Comment

Draft Black Country Plan

Representation ID: 17507

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Kinver Parish Council

Representation Summary:

Proposed Site Allocation DUH217:


• Any proposed site allocation that includes land to be released from the green belt must demonstrate how other sites of previously developed land have been discounted and what the rationale is to release this directly.
• Make clear how this site fails the 5 purposes of the Green Belt to enable the site to be allocated.
• It is an important green barrier between the two counties.
• The site includes substantial trees, mature established hedgerows.
• There is no existing vehicular access to the site to enable the development. How are you intending to gain access?
• High biodiversity value and wildlife within the green wedge in an urban area.
• Mature hedgerows are important to wildlife and must be maintained