Object

Representation ID: 18152

Received: 10/10/2021

Respondent: Mrs Patricia O'Connell

Pedmore, call for sites Worcester Lane, DUH 206, 207, 209.

[redacted]these are my objections to building on this site.

TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORT:
More housing in this area equals more cars in the area.The local village Hagley and Stourbridge town are already very congested and this will become worse.It will also cause more noise and air pollution.This is a quote from Dudley councils web site "The major threat to clean air is now posed by traffic emissions".

Peak time traffic is already gridlocked. The public transport in this area is virtually non existent meaning you really need a car to get around.

IMPACT ON LOCAL SERVICES:
Local schools are already at capacity.At a meeting on the 30th of September 2021 there were two representatives from Dudley council planning.When asked about the impact on local schools one of the planning officers stated that schools could extend and the birth rate is falling.The schools that would be affected by this new development are all small schools and do not have anywhere to extend and even if they did where is the money for more teachers and building work going to come from?I found this answer somewhat naive and alarming given that future planning is in the hands of these representitives.I don't know where they are sourcing their guidance information from but it is clearly not accurate!
Doctors, dentists and hospitals in this area are already stretched.

LOSS OF LOCAL AMENTIES:
If this greenbelt area is built on it will be gone for good.This area is used by many (not just local residents) for walking, running,cycling and horse riding.This became even more evident during lock down and to lose it would have a detrimental effect on peoples ability to excercise and their mental wellbeing.I am under the impression that that Dudley council is pro these matters.

IMPACT ON THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND ECO SYSTEM:
Loss of farming land.I thought we are being encouraged to buy local and cut our carbon footprint.
Loss of habitat for wildlife.The area has a very diverse wildlife.There are [redacted] to name but a few.