table and replacing the natural topography with built up land WILL impact my property.

Object

Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021

Representation ID: 1735

Received: 09/02/2021

Respondent: Joanne Addie

Representation Summary:

The development of the site will cause run off and flooding lower down the village

Object

Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021

Representation ID: 2971

Received: 21/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Richard Morris

Representation Summary:

There are several factors with building on this site,
- Loss of privacy, building on this site will overlook existing properties below
- Loss of light, from overshadow properties
- Past problems with underground pipes / due to movement & erosion of sandstone. Risk of further movement.
- Risk of flooding from redirection of underground streams / water off hill side
- Strain on local resources e.g. schools / roads / congestion at crossroads
- Ability of water piping station to cope with additional burden of large number of properties
- movement of local wildlife - deer / pheasant etc

Object

Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021

Representation ID: 4185

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Martin Woodhead

Representation Summary:

One of the few remaining green spaces in this over developed area. A field that attracts wildlife; fox, deer, badger, small mammals, and birds will be lost. The village already has heavy traffic and parking issues. Stretched resources eg schools, GP surgery, where it is increasingly difficult to get an appointment (not Covid related). Green space has already been extensively lost in this area to new housing. Why is it a designated green field if it can be built on? It is therefore just building land.

Object

Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021

Representation ID: 4189

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Diane Woodhead

Representation Summary:

Why is this a designated green field if it can be just built on? It is one of the few remaining green spaces in this overdeveloped area. A field that attracts wildlife; fox, deer, badger, small mammals and birds will be lost. The village has heavy traffic and parking issues. Stretched resources eg schools, GP surgery, where it is already difficult to get an appointment. Green space has already been extensively lost in this area to new housing.

Object

Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021

Representation ID: 5981

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Kathryn Gower

Representation Summary:

Basically, this area is effectively a very important barrier between Lees & Cross Roads and Haworth villages. It is essential that the villages do not join up as each has distinct needs and personality. Greenbelt or pasture, whatever it’s called, the villages of Lees & Cross Roads are already expanding with the Ebor Mills development, enough is enough. Our roads are already at a stand still during every day, especially at school times with regular impasses, and the essential services are already creaking, ie the school in Lees cannot expand any further as the site is very limited and Haworth Medical Practice is also limited by size. Brownfield sites should always be used first and no field should be touched. This is a promise that has been made and should be adhered to.

Object

Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021

Representation ID: 6046

Received: 02/03/2021

Respondent: Elaine Smith

Representation Summary:

There has been many new houses surrounding Lawcliffe over the years. We have had to endure wagons and building at all hours for many years. Haworth is a tourist attraction and after the year we have just had should remain a tourist attraction not a built up area with new houses. The schools are already struggling to cope with the amount of new students moving into the area and the roads are busier by at least 50%. Lees lane will not cope with anymore upheaval as it is the main road into Haworth. The HA2/H and HA3/H proposed sites are the only green fields left in our area and should remain that way for our wildlife as well as the local children. There is far too many houses (new and old) in this area. I am interested to know the councils thoughts on this subject

Object

Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021

Representation ID: 6324

Received: 16/03/2021

Respondent: Mr terence holdsworth

Representation Summary:

HA2/H, HA3/H, Haworth is the jewel in Bradford's crown. Tourists do not come from across the world (esp. Japanese) to see housing estates. they expect open fields and dry stone walls. Look at previous new builds, stand at the junction of Cryer Meadows and Lees Lane and you will find three styles of walling never before seen in Haworth. Visit Long Acres estate see the ugliest walls imaginable. What used to be gentle rising fields from Vale Mill Lane, now has been changed with a massive raised level of land so much so that the houses stand on concrete rafts. Travelling up Lees lane from Mill Hey look to the left and note the large concrete slabs supporting Cryer Meadows, the housing looks like army barracks. ( I lived in better better looking accommodation 5yrs in R.A.F.) My main objection is the style of build PLUS altering the land levels.

Object

Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021

Representation ID: 7161

Received: 10/03/2021

Respondent: Jacqueline Jarvis

Representation Summary:

I strongly object to Bradford Council building houses on Greenbelt land. There are enough Brown field sites with abandoned buildings and unused warehousing that should be considered first. Also what about housing that is unoccupied by missing landlords? Why aren’t these compulsory purchased to start with? You never consider the infrastructure, roads, doctors, schools, sewage, increased traffic etc., when drawing up these plans and what if any will be social housing which is the most needed of all builds? NONE!

Object

Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021

Representation ID: 8015

Received: 08/03/2021

Respondent: Jean and Steve Exley

Representation Summary:

As residents of Haworth for many years my wife and myself have seen the gradual errosion of the green space around our village by new housing,if this carries on we will become just another over built village, and not a very Important visitor center.
It appears that Skipton properties are God as far as Bradford council are concerned and,why do no other builders apply for or get planning permission to build?
If we carry on down this road which despite what the council say, is not sustainable we will lose all our wildlife as well, and when I say that I mean foxes, badgers,pheasants,ducks and many more species small animals and birds.

Object

Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021

Representation ID: 8194

Received: 11/03/2021

Respondent: Clive & Beverley Orgles & Foster

Number of people: 2

Representation Summary:

I object to a building development in the Greenfield sites HA3/H and HA2/H because of its destructive environmental impact on wildlife including numerous birds listed, hedgehogs, butterflies and trees.

The local Primary Schools cannot accommodate an extra 100+ children from houses at HA2/H, HA3/H and Ebor Mills.

The local roads cannot safely accommodate the increased volume of cars. Especially on Ebor Lane (narrow with blind bends) but also at the Ebor Lane/Lees Lane junction (difficult dangerous junction) and the Cryer Meadows Lees/ Lane junction. Ebor Lane is very dangerous for children to walk up to school as no footpath from Ebor Mill up to Mytholmes Lane, it is very narrow (only single car in places) and has blind bends. Any parents walking children up this lane to school would be at risk of serious injury or death. I doubt if any parents would risk this and will thus drive to school considerably increasing the traffic on Ebor Lane and Lees Lane with ensuing traffic congestion and increased risks of road traffic crashes and injury.

Object

Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021

Representation ID: 15753

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Anne Arana

Representation Summary:

I object to building which infringes on the green belt and does not use the many brownfield sites throughout the district.

Cross Roads is misspelt as one word. And why is Cross Roads lumped with Haworth? The three villages of Stanbury, Haworth, and Lees & Cross Roads all have very different characteristics and identity.

Road are already congested, schools and doctors are over subscribed.

The plan states there are two schools in Haworth and two parks. This is not true. Lees Primary is in the village of Lees, which you call Cross Roads. Cross Roads park is a mile away from Haworth.

The proposals will adversely impact the environment and air quality.

Adverse impacts on tourism - even as a local resident I do not wish to drive through a "tunnel" of houses which is what is happening now at Oakworth and Bogthorn with the views across the valley obscured.

Object

Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021

Representation ID: 16508

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Anita Selby

Representation Summary:

Object to houses being built on greenfield or Green Belt sites when all options for new housing on inner town/city areas haven't been exhausted. Change plans to explore all brownfield options first.

Keighley town centre – lots of empty buildings. Could be converted to flats or dwellings. On the outskirts there are derelict areas that could be built on first without encroaching fields from the villages, or building in more desirable areas.

Object that proposals will be for 3/4 bed executive housing especially in villages. Does Keighley need all housing that is proposed?

Could consideration be given to building sheltered housing/wardened flats for the over 60s or some bungalows?

Reconsider plans to build on Green Belt and greenfield sites. Is against current thinking about climate change, preserving the environment, nature and wellbeing. Should cherish green/open spaces. Policy is Green Belt land should be protected and to prevent sprawl.

Object

Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021

Representation ID: 18236

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Bradford District Ward Councillor (Conservative)

Representation Summary:

HA3/H Off Lees Lane
There would be environmental impacts on Murgatroyd Woods with TPO’s on the trees surrounding the site. This site is a Village Green Space and acts as a buffer between Cross Roads and Haworth. Additional traffic through the village would have a negative impact on the village.

Object

Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021

Representation ID: 27986

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Mr & Mrs A. and C Dewhirst

Number of people: 2

Representation Summary:

-Impact on environment and wildlife - as many as 30 species inhabit this area, in addition to insects and small mammals (such as voles, mice and hedgehogs).
-Would represent a loss of a wildlife corridor.
-Other Brown Field sites available which are more suited to these proposals.
- Unsustainable pressure on local amenities
-Impact on local school capacity. This, in addition to the Ebor Mills development, would result in approximately 100+ further school places which would be impossible for local schools to accommodate.
- Road Safety - Traffic from new houses onto Lees Lane, would increase the traffic on what are already busy roads. Further exacerbated by the difficulties around the availability of footpaths at parts of Lees Lane.
- Hebden Road and Ebor Lane are already in serious risk of becoming serious accident blackspots.
-Planning - previous plans submitted for this site include parts of several private gardens areas. Boundaries must be checked

Comment

Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021

Representation ID: 28693

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Environment Agency

Representation Summary:

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.

Object

Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021

Representation ID: 29433

Received: 29/03/2021

Respondent: Historic England

Representation Summary:

The site is 100 metres east of the Grade II listed Ebor Mill and located on a hillside overlooking the mill. The development of this area could harm elements which contribute to the significance of this designated heritage asset.
The site proforma for this site makes no reference to the sites proximity to Ebor Mills, or to the need to ensure that those elements which contribute to the significance of this designated heritage asset are not harmed by development.

a) Add a reference to the sites proximity to the Grade II Listed Ebor Mills under the Constraints and Opportunities section of the site pro forma.
b) Add the following additional Development Consideration to the site pro forma: ‘Consider the impact of development on the setting of the Grade II Listed Ebor Mills and appropriately avoid/minimise any harm caused.’