Seven homes approved near West Yorkshire pub despite flooding concerns
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 19:02 · Archive
Calderdale Council approved seven to nine homes next to a West Yorkshire pub, requiring improved drainage despite resident flooding fears.
Calderdale Council's Planning Committee has approved in principle seven to nine homes in Bradshaw, on grazing land between The Golden Fleece pub and Bradshaw Primary School on Bradshaw Lane. The development received 39 letters of objection from residents concerned about flooding.
The Council's flood risk assessment, completed in May, found no historical records of flooding on the site from the Environment Agency or from residents' accounts. However, an undated photograph of flooding outside the pub was submitted to the Council in July. Resident Chris Major presented a printed copy of this photograph at the planning meeting, claiming that alternative photos shown to the Committee were 'misleading' and that the approval was 'based on lies'. Local residents reported the photograph was taken two years ago.
The Committee heard that the developer's proposed underground water storage tank could alleviate flooding concerns. Planning Committee Chair Stephen Mycroft assured residents that the decision would be 'based on the evidence and policy'.
How it is being reported
- Flooding picture brandished at meeting - but new homes near village pub get go-aheadAT LEAST seven new homes have been approved next to a West Yorkshire village pub despite flooding fears from residents – as long as drainage is improved by the developer.Keighley News · 21 Oct, 18:43
- Flooding picture brandished at meeting - but new homes near village pub get go-aheadAT LEAST seven new homes have been approved next to a West Yorkshire village pub despite flooding fears from residents – as long as drainage is improved by the developer.Telegraph & Argus · 21 Oct, 18:28
In this story: Calderdale Council · Bradshaw · The Golden Fleece · Bradshaw Primary School · Chris Major · Stephen Mycroft
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