Consultation Question 39

Support

Representation ID: 309

Received: 19/02/2021

Respondent: Ms Mel Frances

New and existing properties would benefit from green walls and living roofs etc (like in Singapore) also street trees and orchards.

Object

Representation ID: 1920

Received: 17/03/2021

Respondent: Burley Parish Council

We expect to fully support adopting the potential Natural England National Green Infrastructure standards - with the proviso that we have not yet seen the mature documents. Residents of Burley-in-Wharfedale and the Wharfe valley highly value our green spaces and infrastructure. Our existing infrastructure has been invaluable during the CV19 pandemic, as residents have been able to take exercise locally in semi-rural and natural settings. Any new development must consider providing good access to green spaces and infrastructure. We would appreciate further support in building the Greenway link between our communities, which would provide a safe route for walking and cycling between our villages and towns. The broader and more holistic coverage of the Green Infrastructure Standards deserve inclusion in a policy to ensure that we meet the best standards possible - subject to regular review.

Support

Representation ID: 3286

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Wilsden Parish Council

We support the inclusion of a policy on Green Infrastructure Standards.

Object

Representation ID: 3703

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Philip Sutcliffe

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.

Support

Representation ID: 3854

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Jenny Woodward

I support strong and ambitious Green Space Infrastructure Standards - both for new developments and existing houses. I looked at the technical report for Bingley and it highlighted the importance of having a standard that takes into account walking distance. For example, Bingley is assessed as having a good amount of parks - yet most of this is St Ives that is at least a 30-45 minute walk for many residents and therefore not accessible.
Bradford Council should proactively seek to provide GS if standards are not met for a particular area of town (e.g. the Priestthorpe area of Bingley).
Also the GS standards should take into account the amount of private gardens. A survey of pupils at Priestthorpe Primary school found that 48% do not have access to a garden. This needs to be taken into account in the standards too.

Object

Representation ID: 5944

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Baildon & Shipley Friends of the Earth

1. Development proposals are required to evidence a thorough understanding of context through the preparation of a proportionate assessment of existing and planned green infrastructure, biodiversity and ecological features and networks both on the site and in the locality.
2. Such development proposals must demonstrate how: (a) through physical alterations and a management plan for the lifetime of the development, certain aspects are maximised and there are net gains in biodiversity; and (b) the mitigation hierarchy has been applied systematically to avoid harm to biodiversity. If significant harm cannot be avoided in this way, development should not be permitted.

Comment

Representation ID: 9815

Received: 12/03/2021

Respondent: Bradford District Ward Councillor (Labour)

EN1 for me this is the most important area of the plan, to take us into a healthy future. Links to bring the countryside into the towns and opening access to the river systems and canal to provide ready routes of access. Many opportunities are currently wasted with the Worth, Aire and North Beck in my area.

Comment

Representation ID: 11547

Received: 17/03/2021

Respondent: Yorkshire Wildlife Trust

Green infrastructure is becoming ever more important, and it is important for inclusion within local policy to ensure local developments deliver multifunctional green spaces that help achieve national goals to become carbon neutral and enhance and reconnect biodiversity, as well as reconnecting people with nature.

Therefore, as stated above, would encourage the inclusion of Building with Nature standards as a means by which multifunctional green infrastructure should be delivered on sites. Whilst we appreciate the anticipation of the Natural England national standards, the recent trials have highlighted the need for incorporating Building with Nature as a mechanism for delivery as the two are very closely aligned, with the Building with Nature framework already developed, functional and supported in practice.

Worth noting that policy documents can also achieve Building with Nature accreditation, hence should this policy be expanded and the requirement for multifunctional green infrastructure be reflected throughout the document.

Comment

Representation ID: 15773

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA)

Recognition of the proposed national Standards Framework for GI is welcomed.

The proposed policy for new development to meet the national GI Standards is likely to support delivery of GI in Bradford district, but there may be a need to develop locally specific policy on GI to ensure application of the national Standards reflect local circumstances - the national Framework is expected to complement local policy rather than act in its place. This would provide the opportunity for local policy on GI to set out how it can support other policies on nature recovery and Net Biodiversity gain which are currently not recognised in section 4.25.

As the national Framework is still being developed, there is potential for further quantified standards to be included alongside the Urban Greening Factor and the Accessible Natural Greenspace Standards.

Although it does not currently seem to be reflected in the Local Infrastructure Plan, the national GI Standards Framework and associated national GI dataset and mapping is intended to support LPA's in undertaking assessments such as the Open Space Assessment Needs and Demand Assessment, and this work should be informed where appropriate by the national Standards Framework and national mapping data being produced by Natural England.

Object

Representation ID: 16728

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Shipley Town Council

Proposed policy:

1. All development is required to protect and enhance both biodiversity and green infrastructure features and networks both on and off-site for the lifetime of the development.

2. Developments proposals are required to evidence a thorough understanding of context through the preparation of a proportionate assessment of existing and planned green infrastructure, biodiversity and ecological features and networks both on the site and in the locality, and demonstrate how:
a) Through physical alterations and a management plan for the lifetime of the development:
i. Existing green infrastructure and biodiversity assets will be maximised;
ii. Opportunities to enhance existing and provide new green infrastructure and biodiversity assets will be maximised;
iii. Development will deliver long lasting measurable net gains in biodiversity;
iv. Where appropriate, a monitoring plan will be put in place to review delivery of i -iii.
b) The mitigation hierarchy has been applied by following a sequential approach to avoid, minimise, mitigate, and finally compensate for (on then off-site) any harm to biodiversity. If significant harm cannot be avoided in this way, development will not be permitted.

Comment

Representation ID: 19864

Received: 01/04/2021

Respondent: Natural England

Please see our comments on Policy SP10: Green Infrastructure above.

Object

Representation ID: 21812

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Duncan Watson

We expect to fully support adopting the potential Natural England National Green Infrastructure standards - with the proviso that we have not yet seen the mature documents. Residents of Burley-in-Wharfedale and the Wharfe valley highly value our green spaces and infrastructure. Our existing infrastructure has been invaluable during the CV19 pandemic, as residents have been able to take exercise locally in semi-rural and natural settings. Any new development must consider providing good access to green spaces and infrastructure. We would appreciate further support in building the Greenway link between our communities, which would provide a safe route for walking and cycling between our villages and towns. The broader and more holistic coverage of the Green Infrastructure Standards deserve inclusion in a policy to ensure that we meet the best standards possible - subject to regular review.

Object

Representation ID: 21895

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Catherine Starling

We expect to fully support adopting the potential Natural England National Green Infrastructure standards - with the proviso that we have not yet seen the mature documents. Residents of Burley-in-Wharfedale and the Wharfe valley highly value our green spaces and infrastructure. Our existing infrastructure has been invaluable during the CV19 pandemic, as residents have been able to take exercise locally in semi-rural and natural settings. Any new development must consider providing good access to green spaces and infrastructure. We would appreciate further support in building the Greenway link between our communities, which would provide a safe route for walking and cycling between our villages and towns. The broader and more holistic coverage of the Green Infrastructure Standards deserve inclusion in a policy to ensure that we meet the best standards possible - subject to regular review.

Object

Representation ID: 21924

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Dr Samantha Cook

We expect to fully support adopting the potential Natural England National Green Infrastructure standards - with the proviso that we have not yet seen the mature documents. Residents of Burley-in-Wharfedale and the Wharfe valley highly value our green spaces and infrastructure. Our existing infrastructure has been invaluable during the CV19 pandemic, as residents have been able to take exercise locally in semi-rural and natural settings. Any new development must consider providing good access to green spaces and infrastructure. We would appreciate further support in building the Greenway link between our communities, which would provide a safe route for walking and cycling between our villages and towns. The broader and more holistic coverage of the Green Infrastructure Standards deserve inclusion in a policy to ensure that we meet the best standards possible - subject to regular review.

Object

Representation ID: 21953

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Birgit Almond

We expect to fully support adopting the potential Natural England National Green Infrastructure standards - with the proviso that we have not yet seen the mature documents. Residents of Burley-in-Wharfedale and the Wharfe valley highly value our green spaces and infrastructure. Our existing infrastructure has been invaluable during the CV19 pandemic, as residents have been able to take exercise locally in semi-rural and natural settings. Any new development must consider providing good access to green spaces and infrastructure. We would appreciate further support in building the Greenway link between our communities, which would provide a safe route for walking and cycling between our villages and towns. The broader and more holistic coverage of the Green Infrastructure Standards deserve inclusion in a policy to ensure that we meet the best standards possible - subject to regular review.

Object

Representation ID: 21982

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Corrie Hardaker

We expect to fully support adopting the potential Natural England National Green Infrastructure standards - with the proviso that we have not yet seen the mature documents. Residents of Burley-in-Wharfedale and the Wharfe valley highly value our green spaces and infrastructure. Our existing infrastructure has been invaluable during the CV19 pandemic, as residents have been able to take exercise locally in semi-rural and natural settings. Any new development must consider providing good access to green spaces and infrastructure. We would appreciate further support in building the Greenway link between our communities, which would provide a safe route for walking and cycling between our villages and towns. The broader and more holistic coverage of the Green Infrastructure Standards deserve inclusion in a policy to ensure that we meet the best standards possible - subject to regular review.

Object

Representation ID: 22011

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Carly Mitchell

We expect to fully support adopting the potential Natural England National Green Infrastructure standards - with the proviso that we have not yet seen the mature documents. Residents of Burley-in-Wharfedale and the Wharfe valley highly value our green spaces and infrastructure. Our existing infrastructure has been invaluable during the CV19 pandemic, as residents have been able to take exercise locally in semi-rural and natural settings. Any new development must consider providing good access to green spaces and infrastructure. We would appreciate further support in building the Greenway link between our communities, which would provide a safe route for walking and cycling between our villages and towns. The broader and more holistic coverage of the Green Infrastructure Standards deserve inclusion in a policy to ensure that we meet the best standards possible - subject to regular review.

Object

Representation ID: 22040

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Helen Ross

We expect to fully support adopting the potential Natural England National Green Infrastructure standards - with the proviso that we have not yet seen the mature documents. Residents of Burley-in-Wharfedale and the Wharfe valley highly value our green spaces and infrastructure. Our existing infrastructure has been invaluable during the CV19 pandemic, as residents have been able to take exercise locally in semi-rural and natural settings. Any new development must consider providing good access to green spaces and infrastructure. We would appreciate further support in building the Greenway link between our communities, which would provide a safe route for walking and cycling between our villages and towns. The broader and more holistic coverage of the Green Infrastructure Standards deserve inclusion in a policy to ensure that we meet the best standards possible - subject to regular review.

Object

Representation ID: 22072

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Rebecca Spencer

We expect to fully support adopting the potential Natural England National Green Infrastructure standards - with the proviso that we have not yet seen the mature documents. Residents of Burley-in-Wharfedale and the Wharfe valley highly value our green spaces and infrastructure. Our existing infrastructure has been invaluable during the CV19 pandemic, as residents have been able to take exercise locally in semi-rural and natural settings. Any new development must consider providing good access to green spaces and infrastructure. We would appreciate further support in building the Greenway link between our communities, which would provide a safe route for walking and cycling between our villages and towns. The broader and more holistic coverage of the Green Infrastructure Standards deserve inclusion in a policy to ensure that we meet the best standards possible - subject to regular review.

Object

Representation ID: 22101

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Lucy Ashton

We expect to fully support adopting the potential Natural England National Green Infrastructure standards - with the proviso that we have not yet seen the mature documents. Residents of Burley-in-Wharfedale and the Wharfe valley highly value our green spaces and infrastructure. Our existing infrastructure has been invaluable during the CV19 pandemic, as residents have been able to take exercise locally in semi-rural and natural settings. Any new development must consider providing good access to green spaces and infrastructure. We would appreciate further support in building the Greenway link between our communities, which would provide a safe route for walking and cycling between our villages and towns. The broader and more holistic coverage of the Green Infrastructure Standards deserve inclusion in a policy to ensure that we meet the best standards possible - subject to regular review.

Object

Representation ID: 22130

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Chris Turner

We expect to fully support adopting the potential Natural England National Green Infrastructure standards - with the proviso that we have not yet seen the mature documents. Residents of Burley-in-Wharfedale and the Wharfe valley highly value our green spaces and infrastructure. Our existing infrastructure has been invaluable during the CV19 pandemic, as residents have been able to take exercise locally in semi-rural and natural settings. Any new development must consider providing good access to green spaces and infrastructure. We would appreciate further support in building the Greenway link between our communities, which would provide a safe route for walking and cycling between our villages and towns. The broader and more holistic coverage of the Green Infrastructure Standards deserve inclusion in a policy to ensure that we meet the best standards possible - subject to regular review.

Object

Representation ID: 22159

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Judy Breckett

We expect to fully support adopting the potential Natural England National Green Infrastructure standards - with the proviso that we have not yet seen the mature documents. Residents of Burley-in-Wharfedale and the Wharfe valley highly value our green spaces and infrastructure. Our existing infrastructure has been invaluable during the CV19 pandemic, as residents have been able to take exercise locally in semi-rural and natural settings. Any new development must consider providing good access to green spaces and infrastructure. We would appreciate further support in building the Greenway link between our communities, which would provide a safe route for walking and cycling between our villages and towns. The broader and more holistic coverage of the Green Infrastructure Standards deserve inclusion in a policy to ensure that we meet the best standards possible - subject to regular review.

Object

Representation ID: 22199

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Paul Hardaker

We expect to fully support adopting the potential Natural England National Green Infrastructure standards - with the proviso that we have not yet seen the mature documents. Residents of Burley-in-Wharfedale and the Wharfe valley highly value our green spaces and infrastructure. Our existing infrastructure has been invaluable during the CV19 pandemic, as residents have been able to take exercise locally in semi-rural and natural settings. Any new development must consider providing good access to green spaces and infrastructure. We would appreciate further support in building the Greenway link between our communities, which would provide a safe route for walking and cycling between our villages and towns. The broader and more holistic coverage of the Green Infrastructure Standards deserve inclusion in a policy to ensure that we meet the best standards possible - subject to regular review.

Object

Representation ID: 22228

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Helen Taylor

We expect to fully support adopting the potential Natural England National Green Infrastructure standards - with the proviso that we have not yet seen the mature documents. Residents of Burley-in-Wharfedale and the Wharfe valley highly value our green spaces and infrastructure. Our existing infrastructure has been invaluable during the CV19 pandemic, as residents have been able to take exercise locally in semi-rural and natural settings. Any new development must consider providing good access to green spaces and infrastructure. We would appreciate further support in building the Greenway link between our communities, which would provide a safe route for walking and cycling between our villages and towns. The broader and more holistic coverage of the Green Infrastructure Standards deserve inclusion in a policy to ensure that we meet the best standards possible - subject to regular review.

Object

Representation ID: 22257

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Dr Ceri Pitches

We expect to fully support adopting the potential Natural England National Green Infrastructure standards - with the proviso that we have not yet seen the mature documents. Residents of Burley-in-Wharfedale and the Wharfe valley highly value our green spaces and infrastructure. Our existing infrastructure has been invaluable during the CV19 pandemic, as residents have been able to take exercise locally in semi-rural and natural settings. Any new development must consider providing good access to green spaces and infrastructure. We would appreciate further support in building the Greenway link between our communities, which would provide a safe route for walking and cycling between our villages and towns. The broader and more holistic coverage of the Green Infrastructure Standards deserve inclusion in a policy to ensure that we meet the best standards possible - subject to regular review.

Object

Representation ID: 22286

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Sonya Hampton

We expect to fully support adopting the potential Natural England National Green Infrastructure standards - with the proviso that we have not yet seen the mature documents. Residents of Burley-in-Wharfedale and the Wharfe valley highly value our green spaces and infrastructure. Our existing infrastructure has been invaluable during the CV19 pandemic, as residents have been able to take exercise locally in semi-rural and natural settings. Any new development must consider providing good access to green spaces and infrastructure. We would appreciate further support in building the Greenway link between our communities, which would provide a safe route for walking and cycling between our villages and towns. The broader and more holistic coverage of the Green Infrastructure Standards deserve inclusion in a policy to ensure that we meet the best standards possible - subject to regular review.

Object

Representation ID: 22315

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Vivienne McCabe

We expect to fully support adopting the potential Natural England National Green Infrastructure standards - with the proviso that we have not yet seen the mature documents. Residents of Burley-in-Wharfedale and the Wharfe valley highly value our green spaces and infrastructure. Our existing infrastructure has been invaluable during the CV19 pandemic, as residents have been able to take exercise locally in semi-rural and natural settings. Any new development must consider providing good access to green spaces and infrastructure. We would appreciate further support in building the Greenway link between our communities, which would provide a safe route for walking and cycling between our villages and towns. The broader and more holistic coverage of the Green Infrastructure Standards deserve inclusion in a policy to ensure that we meet the best standards possible - subject to regular review.

Object

Representation ID: 22344

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: John McCabe

We expect to fully support adopting the potential Natural England National Green Infrastructure standards - with the proviso that we have not yet seen the mature documents. Residents of Burley-in-Wharfedale and the Wharfe valley highly value our green spaces and infrastructure. Our existing infrastructure has been invaluable during the CV19 pandemic, as residents have been able to take exercise locally in semi-rural and natural settings. Any new development must consider providing good access to green spaces and infrastructure. We would appreciate further support in building the Greenway link between our communities, which would provide a safe route for walking and cycling between our villages and towns. The broader and more holistic coverage of the Green Infrastructure Standards deserve inclusion in a policy to ensure that we meet the best standards possible - subject to regular review.

Object

Representation ID: 22373

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Natalie Shaw

We expect to fully support adopting the potential Natural England National Green Infrastructure standards - with the proviso that we have not yet seen the mature documents. Residents of Burley-in-Wharfedale and the Wharfe valley highly value our green spaces and infrastructure. Our existing infrastructure has been invaluable during the CV19 pandemic, as residents have been able to take exercise locally in semi-rural and natural settings. Any new development must consider providing good access to green spaces and infrastructure. We would appreciate further support in building the Greenway link between our communities, which would provide a safe route for walking and cycling between our villages and towns. The broader and more holistic coverage of the Green Infrastructure Standards deserve inclusion in a policy to ensure that we meet the best standards possible - subject to regular review.

Object

Representation ID: 22484

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Harri Pitches

We expect to fully support adopting the potential Natural England National Green Infrastructure standards - with the proviso that we have not yet seen the mature documents. Residents of Burley-in-Wharfedale and the Wharfe valley highly value our green spaces and infrastructure. Our existing infrastructure has been invaluable during the CV19 pandemic, as residents have been able to take exercise locally in semi-rural and natural settings. Any new development must consider providing good access to green spaces and infrastructure. We would appreciate further support in building the Greenway link between our communities, which would provide a safe route for walking and cycling between our villages and towns. The broader and more holistic coverage of the Green Infrastructure Standards deserve inclusion in a policy to ensure that we meet the best standards possible - subject to regular review.