RESIDENTS have hit out at plans to build a development of 150 homes on land off a major Bradford road.

The proposal has been lodged with Bradford Council by Caddick Land for land to the south of Rooley Crescent, off the busy Rooley Avenue route in Odsal.

The application, which also includes the demolition of an existing property on Rooley Crescent, says the proposed homes will be “conventional one, two, three, four bed houses” - all on a build to rent basis “to address the shortage of new build rental accommodation in Bradford”.

The development will provide a mix of housing types, but the application says there will be a “strong emphasis” on family homes.

There will be 20 one-bedroom properties, 23 two-bedroom properties, 93 three-bedroom properties and 14 four-bedroom properties.

“The development will help to diversify the housing offer in the area, and provide high quality, affordable homes to those that cannot, or do not yet wish to, purchase a property. Renting has become increasingly mainstream in recent times, rather than something reserved for students and those requiring a temporary stop-gap,” says the application.

A number of concerns have been raised about the proposed development, with scores of objections lodged - 100 at the time of going to press - on the Council’s planning website.

Barry Mitton wrote: “As a local business manager I am concerned about the increase in traffic, Staithgate Lane is already a busy road with the commercial businesses and traffic from the M606 without adding a housing estate of 150 houses.”

While Florence Mcneill wrote: “I strongly object to the proposed development just off Rooley Crescent. The increase in traffic will only add to the already busy roads around the estate and the roads leading onto Odsal and Rooley Lane. Gaining access to this area has been increasingly difficult with the constant development of the Euroway e state.

“The M606 roundabout is always congested at peak times. The Northern View development has massively affected the congestion up to Odsal and rat run through Dean Beck has only been exacerbated, I have to access this area to deliver much needed care to family, the disruption of this proposed development will only ensue in chaos.”

And Angela Field said: “This proposal is incomprehensible, it appears that little thought has gone into the inadequate infrastructure to support the increase in traffic flow through and around the estate.”

Concerns have also been raised about the potential hazards of digging the land up, as well as issues including increased air pollution and the impact on wildlife.

In objection, Warren Rayner highlighted the planned redevelopment of the nearby Richard Dunn site and "ongoing match day issues to contend with" over Bradford Bulls home games.

To comment on the application, search reference 19/02602/MAF. A determination deadline has been set for September 19.