Object

Representation ID: 13226

Received: 28/09/2021

Respondent: Mrs Elizabeth Porter

I totally object to the removal of this land from the green belt ad making it possible for development to occur for the following reasons:
In urban areas greenspaces are needed to combat air pollution created by industry, transport and housing.
Climate change is the biggest threat we face and greenspaces offset the damage caused by CO2. The loss of this area to housing will exacerbate the situation.
The Calderfields area creates a wildlife corridor for numerous species and once lost will lead to a reduction in biodiversity.
Some of the Calderfields area is still farmland which is a useful addition to food security.
In 2014 a planning application was denied as it would cause significant harm to the openness of the area as it was visible from the Arboretum