2.12 Spatial Vision

Support

Representation ID: 27983

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: E.M. Farming & Leisure Ltd

Agent: McLoughlin Planning

EMFL generally supports the part of the vision that sets out that the growth of the District including the towns and settlements long Airedale, in particular East Morton, have been supported by a significant increase in the delivery of new homes.

Support

Representation ID: 29044

Received: 29/03/2021

Respondent: Historic England

The historic environment makes a significant contribution to the distinctive character of Bradford District, to its economic well-being, and to the quality of life of its communities. It is essential, therefore, that the Plan sets out a robust framework for how this resource will be manage, how potential threats to those assets might be addressed, and how Bradford’s historic buildings and areas might be used more positively to help deliver the wider objectives for the Local Plan area.

Consequently, we support the proposed Spatial Vision for the Bradford District in 2038, particularly the intention that:
- The District’s unique landscapes, heritage and biodiversity assets will play a vital role in making great places that encapsulate what makes Bradford so special; and
- The economic transformation of the District will be achieved based on Bradford’s key strengths, including its rich historic and cultural identity and wealth of environmental assets.

Support

Representation ID: 29064

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Environment Agency

We support the vision for the Local Plan, particularly regarding responding positively to climate change and sustainable development.

However, we would like to note that the Vision for the District focuses mainly on growth and the socio-economic aspects of the Local Development Plan. We would encourage you to consider the environmental enhancement aspect further and also make reference to the water
environment. There is no reference on managing water resources, improving water quality or realising the objectives of the Humber river basin district - River Basin Management Plan (RBMP). Given that ‘The Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) (England and Wales) Regulations 2017’ set out a statutory requirement for all pubic bodies to have regard to the RBMP, while exercising their functions so far as affecting a river basin district, but also the fact that a healthy water environment is vital to the conservation and enhancement of biodiversity, we would expect to see water quality and water resources objectives included in the Vision for the District.

We suggest that including this within this section as below as a minimum but welcome any further inclusion of the points raised above – suggested changes in bold and underlined:
“The District's unique landscapes, heritage, water and biodiversity assets have been enhanced and played a vital role in making great places that encapsulates what makes Bradford so special”