New estate dubbed ‘soggy bottom’ by nimbys upset it was built

The property was constructed on a inexperienced discipline web site the place locals typically walked their canine (Photos: MEN Media)

An property nicknamed ‘soggy backside’ has led to outrage amongst residents.

There has lengthy been controversy over housing constructed on a inexperienced discipline web site in Cookridge, a suburb of north-west Leeds.

Individuals who reside close by had wished the area to remain undeveloped so they may proceed to get pleasure from its view and stroll canine there.

Indignant locals had coined the time period ‘soggy backside’ for the property, known as Moseley Beck, which they claimed was being constructed on a flood plain.

The property is on high of a hill, close to a stream, with a ‘higgledy-piggledy’ drainage system which tends to be wetter than different areas.

However engineer Mathew Lloyd, who was one of many first folks to maneuver into the property in 2018, mentioned the concept that the realm is a floodplain is ‘nonsense’.

He claims it's simply ‘propaganda to forestall the growth of the constructing growth’.

Moseley Beck has been controversial for locals since plans had been launched years in the past (Image: MEN Media)

Engineer Mathew Lloyd rubbished the floodplain claims as ‘propaganda’ (Image: MEN Media)

Harry mentioned he has began utilizing the nickname humorously himself (Image: MEN Media)

The 48-year-old mentioned: ‘It was pushed as being on a floodplain however for those who have a look at all of the geographical research, it’s not.

‘You may recognize they'd a stupendous view outdoors their home and now they've a constructing growth.’

Mathew added that he takes the ‘soggy backside’ nickname with ‘a pinch of salt’.

Equally, 18-year-old resident Harry Walker mentioned he isn't bothered by the identify. He even affectionately calls the property ‘soggy backside, Cookridge’ himself now.

Addressing any flooding considerations, Harry mentioned there are ‘a load of flood defences constructed, an underground reservoir and many gates’.

‘Nothing main has occurred whereas we’ve been right here so I’ve probably not considered it,’ he added.

Luci Unsworth, 51, mentioned she has by no means had any flooding both however has seen the grass wants chopping much more typically.

Not fazed by the nickname, Luci shrugged it off as ‘slang’ and added: ‘I’m okay with it, it’s a stunning neighbourhood.’

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