Object

Representation ID: 12376

Received: 08/09/2021

Respondent: Miss Amy Keogh

My objections relate to the Bromwich Lane field (site reference number SA-0016-DUD) which I understand is not currently being considered for development, however I have been informed that the developer is able to make representations both during the consultation phase and the subsequent phase up to 2023 to reinstate their development proposals relating to the Bromwich Lane field.

I have a number of objections to raise as follows:
1. Ensuring the protection of green belt land;
2. Ensuring the local authority protects the land for public enjoyment and amenity;
3. Maintaining the drainage provided by the field on the basis a number of surrounding areas are often subject to flooding;
4. The additional pressure that will be placed on local amenities, such as doctors, dentists and schools.

Protection of Green Belt land

As you are aware the fundamental aim of Green Belt policy is to prevent urban sprawl by keeping land permanently open, preventing neighbouring towns from merging and safeguarding the countryside. Any development of the Bromwich Lane field would be a breach of all of these aims. It is imperative that Green Belt is retained and preserved by the local community from external developers who have no interest in the local area other than any financial gain they can extract.

Protecting the land for public enjoyment and amenity

My property is subject to 13 TPOs and the purpose of those orders is to protect such trees for public enjoyment and amenity. I would assume that the field and a number of trees, shrubs and the wildlife that inhabit it are also protected for public enjoyment and amenity. The field is used by the local community for walks and I often see wildlife moving between my garden and the field. If I am required to maintain and protect trees on my property for public enjoyment I would expect that the council owes that responsibility in return in respect of the field.

Drainage provided by the field

As local areas become more built up the area for water absorption is being reduced daily, the field is an essential absorption pad for the area and helps to limit the local flooding which I have been subject to.

Pressure on local amenities

I moved to the area 2 months ago and I have struggled to find a doctors who would be able to take me and my family as patients. I have not yet been able to find a dentist in the area that has capacity to take us as a family due to over subscription for their services. Prior to purchasing our home we spent a considerable amount of time researching local schools, catchment areas and distances and there is increased pressure on local schools which are turning a considerable number of pupils away upon application. There is no capacity to increase Hagley Primary which is currently a 3 form entry and following the Cala Estate development it was considered and determined that no further forms could be added, as such I would assume further pressure for places at schools would be placed on schools in Stourbridge.