Support

Representation ID: 22332

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Mr Richard Moore

I support the application by Friends of Homer Hill Park and Cradley Then & Now for designation of Local Green Space for Site ID 10522 The Flint Field, Land North of Oldnall Road, Cradley & Wollescote. The area is a special place for the community and holds particular local significance because of its natural beauty, tranquillity, wild life, archaeology, history and recreational value. Its size and character is different to neighbouring or other
greenbelt land in Cradley or Wollescote. A visit there for recreation is a different experience to visiting anywhere else in the locality, which is demonstrated by organised walks, and the support of the Black Country Society.



There are many brownfield sites that remain unused because builders prefer new, easy to develop sites that bring greater profits. The homes built on these greenfield sites are not affordable for most people. More recently many shops and offices are closing whose sites
would provide extra capacity for homes in towns and cities which are in need of revival and redevelopment.
Large developments on the edge of our communities bring extra traffic to roads that are already over busy, and extra pressure on local services such as schools and health centres. This lowers the quality of life for the existing population and brings the same problems for new residents that they may not have anticipated. I do not support any loss of green space, greenbelt land or greenfield land.

I understand this response and my name will appear on the Black Country Plan website available for public viewing.