Clifton EZ site – investigations
August 4, 2020
Works at proposed Clifton Enterprise Zone site We have been asked to let you know that ground investigation works will be undertaken at the proposed
Information about the Clifton Enterprise Zone
August 2020 – Site exploration to check ground conditions and for evidence of bat habitats, likely to take 4 – 6 weeks
March 2020 – Hearing to approve the issue of a compulsory purchase order to take possession of the site
Do you consider the proposed use of the land is the best use for Clifton Village?
Can you think of other uses that would be of greater benefit to Clifton Village?
Sustainable development is at the heart of new planning requirements!
Are you confident there is demand for the type of development proposed?
Will operating hours restrictions be required, including for commercial vehicles delivering/collecting goods? (if distribution / manufacturing use planned)
Will the proposals reduce or increase air pollution?
How will the site be lit, to ensure no light pollution for residents who surround the site?
The loss of greenfield to development with extensive areas of buildings and hardstandings could increase risk of flooding, how will this be mitigated?
How will site development support wildlife?
Is the site stable to accommodate development, including having regards to previous underground mine workings?
Is there any archaeology to preserve?
Is a traffic light (signalled) junction logical and sensible?
Will this slow or improve traffic into and through Brighouse and to and from the M62?
If the site includes a through road to Clifton, what measures will there be to prevent the site becoming a 'rat-run' into Clifton?
Is loss of car-parking an issue?
The proposals include a new ‘right turn’ traffic island into the site, this will require double yellow lines along the entrance to the new site, prohibiting roadside parking for residents..
Du you believe the site access proposals will reduce or increase congestion and air pollution?
If the site includes a through road to Clifton, what measures will there be to prevent the site becoming a 'rat-run' into Clifton?
How easy will it be to walk to the site from Brighouse Railway Station? (Think about the walk from the railway station to all the site). What could the developers do to encourage this?
How will the development encourage sustainable travel to work (walk/cycling/bus)?
Works at proposed Clifton Enterprise Zone site We have been asked to let you know that ground investigation works will be undertaken at the proposed
Next meeting of the Clifton Village Neighbourhood Forum will be held on Tuesday 14 January at the Clifton Methodist Church, Towngate, Clifton. At the meeting
Update on EZ hearing The outline planning application for the Clifton Enterprise Zone was heard on Tuesday evening. Our Chairman, Tony Perryman, spoke along with
Clifton Enterprise Zone – December update Calderdale Council published details on the hearing for the outline planning application for the Clifton Enterprise Zone. Calderdale’s planning
Update on Calderdale Council’s planning application for the Clifton Enterprise Zone (Business Park)
Calderdale Council has recently applied for outline planning permission to develop the land off Coal Pit Lane/Clifton Common/ Wakefield Road as a business park. The
