Object

Representation ID: 17911

Received: 10/10/2021

Respondent: Mrs Katy Cook

Dudley Local Authority Area, Wollaston Farm grazing land - DUH217 - OBJECT

My objection is based on the following points:

To protect our local environment:
- The foxes will lose their natural habitat.
- This greenbelt should be protected so that local residents can enjoy green spaces.
- This is an important wildlife corridor - it should not be dismissed as a narrow piece of greenbelt, this is an area of historic importance which must be preserved for future generations.
- This area is part of Wollaston's history and identity.

To protect access to green spaces, public services and wellbeing:
- We have a right to access green spaces for walking and other exercise activities
- This will lead to a loss of bridleways and paths which have legal status to protect the right of way
- I am concerned that there is currently no access to this site - e.g. no roads that lead to the site. This would mean an increase in traffic on local roads - in particular on the Kingsway where the road is already populated with parked cars. The traffic and parking is particularly bad by St James' school at drop off and pick up times.
- I am concerned about the impact this would have on local infrastructure - GP practices are already struggling with the existing population and the local school - St James' Primary School is also at capacity.