Support

Representation ID: 21244

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Newlands Developments

Health and Wellbeing (Section 5)
Draft Policy HW1 (Health and Wellbeing) provides a strategic context for how health and wellbeing is influenced by planning. We are supportive of this draft policy, particularly as it aligns with the requirements of NPPF Paragraph 92 as it aims to achieve healthy, inclusive and safe places which promote social interaction, are safe and accessible, and enable and support healthy lifestyles to address identified local health and wellbeing needs.

Part F of Draft Policy HW1 advises that the regeneration and transformation of the Black Country should provide a range of quality employment opportunities for all skill sets and abilities along with the education and training facilities to enable residents to fulfil their potential and support initiatives to promote local employment and procurement during construction.

The development will provide job opportunities during both the construction and operational phases. This will ensure that the development accords with the aims of Draft Policy HW1 in achieving a healthy, inclusive and safe development to address identified local health and wellbeing needs.