PLANS to build 104 homes in Allerton have raised huge concerns from residents.

Fears over congestion, access to GP appointments and parking have all been voiced by those already living in an area they claim to be over-populated.

Skipton Properties was first given permission to build the homes on land off Ryedale Way in 2014, but hit a barrier when they could not get access to part of the land.

The three year time limit given to developers to act on the planning permission ran out and the business was forced to revise the proposals.

However, the developer’s idea to resurrect the application has been met with anger.

Peter Newlove, 70, of Rudding Avenue, said: “We all agree that Allerton is already over-populated.

“The roads just won’t take this and it will effect people in Cottingley as well.

“We won’t be able to go to the doctors, either. I was already number 25 in the queue when I phoned up the other day.”

The planning application on Bradford Council’s website has already received 190 comments about the proposals, with 187 objecting to what is being planned.

One residents said it was a “ridiculous proposal” while other questioned why amenities were not being built.

Barry Malton, of North Parade, added: “This will effect our health and wellbeing and ambience and quality of life and that of the wildlife.”

Tracy Mcbride, of Rudding Avenue, added: “Access to and from my property during and after construction would be total chaos. How do you expect more than 100 cars to get down North Parade at the same time without causing major problems.”

Cllr Richard Dunbar, speaking on behalf of all Labour councillors in Thornton and Allerton, said: “We are massively concerned about this application in the same way we were in 2014.

“The strength of feeling in the community is very clear.

“In our area we have already had a significant uplift in house building in the past 10 years and we have had our fair share of properties.

“We also have to look at the impact it’s going to have on the roads in the area.

“North Parade is already packed with vehicles and to suggest building another 100 homes will mean roughly another 200 cars on the roads.

“There’s a big argument that it’s a development that’s completely unnecessary and the developer is putting profits before the needs of local people.”

A spokeswoman for Skipton Properties said: “Recent experience of building homes at our development close to Shipley station has evidenced a distinct need for new homes in the area.

“We are however working closely with the local council and planning department to ensure our plans for the development will enhance, not adversely impact Allerton.

“Our plans will mitigate highway issues as well as improve green spaces.”