Object

Representation ID: 18207

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Mr William Hetherington

I wish to object to that part of the Black Country Plan which involves The Arboretum in St Matthews Ward. I am very unhappy about the plan to build on designated Green Belt land next to The Arboretum. This land has always much enhanced the Arboretum, providing a fine green oasis space in the middle of the town, as intended by our Victorian forebears. We now need these spaces more than ever. [redacted personal information] I am rarely able to travel far now, but alwaysenjoy visits to The Arboretum with family.
This appears to be a cheap short cut when Brown Field sites are available, A short cut which will be irreversible once made.
I also understand that this may involve building on flood plain. There has been very bad publicity over the past few years about the results of building on flood plains. This seems a very ill-thought-out move.
Finally, I understand that there is opposition to this plan from local politicians from all parties. This in itself speaks volumes,