Comment

Representation ID: 23171

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Environment Agency

15) We welcome this policy as it goes beyond the Environment Agency’s statutory remit in permitting development along watercourses which only requires an 8m easement along Main Rivers for flood risk maintenance and access purposes.

Supporting text should include reference to the Main Rivers to support the general statement of 10m easement from main rivers. The main rivers in the area include: Brandhall Brook, Coalbourne Brook, Cow - York Road Brook, Darlaston Brook, Dawley Brook, Ford Brook, Groveland Brook, Hamstead Road Brook, Hobnail Brook, Illey Brook, Lutley Brook, Mousesweet Brook, River Stour, Smestow Brook, Swan Brook, Tame (River), Tame Tunnel (Wolverhampton Arm), Tipton Brook, Waddems and Bentley Flood Relief Culvert, Whiteheath Brook and the Wordsley Brook.