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

Support

Representation ID: 18386

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Mapeley STEPS Limited

Agent: Montagu Evans LLP

The draft Local Plan identifies the Hierarchy of Settlements (Policy SP3) which notes that the regional City of Bradford – including Shipley and Lower Baildon) will provide the prime focus of new housing development and employment, shopping, leisure, community, open space and other uses. This area will see the greatest proportion of growth, including 1,200 new homes in Shipley over the plan period (Policy H8).
Housing growth will be planned, distributed and managed in accordance with the vision, objectives and spatial priorities in the Plan. Draft Policy SP4 states that the Local Plan will give first priority to the efficient and effective re-use of deliverable and developable previously developed land and buildings.
This written representation confirms that we are supportive of the inclusion of Shipley as a primary focus for new development, in particular new residential development and the effective use of previously developed land. The Council’s approach to identifying and allocating sites is considered to represent the most appropriate strategy for the regional city area, and is sound.

Support

Representation ID: 18387

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Mapeley STEPS Limited

Agent: Montagu Evans LLP

Of particular relevance to the HMRC Shipley site are draft Policies H02 Housing Density and H04 Housing Mix. The Council will expect new development to comprise a well-designed layout, providing the type and size of housing needed in the area. Developments should achieve a minimum of 35 dwellings per hectare, and at least 50 dwellings per hectare in city centre/ town/ sustainable locations near to railway stations. Urban housing schemes such as this would be supported in Shipley.
The Council’s approach to the strategic allocation of sites and ensuring efficient use of land through appropriate density and mix of development is supported. The HMRC Shipley site is a sustainable, suitable and deliverable location for a high quality residential led development to deliver much needed housing for the District.

Support

Representation ID: 18388

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Mapeley STEPS Limited

Agent: Montagu Evans LLP

Of particular relevance to the HMRC Shipley site are draft Policies H02 Housing Density and H04 Housing Mix.
In respect of housing mix, the Council will seek a mix and balance of housing to meet the needs of the population. The proposed mix should be led by market demand and evidence of local housing need in the Strategic Housing Market Assessment.
The Council’s approach to the strategic allocation of sites and ensuring efficient use of land through appropriate density and mix of development is supported. The HMRC Shipley site is a sustainable, suitable and deliverable location for a high quality residential led development to deliver much needed housing for the District.

Support

Representation ID: 18389

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Mapeley STEPS Limited

Agent: Montagu Evans LLP

It is a strategic priority to deliver more family homes across the district including sufficient affordable housing (Policy HO5).
The Council’s approach to the strategic allocation of sites and ensuring efficient use of land through appropriate density and mix of development is supported. The HMRC Shipley site is a sustainable, suitable and deliverable location for a high quality residential led development to deliver much needed housing for the District.

Support

Representation ID: 18390

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Mapeley STEPS Limited

Agent: Montagu Evans LLP

The Council will also support the provision of specialist housing and accommodation including for older persons (Policy HO7).
The Council’s approach to the strategic allocation of sites and ensuring efficient use of land through appropriate density and mix of development is supported. The HMRC Shipley site is a sustainable, suitable and deliverable location for a high quality residential led development to deliver much needed housing for the District.

Support

Representation ID: 18391

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Mapeley STEPS Limited

Agent: Montagu Evans LLP

The HMRC Site has a draft allocation for approximately 266 dwellings, the largest residential allocation in Shipley. The site is a brownfield site, in a sustainable location with limited constraints and is deliverable within the plan period.
The site has the potential to accommodate a range of flexible spaces and a mix of house types, including houses, flats and specialist housing and accommodation for older people, in accordance with the strategic priority to provide a mix of new family homes. The appropriate housing mix and density will be informed by detailed design and engagement with the Local Planning Authority.
The site owners have commenced initial pre-application discussions with Bradford Council and the Environment Agency. The site is currently within Flood Zone 2 and part Flood Zone 3. Through robust technical assessment, careful design and continued pragmatic engagement, an appropriate design solution will ensure the site can safely accommodate new residential development.
Any future site specific policy for Site SH9/H should include flexibility to enable a mix of residential uses, in order to deliver the strategic priorities identified in the local plan, and a high quality and healthy place.
Overall the strategic policies and draft allocation of site SH9/H in the draft Bradford District Local Plan 2038 are supported. Mapeley STEPS Limited welcome the allocation of the site for residential purposes, as a sustainable location which can deliver an appropriate density and mix of dwellings to suit an identified local need, including specialist housing and accommodation for older people.