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

Object

Representation ID: 5948

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Baildon & Shipley Friends of the Earth

1. This is valued open space used by the whole community and is of particular importance as houses nearby either do not have gardens or just have very small yards. It is especially suitable for young children.
2. PHE state: “Prioritise improving access to greenspace and creating greener communities especially in areas of deprivation or where there is poor or unequal access, as an important part of the wider plan to reduce health inequalities locally.“
3. SH3/H also contravenes part of Bradford’s Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2018-2023, which states that “People [should] have access to green space and children [should] have safe places to play outdoors.”
4. On the Council’s own admission, there is already a deficit of greenspace in Shipley, and the priorities should be consistent with its own policies and guidance from PHE by not allowing more greenspace to be built on.

Object

Representation ID: 5949

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Baildon & Shipley Friends of the Earth

1. Note NPPF requirements paragraphs 136 and 137
2. Contravenes a core principle of Bradford’s Sustainable Development Action Plan, ‘Living within environmental limits’.
2. There will be knock-on effects of increase in traffic leading to further pressure on West Lane itself and neighbouring roads and the centre of Baildon, essentially creating further bottlenecks;
4. There are concerns about increased toxicity from traffic, increased danger to school children at Sandal Primary School, pressure on Sandal Primary School capacity, and the need to enlarge the school to absorb the potential increased intake. It is noted that a similar situation exists in respect of Salt School.
5. Essentially, the existing infrastructure in Baildon will struggle to cope with increased housing without addressing this issue.

Object

Representation ID: 5954

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Baildon & Shipley Friends of the Earth

Baildon & Shipley FOE – BA6/H
1. Note NPPF requirements paragraphs 136 and 137
2. Contravenes a core principle of Bradford’s Sustainable Development Action Plan, ‘Living within environmental limits’.
9. There will be knock-on effects of increase in traffic leading to further pressure on West Lane itself and neighbouring roads and the centre of Baildon, essentially creating further bottlenecks;
4. There are concerns about increased toxicity from traffic, increased danger to school children at Sandal Primary School, pressure on Sandal Primary School capacity, and the need to enlarge the school to absorb the potential increased intake. It is noted that a similar situation exists in respect of Salt School.
5. Essentially, the existing infrastructure in Baildon will struggle to cope with increased housing without addressing this issue.

Object

Representation ID: 5958

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Baildon & Shipley Friends of the Earth

1. Note NPPF requirements paragraphs 136 and 137
2. Contravenes a core principle of Bradford’s Sustainable Development Action Plan, ‘Living within environmental limits’.
3. Adverse impacts on a fragile habitat and biodiversity.
4. Unsuitable topology; poor drainage
5. A buffer zone to a stunning valley area which is highly valued by all who know it. This is also recognised as a great wildlife area and an area of special interest.
6. Street lighting up to the edge of the development would adversely affect the natural habitat on the green area, at the new boundary.
7. Severe traffic congestion on Langley Lane, especially at school run time, made even worse.
8. Any mitigation (including new public rights of way) would not compensate for the loss of this area.
9. Pressure on school places, especially Baildon CE Primary School which adjoins.

Object

Representation ID: 5971

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Baildon & Shipley Friends of the Earth

1.A destination of choice for leisure cyclists of all ages, and for cycling to be a popular form of transport within Baildon.
2. Due to Baildon’s ambition, environment and available opportunity, there is a unique opportunity to lead the way in transforming the role that cycling and walking can play in tackling the challenges we face. This Baildon vision and its implementation will support and provide an environment that is suitable to learn, promote, welcome and enjoy cycling.
3. Cycling could become the transport mode of choice for Baildon residents who wish to shop, commute, travel to school, take their children to school, visit local facilities, and travel to and from the station.
4.A new cycle track at Sandal First School has been mooted, and an initial list of measures and infrastructure improvements outlined.
5. This will take a while to come to fruition.