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BBC News
a day ago
- General
- BBC News
Hundreds object to 295 homes plan for green belt land in Bradford
More than 900 people have lodged objections to plans to build hundreds of homes on green belt land in and David Wilson Homes have submitted a planning application to Bradford Council for 295 houses on green space off Fleet Lane in site lies within the green belt, but the application claims the land should be classed as grey belt as it "does not strongly contribute to green belt purposes".The local authority is due to make a decision on the application in July. Since opening for comments two weeks ago the application has received 919 objections along with 10 supporting statements as of 21:00 BST on Wednesday. What is the 'grey belt'?Judy Wetherell, from the Fleet Lane 300 residents' group, said: "The main reasons for not wanting to build on this green belt land is because there are several sites around that are designated brown or grey belt land that could easily be developed instead. "We appreciated that the council has to find more areas for housing development, but at the moment they are focussing on this area and they are totally saturating it." The proposed 11-hectare space is the largest of nine housing sites proposed for Queensbury, extending from Fleet Lane to Old Guy land is included in Bradford Council's draft local plan, which sets out locations for future have highlighted issues including traffic, the impact on nature and protected bird species and increased pressure on local schools and GP surgeries. Gillian Wade, who has lived in the area for more than 40 years, said: "We've seen Queensbury getting bigger and bigger with various developments moving in. "One of my main objections is that this is a lovely area for people to walk in and enjoy nature - if you take this away where are people going to go?"She added: "They can't just nip out for a walk because all they're going to find is houses and cars." Sport England also warned future residents would be at risk of being struck by cricket balls from a nearby club if the development went ahead. Barratt and David Wilson Homes said there was "an urgent need" to boost private and affordable housing in the area. "This site has been identified for housing in the most recent version of the local plan and the council is proposing to remove it from the green belt," a spokesperson said. "If planning permission is granted, the development would deliver 25% affordable housing."Green belts were established more than 70 years ago with five purposes, including restricting the sprawl of urban areas and protecting the part of the government's pledge to deliver 1.5 million homes over the next five years, some low-quality green belt land will be freed up as grey belt to allow new homes to be built.A Bradford Council spokesperson said: "Planning policy matters relating to the concept of grey belt have been set out by the government."Local planning authorities are required to take this policy and guidance into account when assessing planning applications, along with all other relevant planning policies and other material planning considerations." Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
BBC News
5 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Cricket ball strike fears over Queensbury housing scheme
Future residents of a new housing estate would be at risk of being struck by cricket balls from a nearby club if the development goes ahead, a council has been England has objected to plans for 295 homes on Green Belt land off Fleet Lane in the village of Queensbury, near from neighbouring Queensbury Cricket Club regularly hit two to three balls a match on to the site of the proposed housing, the sports body Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes said in a planning statement that the scheme would provide "much needed new homes in a sustainable location". Highlighting concerns raised by the English Cricket Board, Sport England said that the club's square was about 35 metres (115ft) from the boundary of the development site."Balls are likely to leave the playing field and land on the application site when matches are being played," a statement said."This could lead to damage and injury to both people and property in the proposed development."The developers would need to carry out a "ball strike risk assessment and any associated ball stop mitigation" for it to withdraw its objections, the organisation March, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer criticised a "cottage industry of checkers and blockers" when referring to a development in Bingley that has been delayed due to its proximity to a cricket club, due to fears future residents could be hit by flying cricket balls. Sport England also called on the developers in Queensbury to create more parking than 840 people have written to Bradford Council to object to the Queensbury Cricket Club were "supportive of the development and see it as an opportunity to increase membership," the Sport England statement said the scheme would "deliver new homes within a defined growth area"."It will provide homes of a size, mix and tenure that will meet identified local housing needs, enabling local people to live in a house of their choice in an area where they want to live," they said in the planning application."It will also make an important contribution to delivering Bradford's housing land supply needs over the next five years." Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
Irish Daily Mirror
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Katie Taylor's rival Cameron signs with Jake Paul as she eyes trilogy fight
Chantelle Cameron has become the latest top female boxer to sign for Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions. The Northampton native will be looking to secure a trilogy bout with Katie Taylor having fought the Irish icon twice in 2023. Today, MVP announced Cameron's acquisition as well as Super Middleweight Champion Savannah Marshall, adding serious star power to Paul's stable. 'I'm very excited about this move. MVP has been nothing but encouraging in talks regarding myself and female boxing,' said Chantelle Cameron after her signing was confirmed. 'This is a fantastic opportunity for the next stage of my career and an unbelievable platform to showcase my boxing ability. I'd like to thank Nakisa Bidarian, Jake Paul, and the whole MVP team for making this whole transition very easy for me.' Taylor will return to the ring in July to take on Amanda Serrano in their third bout since 2022, and with Taylor 2-0 in the series, a third win would put to bed any chances of a fourth Taylor v Serrano scrap. In that event, Cameron would be in prime position to rematch Taylor. The pair fought twice two years ago, with Cameron winning the first bout before Taylor took home the win in their second fight. Cameron had been a part of Frank Warren's Queensbury promotions in recent times. Before that, she fought under Eddie Hearns Matchroom umbrella. Since her second fight with Taylor in 2023, Cameron has campaigned for a trilogy bout with the 2012 Olympic champion. The Englishwoman lost her Undisputed Super-Welterweight titles to Taylor on that night in November 2023, and after beating Elhem Mekhaled last Summer, she called out Taylor for a third fight. "It's been a bit of a rough chapter, but I'm back now and I'm coming for those belts again. This is just the beginning," Cameron said last Summer. "Everybody knows who I want. I want to be busy, so let's get cracking and get her (Taylor) back out at the end of the year." Taylor went on to fight Amanda Serrano for a second time instead and is scheduled to take on the Puerto Rican once more this July.
