Proposals to build 65 homes on land between Menston and Otley have been recommended for approval.<\/p>\n
Avant Homes submitted an outline planning application, initially for 75 homes on land off Otley Road, to Bradford Council in 2025.<\/p>\n
Concerns have been raised about the plans due to the loss of green belt land, damage to the rural landscape, and the impact on services in the area.<\/p>\n
In a report, planning officers state the development would not undermine the green belt and would help address the need for housing in the Bradford district and recommend approval subject to certain conditions.<\/p>\n
Officers said the land should be classed as grey belt, an area that makes little contribution to the green belt and can be used for housing schemes.<\/p>\n
They also said Bradford Council cannot currently demonstrate a five-year supply of housing land and has not met the threshold for the delivery of home required by the government’s Housing Delivery Test.<\/p>\n
The applicant said 50% of the homes built would be affordable housing.<\/p>\n
A decision on whether to grant planning consent will be made on Thursday.<\/p>\n
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