Object

Representation ID: 18186

Received: 04/10/2021

Respondent: Dr Pratima Ghosh

Re- Ref WAH242 (Policy WSA7) — Calderfields West, Land at Aldridge Road, Walsall
I wish to object to the proposal to build housing at Calderfields West, Land at Aldridge Road, Walsall.
- This development would be inappropriate and damaging. A development on this scale would be
particularly unsuitable in such close proximity to the Conservation Area.
- The development would spoil the open space character and landscape which contributes to the quality of the Arboretum, Walsall's historic flagship park.
- It would adversely affect the residential amenity of neighbouring owners.
- It would threaten wildlife.
- It would put pressure on local infrastructure and generate increased traffic. The Mellish Road area is already very congested, and there is a significant problem with commuters using Fernleigh Road - Cameron Road - Buchanan Avenue as a "rat run" on their journey towards Walsall town centre.
- There is likely to be loss of privacy and overlooking of existing homes.
-Brownfield sites and former industrial sites should accommodate housing building projects without the need for the permanent destruction of Walsall's precious green belt land.