TH4/H - Hill Top Road

Comment

Representation ID: 1075

Received: 09/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Jordan Rana

Concerns about pollution, public footpaths, wildlife and bronte path way

Object

Representation ID: 1083

Received: 09/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Tracy Walker

Don’t use green belt land there’s plenty of brown field and derelict mills in the city centre

Object

Representation ID: 3027

Received: 21/03/2021

Respondent: Miss Sophie Hunt

Really feel the area will suffer as a result of this development. Part of the beauty of Thornton is the rolling countryside and land. This will be greatly diminished if these plans go ahead.

Object

Representation ID: 3545

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Ms Ann Gabriel

Housing development along Hill Top Rd would without a doubt add to traffic along the Rd - access to schools, shops, Dr's etc would no doubt be accessed by using a car.
We need to be thinking about putting houses up in areas where cars are not needed if we are to successfully meet our carbon emission targets.
I seriously doubt that anyone would walk into the village on regular basis from this proposed site.

Object

Representation ID: 4270

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Mr John Dale

The land is very close to existing terrace of Grade 2 listed buildings and would create a risk of overbearing the properties including my property.
Site is subject to poor bus services, steep topography, poor access to local amenities such as schools, medical centres and dentists.
Local traffic is already very busy and 10 new houses would exacerbate this; Hill Top Road is very narrow and further parking would cause problems. The site is close to Thornton Cricket Club and in summer matches take place on a regular basis causing problems with traffic and parking.
Drainage would require extensive work; currently when we have heavy rainfalls James Street resembles a river.
Flora and fauna: protected species' habitat would be compromised.
The urban sprawl continues, we shall soon have no countryside to enjoy.

Object

Representation ID: 5153

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Ms Julia Parr

Site not suitable for development due to sloping nature
No requirement to infill the gap on Hill Top Road, used as valuable grazing land, there needs to be green areas among existing housing stock
Would impact on adjacent listed buildings with overbearing/overlooking
Access onto Hill Top Road is not suitable, already an issue with parking especially during the Cricket season when it is virtually impossible to park
More houses would add to this problem
Adding to congestion at the junction of hill top road and James Street, this is already too narrow and dangerous due to existing parking
other access West - Keelham school, already too busy with omega wagons and build up of traffic at peak times.
public transport is poor, 1 bus per hour
not close to health amenities etc
No of houses to be built in Thornton disproportionate to other south penning villages - why green space.

Object

Representation ID: 5162

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Ms Helen Marriott

Increased risk of water run off affecting lower buildings and roads lower due to reduced capacity of land to absorb water.
Proximity to protected habitats. Negative impact of increased footfall and traffic.
Increase in traffic leading to traffic log jams, particularly at peak times and during road works and bad weather.
Inability of local infrastructure; roads, schools, doctors, dentist, public transportation and limited leisure facilities to cope with any increase in demand.
Destruction of unique character and heritage of village.
Unnecessary destruction of green field/belt when should be developing empty properties and brown field and derelict sites first.
Negative impact on local economy as village less attractive to visitors, particularly walkers.
Reducing village to 'commuter' belt where majority of new residents are not actively engaged in the community.
Increased threat to livestock from 'out of control' dogs. Increased volume of dog faeces fouling local footpaths, pavements and other habitats.

Object

Representation ID: 5230

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Nick Bewes

Hill Top Road isn't suitable to handle more traffic.

Object

Representation ID: 15449

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Lesley Schofield

Adjacent to row of Grade II listed buildings.

Development of the site would have an impact on the beautiful Bronte landscape - an attraction to tourists.

The site is within a Green Infrastructure Corridor.

The site is located within the 7km buffer of the SPA/SAC.

Site has poor accessibility due to poor bus services, steep topography and distance to some local services.

Rural roads are not suitable for increased traffic.

Support

Representation ID: 21646

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Elizabeth Nancy Briggs

Agent: Johnson Mowat

This response supports the inclusion of sites TH2/H and TH4/H. Both are capable of supporting relevant elements of the Local Area Strategy including the: -

- Creation of an integrated new community in the Western Thornton Masterplan area.

- Continued protection of important areas of open space such as Thornton Cemetery and Thornton Recreation Ground and seek opportunities to increase provision of parks, play areas and allotments where possible.

- Protection and enhancement of the biodiversity and landscape character of the Pinch Beck Valley, the Great Northern Railway Trail and the Bronte Way and the cultural associations of the Bronte landscape;

- Conserve and enhance the heritage of Thornton

The development considerations contained in the individual Site Details in the Draft Local Plan are achievable.

There are no known viability issues. There are no environmental constraints associated with the site that cannot be dealt with via appropriate design.

Support

Representation ID: 21651

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Nancy Fairbank

Agent: Johnson Mowat

This response supports the inclusion of sites TH2/H and TH4/H. Both are capable of supporting relevant elements of the Local Area Strategy including the: -

- Creation of an integrated new community in the Western Thornton Masterplan area.

- Continued protection of important areas of open space such as Thornton Cemetery and Thornton Recreation Ground and seek opportunities to increase provision of parks, play areas and allotments where possible.

- Protection and enhancement of the biodiversity and landscape character of the Pinch Beck Valley, the Great Northern Railway Trail and the Bronte Way and the cultural associations of the Bronte landscape;

- Conserve and enhance the heritage of Thornton

The development considerations contained in the individual Site Details in the Draft Local Plan are achievable.

There are no known viability issues. There are no environmental constraints associated with the site that cannot be dealt with via appropriate design.

Support

Representation ID: 21656

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Amy Treetops

Agent: Johnson Mowat

This response supports the inclusion of sites TH2/H and TH4/H. Both are capable of supporting relevant elements of the Local Area Strategy including the: -

- Creation of an integrated new community in the Western Thornton Masterplan area.

- Continued protection of important areas of open space such as Thornton Cemetery and Thornton Recreation Ground and seek opportunities to increase provision of parks, play areas and allotments where possible.

- Protection and enhancement of the biodiversity and landscape character of the Pinch Beck Valley, the Great Northern Railway Trail and the Bronte Way and the cultural associations of the Bronte landscape;

- Conserve and enhance the heritage of Thornton

The development considerations contained in the individual Site Details in the Draft Local Plan are achievable.

There are no known viability issues. There are no environmental constraints associated with the site that cannot be dealt with via appropriate design.

Object

Representation ID: 28662

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Ann Binder

This site development would have an adverse visual impact on nearby Grade 2 listed buildings. There are privacy concerns regarding the overbearing nature of the proposed dwellings on existing buildings i.e. windows overlooking these properties.
Access to and from Hill Top Road will increase traffic flow which is already vast, particularly in summer and the cricket season when there is no parking available. Both side of the road are full to capacity to start with.

Schools, doctors and dentists are full so how will this be alleviated? what provisions will be made?

How will the site impact on local flora and fauna? Are there any protected species? There is a honey farm nearby. This site would prevent the bees and other pollinators from foraging. As you are all aware, our bees are vital for our existence and are already in steep decline.

Comment

Representation ID: 28760

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Environment Agency

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

Representation ID: 29450

Received: 29/03/2021

Respondent: Historic England

The site is located opposite a Grade II listed terrace along Hill Top Road, and is adjacent to the Grade II listed Thompson Square a late C18 farmhouse, altered with cottage additions. Several other Grade II Listed Buildings are in the vicinity of the site. The development of this area could harm elements which contribute to the significance of these designated heritage assets.
Before allocating this site for development:
(1) An assessment needs to be undertaken of the contribution which this site makes to those elements which contribute towards the significance of the Listed Buildings in its vicinity, and what impact the loss of this undeveloped site and its subsequent development might have upon their significance.
(2) If it is considered that the development of this site would harm elements which contribute to the significance of the Listed Buildings, then the measures by which that harm might be removed or reduced need to be effectively tied into the Plan.
(3) If, at the end of the process, it is concluded that the development would still be likely to harm elements which contribute to the significance of these Listed Buildings, then this site should not be allocated unless there are clear public benefits that outweigh the harm (as is
required by NPPF, Paragraph 195 or 196).

Object

Representation ID: 29921

Received: 17/03/2021

Respondent: Bridge View Developments Ltd

Agent: Bradley Stankler Planning

TH4/H

Comment on Green Belt Function: N/A
General Comment: Site well related to village with good road frontage but development will be highly visible from south. Rear part of site slopes steeply. Site adjoins listed building.
Draft Local Plan Estimated Gross Capacity: 10
Evidence Based Conclusion On Suitability & Capacity: 6 dwelling capacity to site frontage to ensure no adverse landscape impact and no harm to setting of adjacent listed building.