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Representation ID: 16914

Received: 05/10/2021

Respondent: Dave Cant

WOH274WTNA, WEC/ Smestow Valley,Wolverhampton
I would like to formally place on record my objection to the planned housing development at the above site –
The Wolverhampton Environmental Centre/Smestow Valley make up what I think is the only designated Local Nature Reserve in Wolverhampton and as such provide a valuable and well used environmental resource.
There is an abundance of wildlife and flora to be found there attracting the attention of numerous birdwatchers, photographer and nature lovers....any major work there would result in a serious loss of habitat.
The area does not lend itself to easy vehicular access and the inconvenience, increase in traffic fumes, and danger, to local residents would be considerable. If permission were to be granted, even for a relatively small number of houses, I have no doubt the pressure to expand would be hard to withstand in future years, having 'got it through once......
In my opinion this site is unsuitable for the proposed development. Although I do understand the need for more housing, I find it hard to believe that more appropriate 'brownfield' sites cannot be found.
Finally, as a [Redacted-GDPR], I feel strongly that future generations should the opportunity to enjoy beautiful areas like Smestow Valley, as we have done(...and can hopefully continue to do).