Consultation Question 138
Object
Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021
Representation ID: 17
Received: 09/02/2021
Respondent: Miss Rachel Pinder
There are too many housing estates in Thornton already, and too many people. It is a built up area, and Thornton Road especially is a nightmare already. We do not need the extra people or cars. You will be encroaching on and taking up more green belt land.
Support
Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021
Representation ID: 166
Received: 15/02/2021
Respondent: Mr David Benson
The development, must be of high quality and sensitively managed.
Continue to protect 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 .
Protect and enhance the biodiversity and landscape character of the Pinch Beck Valley, the Great Northern Railway Trail and the Bronte Way .
I would emphasize the need for environmental and habitat protections.
Support
Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021
Representation ID: 408
Received: 23/02/2021
Respondent: Mr Chris Scurrah
I support with reservations. I welcome the decision to preserve the Pinchbeck valley - Bradford Council's Conservation report of 2006 said that the village should be surrounded by green belt to preserve character. The area between Thornton Hall and Ashfield House is part of the Bronte Way and should have strong preservation status. Habitats for wildlife are varied with frequent sightings of owls, hare, deer and badgers (kept quiet by locals to avert danger from 'coursing' or 'baiting').
Object
Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021
Representation ID: 504
Received: 25/02/2021
Respondent: Mr Neil Collins
Bradford has a plentiful supply of brownfield sites that have not been developed.
In her judgement dated 8/6/2020 in Aireborough Neighbourhood Development Forum vs Leeds City Council, Mrs Justice Lieven found that it was wrong to leave Green Belt sites in a development plan solely because the Council wished to reduce the numbers around the district proportionately. Green belt should be removed from the plan and brownfield sites built on first.
This judgement is surely just as relevant to Bradford.
Our Prime Minister's "Build Build Build" announcement on 30/6/2020 said brownfield building would be made easier to protect Green Belt. This should be bourne in mind and our Green Belt not built on.
Object
Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021
Representation ID: 758
Received: 05/03/2021
Respondent: Mr David Hesford
I object on several grounds. Environmental impact it will have on the land and wildlife and on the local community and local culture. We shouldn't be destroying green therapeutic land for the purpose of gosuese, not when the city centre has lots of areas for potential development. It will bring increases noise and distruption on a road that's already struggling with pit holes everywhere and congestion. The local facilities can't cope now with education and health needs, we already have zero policing, we will have more people and property to police, with zero police, because we never see a police office or pcso. More house may force local houses prices up, pushing local people on poverty wages in social care out of the village. Lastly, it's our village not anyone else, and the council should only grant planning permi3ic we say so, others we don't live in a democracy.
Object
Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021
Representation ID: 1026
Received: 09/03/2021
Respondent: Mrs Tracy Walker
There enough brown field sites to use in Bradford without destroying our historic open countryside!
Object
Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021
Representation ID: 1042
Received: 09/03/2021
Respondent: Dr Claire O'Callaghan
The proposed housing development will block - and ruin - the Brontë Way and the route, therefore, followed by the nationally-funded and globally renowned Brontë Stones project. The history of the Brontës is vital to the region locally and nationally, with Thornton - the birthplace of the Brontës - regenerating the locale and the Brontë way, and the Brontë Stones project enabling tourism in the region. In the last three years, approximately 15,000 people from across the world have visited the area to complete these walks which are now embedded in the UK's national heritage and include contributions from some of our most beloved national figures. These visitors contribute significantly to Thornton, Bradford & the region, bringing economy and cultural benefits. Transforming the vista with housing will negatively affect this and damage the continued and future plans to develop the cultural and literary tourism from which Thornton currently benefits.
Object
Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021
Representation ID: 1109
Received: 09/03/2021
Respondent: Ms RJ Sutcliffe
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
Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021
Representation ID: 1315
Received: 11/03/2021
Respondent: Mr Gino Vernile
There are already issues with water/drains etc coming down from the hill and we are worried that having 150 houses on the area higher than us could impact on the houses lower down ie on us! Thornton already has lots of traffic and is a small village, with another 150 houses could potentially means another (min) 150 cars resulting in more pollution. It will impact on schools, local amenities, doctors, dentist which are already struggling with over capacity of people who currently reside in Thornton. Many local people walk on the path and the little countryside we have will lose its nature, peacefulness and beautiful views which Thornton is renown for.
Object
Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021
Representation ID: 1386
Received: 12/03/2021
Respondent: Miss Sharron Haigh
I totally object. This is an area of outstanding natural beauty and is a walkway that has been enjoyed for hundreds of years and has great historical importance. The building of houses at this site will overshadow the magnificence of the views and the historical significance. It will be a true Blot on the Landscape. It will also interfere with the natural fauna and wildlife that inhabit the area. There will also be added pollution from the vehicles. Natural drainage will also be destroyed by all the infrastructure such as the roads, waste pipes and power installation. Please reconsider your decision.
Object
Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021
Representation ID: 1956
Received: 17/03/2021
Respondent: Mr Oliver Scurrah
Positive: The Pinchbeck Valley and Thornton Hall to Ashfield House seem to have been recognised as significant for protecting the village from ‘road ribbon’ development. The Bronte Way passes St James Church and the ancient Bell Chapel. This area needs robust protection from developers looking for green belt profits. (Landscape Status).
Negative: 500 houses are too many for Thornton, probably the most historic and significant South Pennine Village (medieval field systems and walls). The Bronte Way on the north side would be ruined and habitats (within 7km of the moor) would be destroyed.
Please refer to Thornton Conservation Area Assessment.
Object
Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021
Representation ID: 2081
Received: 18/03/2021
Respondent: Mrs Linda Scurrah
On the plus side, the village will still have the valley to the south of the main road. The fields between Thornton Hall and Ashfield House area are a setting for St James Church and the ancient Bell Chapel, also part of The Bronte Way - a key visitor attraction. The main objection by locals is 500 houses are too many - double most of the villages. The sensitive eco-system, which is within 7km of the protected moors, will be unbalanced and flora and fauna destroyed. Thornton Valley should be a 'green corridor' because of its unique position. Reduce number.
Object
Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021
Representation ID: 2150
Received: 18/03/2021
Respondent: Mr Darren Parkin
There have been considerable housing development schemes over the past few years, local services (GP, Schools etc) are now at breaking point, the area cannot support any further large scale developments
Object
Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021
Representation ID: 2711
Received: 21/03/2021
Respondent: Mrs Frances Soames
There will be a significant impact on the Bronte way and Bronte stones walk. This walk attracts visitors from far and wide and this will be spoil the walk as this will include the view of houses as opposed to the beautiful landscape we have in Thornton. They also visit the local amenities in the village such as the cafes and south square.
Thornton does not have the infrastructure to accommodate the sheer volume of houses proposed and brown belt should always be the first consideration and would provide sufficient housing without over whelming the current services which are not sufficient in size to accommodate more people living in the village
Object
Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021
Representation ID: 3019
Received: 21/03/2021
Respondent: Miss Sophie Hunt
Serious concerns regarding building in thornton without increasing/strengthening infrastructure
Object
Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021
Representation ID: 3135
Received: 22/03/2021
Respondent: Ms Emily Scurrah
Some things in the plan offer hope and suggest that the planners are aware of how unique the valley is.The Pinchbeck Valley to the south of Thornton Rd has been left - this is an important place for health and well being of families, its footpaths used a lot during lock-down. Important things missing - empty houses are an issue in Thornton, as the rest of the city. They should be factored into the plan, see attachment. The main issue with the Thornton draft plan is the sheer weight of numbers - 500 will obliterate habitats and wipe out heritage.
Object
Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021
Representation ID: 3187
Received: 22/03/2021
Respondent: Ms Joy Wilkings
Big is not better
Object
Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021
Representation ID: 3465
Received: 22/03/2021
Respondent: Mrs Marie Walbran
Both schools would be unable to cope with numbers rising above the already agreed numbers without affecting the education of pupils
already in situ.. Vast increase in traffic fumes detrimental to all mostly pedestrians and children ---increase levels of asthma etc. Sites are
close to moorland where habitat is legally protected with scant consideration given to Bronte Heritage which brings tourists & finance to
village as little opportunity for full time employment exists
500 properties would damage the health of the villagers ,damage the environment and deter tourists (particularly) thereby reducing local
economy.
N>H>S> services as well as schools overstretched with little opportunity for building expansion.
Object
Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021
Representation ID: 4342
Received: 23/03/2021
Respondent: Mrs Gillian Stevens
These proposed developments for Thornton constitute a massive increase in housing in an area already congested by traffic so unless the council intends to invest massively in infrastructure then the bottlenecks on the whole of Thornton Road from B629 all the way to town and surrounding villages will become an even greater nightmare than at present. In addition the character of the village will be changed and ruined permanently. I echo the views others regarding Thornton heritage, rights of way and surrounding countryside. There are insufficient amenities in the ward to support such a massive increase in population. Speeding traffic and an increase in the number of individuals using local roads as 'rat runs' will make life intolerable for local residents. I find myself able to support development of 'brown field' sites providing in keeping with environment but the loss of green belt and green fields is unacceptable.
Object
Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021
Representation ID: 4674
Received: 23/03/2021
Respondent: Mr Daniel Roberts
Thornton is a village of green space, it's what gives Thornton village its character. Many people live here for that reason. The public footpath running through the fields is a section of the Bronte Way and is of great importance to many people in the area and also visitors. Thousands of people walk through this section each day, they travel from far and wide to walk here due to the Bronte connection and to see the Bronte Stones. There's a large variety of wildlife in the fields of the proposed site such as Deer, Bats and most importantly Newts, which I have seen on many occasions. There are Dozens of natural springs running through the fields. Some of the fields are on an existing Pit site. This part of the main road has a high rate of traffic accidents, we've witnessed many incidents including our own cars being written off.
Object
Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021
Representation ID: 4824
Received: 24/03/2021
Respondent: Mr Les Hall
The number of new dwellings proposed is wholly excessive for the village of Thornton.
Object
Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021
Representation ID: 5185
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.
Brown field sites: properties unattractive, with lack of 'personal' space, houses NOT homes.
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
Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021
Representation ID: 5212
Received: 24/03/2021
Respondent: Clive Richardson
The Strategy for Thornton is a direct result of your Green Belt policies which I consider to be wrong. They take away green fields within Thornton, creating more housing, while absolutely no housing is allowed within the Green Belt, apart from one ugly "earth house" on Whalley Lane, Denholme. I disagree with the whole policy which prevents any housing in hamlets or along country roads, but at the same time allows 3 houses in the green belt to be converted into one. (at Green Clough, Thornton). There's land at Keelham which could take a few house, and also at Back Height as the Landscape Character SPD suggested. Dwellings in small numbers could be built on other roads, where that is the character of those roads, but not under your policy.
Object
Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021
Representation ID: 5414
Received: 24/03/2021
Respondent: Mr J Cadamarteri
I object to the DBDLP for Thornton and wish to submit my objection document (further information supplied in detailed document).
I consider the plan for Thornton to be completely inappropriate with 7 green sites targeted as "easy pickings" and have prepared a detailed document for submission.
I consider that CBMDC, its officers and elected councilors have demonstrated a continuing lack of vision for regeneration of this city whilst this DBDLP consultation document confirms the council is targeting the greenfield / green belt areas in historic outskirts villages without a comprehensive plan for utilising the significant brownfield, derelict, industrially dormant areas apparent across this city.
The DBDLP document is incomplete with no study / forecasts on significantly increased traffic volumes within the village and the corresponding effects on road safety and pollution.
Additionally, the DBDLP document contains only vague statements regarding increased facility capacity provision e.g. schools, GP capacity, road capacity and recreational areas.
Object
Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021
Representation ID: 5569
Received: 24/03/2021
Respondent: Ms Andrea Clements
Thornton village is a listed area over run with traffic and bad parking problems. It does not have enough schools or doctors to support houses. You are running a village turning it into a housing estate which will attract more crime. Thornton is getting ruined building on green fields.
Object
Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021
Representation ID: 13354
Received: 24/03/2021
Respondent: Jac Morton
Current services (e.g. schools and healthcare) are not sufficient to support the number of residents in Thornton & Allerton, yet this plan will see an additional 1,200 dwellings built with no consideration given to improving infrastructure without having to use yet more Green Belt land.
While many of Allerton's sites are planned on Brownfield sites, the majority of the 700 dwellings planned are flats or apartments.
Allerton is predominately a family area and there is no demand for flats within the ward. Many of these families want to move into homes with a garden and space. Again the local plan is not sympathetic to the needs of the residents, nor is the real lack of social housing being offered in this area. Much of the social housing within Allerton falls just within the limits of liveable - residents should live in a home that is fit for their needs. Not simply adequate by council standards.
Object
Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021
Representation ID: 15447
Received: 22/03/2021
Respondent: Mrs Lesley Schofield
Appreciate houses need to be built, but must be brownfield sites in Bradford, closer to city centre and more convenient for amenities than land in Thornton.
Appalled at use of land on Thornton’s periphery, encroaching into greenfield and green belt land, which should not be built on. Pandemic has shown the importance of fresh air and open space for health/wellbeing.
Thornton is a Conservation Area. Many houses are listed buildings. New homes will not be complementary and detract from them. Thornton - birthplace of the Bronte family - should be preserved as literary/cultural heritage site and promoted as a tourist destination. Modern housing should not be built. Periphery should not extend further into the countryside.
Object to sites TH2/H, TH4/H, TH5/H, TH8/HC and TH9/H to TH11/H. Housing should not be built on them. Will have detrimental impact on views, negative impact on cultural economy and negative effect on nature/wildlife. Should be doing everything to preserve/celebrate the Bronte legacy.
Comment
Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021
Representation ID: 15527
Received: 19/03/2021
Respondent: Highways England (Yorkshire & North East Team)
It is not considered that locating development within the settlements within Thornton, on their own, will have a severe impact on the capacity, operation and safety of the SRN, and this will be identified through the transport evidence base being prepared by the Council / the individual assessment of the transport implications
of the sites by the sites’ promoters.
However, the quantum of sites forms part of a wider cumulative impact within Thornton and the rest of the development aspirations within the Plan could severely impact the SRN, and this cumulative impact will need to be established by the Council and considered by
Highways England.
Comment
Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021
Representation ID: 17300
Received: 22/03/2021
Respondent: The Great Northern Railway Trail Development Group
Protection should not just be afforded to biodiversity and landscape character but also to the route of the Trail itself. This needs to offer protection and extension of the Great Northern Railway Trail from its existing open section to the west of Thornton to link with the 250-housing scheme recently approved, in order to provide long-term sustainable infrastructure for recreation, wildlife, and journeys to work and school. This connection needs to be Bradford Council-led, partly using the £20,000 S106 contribution already agreed.