TH2/H - Thornton Road

Support

Representation ID: 173

Received: 15/02/2021

Respondent: Mr David Benson

Support based on the type and quality of houses been built.
Development at this site would be unlikely to result in a significant effect, either positive or negative- debatable
The Bronte way runs along the site which is a key public footpath and tourist asset needs environmental protection
The build will benefit from cohesive, high quality design principals- will this be the case?

Object

Representation ID: 637

Received: 02/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Judith Foody

Impact on the Bronte Way, Green Infrastructure corridor and the wider landscape. Portion of the site covered by open space designation and a 150 houses would destroy open aspect. The Bronte way runs along the site and is a key public footpath, tourist asset and has high cultural significance. Impact on Thornton's heritage and the recent Bronte Stones project.
Impact on Biodiversity: degradation of soil, the basic ecosystem foundation, increase in CO2 emissions, destruction of Owl, Kestrel and Bat feeding ground, impact on amphibians (frogs, toads and newts).
Proposal states it would deliver an estimated 50 dwellings which is more realistic that the heading which states 150. A confusing lack of clarity over the numbers.

Object

Representation ID: 656

Received: 02/03/2021

Respondent: Miss Sally Norris

Huge impact on the landscape, more traffic to already busy roads, increase of CO2 emissions, more crowding in local shops- they will not be able to support. Not to mention the doctor’s surgery.
150 houses will completely destroy the open landscape. The Bronte way runs along the site and is a key public footpath, tourist asset and has high cultural significance. Impact on Thornton's heritage and the recent Bronte Stones project.
Impact on Biodiversity: degradation of soil, the basic ecosystem foundation, destruction of animals’ habitants.
Destructive, noise pollution, will look horrible, .... hard to see why anyone wouldn’t object.

Object

Representation ID: 670

Received: 03/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Mark Norris

The development will have an adverse impact on the Bronte Way, Green Infrastructure corridor and the wider landscape. The proposed site of supposedly 150 houses (or 50 - see final comment) will destroy the open aspect which is enjoyed by locals and tourists alike.
The Bronte way runs along the site and is a key public footpath, tourist asset and has high cultural significance, as well as providing an important economic benefit to local businesses.
There will be a negative impact on Thornton's heritage and the recent Bronte Stones project as well as an adverse impact on biodiversity: degradation of soil and basic ecosystem, increase in CO2 emissions, destruction of Owl, Kestrel and Bat feeding grounds, and amphibian habitats (frogs, toads and newts).
Proposal states it would deliver an estimated 50 dwellings, which is more realistic than the heading, which states 150. A confusing lack of clarity over the numbers.

Object

Representation ID: 744

Received: 04/03/2021

Respondent: Miss Kate Norris

Impact on the Bronte Way, Green Infrastructure corridor and the wider landscape. Portion of the site covered by open space designation and 150 houses would destroy open aspect. The Bronte way runs along the site and is a key public footpath, tourist asset and has high cultural significance. Impact on Thornton's heritage and the recent Bronte Stones project.

Impact on Biodiversity: degradation of soil, the basic ecosystem foundation, increase in CO2 emissions, destruction of Owl, Kestrel and Bat feeding ground, impact on amphibians (frogs, toads and newts).
Noise and light pollution during building process and from completed dwellings.

Proposal states it would deliver an estimated 50 dwellings which is more realistic that the heading which states 150.

Object

Representation ID: 757

Received: 05/03/2021

Respondent: Zahrah Dean

The traffic on Thornton road to attend my local school is horrendous. To drop kids off to school then leave Thornton road in order to attend work is always a struggle due to this small village being overwhelmed with lorries, cars, vans.
The village will not sustain what is already at breaking point if new properties which leads to overwhelmed schools (Thornton Primary are already considering raising numbers in each classes) impacting children’s education, due to the demand.
Doctor surgery only one in the village which is very hard to even get an appointment and local necessities that are overcrowded.
This is the wrong step the council are making which is making it harder for people that live in the village to even stay anymore due to the overcrowded places

Object

Representation ID: 761

Received: 05/03/2021

Respondent: Mr David Hesford

We already have to many new houses, as the local facilities can't cope, neither can the road infrastructure and other council facilities, health care is on the verge of collapse. It will bring extra noise, around 400 extra cars, 300 extra children, 300 extra adults, all extra strain and drain on local system that are bullocking now. There will be a huge local impact on the environment both land and wildlife and in the local community and culture. The council struggle to maintain the village at the size it is, how will the manage of it increases in size.

Object

Representation ID: 772

Received: 05/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs michelle nicholas

Thornton village does not have the infrastructure to support any of these plans. We have one GP surgery which you cannot get through by phone let alone try to get an appointment. The practice is not big enough to support the amount of people. Cannot get on the dentist list again one small dental surgery that cannot support the amount of people. We have one small Co op supermarket not big enough to support the amount of people. Most Bradford areas have a park Thornton does not have a park but we do have greenery which you are intending to ruin by building houses on. The impact on roads and noise created by the increased volume of traffic will be unbearable. Why not look at land that will cause the least impacts or filling the hundreds of empty buildings around bradford and the city centre. Disgusted and appalled

Object

Representation ID: 773

Received: 05/03/2021

Respondent: Miss Charlotte Blakeley

Thornton is a small village with suffering schools, poor roads and very few shopping amenities. It is also the only area in Bradford close to the city centre with green space. Don’t destroy it.

Object

Representation ID: 800

Received: 05/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Chris Brooking

Please consider this a provisional rejection which I will withdraw if satisfied about the issues.

The path through the Thornton site is used frequently by locals and is also part of the Brontë Way long distance trail. This means that it is frequently used by people unfamiliar with the area. I am concerned that this could result in people becoming lost on a building site.

I would be happy with this development if:

The builders undertake to leave the current path safe and accessible for as long as practically possible.

If at some stages this is not possible a safe and clearly signed reasonable diversion should be provided.

Building workers on site should be briefed about the pedestrian access.

If plant or construction vehicles need to cross the path frequently at some stages of the building, temporary signs warning drivers to look out for pedestrians should be in place.

Object

Representation ID: 801

Received: 06/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Tom Caulfield

The part of the Bronte Way that the development will affect is in my opinion the most beautiful section in the Thornton/Clayton area. The views and rural setting of this part of the Bronte Way would be completely destroyed if the development was allowed and for me personally it would also spoil the peaceful setting of the cemetery as it would then become hemmed in by the busy main rd and a large amount of houses. Once this development begins I would fear more developments would be given the go ahead and the whole of Thornton would become just part of the urban sprawl of Bradford and lose for ever it's historical and "village identity" and the potential for it to be more of a tourist destination would be lost forever.

Object

Representation ID: 812

Received: 06/03/2021

Respondent: Miss Kathryn Altass

I have several concerns about development on this land.
1) Wildlife in the area would be severely impacted. I regularly see owls, bats, badgers and foxes in these fields as well as many species of birds.
2) The Brontë Way runs across the top of this plan. It is regularly used by locals to exercise and to make the most of fresh air and green space with
beautiful views across the valley. This development would take that away from local residents.
3) The noise pollution from the development would be unacceptable, given the amount of groundwork that would be required to prepare and build on the land. Thornton Cemetery (a place that requires peace) is next to the plan.
4) The fields hold a lot of water. Building on top would have series consequences to drainage.

Please don't permit this proposed concrete jungle on our landscape.

Object

Representation ID: 904

Received: 07/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Antony Esposito

Poor choice of building over green space - of significant culture bronte heritage. This will significantly negatively impact the local area and place further strain on local infrastructure such as schools and healthcare.

Object

Representation ID: 910

Received: 07/03/2021

Respondent: Mr David Buchanan

Increased traffic / parking issues On Thornton Road, build at south of cemetery already resulted in increased parking issues
Strain on local services (Medical centre, school, parking at shops)
Destruction of green space detrimental to wildlife / changing village.
Cemetery may potentially become a unofficial recreation area, if no such areas planned with build.
Build may overlook existing buildings, removing / reducing light and privacy.

Object

Representation ID: 914

Received: 07/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Janet Esposito

This land is not suitable for housing considering the underground springs also there is land further up Thornton Road on the left hand side which is brown land and ready for buildings. I imagine schools/doctors/dentist will not be able to accommodate any new residents.

Object

Representation ID: 959

Received: 08/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Susan Logan

1. Increase in traffic (already a problem), danger to pedestrians, (primary school children!!), possible increased use of minor surrounding rural roads, disturbance to cemetery tranquility.
2. Increased demand on already inadequate amenities: doctor’s surgery already not coping, tiny dentist, Co-op already overcrowded
3. Increased demand for school places
4. Increase in air and noise pollution
5. Ruined valley views
6. Overuse of footpaths, already in poor condition due to council neglect
7. Knock-on effect on Girlington main junction and maybe Keelham junction
8. Impact on wildlife
9. Increase in litter
I could go on! Please don’t allow this, or any further construction along Thornton Road

Object

Representation ID: 1003

Received: 09/03/2021

Respondent: The Brontë Stones

This proposed build will block both the Brontë Way and the Brontë Stones Walk. Thornton is the birthplace of the Brontë's and these scenic paths connect the village to Haworth where they grew up. The literature of the Brontë Sisters is one of our greatest literary exports. These writers are famous across the globe. In the last 3 years alone, there have been over 15,000 people who have visited Thornton for this specific purpose, travelling from USA, Germany, Italy, Australia, New Zealand, Spain, Russia, Canada and many other countries. These visitors represent a significant contribution to the local economy, eating in local restaurants, using local shops and amenities, and staying in local accommodation. These scenic walks will be ruined if, instead of walking through rolling green countryside, the walker will experience the shadow of the backs of houses. I urge planners to be mindful of the importance of these pathways.

Object

Representation ID: 1004

Received: 09/03/2021

Respondent: Ms Boglárka Tóth

During the last half year, travelling across the wonderful Yorkshire countryside was the most enjoyable activity I have ever done. It became my obsession really. One of my trips led me through the moors between Thornton and Haworth, and it was one of the most wonderful experiences of my life. Therefore, it came as a shock to me that maybe I won't be able to retake that trip again because of these plans. So I object, with all my heart!

Object

Representation ID: 1005

Received: 09/03/2021

Respondent: Miss Emily Mitchell

Ruins the scenery for the popular walk across the fields. Building work will disturb the peace of the nearby cemetery. Local schools cannot support a development of this size

Object

Representation ID: 1009

Received: 09/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Rebecca Brook

As a local resident, we have been having problems with water courses running from the hillside creating an ice rink along Wensley Bank Terrace. This is currently under investigation with highways and the senior engineer.
The road is permanently saturated and I fear building houses will only add to the problem. The water courses need to be thoroughly investigated before allowing this development to go ahead. (Photos can be provided of the problem).

Object

Representation ID: 1014

Received: 09/03/2021

Respondent: Miss Rebecca Meah

Thornton should be preserved for its history, links to the Bronte's and its heritage. People come to Thornton to enjoy the various walks and view old heritage not new housing estates. Let's not continue making drastic poor decisions that decrease the beauty of old villages. The impact on traffic and capacity would also cause major issues.

Object

Representation ID: 1025

Received: 09/03/2021

Respondent: Miss Erica Davesne

This project will ruin the beautiful scenery of the Brontë Way and the Brontë Stones Walk.

Object

Representation ID: 1031

Received: 09/03/2021

Respondent: Miss Emma Langan

This cannot go ahead! This is an area of historical importance and outstanding natural beauty not to mention a very popular tourist spot. If development goes ahead, visitors and tourists will be put off from coming which would be disastrous for the local economy and businesses alike. Please do not develop on this site!

Object

Representation ID: 1033

Received: 09/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Susan Taylor

My parents introduced us to the Bronte heritage of Thornton when we were very young and I visit often. As well as being a popular tourist spot this proposed developments is in an area of beauty. Bradford is a city that has suffered in the past from opportunistic developments without due diligence being given to the preservation of its heritage. I trust that the lessons from the past have been learned and the proposed planning for this area in Thornton will be refused.

Object

Representation ID: 1036

Received: 09/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Gail Rastelli

The countryside is getting smaller each year. Take away are countryside and trials and you will be added to an already stretched NHS and Community services. If adults and children have no where to walk, exercise there will be an increase of Adults and Children Obesity, Diabetes, Heart conditions and Mental health issues. Thornton’s G.P and Dental services are already struggling to provide a service to the amount of people already living in Thornton.

Object

Representation ID: 1038

Received: 09/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Lynn Dunkley

Building houses on the proposed area will affect the tourist attraction if the area. I for one traval many many miles to visit the historic and unspoilt landscape and am an avid Bronte fan as are many across the world. There have to be better options. Refurbing empty or deralict properties. Building houses in more urban areas. If you build here eventually they will all become holiday lets. Build affordable housing in an area that would not affect the natural beauty of youŕ beautiful area.

Object

Representation ID: 1043

Received: 09/03/2021

Respondent: Ms Paula Eastwood

I thought this land greenbelt and so protected. It would spoil the Bronte Way walk and the Bronte Stones. Houses have already been built on the opposite side of the road, how much more greenbelt and history do we have to loose.

Object

Representation ID: 1045

Received: 09/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Jackie Nash

This will spoil the historic area and impact on tourism of the area.
Green areas such as this should be left unspoilt.

Object

Representation ID: 1046

Received: 09/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Lisa mclaughlin

I am a local resident of this village (village is the word). This development will take away green belt land, when they is plenty of other sites which houses could be built on (brown sites) and for us not to become a town.. If you are saying you want affordable housing, this would not refer to these housing being built on green belt. We have no doctors, I can’t get in the dentist (in have to go to Saltaire) and not enough provisions for schools. Roads are busy enough with boy races and with no police nearby, it is already causing an issue with anti-social behaviour. Whilst in lockdown it has already shown how busy all the walks are, when trying to social distance. If you build these houses the house prices will go down in the village. I am really upset about all these plans ?

Object

Representation ID: 1068

Received: 09/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Janet Carruth

Thornton has lovely green belt land which should be honoured. Once its gone its gone, no going back. Building houses on the route of the Bronte Way is a crime on our heritage. Also 150 houses means 300+ people which adds to the pressure on local services. Doctors, dentists and education cant cope now so it would add an enormous strain on these precious services. There are plenty of places to build on brown belt land which wont damage our green inheritance but it wont help with our infrastructure problems.