Plans for new housing development at Wilson Road, Wyke

The development, which will include a mixture of detached and semi-detached houses, is planned for land at Wilson Road.

According to documents submitted with the plans, the land has previously been subject to a similar application which was refused due to a lack of information.

A design and access statement submitted alongside the application states a new access road, off Wilson Road, will be created for vehicles and pedestrians.

It states: “As an outline application, landscaping hasn’t been applied for but it is envisaged that landscaping of the site will consist of domestic private amenity space and some tree planting to the front of the properties.

“The new access road and drives will be finished in permeable block paving.”

It adds: “All new vehicle areas within the site will be constructed and drained so as to prevent surface water discharge onto the existing adjacent highway.

“The site lies within a suitable public access route and encourages the use of public transport as a means of using all local amenities, just as all the other dwellings in the area benefit and can therefore be said to be located in a sustainable location.

“The scheme has been designed so that with the use of materials stated and the design of the building, the proposals will harmonize with the existing buildings giving a consistency to the area.

“There is sufficient space within each separate plot to provide and maintain private amenity space.”

The statement also says the development will “harmonize” with the surrounding area and will be built to meet current guidelines for disabled access.

A document submitted in July last year by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) says that it is advising against planning application being granted.

It states: “The assessment indicates that the risk of harm to people at the proposed development site is such that HSE’s advice is that there are sufficient reasons on safety grounds, for advising against the granting of planning permission in this case.”

The HSE is consulted for certain developments within the ‘consultation distance’ of major hazard sites or pipelines.

Its statement says: “Although the likelihood of a major accident occurring is small, it is felt prudent for planning purposes to consider the risks to people in the vicinity of the hazardous installation.”

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If permission is granted, the Local Authority must give the HSE 21 days to determine whether to request the application be called in by the Secretary of State.

People have until April 13 to comment on the proposals, by either writing to Bradford Council’s planning department or visiting the Council’s online planning portal at planning.bradford.gov.uk/online-applications.

A decision is expected is expected on the application in mid June.