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Representation ID: 3185

Received: 14/12/2017

Respondent: CJZ Design Limited

Agent: SLR Consulting

As identified within the Core Strategy Issues and Options Report, not all of the housing need can be accommodated within the Black Country even with significant Green Belt release within this area. As such, it is vital for the Black Country to enter into cross boundary collaboration with adjoining local planning authorities to identify suitable sites adjoining the urban fringe which could be brought forward to meet the needs of the wider HMA both for this plan period and beyond. As outlined above, any comprehensive Green Belt Review will also need to be undertaken on a cross boundary basis to ensure that the sites identified are the most suitable, available and deliverable sites possible to ensure a sustainable approach to housing provision within the wider area.

Notwithstanding, the site at Tipton Road and Setton Drive, Woodsetton / Sedgley represents a clear opportunity to release a Green Belt site within the urban area of Dudley. The urban context of this site and its proximity to a range of local services ensures that it would be a sustainable and suitable release from the Green Belt.