Object

Representation ID: 21404

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Ms Sara Leece

Response to the proposal for the Wolverhampton Environment Centre (WEC)
Reference: WOH274 WTNA

Firstly, I acknowledge the need for more housing to be built and to this end, it is clear that much thought and effort has been dedicated by all those involved in creating the Black Country Plan, which sets out multiple sites for development that will lead to the creation of 43,837 net new homes.

My objection set out here is in relation to only one of those sites, the former Wolverhampton Environment Centre (WEC), which is earmarked for the development of just 14 houses. This is a mere drop in the ocean towards the overall target and yet will have a significant detrimental impact for both the wildlife that inhabit the area and the local residents who seek to enjoy it.

In the additional pages supplied, I have set out the reasons for my concerns and provided some background context for anyone unfamiliar with the site.

I welcome the opportunity to comment on the proposals as part of the consultation process being offered and trust that such views will be taken into consideration as I know that many more people share the same concerns, even if they have not taken the trouble to respond.