THE fate of plans that could see more than 100 homes built on the site of a former children’s and community centre is set to be decided on Monday, May 14.

The plans for 128 family homes on the site of Fagley Youth and Community Centre in Fagley Road, Fagley, have been recommended for approval by Bradford Council’s planning department.

Councillors on the Regulatory and Appeals Committee will now decide whether to approve the plans, which a number of people have objected to.

Gleeson Regeneration Limited has submitted the plans to build 128 two, three and four-bedroom detached and semi-detached homes, with garages, on the community site, which has been closed to the public for a number of years.

In its plans, Gleeson Regeneration said the development would provide homes that are “inclusive, affordable and cater for a variety of family sizes”, and would be a “sustainable development with good public transport, local services and facilities readily available”.

However, the application has been met with a backlash from the local community.

When the plans were first submitted, councillors called it a “kick in the teeth” for local people from the land’s current owners Newlands Community Association.

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Councillors Brendan Stubbs and Geoff Reid said: “Not content with locking out local residents a few years ago, they failed to protect the Community Centre from vandals and in a final kick in the teeth they are now trying to sell off the land for housing.

“We will be reminding Labour of their promise to protect this land for the community.”

A number of objections against the plans were submitted by residents. The key issues raised included “too many houses” being built in the area, wanting the site protected for community use, additional traffic and pressure on the road network, raised pollution levels, and the loss of an orchard and other trees on the site.

People also raised concerns about a lack of school, dentist and doctors spaces, a lack of shops in Fagley, and the effect of development on local wildlife.

In recommending the application be approved, planning officers said: “The scheme provides a residential development on a part previously-developed site.

“The layout of the proposal is acceptable and presents no concerns with regard to residential or visual amenity and highway safety.”

Officers implemented a list of almost 30 conditions that developers must meet on the plan if permission is given for the development to go ahead.

The application will be heard from 10am at City Hall.