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Representation ID: 15613

Received: 08/10/2021

Respondent: Tracy Lycett

Regarding document Black Country Plan - page 608, ref WOH274 WTNA, WEC
Smestow Valley, Wolverhampton.
I wish to raise strong objections to the above proposal, and oppose any development on this sacred bio diverse land. This beautiful area is teeming with all types of wildlife, some which is in sharp decline. It is used by families with young children, whose futures will be affected by any loss of such beautiful land, as well as dog
walkers and simply those who wish to enjoy the beauty’s day peace of this area. At a time when global warming is a reality it is wrong to destroy such an important area, which contributes to absorption of carbon emissions. Any wildlife however small, is part of a food chain in nature and should not be destroyed.
Any development of the area, however small, will change the area forever. Indeed the small area previously used by the council was only changed from green to brown land to suit their greedy needs, and was only ever used for growing plants. Not exactly in the spirit of brown land! It is not only the housing, but the required infrastructures that will affect the area.
There is so much brown land available between Wolverhampton and Birmingham as you travel along the railway. This should be your priority!