Comment

Representation ID: 14847

Received: 10/10/2021

Respondent: Alison Wilkes

Policy ENV7
2g
Comment: The reinstatement or upgrading of towpaths should not be undertaken where valuable towpath habitats would be lost: this includes the path verges as these can support a diverse community of plant species.

3d
Comment: New developments should only have side and rear boundaries facing the canal in exceptional circumstances. The policy should include strong wording on this.

Justification
Comment: A description of the high ecological value of the Black Country's canal network and it's key role in the ecological network should be added. This ecological value is also important to the people of the Black Country.