Up to 120 homes approved for Calderdale village despite flood fears
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 17:39 · Archive
Calderdale Council has approved between seven and nine new homes in Bradshaw village despite objections over flooding.
Calderdale Council's Planning Committee has approved in principle between seven and nine new homes on grazing land in Bradshaw village, on Bradshaw Lane between The Golden Fleece pub and Bradshaw Primary School. The approval came despite 39 letters of objection from local residents, who raised concerns about flooding.
A flood risk assessment carried out by the council in May found no historical records of flooding on the site, either from the Environment Agency or from local accounts. However, residents submitted an undated photograph showing flooding outside the pub, which they said was taken two years ago. Resident Chris Major told the Planning Committee that photographs of the site presented by the developer on a 'glorious summer's day' were 'misleading'.
The council was advised that flooding concerns could be addressed through an underground water storage tank proposed by the developer. Committee chair Stephen Mycroft said any decision would be 'based on the evidence and policy'. The Brighouse Echo reports the development could include up to 120 homes, though the approved number is seven to nine dwellings.
How it is being reported
- Homes in Calderdale village greenlit despite flood and 'raw sewage' fearsCalderdale Council's Planning Committee has approved in principle seven to nine new homes on a strip of grazing land despite 39 letters of objection over flooding concerns.Huddersfield Examiner · 23 Oct, 17:18
- Plans for up to 120 new homes on Calderdale village fieldsA Calderdale village could see up to 120 new homes built on some of its fields.Brighouse Echo · 23 Oct, 13:41
In this story: Calderdale Council · Bradshaw · The Golden Fleece · Bradshaw Primary School · Chris Major · Stephen Mycroft
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