Comment

Representation ID: 22155

Received: 06/10/2021

Respondent: Marlie Civils

Agent: RCA Regeneration Ltd

This is a representation to the Regulation 18 Draft Black Country Plan which is subject to consultation until ll October 2021. It is made on behalf of Marlie Civils, in respect of their land at New Hawne Colliery, Halesowen. The site entirely falls within Dudley Borough.

1.2. Some background work has been undertaken by Marlie, who are committed to the regeneration of the existing Colliery buildings, which are Grade II and II listed. The remainder of the site is currently affected by a Site of Interest for Nature Conservation {SINC) designation, and the site has had a blanket TPO designation, although there is no evidence that this continues to be the case.

1.3. Marlie have commissioned ecology and tree surveys, and following some early conversations with the council, some work will be undertaken to secure the listed buildings, and to lop or fell self-set trees which are threatening the listed buildings.

1.4. Marlie have also commissioned an architect to work up plans for a residential scheme to regenerate the colliery buildings site and will continue to maintain ongoing positive dialogue with the council over this.

1.5. Finally, Marlie have commissioned an intrusive ground conditions survey and this will be shared with the council as soon as it is available. A summary of findings has already been provided.

1.6. The following document covers a number of policies and paragraphs in the plan which are considered to be relevant to Marlie Civils and/or the site they are promoting. Marlie reserve the right make further representations in due course. It should be noted that not commenting on an aspect of the emerging plan does not mean they agree with that content.