Object

Representation ID: 13170

Received: 09/10/2021

Respondent: Ms Tina Rollins

I wish to register my objection to the above Black Country plan and the proposed development of green belt land
this proposed development would significantly harm the openness of the green belt which is an integral part of the character and landscape
the green belt land contributes to the quality of the adjacent Arboretum which directly overlooks the open fields with its grazing animals and forms an essential part of the setting of the Arboretum which is Walsall’s flagship park and conservation area we need to protect this our towns exceptional asset
I'm also concerned about the impact it will have on local wildlife. The site of proposed development is known to have protected species of [Redacted-sensitive information] and also [Redacted-sensitive information]
The development site would sit in the middle of the Arboretum Arboretum extension Park Lime Pits and Hayhead which would destroy wildlife corridors and light overspill may negatively impact the [Redacted-sensitive information] and other wildlife causing destruction of habitats
The Arboretum has been essential and invaluable respite for Walsall people not only but also during the Pandemic especially for those who have no garden or access to other local green spaces
The Arboretum and extension are the lungs of Walsall and contribute to the well being of all who visit there
The pandemic has taught us the value of this open space to the health and mental well being of Walsall residents. The dependency on the Arboretum and all our green spaces has increased dramatically
it is known that the Arboretum, the Aldridge Road and the proposed site have a history of flooding and concreting over the countryside will exacerbate this. The green belt is there to stop urban sprawl prevent neighbouring towns merging into one another to assist the countryside from encroachment and to preserve the setting and special character of our town
there is also the question of access to and from this site. The local infrastructure roads schools etc will cater to the extra population and vehicles
we/ I feel there is enough Brownfield land and old industrial sites available to accommodate housing targets within Walsall without the destruction of precious Green Belt land
please don't take away our irreplaceable green space