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

Support

Representation ID: 3243

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Wilsden Parish Council

We strongly support the first priority of SP4 of the development of previously developed land. The current wording however excludes PDL outside existing developed areas. While we accept that PDL inside existing developed areas has a higher priority PDL in the Green Belt should not be excluded.

Support

Representation ID: 3247

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Wilsden Parish Council

We are supportive of the general principles of Policy SP7 but disappointed that 4b) does not have a stronger commitment to the provision of EV charging points especially in new developments. We believe that developers should be required to install, except in exceptional circumstances, EV charging points in all new developments.

Support

Representation ID: 3250

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Wilsden Parish Council

Previously Developed Land

We strongly support the targets to maximise the use of Previously Developed Land and minimise the development of greenfield sites, especially those in the Green Belt. Emphasis should be given to development of Previously Developed Land both inside and outside existing settlement boundaries.

Support

Representation ID: 3253

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Wilsden Parish Council

We support the overall principles of Policy SP10 and will make detailed comments in our responses to Q39 and Q60.

Support

Representation ID: 3256

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Wilsden Parish Council

We support the overall principles of Policy SP14 but it does not make clear the vital role of Neighbourhood Plans in identifying and expressing the local identity and developing proposals in making strong local places.

Support

Representation ID: 3258

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Wilsden Parish Council

We support the general principles underlying Policy SP15 and will respond with our detailed comments when addressing the individual Thematic policies.

Support

Representation ID: 3260

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Wilsden Parish Council

We are particularly supportive of the aspirations of working more closely with Town and Parish Councils, particularly as 43% of the district’s electorate is represented by a local council. One way to achieve this would be to encourage and support the development of more Neighbourhood Plans for both parished and unparished areas.

Support

Representation ID: 3271

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Wilsden Parish Council

We note in Policy SP1, 2 the reference to Neighbourhood Plans and we believe the wording needs clarification. We appreciate that not all parts of the district will develop Neighbourhood Plans and in the context the statement “where relevant” may be appropriate. Once a Neighbourhood Plan is made the policies become a part of the adopted Local Plan and it is recommended that this is clarified in this Policy.

Support

Representation ID: 3273

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Wilsden Parish Council

We note the commitment to the involvement of Communities in Local Planning in para 3.2.7. We propose that Policy SP2 11 should be strengthened such that where a Neighbourhood Plan develops policies on design that these policies should be considered as the primary expression of local character, community and distinctiveness.

Support

Representation ID: 3274

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Wilsden Parish Council

We note the reference in Policy SP11 to developer contributions in the Zone of Influence C of the S Penning Moors SP/SAC to develop additional natural greenspace and appropriate facilities to deflect pressure from moorland habitats. These contributions would be to address the long-term maintenance and management of that greenspace for areas in Zone C of the S Pennine Moors SPA zone of influence. As the majority of Zone C is parished it would appropriate that this is delivered through town and parish councils.