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Representation ID: 10744

Received: 30/08/2021

Respondent: Rachael Harrison

The development would have significant impact on greenbelt area which is is home to a variety of wildlife including deer who regularly graze in the area. This sort of land is essential to maintain vital eco systems as well delivering on local authorities commitment of access to green space. I add the comments below to the opening paragraphs of the Green Space report which demonstrates the importance of green space. I have also attached a copy of the report.

"Greenspace, such as parks, woodland, fields and allotments as well as natural elements
including green walls, roofs and incidental vegetation, are increasingly being recognised
as an important asset for supporting health and wellbeing. This ‘natural capital’ can help
local authorities address local issues that they face, including improving health and
wellbeing, managing health and social care costs, reducing health inequalities, improving
social cohesion and taking positive action to address climate change.
Evidence shows that living in a greener environment can promote and protect good
health, and aid in recovery from illness and help with managing poor health. People who
have greater exposure to greenspace have a range of more favourable physiological
outcomes. Greener environments are also associated with better mental health and
wellbeing outcomes including reduced levels of depression, anxiety, and fatigue, and
enhanced quality of life for both children and adults. Greenspace can help to bind
communities together, reduce loneliness, and mitigate the negative effects of air
pollution, excessive noise, heat and flooding. Disadvantaged groups appear to gain a
larger health benefit and have reduced socioeconomic-related inequalities in health
when living in greener communities, so greenspace and a greener urban environment
can also be used as an important tool in the drive to build a fairer society"


Moreover, the government have committed to development of brownfield sites before greenbelt. We have seen a great example of this in Goscote where significant housing has been created on a former factory site. This is the sort of development we should be concentrating on and very proud of as a community. The Black Country, the birthplace of industry in the UK, and indeed Staffordshire have significant brownfield sites that should be developed prior to digging up green space such as the proposed Yeildfield farm development.

Brownfield areas MUST be used before digging up more of our precious countryside and consideration should be given to how this population will be served and the extreme disruption and negative impact for the local population. The Turnberry Estate took significant greenbelt land from the area. Please do not take anymore.