Object

Representation ID: 21319

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: J Holt & Sons

Agent: Spawforths

The Vision is written in a positive way however, consistent with the provisions of the 2021 Framework (paragraph 22) we consider there is a need to update the Vision and Objectives to provide a longer term vision (up to 30 years) for the Black Country. This needs to reflect the scale of housing need, economic ambition, infrastructure improvements and investment opportunities. It should provide a longer term framework for meeting the needs of the Black Country, including the strategy for meeting those needs outside the Black Country Authorities boundaries. In this context it needs to fully explore opportunities outside of the Green Belt prior promoting Green Belt release which would fundamentally affect the permanence of Green Belt boundaries in the long term. This approach should be reflected on the Key Diagram.