Object

Draft Black Country Plan

Representation ID: 14239

Received: 10/10/2021

Respondent: Adam Gibson

Representation Summary:

On the point of specifics, there are several items of note. First is local amenities. The design principles listed under C.65-68 of this document state "Deliver appropriate local facilities to support the new residents and to enhance the sustainability of the existing area...". This is wildly generic and unhelpful. Having moved to the area 10 months ago, my family have still not been able to place our sons at a local primary school within Streetly and local medical practices are overrun and struggling. Secondary schools are oversubscribed and warning of a potential inability to offer places to local pupils. As such, a generic statement included in design principles leaves no reassurances and is greatly lacking. This would need significant consideration and proper application to have any chance of success.