Support

Representation ID: 12035

Received: 10/10/2021

Respondent: Miss Emma Thompson

I support the inclusion of features (both natural and made-made) which contribute to local distinctive character of the Black Country’s open spaces and surviving rural landscapes. The policy could be further strengthened by the inclusion of other habitat features beyond those currently included (e.g. hedgerows, holloways, banks, ditches, field systems, ridge and furrow, areas of open space, woodland and watercourses) to include other habitats and features of historic origin that are a valuable contributor to distinctive character. These should include heathland, permanent grassland
(pastures and meadows), colliery spoil tips, furnace slag and historic quarries.