Comment

Representation ID: 12291

Received: 30/09/2021

Respondent: Mr Martin Lynch

Comments on aspects of Black Country Plan Review in Reedswood
I am aghast at the plans to allow building on part of the 'green lungs' in this area, by and close to the M6, one of the busiest stretches of motorway in the country. Trees are of course vital in both screening and absorbing high levels of air pollution and noise in Reedswood. The proposal to allow the destruction of the trees along the M6 corridor bordering Churchill Road and on the Pouk Hill public open space, as well as in nearby Reedswood Park is indeed breathtaking and utterly unacceptable. This is a densely developed residential area and the plan must surely take in to account the health and well being of people living here?
I'd ask what the implications of the original central area of Reedswood Park being apparently currently designated within 'Core Regeneration Area' of the Black Country Plan? This park, including the former golf course area, is absolutely vital to the physical and mental well being of those of us who live here. It's use during the pandemic is such a strong witness to that. It is unthinkable that it should be damaged or destroyed in any way. These brutal and deeply damaging proposals must be rapidly reconsidered.