Object

Representation ID: 19873

Received: 04/10/2021

Respondent: Ms Keeley Mundy

1. Impact on Services.
An already over congested being increased by over 800 people impacting on doctor's surgeries which are already oversubscribed, waiting times at Russells Hall hospital and delayed in all services.
2. Transport.
Roads are hugely congested as we are aware living on the A491. Traffic frequently backs up to our doorway. Bus routes are frequently delayed and CO2 emissions are likely to increase. Safety for cyclist continues to be a major concern and more congested roads will continue to exacerbate this problem.
3. School Provision.
Primary and secondary schools in the area are all approaching capacity and in some cases significantly oversubscribed. The great choices of schools recommend by the Keepmoat homes' brochure is a fallacy. In 2021, all Wall Heath primary school Reception class places were filled and only one Kingswinford school has places.
4. Loss of the Green Belt.
Lock down found everybody walking in the local area and taking advantage of all green spaces. These limited spaces must not be reduced and all brownfield sites must be developed first. The government's 25 year plan was meant to commit to maintaining the agricultural land. Biodiversity was also very evident during lockdown and reducing hedgerows and fields would reduce the habitat for many species of wildlife.
5. Strain on Local Amenities.
There are already a lack of local parks and play facilities are limited. Green spaces are a great alternative way of using outside areas.
6.Cost.
House prices continue to increase in the area and the proposed builds will not provide affordable housing for first time buyers. Consequently, this will not meet the Government's affordable housing targets