Comment

Representation ID: 11006

Received: 22/08/2021

Respondent: Mr John Brookes

[Worcester Lane]

I am writing to express my concerns regarding the above proposal currently being
considered.
Whilst I am pleased to see the developments in Pedmore Hall Lane and Bromwich Lane have been withdrawn I was disappointed to see that the above proposal has been increased by a further 17 properties, to, I understand 115.
This raises real concerns from local residents who already struggle to get spaces for their children in local schools as well as the inability to obtain Doctors Hospital and Dental appointments. If you estimate 2 adults and 2 children per property you are looking at a minimum of 460 new residents who will require these services. How on earth will the area cope while the basic infrastructures are put in place for the necessary utilities.
My wife has been shielding for over 16 months now due to [x]. I believe the large increase in the number of homes being considered is likely to add a further 200/300 cars to the local road network. The air quality in the area only improved during lock down and would be
significantly increased pollution if these plans are passed, not to mention a huge increase in congestion. There is already an obnoxious smell as you walk along Worcester Lane in front of the proposed site. This has been the result of many complaints from residents in Bell Meadow and the immediate local neighbourhood. I have been told, by more than one workman , it was
not a Gas leak , but the resulting smell from the nearby underground reservoir and sewerage plant. I notice also that major work is underway in Hagley village at present, already causing traffic chaos in the area and I can only assume that this will also facilitate the building of
these new dwellings, even though I believe that area comes under Bromsgrove rather than Dudley.
How will all these addition cars access Worcester Lane ? There is also a long standing and very well used Bridle Path between the 2 plots of land, over a railway bridge , leading onto Quarry Park Road. Any proposals to stop this right of way or to try to reroute it would result in strong opposition.
The ability to access local open green spaces influenced us to buy our own property [x] and buyers have paid a premium for this. I am also mindful of other plans in Wollaston, again public open space. Once this land is gone it will be lost to not only us but future generations forever.
I trust these concerns will be taken into account and the Boroughs many brownfield sites will
be considered first.