Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021

Object

Representation ID: 1003

Received: 09/03/2021

Respondent: The Brontë Stones

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.