Consultation Question 45

Object

Representation ID: 23448

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Martin Tyson

Flood risk assessments appear to focus on historic data. We believe that projected increases in the number and severity of flooding events should be considered. The effects of Climate Change have a direct statistical impact on potential flooding events in terms of regularity and severity. We recommend that independent academic science be used as a resource to estimate projected impact on proposed development sites. We observe that recent developments in Bradford District, close to rivers have experienced property damaging floods in recent times. This begs the question - are the current limitations on development on land prone to flooding sufficient? We believe that the barriers to development on sites with a high flood risk, should be strengthened. We also suggest that the impact of flooding on settlements downstream from close-to-river sites be raised in priority for assessment. This includes the effect on settlements in neighbouring districts/ authorities.

Object

Representation ID: 23623

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Sandra Auty

Flood risk assessments appear to focus on historic data. We believe that projected increases in the number and severity of flooding events should be considered. The effects of Climate Change have a direct statistical impact on potential flooding events in terms of regularity and severity. We recommend that independent academic science be used as a resource to estimate projected impact on proposed development sites. We observe that recent developments in Bradford District, close to rivers have experienced property damaging floods in recent times. This begs the question - are the current limitations on development on land prone to flooding sufficient? We believe that the barriers to development on sites with a high flood risk, should be strengthened. We also suggest that the impact of flooding on settlements downstream from close-to-river sites be raised in priority for assessment. This includes the effect on settlements in neighbouring districts/ authorities.

Object

Representation ID: 23658

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Peter Bryson

The centre of Addingham is prone to severe flooding - groundwater and surface water flooding. The Town Beck frequently overtops, flooding neighbouring properties.

Responsibility for flood precautions/prevention measures lies with Bradford Council. No additional flood prevention measures have been put in place in Addingham since the severe and widespread flooding of December 2015.

More development on greenfield areas will significantly increase the severe flood risks pose downstream. Proposals will expose more existing properties to far more frequent flooding.

These risks will only increase over the period covered by the Plan, because the greater impact of climate change which is predicted by 2035. This reappraisal of the major flood risks obviously needs to carefully consider the future impact of climate change

No further development on any greenbelt or greenfield site should even be permitted until after the Council has updated and completed its statutory Flood Risk Assessment for the Addingham area.

Object

Representation ID: 24135

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Mr David and Elise Howe

Flood risk assessments appear to focus on historic data. We believe that projected increases in the number and severity of flooding events should be considered. The effects of Climate Change have a direct statistical impact on potential flooding events in terms of regularity and severity. We recommend that independent academic science be used as a resource to estimate projected impact on proposed development sites. We observe that recent developments in Bradford District, close to rivers have experienced property damaging floods in recent times. This begs the question - are the current limitations on development on land prone to flooding sufficient? We believe that the barriers to development on sites with a high flood risk, should be strengthened. We also suggest that the impact of flooding on settlements downstream from close-to-river sites be raised in priority for assessment. This includes the effect on settlements in neighbouring districts/ authorities.

Object

Representation ID: 24179

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Helen Stocker

Flood risk assessments appear to focus on historic data. We believe that projected increases in the number and severity of flooding events should be considered. The effects of Climate Change have a direct statistical impact on potential flooding events in terms of regularity and severity. We recommend that independent academic science be used as a resource to estimate projected impact on proposed development sites. We observe that recent developments in Bradford District, close to rivers have experienced property damaging floods in recent times. This begs the question - are the current limitations on development on land prone to flooding sufficient? We believe that the barriers to development on sites with a high flood risk, should be strengthened. We also suggest that the impact of flooding on settlements downstream from close-to-river sites be raised in priority for assessment. This includes the effect on settlements in neighbouring districts/ authorities.

Object

Representation ID: 24218

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Ellie Keighley

Flood risk assessments appear to focus on historic data. We believe that projected increases in the number and severity of flooding events should be considered. The effects of Climate Change have a direct statistical impact on potential flooding events in terms of regularity and severity. We recommend that independent academic science be used as a resource to estimate projected impact on proposed development sites. We observe that recent developments in Bradford District, close to rivers have experienced property damaging floods in recent times. This begs the question - are the current limitations on development on land prone to flooding sufficient? We believe that the barriers to development on sites with a high flood risk, should be strengthened. We also suggest that the impact of flooding on settlements downstream from close-to-river sites be raised in priority for assessment. This includes the effect on settlements in neighbouring districts/ authorities.

Object

Representation ID: 24331

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Benjamin Statham

Flood risk assessments appear to focus on historic data. We believe that projected increases in the number and severity of flooding events should be considered. The effects of Climate Change have a direct statistical impact on potential flooding events in terms of regularity and severity. We recommend that independent academic science be used as a resource to estimate projected impact on proposed development sites. We observe that recent developments in Bradford District, close to rivers have experienced property damaging floods in recent times. This begs the question - are the current limitations on development on land prone to flooding sufficient? We believe that the barriers to development on sites with a high flood risk, should be strengthened. We also suggest that the impact of flooding on settlements downstream from close-to-river sites be raised in priority for assessment. This includes the effect on settlements in neighbouring districts/ authorities.

Object

Representation ID: 24360

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Katrina Kennedy

Flood risk assessments appear to focus on historic data. We believe that projected increases in the number and severity of flooding events should be considered. The effects of Climate Change have a direct statistical impact on potential flooding events in terms of regularity and severity. We recommend that independent academic science be used as a resource to estimate projected impact on proposed development sites. We observe that recent developments in Bradford District, close to rivers have experienced property damaging floods in recent times. This begs the question - are the current limitations on development on land prone to flooding sufficient? We believe that the barriers to development on sites with a high flood risk, should be strengthened. We also suggest that the impact of flooding on settlements downstream from close-to-river sites be raised in priority for assessment. This includes the effect on settlements in neighbouring districts/ authorities.

Object

Representation ID: 24389

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Stephen Corbett

Flood risk assessments appear to focus on historic data. We believe that projected increases in the number and severity of flooding events should be considered. The effects of Climate Change have a direct statistical impact on potential flooding events in terms of regularity and severity. We recommend that independent academic science be used as a resource to estimate projected impact on proposed development sites. We observe that recent developments in Bradford District, close to rivers have experienced property damaging floods in recent times. This begs the question - are the current limitations on development on land prone to flooding sufficient? We believe that the barriers to development on sites with a high flood risk, should be strengthened. We also suggest that the impact of flooding on settlements downstream from close-to-river sites be raised in priority for assessment. This includes the effect on settlements in neighbouring districts/ authorities.

Object

Representation ID: 24418

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: James Stocker

Flood risk assessments appear to focus on historic data. We believe that projected increases in the number and severity of flooding events should be considered. The effects of Climate Change have a direct statistical impact on potential flooding events in terms of regularity and severity. We recommend that independent academic science be used as a resource to estimate projected impact on proposed development sites. We observe that recent developments in Bradford District, close to rivers have experienced property damaging floods in recent times. This begs the question - are the current limitations on development on land prone to flooding sufficient? We believe that the barriers to development on sites with a high flood risk, should be strengthened. We also suggest that the impact of flooding on settlements downstream from close-to-river sites be raised in priority for assessment. This includes the effect on settlements in neighbouring districts/ authorities.

Object

Representation ID: 24449

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Janine Ward

Flood risk assessments appear to focus on historic data. We believe that projected increases in the number and severity of flooding events should be considered. The effects of Climate Change have a direct statistical impact on potential flooding events in terms of regularity and severity. We recommend that independent academic science be used as a resource to estimate projected impact on proposed development sites. We observe that recent developments in Bradford District, close to rivers have experienced property damaging floods in recent times. This begs the question - are the current limitations on development on land prone to flooding sufficient? We believe that the barriers to development on sites with a high flood risk, should be strengthened. We also suggest that the impact of flooding on settlements downstream from close-to-river sites be raised in priority for assessment. This includes the effect on settlements in neighbouring districts/ authorities.

Object

Representation ID: 24478

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Catherine Hinchliffe

Flood risk assessments appear to focus on historic data. We believe that projected increases in the number and severity of flooding events should be considered. The effects of Climate Change have a direct statistical impact on potential flooding events in terms of regularity and severity. We recommend that independent academic science be used as a resource to estimate projected impact on proposed development sites. We observe that recent developments in Bradford District, close to rivers have experienced property damaging floods in recent times. This begs the question - are the current limitations on development on land prone to flooding sufficient? We believe that the barriers to development on sites with a high flood risk, should be strengthened. We also suggest that the impact of flooding on settlements downstream from close-to-river sites be raised in priority for assessment. This includes the effect on settlements in neighbouring districts/ authorities.

Object

Representation ID: 24563

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Lyndsey Lloyd

Flood risk assessments appear to focus on historic data. We believe that projected increases in the number and severity of flooding events should be considered. The effects of Climate Change have a direct statistical impact on potential flooding events in terms of regularity and severity. We recommend that independent academic science be used as a resource to estimate projected impact on proposed development sites. We observe that recent developments in Bradford District, close to rivers have experienced property damaging floods in recent times. This begs the question - are the current limitations on development on land prone to flooding sufficient? We believe that the barriers to development on sites with a high flood risk, should be strengthened. We also suggest that the impact of flooding on settlements downstream from close-to-river sites be raised in priority for assessment. This includes the effect on settlements in neighbouring districts/ authorities.

Object

Representation ID: 24592

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Steven Langford

Flood risk assessments appear to focus on historic data. We believe that projected increases in the number and severity of flooding events should be considered. The effects of Climate Change have a direct statistical impact on potential flooding events in terms of regularity and severity. We recommend that independent academic science be used as a resource to estimate projected impact on proposed development sites. We observe that recent developments in Bradford District, close to rivers have experienced property damaging floods in recent times. This begs the question - are the current limitations on development on land prone to flooding sufficient? We believe that the barriers to development on sites with a high flood risk, should be strengthened. We also suggest that the impact of flooding on settlements downstream from close-to-river sites be raised in priority for assessment. This includes the effect on settlements in neighbouring districts/ authorities.

Object

Representation ID: 24641

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Michelle Schofield

Flood risk assessments appear to focus on historic data. We believe that projected increases in the number and severity of flooding events should be considered. The effects of Climate Change have a direct statistical impact on potential flooding events in terms of regularity and severity. We recommend that independent academic science be used as a resource to estimate projected impact on proposed development sites. We observe that recent developments in Bradford District, close to rivers have experienced property damaging floods in recent times. This begs the question - are the current limitations on development on land prone to flooding sufficient? We believe that the barriers to development on sites with a high flood risk, should be strengthened. We also suggest that the impact of flooding on settlements downstream from close-to-river sites be raised in priority for assessment. This includes the effect on settlements in neighbouring districts/ authorities.

Object

Representation ID: 24716

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Danny Schofield

Flood risk assessments appear to focus on historic data. We believe that projected increases in the number and severity of flooding events should be considered. The effects of Climate Change have a direct statistical impact on potential flooding events in terms of regularity and severity. We recommend that independent academic science be used as a resource to estimate projected impact on proposed development sites. We observe that recent developments in Bradford District, close to rivers have experienced property damaging floods in recent times. This begs the question - are the current limitations on development on land prone to flooding sufficient? We believe that the barriers to development on sites with a high flood risk, should be strengthened. We also suggest that the impact of flooding on settlements downstream from close-to-river sites be raised in priority for assessment. This includes the effect on settlements in neighbouring districts/ authorities.

Object

Representation ID: 24754

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Hamish Logan

Flood risk assessments appear to focus on historic data. We believe that projected increases in the number and severity of flooding events should be considered. The effects of Climate Change have a direct statistical impact on potential flooding events in terms of regularity and severity. We recommend that independent academic science be used as a resource to estimate projected impact on proposed development sites. We observe that recent developments in Bradford District, close to rivers have experienced property damaging floods in recent times. This begs the question - are the current limitations on development on land prone to flooding sufficient? We believe that the barriers to development on sites with a high flood risk, should be strengthened. We also suggest that the impact of flooding on settlements downstream from close-to-river sites be raised in priority for assessment. This includes the effect on settlements in neighbouring districts/ authorities.

Object

Representation ID: 24783

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Ashera Grande

Flood risk assessments appear to focus on historic data. We believe that projected increases in the number and severity of flooding events should be considered. The effects of Climate Change have a direct statistical impact on potential flooding events in terms of regularity and severity. We recommend that independent academic science be used as a resource to estimate projected impact on proposed development sites. We observe that recent developments in Bradford District, close to rivers have experienced property damaging floods in recent times. This begs the question - are the current limitations on development on land prone to flooding sufficient? We believe that the barriers to development on sites with a high flood risk, should be strengthened. We also suggest that the impact of flooding on settlements downstream from close-to-river sites be raised in priority for assessment. This includes the effect on settlements in neighbouring districts/ authorities.

Object

Representation ID: 24861

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Chris Knowles

Flood risk assessments appear to focus on historic data. We believe that projected increases in the number and severity of flooding events should be considered. The effects of Climate Change have a direct statistical impact on potential flooding events in terms of regularity and severity. We recommend that independent academic science be used as a resource to estimate projected impact on proposed development sites. We observe that recent developments in Bradford District, close to rivers have experienced property damaging floods in recent times. This begs the question - are the current limitations on development on land prone to flooding sufficient? We believe that the barriers to development on sites with a high flood risk, should be strengthened. We also suggest that the impact of flooding on settlements downstream from close-to-river sites be raised in priority for assessment. This includes the effect on settlements in neighbouring districts/ authorities.

Object

Representation ID: 24948

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Bridget Day

Flood risk assessments appear to focus on historic data. We believe that projected increases in the number and severity of flooding events should be considered. The effects of Climate Change have a direct statistical impact on potential flooding events in terms of regularity and severity. We recommend that independent academic science be used as a resource to estimate projected impact on proposed development sites. We observe that recent developments in Bradford District, close to rivers have experienced property damaging floods in recent times. This begs the question - are the current limitations on development on land prone to flooding sufficient? We believe that the barriers to development on sites with a high flood risk, should be strengthened. We also suggest that the impact of flooding on settlements downstream from close-to-river sites be raised in priority for assessment. This includes the effect on settlements in neighbouring districts/ authorities.

Object

Representation ID: 24977

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Rob Pawson

Flood risk assessments appear to focus on historic data. We believe that projected increases in the number and severity of flooding events should be considered. The effects of Climate Change have a direct statistical impact on potential flooding events in terms of regularity and severity. We recommend that independent academic science be used as a resource to estimate projected impact on proposed development sites. We observe that recent developments in Bradford District, close to rivers have experienced property damaging floods in recent times. This begs the question - are the current limitations on development on land prone to flooding sufficient? We believe that the barriers to development on sites with a high flood risk, should be strengthened. We also suggest that the impact of flooding on settlements downstream from close-to-river sites be raised in priority for assessment. This includes the effect on settlements in neighbouring districts/ authorities.

Object

Representation ID: 25006

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Anil Mander

Flood risk assessments appear to focus on historic data. We believe that projected increases in the number and severity of flooding events should be considered. The effects of Climate Change have a direct statistical impact on potential flooding events in terms of regularity and severity. We recommend that independent academic science be used as a resource to estimate projected impact on proposed development sites. We observe that recent developments in Bradford District, close to rivers have experienced property damaging floods in recent times. This begs the question - are the current limitations on development on land prone to flooding sufficient? We believe that the barriers to development on sites with a high flood risk, should be strengthened. We also suggest that the impact of flooding on settlements downstream from close-to-river sites be raised in priority for assessment. This includes the effect on settlements in neighbouring districts/ authorities.

Object

Representation ID: 25036

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Louise Judd

Flood risk assessments appear to focus on historic data. We believe that projected increases in the number and severity of flooding events should be considered. The effects of Climate Change have a direct statistical impact on potential flooding events in terms of regularity and severity. We recommend that independent academic science be used as a resource to estimate projected impact on proposed development sites. We observe that recent developments in Bradford District, close to rivers have experienced property damaging floods in recent times. This begs the question - are the current limitations on development on land prone to flooding sufficient? We believe that the barriers to development on sites with a high flood risk, should be strengthened. We also suggest that the impact of flooding on settlements downstream from close-to-river sites be raised in priority for assessment. This includes the effect on settlements in neighbouring districts/ authorities.

Object

Representation ID: 25066

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Richard Watson

Flood risk assessments appear to focus on historic data. We believe that projected increases in the number and severity of flooding events should be considered. The effects of Climate Change have a direct statistical impact on potential flooding events in terms of regularity and severity. We recommend that independent academic science be used as a resource to estimate projected impact on proposed development sites. We observe that recent developments in Bradford District, close to rivers have experienced property damaging floods in recent times. This begs the question - are the current limitations on development on land prone to flooding sufficient? We believe that the barriers to development on sites with a high flood risk, should be strengthened. We also suggest that the impact of flooding on settlements downstream from close-to-river sites be raised in priority for assessment. This includes the effect on settlements in neighbouring districts/ authorities.

Object

Representation ID: 25100

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Tina Collins

Flood risk assessments appear to focus on historic data. We believe that projected increases in the number and severity of flooding events should be considered. The effects of Climate Change have a direct statistical impact on potential flooding events in terms of regularity and severity. We recommend that independent academic science be used as a resource to estimate projected impact on proposed development sites. We observe that recent developments in Bradford District, close to rivers have experienced property damaging floods in recent times. This begs the question - are the current limitations on development on land prone to flooding sufficient? We believe that the barriers to development on sites with a high flood risk, should be strengthened. We also suggest that the impact of flooding on settlements downstream from close-to-river sites be raised in priority for assessment. This includes the effect on settlements in neighbouring districts/ authorities.

Object

Representation ID: 25151

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Donna Radcliffe

Flood risk assessments appear to focus on historic data. We believe that projected increases in the number and severity of flooding events should be considered. The effects of Climate Change have a direct statistical impact on potential flooding events in terms of regularity and severity. We recommend that independent academic science be used as a resource to estimate projected impact on proposed development sites. We observe that recent developments in Bradford District, close to rivers have experienced property damaging floods in recent times. This begs the question - are the current limitations on development on land prone to flooding sufficient? We believe that the barriers to development on sites with a high flood risk, should be strengthened. We also suggest that the impact of flooding on settlements downstream from close-to-river sites be raised in priority for assessment. This includes the effect on settlements in neighbouring districts/ authorities.

Object

Representation ID: 25205

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Stephen Radcliffe

Flood risk assessments appear to focus on historic data. We believe that projected increases in the number and severity of flooding events should be considered. The effects of Climate Change have a direct statistical impact on potential flooding events in terms of regularity and severity. We recommend that independent academic science be used as a resource to estimate projected impact on proposed development sites. We observe that recent developments in Bradford District, close to rivers have experienced property damaging floods in recent times. This begs the question - are the current limitations on development on land prone to flooding sufficient? We believe that the barriers to development on sites with a high flood risk, should be strengthened. We also suggest that the impact of flooding on settlements downstream from close-to-river sites be raised in priority for assessment. This includes the effect on settlements in neighbouring districts/ authorities.

Object

Representation ID: 25234

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Denise Stanford

Flood risk assessments appear to focus on historic data. We believe that projected increases in the number and severity of flooding events should be considered. The effects of Climate Change have a direct statistical impact on potential flooding events in terms of regularity and severity. We recommend that independent academic science be used as a resource to estimate projected impact on proposed development sites. We observe that recent developments in Bradford District, close to rivers have experienced property damaging floods in recent times. This begs the question - are the current limitations on development on land prone to flooding sufficient? We believe that the barriers to development on sites with a high flood risk, should be strengthened. We also suggest that the impact of flooding on settlements downstream from close-to-river sites be raised in priority for assessment. This includes the effect on settlements in neighbouring districts/ authorities.

Object

Representation ID: 25446

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Rebecca Stokes

Flood risk assessments appear to focus on historic data. We believe that projected increases in the number and severity of flooding events should be considered. The effects of Climate Change have a direct statistical impact on potential flooding events in terms of regularity and severity. We recommend that independent academic science be used as a resource to estimate projected impact on proposed development sites. We observe that recent developments in Bradford District, close to rivers have experienced property damaging floods in recent times. This begs the question - are the current limitations on development on land prone to flooding sufficient? We believe that the barriers to development on sites with a high flood risk, should be strengthened. We also suggest that the impact of flooding on settlements downstream from close-to-river sites be raised in priority for assessment. This includes the effect on settlements in neighbouring districts/ authorities.

Object

Representation ID: 25495

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Mary Pawson

Flood risk assessments appear to focus on historic data. We believe that projected increases in the number and severity of flooding events should be considered. The effects of Climate Change have a direct statistical impact on potential flooding events in terms of regularity and severity. We recommend that independent academic science be used as a resource to estimate projected impact on proposed development sites. We observe that recent developments in Bradford District, close to rivers have experienced property damaging floods in recent times. This begs the question - are the current limitations on development on land prone to flooding sufficient? We believe that the barriers to development on sites with a high flood risk, should be strengthened. We also suggest that the impact of flooding on settlements downstream from close-to-river sites be raised in priority for assessment. This includes the effect on settlements in neighbouring districts/ authorities.