Consultation Question 32

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Object

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

Representation ID: 3283

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Wilsden Parish Council

Representation Summary:

The Housing Mix needs for different areas of the district are vastly different. The wording of Policy HO4 fails to meet the challenge of producing something that is locally relevant for different parts of the district. This should be addressed by saying that where Neighbourhood Plans develop a policy in this area these would be deemed to define the Housing Mix need for their area.

Object

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

Representation ID: 3697

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Philip Sutcliffe

Representation Summary:

he green belt was set up to stop urban expansion. In the case of
Bradford, to stop it becoming part of Leeds. Bradford planning office
being completely undemocratic wishes to pour cement and tarmac all
over the green belt in Tong. The reason I say undemocratic is as
follows. ~There has not been one survey, or opinion poll taken in
Bradford, which agrees with Bradford councils views on building on
green belt. In fact approx 90 % of population of Bradford totally
disagree with Bradford councils housing and road plans. However, the council which claims
represents the people is acting like a fascist state.

Your new road and housing plans directly effect my Grade II house and
land. However, you have not had the decency to contact me over the
last 10 years. I doubt you care less about me than the environment and
the creatures that need it.

Object

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

Representation ID: 4269

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Burley Bridge Association

Representation Summary:

The mix of housing in all new developments needs to be more firmly enforced. We see too many executive detached homes whereas we need a mix of genuinely affordable homes of all sizes, which are innovatively designed to provide good space density with high quality community living designed in, especially for children. Soundproofing between terraced houses and flats of a much higher quality must be demanded in smaller houses, with courtyard developments and eco-village designs. We need much more social housing, and so-called affordable housing must not look any different or be adjacent to the busiest roads. So-called affordable homes should not be able to be traded off between other developments. Bradford Council must take a stronger line on the look and design of housing developments such that developers are not enabled to build lots of detached houses all too close to each other and too big for their plots.

Object

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

Representation ID: 5582

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Jane Callaghan

Representation Summary:

4.14.3 states that the strongest need is for two and three bedroom dwellings but this does not make it into Policy HO4, and the third bullet point under D states that larger homes are needed across the district whereas it should say 'a suitable housing mix is needed across the district with particular emphasis on increasing the supply of 2 and three bedroom homes district-wide and also the supply of larger homes in areas suffering from high levels of overcrowding and respond to the needs of ethnic minority residents including the housing needs of elders'

Comment

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

Representation ID: 7140

Received: 11/03/2021

Respondent: Dr Val Harris

Representation Summary:

Can I say that I would challenge the assumption that all brownfield sites are worthless as they may have become home to many endangered species as they have colonised long abandoned land, and some brownfield sites have higher biodiversity than green fields which are mono-culture deserts. There is no mention of light pollution and its impactWhile I admire your attempts to influence developments the reality will be pokey, poorly built and insulated houses and flats crammed in anywhere developers think they can get away with. It would be good if we could attract some of the better developers who could showcase how to build quality houses that people want to live in, and in an environment that is healthy for people. on wildlife or humans.

Comment

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

Representation ID: 10330

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes Yorkshire West

Agent: Sheppard Planning

Representation Summary:

Policy H04: Housing Mix

Barratt are keen to ensure that the Plan retains flexibility about the mix of housing provided on both allocated and any windfall sites. This is required by NPPF 11a) which suggests that the Plan should be sufficiently flexible to adapt to rapid change.

Part B of the Policy offers guidance on what the Council will find acceptable and signposts key documents that will be referred to, which is helpful. However, Part C suggests setting additional guidance which, in practice, may end up being used in an inflexible way during planning applications, when local circumstances, and changing customer and market needs may require some deviation from the more prescriptive guidance likely to be provided.

It is suggested that the policy notes that any such guidance will be applied in a flexible manner taking into account up to date evidence, or justification for any deviation, provided by applicants.

Support

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

Representation ID: 10962

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: P&D Northern Asset Management

Agent: Pegasus Group (Manchester)

Representation Summary:

We support this policy and in particular the recognition that family housing and affordable housing will play an important part in providing for Bradford’s existing and future housing needs.

Support

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

Representation ID: 16969

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Avant Homes

Agent: ID Planning

Representation Summary:

Support with amendment.

Part C of the Policy states that specific guidance on housing mix on an area or site basis will be set out as necessary in site allocation proformas and Neighbourhood Plans. This approach results in uncertainty for developers and contradicts with part B of the policy which provides flexibility on mix, supported by evidence.

Required Change
Part C of the Policy should provide clarity that any guidance on housing mix will support a flexible approach towards housing as outlined in Part B of the policy.

Support

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

Representation ID: 17656

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes

Agent: ID Planning

Representation Summary:

Support subject to amendment.
Part C of the Policy stats that specific guidance on housing mix on an area or site basis will be set out as necessary in site allocation proformas and neighbourhood Plans. This approach results in uncertainty for developers and contradicts with part B of the policy which provides flexibility on mix, supported by evidence.
Required Change
Part C of the Policy should provide clarity that any guidance on housing mix will support a flexible approach towards housing as outlined in Part B of the policy.

Support

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

Representation ID: 17691

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Bannister Investments Limited

Agent: ID Planning

Representation Summary:

Support subject to amendment
Part C of the Policy states that specific guidance on housing mix on an area or site basis will be set out as necessary in site allocation proformas and Neighbourhood Plans. This approach results in uncertainty for developers and contradicts with part B of the policy which provides flexibility on mix, supported by evidence.
Required Change
Part C of the Policy should provide clarity that any guidance on housing mix will support a flexible approach towards housing as outlined in Part B of the policy.

Comment

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

Representation ID: 18164

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Raymond Wilkes

Representation Summary:

We need lots of new housing but it is very difficult to find locations.

Many old people live in large houses which were once family houses and more accommodation for the elderly should be created. Such accommodation is better in urban areas and allows higher density housing while releasing existing family homes. It is understandable that many elderly people who really need to move for their own benefit are reluctant to do so due to nostalgia and inertia. A programme to help such people move would be beneficial and create new housing without new building.

Support

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

Representation ID: 18388

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Mapeley STEPS Limited

Agent: Montagu Evans LLP

Representation Summary:

Of particular relevance to the HMRC Shipley site are draft Policies H02 Housing Density and H04 Housing Mix.
In respect of housing mix, the Council will seek a mix and balance of housing to meet the needs of the population. The proposed mix should be led by market demand and evidence of local housing need in the Strategic Housing Market Assessment.
The Council’s approach to the strategic allocation of sites and ensuring efficient use of land through appropriate density and mix of development is supported. The HMRC Shipley site is a sustainable, suitable and deliverable location for a high quality residential led development to deliver much needed housing for the District.

Object

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

Representation ID: 18395

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Johnson Mowat

Representation Summary:

Johnson Mowat supports and endorses the position of the Home Builders Federation as set out in its representations regarding draft Policy HO4.

In particular, it is important that a flexible approach is taken regarding housing mix which recognises that needs and demand will vary from area to area and site to site; ensures that the scheme is viable; and provides an appropriate mix for the location and market.

Comment

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

Representation ID: 25165

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Home Builders Federation

Representation Summary:

This policy looks for all major residential development to incorporate a mix of housing types, sizes, prices and tenures. It suggests the exact mix should be based both on market demand and evidence of local housing need. The HBF understands the need for a mix of house types, sizes and tenures and is generally supportive of providing a range and choice of homes to meet the needs of the local area. The HBF recommends a flexible approach is taken regarding housing mix which recognises that needs and demand will vary from area to area and site to site; ensures that the scheme is viable; and provides an appropriate mix for the location and market.

Comment

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

Representation ID: 27918

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: E.M. Farming & Leisure Ltd

Agent: McLoughlin Planning

Representation Summary:

This policy looks for all major residential development (10 or more units) to incorporate a mix of housing types, sizes, prices and tenures. It suggests the exact mix should be based both on market demand and evidence of local housing need.

EMFL understands the need for a mix of house types, sizes and tenures and is generally supportive of providing a range and choice of homes to meet the needs of the local area.

A flexible approach is recommended that recognises that needs and demand will vary from area to area and site to site; ensures that the scheme is viable; and provides an appropriate mix for the location and market.

To this end EMFL considers the allocation of a single small site (less than 10 units) site in East Morton is unlikely to provide an appropriate mix for the future needs of the community.

Object

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

Representation ID: 27962

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Bellway Homes Limited

Agent: Barton Wilmore

Representation Summary:

Our Client is generally supportive of the approach to utilise market demand and evidence of local need from the SHMA as a means of dictating housing mix, however, this is reliant on the SHMA being updated regularly. We would advise that the policy is revised to include a caveat that if the SHMA is out of date, it cannot be relied on as a means of guiding housing mix. As this acts as an incentive to the Council to keep it up to date.

There are question marks as to how this policy will work in practise and which element will take precedence if the demand in the market does not align with the SHMA. There are concerns regarding part C of the policy which states that additional guidance on housing mix on an area or site basis will be set out in site allocation pro formas and Neighbourhood Plans. Further explanation should be provided as to how the Council would deal with a situation whereby market demand does not align with housing mix as set out in either the SHMA or a Neighbourhood Plan as applicants will require clarity on this whilst preparing planning applications.

Object

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

Representation ID: 28527

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Chartford Homes

Agent: Barton Wilmore

Representation Summary:

Our Client is generally supportive of the approach to utilise market demand and evidence of local need from the SHMA as a means of dictating housing mix, however, this is reliant on the SHMA being updated regularly.

We would advise that the policy is revised to include a caveat that if the SHMA is out of date, it cannot be relied on as a means of guiding housing mix. As this acts as an incentive to the Council to keep it up to date.

There are question marks as to how this policy will work in practise and which element will take precedence if the demand in the market does not align with the SHMA.

There are concerns regarding part C of the policy which states that additional guidance on housing mix on an area or site basis will be set out in site allocation proformas and Neighbourhood Plans.

Further explanation should be provided as to how the Council would deal with a situation whereby market demand does not align with housing mix as set out in either the SHMA or a Neighbourhood Plan as applicants will require clarity on this whilst preparing planning
applications.

Comment

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

Representation ID: 28578

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Baildon Town Council

Representation Summary:

Prior to building more houses much thought and investment is required in order to alleviate some of the impact on both the environment and the community.

 HOUSING MIX: In an area such as Baildon there is a need for smaller, affordable houses that young people can afford either to rent or buy. Building smaller, eco-friendly houses allows young people, who may currently be living with parents etc., to buy into the property market and stay in the area they were born. Building executive homes simply brings more people into the area, where the current infrastructure cannot cope.

Comment

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

Representation ID: 29045

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Anne & H Graham Peacock

Number of people: 2

Representation Summary:

We were involved in the core strategy process and the Ilkley Neighbourhood Plan.

At those times surveys demonstrated the need for smaller suitable housing units for starter homes and equally for older people wishing to downsize and release larger houses for families in middle years. There was NOT demand within the town’s residents for yet more 4 or 5 bedroom houses of the type most profitable to developers.

The existing part of the ‘Local Plan’ particularly the core strategy was derived pre-Brexit and pre-Covid. We believe a different mix of housing needs will become clearer as the country emerges from the changes arising from these significant events.

The Local Plan should take account of the new economic ways of working and the changed social landscape which will emerge over the next years as the country adapts to these profound events.

Object

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

Representation ID: 29709

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Keyland Developments Ltd

Agent: Barton Wilmore

Representation Summary:

Our Client is generally supportive of the approach to utilise market demand and evidence of local need from the SHMA as a means of dictating housing mix, however, this is reliant on the SHMA being updated regularly. We would advise that the policy is revised to include a caveat that if the SHMA is out of date, it can not be relied on as a means of guiding housing mix. As this is act as an incentive to the Council to keep it up to date.

There are question marks as to how this policy will work in practice and which element will take precedence if the demand in the market does not align with the SHMA. There are concerns regarding part C of the policy which states that additional guidance on housing mix on an area or site basis will be set out in site allocation pro formas and Neighbourhood Plans. Further explanation should be provided as to how the Council would deal with a situation whereby market demand does not align with housing mix as set out in either the SHMA or a Neighbourhood Plan as applicants will require clarity on this whilst preparing planning applications.