Object

Representation ID: 14426

Received: 10/10/2021

Respondent: Nigel Austin

I would like to raise objections regarding the fallings park strategic allocation contained within the Wolverhampton summary of the draft black country plan pages 8 and 9 ( policy CSA2)

Point 1- Whilst I recognise the need for increased housing provision I feel all brownfield sites should be fully explored first. Brownfield first is supported by our local mayor and by this government. I am reminded that at prime ministers questions 3/3/21 Boris Johnson stated he would protect our vital greenbelt and that we can build 300,000 of our homes on brownfield sites across the country.
I feel its important to explore building on derelect sites such as pubs and buildings which have fallen into disrepair first. I would also like to see investment and improvement in run down housing estates where there is also a potential to create more housing by re-building to provide a better enviroment for all.
point 2- I fail to understand how building on greenbelt land will lessen the housing crisis given the current economic situation, with looming inflation, rises in national insurance and council taxes. I note that only 30% is ear marked for social housing.

Point 3 - There is also a planning proposal by South Staffordshire county council for the building of 1200 - 2000 homes on greenbelt land in close proximity to that proposed in the Fallings park strategic allocation in particular I refer to the proposal to build either side of the country lane Wood Hayes Lane (This has been incorrectly labelled as Wood End Road within the proposed black country plan). If both proposals and applications are given approval this would cause untold disruption to residents and communities in the surrounding area for quite a considerable length of time, and this is totally unacceptable. We need to see greater transparancy and cross boarder communication between councils when considering releasing land in particular greenbelt land for property development to minimise disruption.

Point 4 - For every action there is a consequence. The consequence here is the loss of natural habitat. There is little room for nature where much of the land has been built upon.
In a recent study by the natural history museum reported on the national news on 10/10/21. We are the most nature depleted country in the world. Nature is more than something beautiful to look at Nature is at the base of our supply chain. We have only 54% of biodiversity left and we all need biodiversity to survive We risk an ecological meltdown and this is our last chance of providing a
sustainable future for our grand children. Protect our Green Belt. Brownfield First.