The Council are suggesting to the developers that Oakwood Drive is suitable for Vehicular access!!!

The following is an extract from the Council's letter to the Developers dated 1st July 2010, a full version of which can be downloaded from this website.
"Council engineers consider that, despite level differences, a suitable vehicular and pedestrian access via Oakwood Drive to the site could be achieved for those times when the swing bridge may be out of operation.

With regard to Oakwood Drive it is felt that a link here is important as it will enable the new residents direct access to a network of footpaths and bridleways which lead to the open landscapes and moor lands above Bingley. Also it is important that adjacent residential areas are well connected rather than existing side by side as separate enclaves.

Your client initially considered the possibility of a vehicular access to the site from Oakwood Drive but discounted it due to problematic level issues (see Evolution Statement, paragraph 10.2). Despite the above statement, Council engineers consider that Oakwood Drive could be used for vehicular traffic. Irrespective of the fact that there appears to be disagreement as to whether Oakwood Dive could be used as a vehicular access, one aspect that has not been considered in the application is the potential for a pedestrian only access. . Although there is a change in levels at this location it is felt that a link can still be provided and this option should be explored further.

In summary it is felt that the failure to provide these two links means that the proposal is not properly integrated with its surroundings and connected to existing routes. As such it is considered contrary to the following local and national policy and guidance"

The Planning Panel, which was delayed until the end of July has been delayed again to a future date to be advised.

The Planning Service have advised they have now completed a detailed assessment of the planning application submitted for the Sty Lane development. This includes looking at all of the public representations submitted and consultations responses made and the proposals have been assessed in the light of all relevant policies.

The Council’s Planning Service has now written to the applicants to seek additional information and / or clarification concerning the submitted scheme. The letter has been scanned and is available on the Planning Service Website. The letter advises the applicants about additional information considered necessary and also sets out officers’ views and opinions about all aspects of the submitted development.

This letter was sent to the applicants about a week ago and as yet there has been no response from the applicants. The applicants can either ask the Council to determine the application as it stands, they can submit additional and or amended details or they can withdraw the application. On this basis it is currently not possible to predict how long this process will take and a Planning Panel date cannot at present be confirmed. However, those who have made representations in writing to the Council would be notified once a Planning Panel date has been set. In the meantime the Council will continue to receive representations from the public and seek to keep the public updated. If significant amended or additional details are submitted the Council will of course formally re-advertise the proposals and give a further opportunity for the public to comment.

The Planning Panel, which was due to sit mid June, has been delayed until the end of July (exact date not yet known).

In addition, following control of Bradford Council falling to Labour, Robin Owens will no longer be the chairman, this will fall to a Labour Councillor from Bradford.

We need you to send in your objection - NOW.

To help you we have created an objection letter and a template in case you wish to add some extra items of your own. These can be found at the top of our Download page. Indeed if you wish to help more please print out the letter and get your neighbours to insert their address and sign it. They should complete one for each member of the family.