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

Comment

Representation ID: 17342

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: CFK Developments (Ilkley) LLP

Agent: ID Planning

PROPOSED GREENWAYS ROUTE AT A65/ ASHLANDS ROAD, ILKLEY
Chapter 5.17 of the Preferred Options plan provides the local area strategy and details for Ilkley. Within Chapter 5.17 and the Proposals Map indicates a route for ‘Greenways, Walkways and Cycleways’ to accompany policy TR1 of the plan.

To the east of Kimberley Street, Ilkley, the proposed Greenways route is shown to leave the A65 at the eastern end of Kimberley Street and pass diagonally in a north west direction to Ashlands Road, thereby running directly across an area of open land.

The site at Ashland Road has permission for development and whilst it is acknowledged that the route on the Proposed Map is indicative, it is prudent to ensure the plan is up to date in its preparation. The route on the plan should be amended to run around the site to avoid the central development area. The proposed Greenways route would therefore exit the A65 at the existing footpath location and run directly north toward the Sewage works before turning west at a right angle to meet with Ashlands Road. The proposed amendment will ensure that the proposed maps and plans show an accurate route to ensure they are effective.