Comment

Representation ID: 16177

Received: 10/10/2021

Respondent: Mr Charlie Dickens

I would like to raise an objection to the following sites in the "Black Country Plan” (BCP): Wollaston Farm (DUH217), Worcester Lane (DUH 206, 207, 209), Corbett Meadow (OSA4).
The reason for my objection is that these plans fail paragraph 141(a) of the Government’s guidance for “Protecting Green Belt Land” as there is sufficient brownfield land for Dudley Borough until 2036. These green areas are also vital for people in the locality to use for exercise and recreation such as walking. Additionally, it would displace the natural wildlife in those areas.
In the Dudley Landscape Sensitivity Assessment some of these areas are given “moderate - high” or “high” sensitivity. Although from the BCP summary this does not necessarily preclude them from development, it would be prudent to give extra justification for why development on these locations is necessary. To my knowledge, this evidence has not been presented.