Supporting Documents of the Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Feb 2021)

Object

Representation ID: 29912

Received: 17/03/2021

Respondent: Bridge View Developments Ltd

Agent: Bradley Stankler Planning

•Site TH/022 was identified in a previous draft of the plan for housing with the only constraint on its suitability being Green Belt.
•The site represents an opportunity for allocation within a Local Growth Centre in accordance Polices SP1-3, SP5 & SP8.
•The site is located within Thornton, which is an identified Local Growth Centre;
•The site is well related to the existing built area with well-defined physical boundaries;
•Unlike other draft allocated sites, the site performs little Green Belt function;
•The site is demonstrably sustainably located and given the need to release additional Green Belt sites to meet the identified housing land requirement, its allocation for housing development in the Plan period, should be a priority;
•There are no technical infrastructure reasons preventing the site making an early contribution to meeting housing land requirements.
•Assessment confirms that the site fails to perform any of the purposes of including land within the Green Belt as set out in the NPPF and makes no contribution to the openness. Consideration should be given to the removal of the site from the Green Belt in accordance with Policy SP5:
•Check the unrestricted sprawl of urban areas: The site is contained by strong, defensible boundaries. Development of the site as proposed will not lead to the extension of the built-up area beyond existing development boundaries.
•Prevent neighbouring towns from merging: Allocation of the site as proposed will not lead to any neighbouring towns from merging.
•Assist in safeguarding the countryside from encroachment: The site is separated from the wider urban edge by a strong belt of mature trees. The site is therefore more closely related both visually and physically to the urban area.
•Preserve the special setting of historic towns: Allocation of the proposed site will have no significant impact on any heritage asset. Development of the site can take into account the need to protect the setting of the listed building adjoining the site to the north.
•Assist in urban regeneration: The Local Plan strategy encourages regeneration within the urban area, wherein the site is located.
•The new Green Belt boundary should follow the existing field boundaries and substantial tree belts. These are easily recognisable, defensible and clear boundaries on the ground and will lead to a more robust long-term defensible boundary between the urban area and wider Green Belt.
•The site is located in a highly sustainable location with access to public transport and a wide range of facilities within walking distance.
•Site is related visually and physically to adjoining development. It represents an opportunity to provide a greater choice of market housing.
•Site makes no material contribution to the character of the area.
•The site would make a significant contribution to meeting the shortfall in housing land.
•Site is not within an area liable to flooding.
•North Cliffe Lane would be able to accommodate the additional traffic generated. Highway safety will not be a constraint to the site’s development.
•No trees within the main body of the site. Those important boundary trees worth of retention can be accommodated as part of the site’s development, forming the new Green Belt boundary.
•A buffer will be required to retain the setting of the listed buildings at Hoyle Ing House.
•Gas, electricity and drainage are available adjacent to the site. SUDS techniques will be explored.
•Site is available, suitable and deliverable.
•The site satisfies the release criteria for housing sites.
•The draft plan is currently unsound and it is requested that Site TH/022 be a preferred allocation for development.