Key Issue 6 - Reviewing the role and extent of the green belt
Object
Black Country Core Strategy Issue and Option Report
Representation ID: 803
Received: 18/08/2017
Respondent: Anne and Mel Thomas
There is a general opposition to the green belt development in close proximity to Halesowen and that separating from Halesowen and Stourbridge. This includes countryside to the South of A456; that countryside at Lutley and around Wychbury Hill; the greenbelt that links to the countryside to the South via the line of the Lapal Canal and includes the Leasowes and Coombeswood "Wedge".
It is premature to consider greenbelt sites at this stage as it is a brownfield first strategy.
We consider that any modification to the greenbelt would be contrary to environmental policy ENV2 Historic Character and Local Distinctiveness and ENV6 Open space, sport and recreation.
I oppose Green Belt development, but our experience, and intimate knowledge, relates primarily to all that Green Belt in close proximity to Halesowen and that separating Halesowen from Stourbridge. This includes countryside to the South of A456; that countryside at Lutley and around Wychbury Hill; the Green Belt that links to the countryside to the south via the line of the the Lapal Canal and includes The Leasowes and Coombeswood 'Wedge'. You do not ask for a detailed representation but I list some pertinent issues:
1. The Green Belt area that I/ have defined is of exceptional quality in terms of history; landscape quality; character; nature conservation; informal recreation and it is an important component in the visual envelope of the wider countryside, including the Clent Hills and beyond, within Worcestershire.The character and qualities have been shaped by nature, farming and earlier owners, including the Premonstratensian Cannons of Halesowen Abbey; Viscount Cobham of Hagley Hall; Lord Dudley of the Grange; William Shenstone; and the Canons of Wolverhampton. Much of the area has been identified by Dudley Council as a 'Landscape Heritage Area'. There are many recorded finds of archaeological significance on the lands of the former monastery, dating as far back as the Iron Age. Manor Farm, the site of Halesowen Abbey, which is a Scheduled Ancient Monument of National Importance, has the highest density of Public Rights of Way in Dudley Borough, reflecting its monastic importance, with paths from all directions leading to the Abbey. There are 'Green Lanes' of mediaeval origin. The area is extremely important with defendable Green Belt boundaries and the Lutley countryside, prevents major areas of Halesowen from coalescing with Stourbridge.
2. The 'Black Country Core Strategy', adopted in February 2011, recognises sufficient land for housing and industry to the year 2026, without development in the Green Belt.
3. Under 'Sustainability', the adopted Core Strategy states, 'Brownfield First [for development] - Ensuring that previously developed land, particularly where vacant, derelict or underused, is prioritised over greenfield sites" It is considered that there are many more opportunities for redevelopment of sites than the Councils appear to have recognised in coming to their 'Review' conc lusions. For instance, in Halesowen Town alone, 'windfall' sites for future housing include the former Law Courts; the defunct Police Station and the former Council House. It is premature to seek Green Belts sites at this juncture.
4. Under 'Spatial Objectives' the adopted Core Strategy promises an 'high quality environment' which "will protect and enhance the unique biodiversity and geodiversity of the Black Country
.... ..... ..... whilst valuing its local character. ' This is true of the contribution that the specific Green Belt locations listed above provide.
5. Policy CSP2 of the approved Strategy of 2011, states it will provide, 'A strong Green Belt to promote urban renaissance within the urban area and provide easy access to the countryside for urban residents where the landscape, nature conservation and agricultural land will be protected and enhanced where practical and possible.' Policy CSP2 then goes on to state that, 'Green Belt boundaries will be maintained and protected from inappropriate development'. These principles should be upheld in the present circumstances.
6. Proposals to fundamentally modify the adopted Strategy of 2011 by building houses and industry in the Green Belt, would be contrary to environmental policy,ENV2 - Historic Character and Local Distinctiveness, and ENV6 - Open Space, Sport and Recreation.
7. The Urban Regeneration Strategy deployed in the approved plan of 2011 , works and encourages the redevelopment of more difficult sites for housing and industry by preventing development in the Green Belt and on other greenfield sites. This is good for the environment in all aspects. Releasing Green Belt now will be a failure to direct development attention where it is necessary and desirable. Failure to continue to follow the regeneration strategy will result in unnecessary loss of countryside; will undermine public confidence in the Green Belt and will cause irreversible environmental damage.
8. The obvious corollary of releasing Green Belt now is that the process of Green Belt release will be perpetual for future development. It is not accepted that we need to start that process at this juncture . The 'Review' proposals undermine the principle of Green Belts and are a retrograde step.
Object
Black Country Core Strategy Issue and Option Report
Representation ID: 804
Received: 18/08/2017
Respondent: Mrs A Harris
There is a general opposition to the green belt development in close proximity to Halesowen and that separating from Halesowen and Stourbridge. This includes countryside to the South of A456; that countryside at Lutley and around Wychbury Hill; the greenbelt that links to the countryside to the South via the line of the Lapal Canal and includes the Leasowes and Coombeswood "Wedge".
It is premature to consider greenbelt sites at this stage as it is a brownfield first strategy.
We consider that any modification to the greenbelt would be contrary to environmental policy ENV2 Historic Character and Local Distinctiveness and ENV6 Open space, sport and recreation
I oppose Green Belt development, but our experience, and intimate knowledge, relates primarily to all that Green Belt in close proximity to Halesowen and that separating Halesowen from Stourbridge. This includes countryside to the South of A456; that countryside at Lutley and around Wychbury Hill; the Green Belt that links to the countryside to the south via the line of the the Lapal Canal and includes The Leasowes and Coombeswood 'Wedge'. You do not ask for a detailed representation but I list some pertinent issues:
1. The Green Belt area that I/ have defined is of exceptional quality in terms of history; landscape quality; character; nature conservation; informal recreation and it is an important component in the visual envelope of the wider countryside, including the Clent Hills and beyond, within Worcestershire.The character and qualities have been shaped by nature, farming and earlier owners, including the Premonstratensian Cannons of Halesowen Abbey; Viscount Cobham of Hagley Hall; Lord Dudley of the Grange; William Shenstone; and the Canons of Wolverhampton. Much of the area has been identified by Dudley Council as a 'Landscape Heritage Area'. There are many recorded finds of archaeological significance on the lands of the former monastery, dating as far back as the Iron Age. Manor Farm, the site of Halesowen Abbey, which is a Scheduled Ancient Monument of National Importance, has the highest density of Public Rights of Way in Dudley Borough, reflecting its monastic importance, with paths from all directions leading to the Abbey. There are 'Green Lanes' of mediaeval origin. The area is extremely important with defendable Green Belt boundaries and the Lutley countryside, prevents major areas of Halesowen from coalescing with Stourbridge.
2. The 'Black Country Core Strategy', adopted in February 2011, recognises sufficient land for housing and industry to the year 2026, without development in the Green Belt.
3. Under 'Sustainability', the adopted Core Strategy states, 'Brownfield First [for development] - Ensuring that previously developed land, particularly where vacant, derelict or underused, is prioritised over greenfield sites" It is considered that there are many more opportunities for redevelopment of sites than the Councils appear to have recognised in coming to their 'Review' conc lusions. For instance, in Halesowen Town alone, 'windfall' sites for future housing include the former Law Courts; the defunct Police Station and the former Council House. It is premature to seek Green Belts sites at this juncture.
4. Under 'Spatial Objectives' the adopted Core Strategy promises an 'high quality environment' which "will protect and enhance the unique biodiversity and geodiversity of the Black Country
.... ..... ..... whilst valuing its local character. ' This is true of the contribution that the specific Green Belt locations listed above provide.
5. Policy CSP2 of the approved Strategy of 2011, states it will provide, 'A strong Green Belt to promote urban renaissance within the urban area and provide easy access to the countryside for urban residents where the landscape, nature conservation and agricultural land will be protected and enhanced where practical and possible.' Policy CSP2 then goes on to state that, 'Green Belt boundaries will be maintained and protected from inappropriate development'. These principles should be upheld in the present circumstances.
6. Proposals to fundamentally modify the adopted Strategy of 2011 by building houses and industry in the Green Belt, would be contrary to environmental policy,ENV2 - Historic Character and Local Distinctiveness, and ENV6 - Open Space, Sport and Recreation.
7. The Urban Regeneration Strategy deployed in the approved plan of 2011 , works and encourages the redevelopment of more difficult sites for housing and industry by preventing development in the Green Belt and on other greenfield sites. This is good for the environment in all aspects. Releasing Green Belt now will be a failure to direct development attention where it is necessary and desirable. Failure to continue to follow the regeneration strategy will result in unnecessary loss of countryside; will undermine public confidence in the Green Belt and will cause irreversible environmental damage.
8. The obvious corollary of releasing Green Belt now is that the process of Green Belt release will be perpetual for future development. It is not accepted that we need to start that process at this juncture . The 'Review' proposals undermine the principle of Green Belts and are a retrograde step.
Object
Black Country Core Strategy Issue and Option Report
Representation ID: 805
Received: 31/08/2017
Respondent: Ms Gemma Pedley
There is a general opposition to the green belt development in close proximity to Halesowen and that separating from Halesowen and Stourbridge. This includes countryside to the South of A456; that countryside at Lutley and around Wychbury Hill; the greenbelt that links to the countryside to the South via the line of the Lapal Canal and includes the Leasowes and Coombeswood "Wedge".
It is premature to consider greenbelt sites at this stage as it is a brownfield first strategy.
We consider that any modification to the greenbelt would be contrary to environmental policy ENV2 Historic Character and Local Distinctiveness and ENV6 Open space, sport and recreation.
I oppose Green Belt development, but our experience, and intimate knowledge, relates primarily to all that Green Belt in close proximity to Halesowen and that separating Halesowen from Stourbridge. This includes countryside to the South of A456; that countryside at Lutley and around Wychbury Hill; the Green Belt that links to the countryside to the south via the line of the the Lapal Canal and includes The Leasowes and Coombeswood 'Wedge'. You do not ask for a detailed representation but I list some pertinent issues:
1. The Green Belt area that I/ have defined is of exceptional quality in terms of history; landscape quality; character; nature conservation; informal recreation and it is an important component in the visual envelope of the wider countryside, including the Clent Hills and beyond, within Worcestershire.The character and qualities have been shaped by nature, farming and earlier owners, including the Premonstratensian Cannons of Halesowen Abbey; Viscount Cobham of Hagley Hall; Lord Dudley of the Grange; William Shenstone; and the Canons of Wolverhampton. Much of the area has been identified by Dudley Council as a 'Landscape Heritage Area'. There are many recorded finds of archaeological significance on the lands of the former monastery, dating as far back as the Iron Age. Manor Farm, the site of Halesowen Abbey, which is a Scheduled Ancient Monument of National Importance, has the highest density of Public Rights of Way in Dudley Borough, reflecting its monastic importance, with paths from all directions leading to the Abbey. There are 'Green Lanes' of mediaeval origin. The area is extremely important with defendable Green Belt boundaries and the Lutley countryside, prevents major areas of Halesowen from coalescing with Stourbridge.
2. The 'Black Country Core Strategy', adopted in February 2011, recognises sufficient land for housing and industry to the year 2026, without development in the Green Belt.
3. Under 'Sustainability', the adopted Core Strategy states, 'Brownfield First [for development] - Ensuring that previously developed land, particularly where vacant, derelict or underused, is prioritised over greenfield sites" It is considered that there are many more opportunities for redevelopment of sites than the Councils appear to have recognised in coming to their 'Review' conc lusions. For instance, in Halesowen Town alone, 'windfall' sites for future housing include the former Law Courts; the defunct Police Station and the former Council House. It is premature to seek Green Belts sites at this juncture.
4. Under 'Spatial Objectives' the adopted Core Strategy promises an 'high quality environment' which "will protect and enhance the unique biodiversity and geodiversity of the Black Country
.... ..... ..... whilst valuing its local character. ' This is true of the contribution that the specific Green Belt locations listed above provide.
5. Policy CSP2 of the approved Strategy of 2011, states it will provide, 'A strong Green Belt to promote urban renaissance within the urban area and provide easy access to the countryside for urban residents where the landscape, nature conservation and agricultural land will be protected and enhanced where practical and possible.' Policy CSP2 then goes on to state that, 'Green Belt boundaries will be maintained and protected from inappropriate development'. These principles should be upheld in the present circumstances.
6. Proposals to fundamentally modify the adopted Strategy of 2011 by building houses and industry in the Green Belt, would be contrary to environmental policy,ENV2 - Historic Character and Local Distinctiveness, and ENV6 - Open Space, Sport and Recreation.
7. The Urban Regeneration Strategy deployed in the approved plan of 2011 , works and encourages the redevelopment of more difficult sites for housing and industry by preventing development in the Green Belt and on other greenfield sites. This is good for the environment in all aspects. Releasing Green Belt now will be a failure to direct development attention where it is necessary and desirable. Failure to continue to follow the regeneration strategy will result in unnecessary loss of countryside; will undermine public confidence in the Green Belt and will cause irreversible environmental damage.
8. The obvious corollary of releasing Green Belt now is that the process of Green Belt release will be perpetual for future development. It is not accepted that we need to start that process at this juncture . The 'Review' proposals undermine the principle of Green Belts and are a retrograde step
Object
Black Country Core Strategy Issue and Option Report
Representation ID: 807
Received: 31/08/2017
Respondent: Mr Richard Reeve
There is a general opposition to the green belt development in close proximity to Halesowen and that separating from Halesowen and Stourbridge. This includes countryside to the South of A456; that countryside at Lutley and around Wychbury Hill; the greenbelt that links to the countryside to the South via the line of the Lapal Canal and includes the Leasowes and Coombeswood "Wedge".
It is premature to consider greenbelt sites at this stage as it is a brownfield first strategy.
We consider that any modification to the greenbelt would be contrary to environmental policy ENV2 Historic Character and Local Distinctiveness and ENV6 Open space, sport and recreation.
I oppose Green Belt development, but our experience, and intimate knowledge, relates primarily to all that Green Belt in close proximity to Halesowen and that separating Halesowen from Stourbridge. This includes countryside to the South of A456; that countryside at Lutley and around Wychbury Hill; the Green Belt that links to the countryside to the south via the line of the the Lapal Canal and includes The Leasowes and Coombeswood 'Wedge'. You do not ask for a detailed representation but I list some pertinent issues:
1. The Green Belt area that I/ have defined is of exceptional quality in terms of history; landscape quality; character; nature conservation; informal recreation and it is an important component in the visual envelope of the wider countryside, including the Clent Hills and beyond, within Worcestershire.The character and qualities have been shaped by nature, farming and earlier owners, including the Premonstratensian Cannons of Halesowen Abbey; Viscount Cobham of Hagley Hall; Lord Dudley of the Grange; William Shenstone; and the Canons of Wolverhampton. Much of the area has been identified by Dudley Council as a 'Landscape Heritage Area'. There are many recorded finds of archaeological significance on the lands of the former monastery, dating as far back as the Iron Age. Manor Farm, the site of Halesowen Abbey, which is a Scheduled Ancient Monument of National Importance, has the highest density of Public Rights of Way in Dudley Borough, reflecting its monastic importance, with paths from all directions leading to the Abbey. There are 'Green Lanes' of mediaeval origin. The area is extremely important with defendable Green Belt boundaries and the Lutley countryside, prevents major areas of Halesowen from coalescing with Stourbridge.
2. The 'Black Country Core Strategy', adopted in February 2011, recognises sufficient land for housing and industry to the year 2026, without development in the Green Belt.
3. Under 'Sustainability', the adopted Core Strategy states, 'Brownfield First [for development] - Ensuring that previously developed land, particularly where vacant, derelict or underused, is prioritised over greenfield sites" It is considered that there are many more opportunities for redevelopment of sites than the Councils appear to have recognised in coming to their 'Review' conc lusions. For instance, in Halesowen Town alone, 'windfall' sites for future housing include the former Law Courts; the defunct Police Station and the former Council House. It is premature to seek Green Belts sites at this juncture.
4. Under 'Spatial Objectives' the adopted Core Strategy promises an 'high quality environment' which "will protect and enhance the unique biodiversity and geodiversity of the Black Country
.... ..... ..... whilst valuing its local character. ' This is true of the contribution that the specific Green Belt locations listed above provide.
5. Policy CSP2 of the approved Strategy of 2011, states it will provide, 'A strong Green Belt to promote urban renaissance within the urban area and provide easy access to the countryside for urban residents where the landscape, nature conservation and agricultural land will be protected and enhanced where practical and possible.' Policy CSP2 then goes on to state that, 'Green Belt boundaries will be maintained and protected from inappropriate development'. These principles should be upheld in the present circumstances.
6. Proposals to fundamentally modify the adopted Strategy of 2011 by building houses and industry in the Green Belt, would be contrary to environmental policy,ENV2 - Historic Character and Local Distinctiveness, and ENV6 - Open Space, Sport and Recreation.
7. The Urban Regeneration Strategy deployed in the approved plan of 2011 , works and encourages the redevelopment of more difficult sites for housing and industry by preventing development in the Green Belt and on other greenfield sites. This is good for the environment in all aspects. Releasing Green Belt now will be a failure to direct development attention where it is necessary and desirable. Failure to continue to follow the regeneration strategy will result in unnecessary loss of countryside; will undermine public confidence in the Green Belt and will cause irreversible environmental damage.
8. The obvious corollary of releasing Green Belt now is that the process of Green Belt release will be perpetual for future development. It is not accepted that we need to start that process at this juncture . The 'Review' proposals undermine the principle of Green Belts and are a retrograde step.
Object
Black Country Core Strategy Issue and Option Report
Representation ID: 808
Received: 01/09/2017
Respondent: Ms Clare Hobley
There is a general opposition to the green belt development in close proximity to Halesowen and that separating from Halesowen and Stourbridge. This includes countryside to the South of A456; that countryside at Lutley and around Wychbury Hill; the greenbelt that links to the countryside to the South via the line of the Lapal Canal and includes the Leasowes and Coombeswood "Wedge".
It is premature to consider greenbelt sites at this stage as it is a brownfield first strategy.
We consider that any modification to the greenbelt would be contrary to environmental policy ENV2 Historic Character and Local Distinctiveness and ENV6 Open space, sport and recreation.
I oppose Green Belt development, but our experience, and intimate knowledge, relates primarily to all that Green Belt in close proximity to Halesowen and that separating Halesowen from Stourbridge. This includes countryside to the South of A456; that countryside at Lutley and around Wychbury Hill; the Green Belt that links to the countryside to the south via the line of the the Lapal Canal and includes The Leasowes and Coombeswood 'Wedge'. You do not ask for a detailed representation but I list some pertinent issues:
1. The Green Belt area that I/ have defined is of exceptional quality in terms of history; landscape quality; character; nature conservation; informal recreation and it is an important component in the visual envelope of the wider countryside, including the Clent Hills and beyond, within Worcestershire.The character and qualities have been shaped by nature, farming and earlier owners, including the Premonstratensian Cannons of Halesowen Abbey; Viscount Cobham of Hagley Hall; Lord Dudley of the Grange; William Shenstone; and the Canons of Wolverhampton. Much of the area has been identified by Dudley Council as a 'Landscape Heritage Area'. There are many recorded finds of archaeological significance on the lands of the former monastery, dating as far back as the Iron Age. Manor Farm, the site of Halesowen Abbey, which is a Scheduled Ancient Monument of National Importance, has the highest density of Public Rights of Way in Dudley Borough, reflecting its monastic importance, with paths from all directions leading to the Abbey. There are 'Green Lanes' of mediaeval origin. The area is extremely important with defendable Green Belt boundaries and the Lutley countryside, prevents major areas of Halesowen from coalescing with Stourbridge.
2. The 'Black Country Core Strategy', adopted in February 2011, recognises sufficient land for housing and industry to the year 2026, without development in the Green Belt.
3. Under 'Sustainability', the adopted Core Strategy states, 'Brownfield First [for development] - Ensuring that previously developed land, particularly where vacant, derelict or underused, is prioritised over greenfield sites" It is considered that there are many more opportunities for redevelopment of sites than the Councils appear to have recognised in coming to their 'Review' conc lusions. For instance, in Halesowen Town alone, 'windfall' sites for future housing include the former Law Courts; the defunct Police Station and the former Council House. It is premature to seek Green Belts sites at this juncture.
4. Under 'Spatial Objectives' the adopted Core Strategy promises an 'high quality environment' which "will protect and enhance the unique biodiversity and geodiversity of the Black Country
.... ..... ..... whilst valuing its local character. ' This is true of the contribution that the specific Green Belt locations listed above provide.
5. Policy CSP2 of the approved Strategy of 2011, states it will provide, 'A strong Green Belt to promote urban renaissance within the urban area and provide easy access to the countryside for urban residents where the landscape, nature conservation and agricultural land will be protected and enhanced where practical and possible.' Policy CSP2 then goes on to state that, 'Green Belt boundaries will be maintained and protected from inappropriate development'. These principles should be upheld in the present circumstances.
6. Proposals to fundamentally modify the adopted Strategy of 2011 by building houses and industry in the Green Belt, would be contrary to environmental policy,ENV2 - Historic Character and Local Distinctiveness, and ENV6 - Open Space, Sport and Recreation.
7. The Urban Regeneration Strategy deployed in the approved plan of 2011 , works and encourages the redevelopment of more difficult sites for housing and industry by preventing development in the Green Belt and on other greenfield sites. This is good for the environment in all aspects. Releasing Green Belt now will be a failure to direct development attention where it is necessary and desirable. Failure to continue to follow the regeneration strategy will result in unnecessary loss of countryside; will undermine public confidence in the Green Belt and will cause irreversible environmental damage.
8. The obvious corollary of releasing Green Belt now is that the process of Green Belt release will be perpetual for future development. It is not accepted that we need to start that process at this juncture . The 'Review' proposals undermine the principle of Green Belts and are a retrograde step
Object
Black Country Core Strategy Issue and Option Report
Representation ID: 809
Received: 31/08/2017
Respondent: Mrs A Boffy
There is a general opposition to the green belt development in close proximity to Halesowen and that separating from Halesowen and Stourbridge. This includes countryside to the South of A456; that countryside at Lutley and around Wychbury Hill; the greenbelt that links to the countryside to the South via the line of the Lapal Canal and includes the Leasowes and Coombeswood "Wedge".
It is premature to consider greenbelt sites at this stage as it is a brownfield first strategy.
We consider that any modification to the greenbelt would be contrary to environmental policy ENV2 Historic Character and Local Distinctiveness and ENV6 Open space, sport and recreation.
I oppose Green Belt development, but our experience, and intimate knowledge, relates primarily to all that Green Belt in close proximity to Halesowen and that separating Halesowen from Stourbridge. This includes countryside to the South of A456; that countryside at Lutley and around Wychbury Hill; the Green Belt that links to the countryside to the south via the line of the the Lapal Canal and includes The Leasowes and Coombeswood 'Wedge'. You do not ask for a detailed representation but I list some pertinent issues:
1. The Green Belt area that I/ have defined is of exceptional quality in terms of history; landscape quality; character; nature conservation; informal recreation and it is an important component in the visual envelope of the wider countryside, including the Clent Hills and beyond, within Worcestershire.The character and qualities have been shaped by nature, farming and earlier owners, including the Premonstratensian Cannons of Halesowen Abbey; Viscount Cobham of Hagley Hall; Lord Dudley of the Grange; William Shenstone; and the Canons of Wolverhampton. Much of the area has been identified by Dudley Council as a 'Landscape Heritage Area'. There are many recorded finds of archaeological significance on the lands of the former monastery, dating as far back as the Iron Age. Manor Farm, the site of Halesowen Abbey, which is a Scheduled Ancient Monument of National Importance, has the highest density of Public Rights of Way in Dudley Borough, reflecting its monastic importance, with paths from all directions leading to the Abbey. There are 'Green Lanes' of mediaeval origin. The area is extremely important with defendable Green Belt boundaries and the Lutley countryside, prevents major areas of Halesowen from coalescing with Stourbridge.
2. The 'Black Country Core Strategy', adopted in February 2011, recognises sufficient land for housing and industry to the year 2026, without development in the Green Belt.
3. Under 'Sustainability', the adopted Core Strategy states, 'Brownfield First [for development] - Ensuring that previously developed land, particularly where vacant, derelict or underused, is prioritised over greenfield sites" It is considered that there are many more opportunities for redevelopment of sites than the Councils appear to have recognised in coming to their 'Review' conc lusions. For instance, in Halesowen Town alone, 'windfall' sites for future housing include the former Law Courts; the defunct Police Station and the former Council House. It is premature to seek Green Belts sites at this juncture.
4. Under 'Spatial Objectives' the adopted Core Strategy promises an 'high quality environment' which "will protect and enhance the unique biodiversity and geodiversity of the Black Country
.... ..... ..... whilst valuing its local character. ' This is true of the contribution that the specific Green Belt locations listed above provide.
5. Policy CSP2 of the approved Strategy of 2011, states it will provide, 'A strong Green Belt to promote urban renaissance within the urban area and provide easy access to the countryside for urban residents where the landscape, nature conservation and agricultural land will be protected and enhanced where practical and possible.' Policy CSP2 then goes on to state that, 'Green Belt boundaries will be maintained and protected from inappropriate development'. These principles should be upheld in the present circumstances.
6. Proposals to fundamentally modify the adopted Strategy of 2011 by building houses and industry in the Green Belt, would be contrary to environmental policy,ENV2 - Historic Character and Local Distinctiveness, and ENV6 - Open Space, Sport and Recreation.
7. The Urban Regeneration Strategy deployed in the approved plan of 2011 , works and encourages the redevelopment of more difficult sites for housing and industry by preventing development in the Green Belt and on other greenfield sites. This is good for the environment in all aspects. Releasing Green Belt now will be a failure to direct development attention where it is necessary and desirable. Failure to continue to follow the regeneration strategy will result in unnecessary loss of countryside; will undermine public confidence in the Green Belt and will cause irreversible environmental damage.
8. The obvious corollary of releasing Green Belt now is that the process of Green Belt release will be perpetual for future development. It is not accepted that we need to start that process at this juncture . The 'Review' proposals undermine the principle of Green Belts and are a retrograde step.
Object
Black Country Core Strategy Issue and Option Report
Representation ID: 810
Received: 31/08/2017
Respondent: Ms Lauren Wakeley
There is a general opposition to the green belt development in close proximity to Halesowen and that separating from Halesowen and Stourbridge. This includes countryside to the South of A456; that countryside at Lutley and around Wychbury Hill; the greenbelt that links to the countryside to the South via the line of the Lapal Canal and includes the Leasowes and Coombeswood "Wedge".
It is premature to consider greenbelt sites at this stage as it is a brownfield first strategy.
We consider that any modification to the greenbelt would be contrary to environmental policy ENV2 Historic Character and Local Distinctiveness and ENV6 Open space, sport and recreation.
I oppose Green Belt development, but our experience, and intimate knowledge, relates primarily to all that Green Belt in close proximity to Halesowen and that separating Halesowen from Stourbridge. This includes countryside to the South of A456; that countryside at Lutley and around Wychbury Hill; the Green Belt that links to the countryside to the south via the line of the the Lapal Canal and includes The Leasowes and Coombeswood 'Wedge'. You do not ask for a detailed representation but I list some pertinent issues:
1. The Green Belt area that I/ have defined is of exceptional quality in terms of history; landscape quality; character; nature conservation; informal recreation and it is an important component in the visual envelope of the wider countryside, including the Clent Hills and beyond, within Worcestershire.The character and qualities have been shaped by nature, farming and earlier owners, including the Premonstratensian Cannons of Halesowen Abbey; Viscount Cobham of Hagley Hall; Lord Dudley of the Grange; William Shenstone; and the Canons of Wolverhampton. Much of the area has been identified by Dudley Council as a 'Landscape Heritage Area'. There are many recorded finds of archaeological significance on the lands of the former monastery, dating as far back as the Iron Age. Manor Farm, the site of Halesowen Abbey, which is a Scheduled Ancient Monument of National Importance, has the highest density of Public Rights of Way in Dudley Borough, reflecting its monastic importance, with paths from all directions leading to the Abbey. There are 'Green Lanes' of mediaeval origin. The area is extremely important with defendable Green Belt boundaries and the Lutley countryside, prevents major areas of Halesowen from coalescing with Stourbridge.
2. The 'Black Country Core Strategy', adopted in February 2011, recognises sufficient land for housing and industry to the year 2026, without development in the Green Belt.
3. Under 'Sustainability', the adopted Core Strategy states, 'Brownfield First [for development] - Ensuring that previously developed land, particularly where vacant, derelict or underused, is prioritised over greenfield sites" It is considered that there are many more opportunities for redevelopment of sites than the Councils appear to have recognised in coming to their 'Review' conc lusions. For instance, in Halesowen Town alone, 'windfall' sites for future housing include the former Law Courts; the defunct Police Station and the former Council House. It is premature to seek Green Belts sites at this juncture.
4. Under 'Spatial Objectives' the adopted Core Strategy promises an 'high quality environment' which "will protect and enhance the unique biodiversity and geodiversity of the Black Country
.... ..... ..... whilst valuing its local character. ' This is true of the contribution that the specific Green Belt locations listed above provide.
5. Policy CSP2 of the approved Strategy of 2011, states it will provide, 'A strong Green Belt to promote urban renaissance within the urban area and provide easy access to the countryside for urban residents where the landscape, nature conservation and agricultural land will be protected and enhanced where practical and possible.' Policy CSP2 then goes on to state that, 'Green Belt boundaries will be maintained and protected from inappropriate development'. These principles should be upheld in the present circumstances.
6. Proposals to fundamentally modify the adopted Strategy of 2011 by building houses and industry in the Green Belt, would be contrary to environmental policy,ENV2 - Historic Character and Local Distinctiveness, and ENV6 - Open Space, Sport and Recreation.
7. The Urban Regeneration Strategy deployed in the approved plan of 2011 , works and encourages the redevelopment of more difficult sites for housing and industry by preventing development in the Green Belt and on other greenfield sites. This is good for the environment in all aspects. Releasing Green Belt now will be a failure to direct development attention where it is necessary and desirable. Failure to continue to follow the regeneration strategy will result in unnecessary loss of countryside; will undermine public confidence in the Green Belt and will cause irreversible environmental damage.
8. The obvious corollary of releasing Green Belt now is that the process of Green Belt release will be perpetual for future development. It is not accepted that we need to start that process at this juncture . The 'Review' proposals undermine the principle of Green Belts and are a retrograde step.
Object
Black Country Core Strategy Issue and Option Report
Representation ID: 811
Received: 18/08/2017
Respondent: Paul Dorrington
There is a general opposition to the green belt development in close proximity to Halesowen and that separating from Halesowen and Stourbridge. This includes countryside to the South of A456; that countryside at Lutley and around Wychbury Hill; the greenbelt that links to the countryside to the South via the line of the Lapal Canal and includes the Leasowes and Coombeswood "Wedge".
It is premature to consider greenbelt sites at this stage as it is a brownfield first strategy.
We consider that any modification to the greenbelt would be contrary to environmental policy ENV2 Historic Character and Local Distinctiveness and ENV6 Open space, sport and recreation.
I oppose Green Belt development, but our experience, and intimate knowledge, relates primarily to all that Green Belt in close proximity to Halesowen and that separating Halesowen from Stourbridge. This includes countryside to the South of A456; that countryside at Lutley and around Wychbury Hill; the Green Belt that links to the countryside to the south via the line of the the Lapal Canal and includes The Leasowes and Coombeswood 'Wedge'. You do not ask for a detailed representation but I list some pertinent issues:
1. The Green Belt area that I/ have defined is of exceptional quality in terms of history; landscape quality; character; nature conservation; informal recreation and it is an important component in the visual envelope of the wider countryside, including the Clent Hills and beyond, within Worcestershire.The character and qualities have been shaped by nature, farming and earlier owners, including the Premonstratensian Cannons of Halesowen Abbey; Viscount Cobham of Hagley Hall; Lord Dudley of the Grange; William Shenstone; and the Canons of Wolverhampton. Much of the area has been identified by Dudley Council as a 'Landscape Heritage Area'. There are many recorded finds of archaeological significance on the lands of the former monastery, dating as far back as the Iron Age. Manor Farm, the site of Halesowen Abbey, which is a Scheduled Ancient Monument of National Importance, has the highest density of Public Rights of Way in Dudley Borough, reflecting its monastic importance, with paths from all directions leading to the Abbey. There are 'Green Lanes' of mediaeval origin. The area is extremely important with defendable Green Belt boundaries and the Lutley countryside, prevents major areas of Halesowen from coalescing with Stourbridge.
2. The 'Black Country Core Strategy', adopted in February 2011, recognises sufficient land for housing and industry to the year 2026, without development in the Green Belt.
3. Under 'Sustainability', the adopted Core Strategy states, 'Brownfield First [for development] - Ensuring that previously developed land, particularly where vacant, derelict or underused, is prioritised over greenfield sites" It is considered that there are many more opportunities for redevelopment of sites than the Councils appear to have recognised in coming to their 'Review' conc lusions. For instance, in Halesowen Town alone, 'windfall' sites for future housing include the former Law Courts; the defunct Police Station and the former Council House. It is premature to seek Green Belts sites at this juncture.
4. Under 'Spatial Objectives' the adopted Core Strategy promises an 'high quality environment' which "will protect and enhance the unique biodiversity and geodiversity of the Black Country
.... ..... ..... whilst valuing its local character. ' This is true of the contribution that the specific Green Belt locations listed above provide.
5. Policy CSP2 of the approved Strategy of 2011, states it will provide, 'A strong Green Belt to promote urban renaissance within the urban area and provide easy access to the countryside for urban residents where the landscape, nature conservation and agricultural land will be protected and enhanced where practical and possible.' Policy CSP2 then goes on to state that, 'Green Belt boundaries will be maintained and protected from inappropriate development'. These principles should be upheld in the present circumstances.
6. Proposals to fundamentally modify the adopted Strategy of 2011 by building houses and industry in the Green Belt, would be contrary to environmental policy,ENV2 - Historic Character and Local Distinctiveness, and ENV6 - Open Space, Sport and Recreation.
7. The Urban Regeneration Strategy deployed in the approved plan of 2011 , works and encourages the redevelopment of more difficult sites for housing and industry by preventing development in the Green Belt and on other greenfield sites. This is good for the environment in all aspects. Releasing Green Belt now will be a failure to direct development attention where it is necessary and desirable. Failure to continue to follow the regeneration strategy will result in unnecessary loss of countryside; will undermine public confidence in the Green Belt and will cause irreversible environmental damage.
8. The obvious corollary of releasing Green Belt now is that the process of Green Belt release will be perpetual for future development. It is not accepted that we need to start that process at this juncture . The 'Review' proposals undermine the principle of Green Belts and are a retrograde step.
Will you please record my objection and reply to acknowledge safe receipt? Please keep me informed of progress and of future stages.
Object
Black Country Core Strategy Issue and Option Report
Representation ID: 812
Received: 31/08/2017
Respondent: Ms Patricia Cresswell
There is a general opposition to the green belt development in close proximity to Halesowen and that separating from Halesowen and Stourbridge. This includes countryside to the South of A456; that countryside at Lutley and around Wychbury Hill; the greenbelt that links to the countryside to the South via the line of the Lapal Canal and includes the Leasowes and Coombeswood "Wedge".
It is premature to consider greenbelt sites at this stage as it is a brownfield first strategy.
We consider that any modification to the greenbelt would be contrary to environmental policy ENV2 Historic Character and Local Distinctiveness and ENV6 Open space, sport and recreation.
I oppose Green Belt development, but our experience, and intimate knowledge, relates primarily to all that Green Belt in close proximity to Halesowen and that separating Halesowen from Stourbridge. This includes countryside to the South of A456; that countryside at Lutley and around Wychbury Hill; the Green Belt that links to the countryside to the south via the line of the the Lapal Canal and includes The Leasowes and Coombeswood 'Wedge'. You do not ask for a detailed representation but I list some pertinent issues:
1. The Green Belt area that I/ have defined is of exceptional quality in terms of history; landscape quality; character; nature conservation; informal recreation and it is an important component in the visual envelope of the wider countryside, including the Clent Hills and beyond, within Worcestershire.The character and qualities have been shaped by nature, farming and earlier owners, including the Premonstratensian Cannons of Halesowen Abbey; Viscount Cobham of Hagley Hall; Lord Dudley of the Grange; William Shenstone; and the Canons of Wolverhampton. Much of the area has been identified by Dudley Council as a 'Landscape Heritage Area'. There are many recorded finds of archaeological significance on the lands of the former monastery, dating as far back as the Iron Age. Manor Farm, the site of Halesowen Abbey, which is a Scheduled Ancient Monument of National Importance, has the highest density of Public Rights of Way in Dudley Borough, reflecting its monastic importance, with paths from all directions leading to the Abbey. There are 'Green Lanes' of mediaeval origin. The area is extremely important with defendable Green Belt boundaries and the Lutley countryside, prevents major areas of Halesowen from coalescing with Stourbridge.
2. The 'Black Country Core Strategy', adopted in February 2011, recognises sufficient land for housing and industry to the year 2026, without development in the Green Belt.
3. Under 'Sustainability', the adopted Core Strategy states, 'Brownfield First [for development] - Ensuring that previously developed land, particularly where vacant, derelict or underused, is prioritised over greenfield sites" It is considered that there are many more opportunities for redevelopment of sites than the Councils appear to have recognised in coming to their 'Review' conc lusions. For instance, in Halesowen Town alone, 'windfall' sites for future housing include the former Law Courts; the defunct Police Station and the former Council House. It is premature to seek Green Belts sites at this juncture.
4. Under 'Spatial Objectives' the adopted Core Strategy promises an 'high quality environment' which "will protect and enhance the unique biodiversity and geodiversity of the Black Country
.... ..... ..... whilst valuing its local character. ' This is true of the contribution that the specific Green Belt locations listed above provide.
5. Policy CSP2 of the approved Strategy of 2011, states it will provide, 'A strong Green Belt to promote urban renaissance within the urban area and provide easy access to the countryside for urban residents where the landscape, nature conservation and agricultural land will be protected and enhanced where practical and possible.' Policy CSP2 then goes on to state that, 'Green Belt boundaries will be maintained and protected from inappropriate development'. These principles should be upheld in the present circumstances.
6. Proposals to fundamentally modify the adopted Strategy of 2011 by building houses and industry in the Green Belt, would be contrary to environmental policy,ENV2 - Historic Character and Local Distinctiveness, and ENV6 - Open Space, Sport and Recreation.
7. The Urban Regeneration Strategy deployed in the approved plan of 2011 , works and encourages the redevelopment of more difficult sites for housing and industry by preventing development in the Green Belt and on other greenfield sites. This is good for the environment in all aspects. Releasing Green Belt now will be a failure to direct development attention where it is necessary and desirable. Failure to continue to follow the regeneration strategy will result in unnecessary loss of countryside; will undermine public confidence in the Green Belt and will cause irreversible environmental damage.
8. The obvious corollary of releasing Green Belt now is that the process of Green Belt release will be perpetual for future development. It is not accepted that we need to start that process at this juncture . The 'Review' proposals undermine the principle of Green Belts and are a retrograde step.
Object
Black Country Core Strategy Issue and Option Report
Representation ID: 813
Received: 31/08/2017
Respondent: Ms Helena Jean Green
There is a general opposition to the green belt development in close proximity to Halesowen and that separating from Halesowen and Stourbridge. This includes countryside to the South of A456; that countryside at Lutley and around Wychbury Hill; the greenbelt that links to the countryside to the South via the line of the Lapal Canal and includes the Leasowes and Coombeswood "Wedge".
It is premature to consider greenbelt sites at this stage as it is a brownfield first strategy.
We consider that any modification to the greenbelt would be contrary to environmental policy ENV2 Historic Character and Local Distinctiveness and ENV6 Open space, sport and recreation.
I oppose Green Belt development, but our experience, and intimate knowledge, relates primarily to all that Green Belt in close proximity to Halesowen and that separating Halesowen from Stourbridge. This includes countryside to the South of A456; that countryside at Lutley and around Wychbury Hill; the Green Belt that links to the countryside to the south via the line of the the Lapal Canal and includes The Leasowes and Coombeswood 'Wedge'. You do not ask for a detailed representation but I list some pertinent issues:
1. The Green Belt area that I/ have defined is of exceptional quality in terms of history; landscape quality; character; nature conservation; informal recreation and it is an important component in the visual envelope of the wider countryside, including the Clent Hills and beyond, within Worcestershire.The character and qualities have been shaped by nature, farming and earlier owners, including the Premonstratensian Cannons of Halesowen Abbey; Viscount Cobham of Hagley Hall; Lord Dudley of the Grange; William Shenstone; and the Canons of Wolverhampton. Much of the area has been identified by Dudley Council as a 'Landscape Heritage Area'. There are many recorded finds of archaeological significance on the lands of the former monastery, dating as far back as the Iron Age. Manor Farm, the site of Halesowen Abbey, which is a Scheduled Ancient Monument of National Importance, has the highest density of Public Rights of Way in Dudley Borough, reflecting its monastic importance, with paths from all directions leading to the Abbey. There are 'Green Lanes' of mediaeval origin. The area is extremely important with defendable Green Belt boundaries and the Lutley countryside, prevents major areas of Halesowen from coalescing with Stourbridge.
2. The 'Black Country Core Strategy', adopted in February 2011, recognises sufficient land for housing and industry to the year 2026, without development in the Green Belt.
3. Under 'Sustainability', the adopted Core Strategy states, 'Brownfield First [for development] - Ensuring that previously developed land, particularly where vacant, derelict or underused, is prioritised over greenfield sites" It is considered that there are many more opportunities for redevelopment of sites than the Councils appear to have recognised in coming to their 'Review' conc lusions. For instance, in Halesowen Town alone, 'windfall' sites for future housing include the former Law Courts; the defunct Police Station and the former Council House. It is premature to seek Green Belts sites at this juncture.
4. Under 'Spatial Objectives' the adopted Core Strategy promises an 'high quality environment' which "will protect and enhance the unique biodiversity and geodiversity of the Black Country
.... ..... ..... whilst valuing its local character. ' This is true of the contribution that the specific Green Belt locations listed above provide.
5. Policy CSP2 of the approved Strategy of 2011, states it will provide, 'A strong Green Belt to promote urban renaissance within the urban area and provide easy access to the countryside for urban residents where the landscape, nature conservation and agricultural land will be protected and enhanced where practical and possible.' Policy CSP2 then goes on to state that, 'Green Belt boundaries will be maintained and protected from inappropriate development'. These principles should be upheld in the present circumstances.
6. Proposals to fundamentally modify the adopted Strategy of 2011 by building houses and industry in the Green Belt, would be contrary to environmental policy,ENV2 - Historic Character and Local Distinctiveness, and ENV6 - Open Space, Sport and Recreation.
7. The Urban Regeneration Strategy deployed in the approved plan of 2011 , works and encourages the redevelopment of more difficult sites for housing and industry by preventing development in the Green Belt and on other greenfield sites. This is good for the environment in all aspects. Releasing Green Belt now will be a failure to direct development attention where it is necessary and desirable. Failure to continue to follow the regeneration strategy will result in unnecessary loss of countryside; will undermine public confidence in the Green Belt and will cause irreversible environmental damage.
8. The obvious corollary of releasing Green Belt now is that the process of Green Belt release will be perpetual for future development. It is not accepted that we need to start that process at this juncture . The 'Review' proposals undermine the principle of Green Belts and are a retrograde step.
Object
Black Country Core Strategy Issue and Option Report
Representation ID: 818
Received: 17/08/2017
Respondent: Mrs K Rodgers
There is a general opposition to the green belt development in close proximity to Halesowen and that separating from Halesowen and Stourbridge. This includes countryside to the South of A456; that countryside at Lutley and around Wychbury Hill; the greenbelt that links to the countryside to the South via the line of the Lapal Canal and includes the Leasowes and Coombeswood "Wedge".
It is premature to consider greenbelt sites at this stage as it is a brownfield first strategy.
We consider that any modification to the greenbelt would be contrary to environmental policy ENV2 Historic Character and Local Distinctiveness and ENV6 Open space, sport and recreation.
I oppose Green Belt development, but our experience, and intimate knowledge, relates primarily to all that Green Belt in close proximity to Halesowen and that separating Halesowen from Stourbridge. This includes countryside to the South of A456; that countryside at Lutley and around Wychbury Hill; the Green Belt that links to the countryside to the south via the line of the the Lapal Canal and includes The Leasowes and Coombeswood 'Wedge'. You do not ask for a detailed representation but I list some pertinent issues:
1. The Green Belt area that I/ have defined is of exceptional quality in terms of history; landscape quality; character; nature conservation; informal recreation and it is an important component in the visual envelope of the wider countryside, including the Clent Hills and beyond, within Worcestershire.The character and qualities have been shaped by nature, farming and earlier owners, including the Premonstratensian Cannons of Halesowen Abbey; Viscount Cobham of Hagley Hall; Lord Dudley of the Grange; William Shenstone; and the Canons of Wolverhampton. Much of the area has been identified by Dudley Council as a 'Landscape Heritage Area'. There are many recorded finds of archaeological significance on the lands of the former monastery, dating as far back as the Iron Age. Manor Farm, the site of Halesowen Abbey, which is a Scheduled Ancient Monument of National Importance, has the highest density of Public Rights of Way in Dudley Borough, reflecting its monastic importance, with paths from all directions leading to the Abbey. There are 'Green Lanes' of mediaeval origin. The area is extremely important with defendable Green Belt boundaries and the Lutley countryside, prevents major areas of Halesowen from coalescing with Stourbridge.
2. The 'Black Country Core Strategy', adopted in February 2011, recognises sufficient land for housing and industry to the year 2026, without development in the Green Belt.
3. Under 'Sustainability', the adopted Core Strategy states, 'Brownfield First [for development] - Ensuring that previously developed land, particularly where vacant, derelict or underused, is prioritised over greenfield sites" It is considered that there are many more opportunities for redevelopment of sites than the Councils appear to have recognised in coming to their 'Review' conc lusions. For instance, in Halesowen Town alone, 'windfall' sites for future housing include the former Law Courts; the defunct Police Station and the former Council House. It is premature to seek Green Belts sites at this juncture.
4. Under 'Spatial Objectives' the adopted Core Strategy promises an 'high quality environment' which "will protect and enhance the unique biodiversity and geodiversity of the Black Country
.... ..... ..... whilst valuing its local character. ' This is true of the contribution that the specific Green Belt locations listed above provide.
5. Policy CSP2 of the approved Strategy of 2011, states it will provide, 'A strong Green Belt to promote urban renaissance within the urban area and provide easy access to the countryside for urban residents where the landscape, nature conservation and agricultural land will be protected and enhanced where practical and possible.' Policy CSP2 then goes on to state that, 'Green Belt boundaries will be maintained and protected from inappropriate development'. These principles should be upheld in the present circumstances.
6. Proposals to fundamentally modify the adopted Strategy of 2011 by building houses and industry in the Green Belt, would be contrary to environmental policy,ENV2 - Historic Character and Local Distinctiveness, and ENV6 - Open Space, Sport and Recreation.
7. The Urban Regeneration Strategy deployed in the approved plan of 2011 , works and encourages the redevelopment of more difficult sites for housing and industry by preventing development in the Green Belt and on other greenfield sites. This is good for the environment in all aspects. Releasing Green Belt now will be a failure to direct development attention where it is necessary and desirable. Failure to continue to follow the regeneration strategy will result in unnecessary loss of countryside; will undermine public confidence in the Green Belt and will cause irreversible environmental damage.
8. The obvious corollary of releasing Green Belt now is that the process of Green Belt release will be perpetual for future development. It is not accepted that we need to start that process at this juncture . The 'Review' proposals undermine the principle of Green Belts and are a retrograde step.
Will you please record my objection and reply to acknowledge safe receipt? Please keep me informed of progress and of future stages.
Object
Black Country Core Strategy Issue and Option Report
Representation ID: 819
Received: 18/08/2017
Respondent: Mrs J Dorrington
There is a general opposition to the green belt development in close proximity to Halesowen and that separating from Halesowen and Stourbridge. This includes countryside to the South of A456; that countryside at Lutley and around Wychbury Hill; the greenbelt that links to the countryside to the South via the line of the Lapal Canal and includes the Leasowes and Coombeswood "Wedge".
It is premature to consider greenbelt sites at this stage as it is a brownfield first strategy.
We consider that any modification to the greenbelt would be contrary to environmental policy ENV2 Historic Character and Local Distinctiveness and ENV6 Open space, sport and recreation.
I oppose Green Belt development, but our experience, and intimate knowledge, relates primarily to all that Green Belt in close proximity to Halesowen and that separating Halesowen from Stourbridge. This includes countryside to the South of A456; that countryside at Lutley and around Wychbury Hill; the Green Belt that links to the countryside to the south via the line of the the Lapal Canal and includes The Leasowes and Coombeswood 'Wedge'. You do not ask for a detailed representation but I list some pertinent issues:
1. The Green Belt area that I/ have defined is of exceptional quality in terms of history; landscape quality; character; nature conservation; informal recreation and it is an important component in the visual envelope of the wider countryside, including the Clent Hills and beyond, within Worcestershire.The character and qualities have been shaped by nature, farming and earlier owners, including the Premonstratensian Cannons of Halesowen Abbey; Viscount Cobham of Hagley Hall; Lord Dudley of the Grange; William Shenstone; and the Canons of Wolverhampton. Much of the area has been identified by Dudley Council as a 'Landscape Heritage Area'. There are many recorded finds of archaeological significance on the lands of the former monastery, dating as far back as the Iron Age. Manor Farm, the site of Halesowen Abbey, which is a Scheduled Ancient Monument of National Importance, has the highest density of Public Rights of Way in Dudley Borough, reflecting its monastic importance, with paths from all directions leading to the Abbey. There are 'Green Lanes' of mediaeval origin. The area is extremely important with defendable Green Belt boundaries and the Lutley countryside, prevents major areas of Halesowen from coalescing with Stourbridge.
2. The 'Black Country Core Strategy', adopted in February 2011, recognises sufficient land for housing and industry to the year 2026, without development in the Green Belt.
3. Under 'Sustainability', the adopted Core Strategy states, 'Brownfield First [for development] - Ensuring that previously developed land, particularly where vacant, derelict or underused, is prioritised over greenfield sites" It is considered that there are many more opportunities for redevelopment of sites than the Councils appear to have recognised in coming to their 'Review' conc lusions. For instance, in Halesowen Town alone, 'windfall' sites for future housing include the former Law Courts; the defunct Police Station and the former Council House. It is premature to seek Green Belts sites at this juncture.
4. Under 'Spatial Objectives' the adopted Core Strategy promises an 'high quality environment' which "will protect and enhance the unique biodiversity and geodiversity of the Black Country
.... ..... ..... whilst valuing its local character. ' This is true of the contribution that the specific Green Belt locations listed above provide.
5. Policy CSP2 of the approved Strategy of 2011, states it will provide, 'A strong Green Belt to promote urban renaissance within the urban area and provide easy access to the countryside for urban residents where the landscape, nature conservation and agricultural land will be protected and enhanced where practical and possible.' Policy CSP2 then goes on to state that, 'Green Belt boundaries will be maintained and protected from inappropriate development'. These principles should be upheld in the present circumstances.
6. Proposals to fundamentally modify the adopted Strategy of 2011 by building houses and industry in the Green Belt, would be contrary to environmental policy,ENV2 - Historic Character and Local Distinctiveness, and ENV6 - Open Space, Sport and Recreation.
7. The Urban Regeneration Strategy deployed in the approved plan of 2011 , works and encourages the redevelopment of more difficult sites for housing and industry by preventing development in the Green Belt and on other greenfield sites. This is good for the environment in all aspects. Releasing Green Belt now will be a failure to direct development attention where it is necessary and desirable. Failure to continue to follow the regeneration strategy will result in unnecessary loss of countryside; will undermine public confidence in the Green Belt and will cause irreversible environmental damage.
8. The obvious corollary of releasing Green Belt now is that the process of Green Belt release will be perpetual for future development. It is not accepted that we need to start that process at this juncture . The 'Review' proposals undermine the principle of Green Belts and are a retrograde step.
Will you please record my objection and reply to acknowledge safe receipt? Please keep me informed of progress and of future stages.
Object
Black Country Core Strategy Issue and Option Report
Representation ID: 820
Received: 14/08/2017
Respondent: Karen Price
There is a general opposition to the green belt development in close proximity to Halesowen and that separating from Halesowen and Stourbridge. This includes countryside to the South of A456; that countryside at Lutley and around Wychbury Hill; the greenbelt that links to the countryside to the South via the line of the Lapal Canal and includes the Leasowes and Coombeswood "Wedge".
It is premature to consider greenbelt sites at this stage as it is a brownfield first strategy.
We consider that any modification to the greenbelt would be contrary to environmental policy ENV2 Historic Character and Local Distinctiveness and ENV6 Open space, sport and recreation.
I oppose Green Belt development, but our experience, and intimate knowledge, relates primarily to all that Green Belt in close proximity to Halesowen and that separating Halesowen from Stourbridge. This includes countryside to the South of A456; that countryside at Lutley and around Wychbury Hill; the Green Belt that links to the countryside to the south via the line of the the Lapal Canal and includes The Leasowes and Coombeswood 'Wedge'. You do not ask for a detailed representation but I list some pertinent issues:
1. The Green Belt area that I/ have defined is of exceptional quality in terms of history; landscape quality; character; nature conservation; informal recreation and it is an important component in the visual envelope of the wider countryside, including the Clent Hills and beyond, within Worcestershire.The character and qualities have been shaped by nature, farming and earlier owners, including the Premonstratensian Cannons of Halesowen Abbey; Viscount Cobham of Hagley Hall; Lord Dudley of the Grange; William Shenstone; and the Canons of Wolverhampton. Much of the area has been identified by Dudley Council as a 'Landscape Heritage Area'. There are many recorded finds of archaeological significance on the lands of the former monastery, dating as far back as the Iron Age. Manor Farm, the site of Halesowen Abbey, which is a Scheduled Ancient Monument of National Importance, has the highest density of Public Rights of Way in Dudley Borough, reflecting its monastic importance, with paths from all directions leading to the Abbey. There are 'Green Lanes' of mediaeval origin. The area is extremely important with defendable Green Belt boundaries and the Lutley countryside, prevents major areas of Halesowen from coalescing with Stourbridge.
2. The 'Black Country Core Strategy', adopted in February 2011, recognises sufficient land for housing and industry to the year 2026, without development in the Green Belt.
3. Under 'Sustainability', the adopted Core Strategy states, 'Brownfield First [for development] - Ensuring that previously developed land, particularly where vacant, derelict or underused, is prioritised over greenfield sites" It is considered that there are many more opportunities for redevelopment of sites than the Councils appear to have recognised in coming to their 'Review' conc lusions. For instance, in Halesowen Town alone, 'windfall' sites for future housing include the former Law Courts; the defunct Police Station and the former Council House. It is premature to seek Green Belts sites at this juncture.
4. Under 'Spatial Objectives' the adopted Core Strategy promises an 'high quality environment' which "will protect and enhance the unique biodiversity and geodiversity of the Black Country
.... ..... ..... whilst valuing its local character. ' This is true of the contribution that the specific Green Belt locations listed above provide.
5. Policy CSP2 of the approved Strategy of 2011, states it will provide, 'A strong Green Belt to promote urban renaissance within the urban area and provide easy access to the countryside for urban residents where the landscape, nature conservation and agricultural land will be protected and enhanced where practical and possible.' Policy CSP2 then goes on to state that, 'Green Belt boundaries will be maintained and protected from inappropriate development'. These principles should be upheld in the present circumstances.
6. Proposals to fundamentally modify the adopted Strategy of 2011 by building houses and industry in the Green Belt, would be contrary to environmental policy,ENV2 - Historic Character and Local Distinctiveness, and ENV6 - Open Space, Sport and Recreation.
7. The Urban Regeneration Strategy deployed in the approved plan of 2011 , works and encourages the redevelopment of more difficult sites for housing and industry by preventing development in the Green Belt and on other greenfield sites. This is good for the environment in all aspects. Releasing Green Belt now will be a failure to direct development attention where it is necessary and desirable. Failure to continue to follow the regeneration strategy will result in unnecessary loss of countryside; will undermine public confidence in the Green Belt and will cause irreversible environmental damage.
8. The obvious corollary of releasing Green Belt now is that the process of Green Belt release will be perpetual for future development. It is not accepted that we need to start that process at this juncture . The 'Review' proposals undermine the principle of Green Belts and are a retrograde step.
Will you please record my objection and reply to acknowledge safe receipt? Please keep me informed of progress and of future stages.
Object
Black Country Core Strategy Issue and Option Report
Representation ID: 821
Received: 11/08/2017
Respondent: Dr K.G Taylor
There is a general opposition to the green belt development in close proximity to Halesowen and that separating from Halesowen and Stourbridge. This includes countryside to the South of A456; that countryside at Lutley and around Wychbury Hill; the greenbelt that links to the countryside to the South via the line of the Lapal Canal and includes the Leasowes and Coombeswood "Wedge".
It is premature to consider greenbelt sites at this stage as it is a brownfield first strategy.
We consider that any modification to the greenbelt would be contrary to environmental policy ENV2 Historic Character and Local Distinctiveness and ENV6 Open space, sport and recreation.
I oppose Green Belt development, but our experience, and intimate knowledge, relates primarily to all that Green Belt in close proximity to Halesowen and that separating Halesowen from Stourbridge. This includes countryside to the South of A456; that countryside at Lutley and around Wychbury Hill; the Green Belt that links to the countryside to the south via the line of the the Lapal Canal and includes The Leasowes and Coombeswood 'Wedge'. You do not ask for a detailed representation but I list some pertinent issues:
1. The Green Belt area that I/ have defined is of exceptional quality in terms of history; landscape quality; character; nature conservation; informal recreation and it is an important component in the visual envelope of the wider countryside, including the Clent Hills and beyond, within Worcestershire.The character and qualities have been shaped by nature, farming and earlier owners, including the Premonstratensian Cannons of Halesowen Abbey; Viscount Cobham of Hagley Hall; Lord Dudley of the Grange; William Shenstone; and the Canons of Wolverhampton. Much of the area has been identified by Dudley Council as a 'Landscape Heritage Area'. There are many recorded finds of archaeological significance on the lands of the former monastery, dating as far back as the Iron Age. Manor Farm, the site of Halesowen Abbey, which is a Scheduled Ancient Monument of National Importance, has the highest density of Public Rights of Way in Dudley Borough, reflecting its monastic importance, with paths from all directions leading to the Abbey. There are 'Green Lanes' of mediaeval origin. The area is extremely important with defendable Green Belt boundaries and the Lutley countryside, prevents major areas of Halesowen from coalescing with Stourbridge.
2. The 'Black Country Core Strategy', adopted in February 2011, recognises sufficient land for housing and industry to the year 2026, without development in the Green Belt.
3. Under 'Sustainability', the adopted Core Strategy states, 'Brownfield First [for development] - Ensuring that previously developed land, particularly where vacant, derelict or underused, is prioritised over greenfield sites" It is considered that there are many more opportunities for redevelopment of sites than the Councils appear to have recognised in coming to their 'Review' conc lusions. For instance, in Halesowen Town alone, 'windfall' sites for future housing include the former Law Courts; the defunct Police Station and the former Council House. It is premature to seek Green Belts sites at this juncture.
4. Under 'Spatial Objectives' the adopted Core Strategy promises an 'high quality environment' which "will protect and enhance the unique biodiversity and geodiversity of the Black Country
.... ..... ..... whilst valuing its local character. ' This is true of the contribution that the specific Green Belt locations listed above provide.
5. Policy CSP2 of the approved Strategy of 2011, states it will provide, 'A strong Green Belt to promote urban renaissance within the urban area and provide easy access to the countryside for urban residents where the landscape, nature conservation and agricultural land will be protected and enhanced where practical and possible.' Policy CSP2 then goes on to state that, 'Green Belt boundaries will be maintained and protected from inappropriate development'. These principles should be upheld in the present circumstances.
6. Proposals to fundamentally modify the adopted Strategy of 2011 by building houses and industry in the Green Belt, would be contrary to environmental policy,ENV2 - Historic Character and Local Distinctiveness, and ENV6 - Open Space, Sport and Recreation.
7. The Urban Regeneration Strategy deployed in the approved plan of 2011 , works and encourages the redevelopment of more difficult sites for housing and industry by preventing development in the Green Belt and on other greenfield sites. This is good for the environment in all aspects. Releasing Green Belt now will be a failure to direct development attention where it is necessary and desirable. Failure to continue to follow the regeneration strategy will result in unnecessary loss of countryside; will undermine public confidence in the Green Belt and will cause irreversible environmental damage.
8. The obvious corollary of releasing Green Belt now is that the process of Green Belt release will be perpetual for future development. It is not accepted that we need to start that process at this juncture . The 'Review' proposals undermine the principle of Green Belts and are a retrograde step.
Will you please record my objection and reply to acknowledge safe receipt? Please keep me informed of progress and of future stages.
Object
Black Country Core Strategy Issue and Option Report
Representation ID: 822
Received: 14/08/2017
Respondent: Mrs Judith Walden
There is a general opposition to the green belt development in close proximity to Halesowen and that separating from Halesowen and Stourbridge. This includes countryside to the South of A456; that countryside at Lutley and around Wychbury Hill; the greenbelt that links to the countryside to the South via the line of the Lapal Canal and includes the Leasowes and Coombeswood "Wedge".
It is premature to consider greenbelt sites at this stage as it is a brownfield first strategy.
We consider that any modification to the greenbelt would be contrary to environmental policy ENV2 Historic Character and Local Distinctiveness and ENV6 Open space, sport and recreation.
I oppose Green Belt development, but our experience, and intimate knowledge, relates primarily to all that Green Belt in close proximity to Halesowen and that separating Halesowen from Stourbridge. This includes countryside to the South of A456; that countryside at Lutley and around Wychbury Hill; the Green Belt that links to the countryside to the south via the line of the the Lapal Canal and includes The Leasowes and Coombeswood 'Wedge'. You do not ask for a detailed representation but I list some pertinent issues:
1. The Green Belt area that I/ have defined is of exceptional quality in terms of history; landscape quality; character; nature conservation; informal recreation and it is an important component in the visual envelope of the wider countryside, including the Clent Hills and beyond, within Worcestershire.The character and qualities have been shaped by nature, farming and earlier owners, including the Premonstratensian Cannons of Halesowen Abbey; Viscount Cobham of Hagley Hall; Lord Dudley of the Grange; William Shenstone; and the Canons of Wolverhampton. Much of the area has been identified by Dudley Council as a 'Landscape Heritage Area'. There are many recorded finds of archaeological significance on the lands of the former monastery, dating as far back as the Iron Age. Manor Farm, the site of Halesowen Abbey, which is a Scheduled Ancient Monument of National Importance, has the highest density of Public Rights of Way in Dudley Borough, reflecting its monastic importance, with paths from all directions leading to the Abbey. There are 'Green Lanes' of mediaeval origin. The area is extremely important with defendable Green Belt boundaries and the Lutley countryside, prevents major areas of Halesowen from coalescing with Stourbridge.
2. The 'Black Country Core Strategy', adopted in February 2011, recognises sufficient land for housing and industry to the year 2026, without development in the Green Belt.
3. Under 'Sustainability', the adopted Core Strategy states, 'Brownfield First [for development] - Ensuring that previously developed land, particularly where vacant, derelict or underused, is prioritised over greenfield sites" It is considered that there are many more opportunities for redevelopment of sites than the Councils appear to have recognised in coming to their 'Review' conc lusions. For instance, in Halesowen Town alone, 'windfall' sites for future housing include the former Law Courts; the defunct Police Station and the former Council House. It is premature to seek Green Belts sites at this juncture.
4. Under 'Spatial Objectives' the adopted Core Strategy promises an 'high quality environment' which "will protect and enhance the unique biodiversity and geodiversity of the Black Country
.... ..... ..... whilst valuing its local character. ' This is true of the contribution that the specific Green Belt locations listed above provide.
5. Policy CSP2 of the approved Strategy of 2011, states it will provide, 'A strong Green Belt to promote urban renaissance within the urban area and provide easy access to the countryside for urban residents where the landscape, nature conservation and agricultural land will be protected and enhanced where practical and possible.' Policy CSP2 then goes on to state that, 'Green Belt boundaries will be maintained and protected from inappropriate development'. These principles should be upheld in the present circumstances.
6. Proposals to fundamentally modify the adopted Strategy of 2011 by building houses and industry in the Green Belt, would be contrary to environmental policy,ENV2 - Historic Character and Local Distinctiveness, and ENV6 - Open Space, Sport and Recreation.
7. The Urban Regeneration Strategy deployed in the approved plan of 2011 , works and encourages the redevelopment of more difficult sites for housing and industry by preventing development in the Green Belt and on other greenfield sites. This is good for the environment in all aspects. Releasing Green Belt now will be a failure to direct development attention where it is necessary and desirable. Failure to continue to follow the regeneration strategy will result in unnecessary loss of countryside; will undermine public confidence in the Green Belt and will cause irreversible environmental damage.
8. The obvious corollary of releasing Green Belt now is that the process of Green Belt release will be perpetual for future development. It is not accepted that we need to start that process at this juncture . The 'Review' proposals undermine the principle of Green Belts and are a retrograde step.
Will you please record my objection and reply to acknowledge safe receipt? Please keep me informed of progress and of future stages.
Object
Black Country Core Strategy Issue and Option Report
Representation ID: 823
Received: 24/07/2017
Respondent: P.M Walden
There is a general opposition to the green belt development in close proximity to Halesowen and that separating from Halesowen and Stourbridge. This includes countryside to the South of A456; that countryside at Lutley and around Wychbury Hill; the greenbelt that links to the countryside to the South via the line of the Lapal Canal and includes the Leasowes and Coombeswood "Wedge".
It is premature to consider greenbelt sites at this stage as it is a brownfield first strategy.
We consider that any modification to the greenbelt would be contrary to environmental policy ENV2 Historic Character and Local Distinctiveness and ENV6 Open space, sport and recreation.
I oppose Green Belt development, but our experience, and intimate knowledge, relates primarily to all that Green Belt in close proximity to Halesowen and that separating Halesowen from Stourbridge. This includes countryside to the South of A456; that countryside at Lutley and around Wychbury Hill; the Green Belt that links to the countryside to the south via the line of the the Lapal Canal and includes The Leasowes and Coombeswood 'Wedge'. You do not ask for a detailed representation but I list some pertinent issues:
1. The Green Belt area that I/ have defined is of exceptional quality in terms of history; landscape quality; character; nature conservation; informal recreation and it is an important component in the visual envelope of the wider countryside, including the Clent Hills and beyond, within Worcestershire.The character and qualities have been shaped by nature, farming and earlier owners, including the Premonstratensian Cannons of Halesowen Abbey; Viscount Cobham of Hagley Hall; Lord Dudley of the Grange; William Shenstone; and the Canons of Wolverhampton. Much of the area has been identified by Dudley Council as a 'Landscape Heritage Area'. There are many recorded finds of archaeological significance on the lands of the former monastery, dating as far back as the Iron Age. Manor Farm, the site of Halesowen Abbey, which is a Scheduled Ancient Monument of National Importance, has the highest density of Public Rights of Way in Dudley Borough, reflecting its monastic importance, with paths from all directions leading to the Abbey. There are 'Green Lanes' of mediaeval origin. The area is extremely important with defendable Green Belt boundaries and the Lutley countryside, prevents major areas of Halesowen from coalescing with Stourbridge.
2. The 'Black Country Core Strategy', adopted in February 2011, recognises sufficient land for housing and industry to the year 2026, without development in the Green Belt.
3. Under 'Sustainability', the adopted Core Strategy states, 'Brownfield First [for development] - Ensuring that previously developed land, particularly where vacant, derelict or underused, is prioritised over greenfield sites" It is considered that there are many more opportunities for redevelopment of sites than the Councils appear to have recognised in coming to their 'Review' conc lusions. For instance, in Halesowen Town alone, 'windfall' sites for future housing include the former Law Courts; the defunct Police Station and the former Council House. It is premature to seek Green Belts sites at this juncture.
4. Under 'Spatial Objectives' the adopted Core Strategy promises an 'high quality environment' which "will protect and enhance the unique biodiversity and geodiversity of the Black Country
.... ..... ..... whilst valuing its local character. ' This is true of the contribution that the specific Green Belt locations listed above provide.
5. Policy CSP2 of the approved Strategy of 2011, states it will provide, 'A strong Green Belt to promote urban renaissance within the urban area and provide easy access to the countryside for urban residents where the landscape, nature conservation and agricultural land will be protected and enhanced where practical and possible.' Policy CSP2 then goes on to state that, 'Green Belt boundaries will be maintained and protected from inappropriate development'. These principles should be upheld in the present circumstances.
6. Proposals to fundamentally modify the adopted Strategy of 2011 by building houses and industry in the Green Belt, would be contrary to environmental policy,ENV2 - Historic Character and Local Distinctiveness, and ENV6 - Open Space, Sport and Recreation.
7. The Urban Regeneration Strategy deployed in the approved plan of 2011 , works and encourages the redevelopment of more difficult sites for housing and industry by preventing development in the Green Belt and on other greenfield sites. This is good for the environment in all aspects. Releasing Green Belt now will be a failure to direct development attention where it is necessary and desirable. Failure to continue to follow the regeneration strategy will result in unnecessary loss of countryside; will undermine public confidence in the Green Belt and will cause irreversible environmental damage.
8. The obvious corollary of releasing Green Belt now is that the process of Green Belt release will be perpetual for future development. It is not accepted that we need to start that process at this juncture . The 'Review' proposals undermine the principle of Green Belts and are a retrograde step.
Will you please record my objection and reply to acknowledge safe receipt? Please keep me informed of progress and of future stages.
Object
Black Country Core Strategy Issue and Option Report
Representation ID: 824
Received: 24/07/2017
Respondent: Mr Des McGoire
There is a general opposition to the green belt development in close proximity to Halesowen and that separating from Halesowen and Stourbridge. This includes countryside to the South of A456; that countryside at Lutley and around Wychbury Hill; the greenbelt that links to the countryside to the South via the line of the Lapal Canal and includes the Leasowes and Coombeswood "Wedge".
It is premature to consider greenbelt sites at this stage as it is a brownfield first strategy.
We consider that any modification to the greenbelt would be contrary to environmental policy ENV2 Historic Character and Local Distinctiveness and ENV6 Open space, sport and recreation.
I oppose Green Belt development, but our experience, and intimate knowledge, relates primarily to all that Green Belt in close proximity to Halesowen and that separating Halesowen from Stourbridge. This includes countryside to the South of A456; that countryside at Lutley and around Wychbury Hill; the Green Belt that links to the countryside to the south via the line of the the Lapal Canal and includes The Leasowes and Coombeswood 'Wedge'. You do not ask for a detailed representation but I list some pertinent issues:
1. The Green Belt area that I/ have defined is of exceptional quality in terms of history; landscape quality; character; nature conservation; informal recreation and it is an important component in the visual envelope of the wider countryside, including the Clent Hills and beyond, within Worcestershire.The character and qualities have been shaped by nature, farming and earlier owners, including the Premonstratensian Cannons of Halesowen Abbey; Viscount Cobham of Hagley Hall; Lord Dudley of the Grange; William Shenstone; and the Canons of Wolverhampton. Much of the area has been identified by Dudley Council as a 'Landscape Heritage Area'. There are many recorded finds of archaeological significance on the lands of the former monastery, dating as far back as the Iron Age. Manor Farm, the site of Halesowen Abbey, which is a Scheduled Ancient Monument of National Importance, has the highest density of Public Rights of Way in Dudley Borough, reflecting its monastic importance, with paths from all directions leading to the Abbey. There are 'Green Lanes' of mediaeval origin. The area is extremely important with defendable Green Belt boundaries and the Lutley countryside, prevents major areas of Halesowen from coalescing with Stourbridge.
2. The 'Black Country Core Strategy', adopted in February 2011, recognises sufficient land for housing and industry to the year 2026, without development in the Green Belt.
3. Under 'Sustainability', the adopted Core Strategy states, 'Brownfield First [for development] - Ensuring that previously developed land, particularly where vacant, derelict or underused, is prioritised over greenfield sites" It is considered that there are many more opportunities for redevelopment of sites than the Councils appear to have recognised in coming to their 'Review' conc lusions. For instance, in Halesowen Town alone, 'windfall' sites for future housing include the former Law Courts; the defunct Police Station and the former Council House. It is premature to seek Green Belts sites at this juncture.
4. Under 'Spatial Objectives' the adopted Core Strategy promises an 'high quality environment' which "will protect and enhance the unique biodiversity and geodiversity of the Black Country
.... ..... ..... whilst valuing its local character. ' This is true of the contribution that the specific Green Belt locations listed above provide.
5. Policy CSP2 of the approved Strategy of 2011, states it will provide, 'A strong Green Belt to promote urban renaissance within the urban area and provide easy access to the countryside for urban residents where the landscape, nature conservation and agricultural land will be protected and enhanced where practical and possible.' Policy CSP2 then goes on to state that, 'Green Belt boundaries will be maintained and protected from inappropriate development'. These principles should be upheld in the present circumstances.
6. Proposals to fundamentally modify the adopted Strategy of 2011 by building houses and industry in the Green Belt, would be contrary to environmental policy,ENV2 - Historic Character and Local Distinctiveness, and ENV6 - Open Space, Sport and Recreation.
7. The Urban Regeneration Strategy deployed in the approved plan of 2011 , works and encourages the redevelopment of more difficult sites for housing and industry by preventing development in the Green Belt and on other greenfield sites. This is good for the environment in all aspects. Releasing Green Belt now will be a failure to direct development attention where it is necessary and desirable. Failure to continue to follow the regeneration strategy will result in unnecessary loss of countryside; will undermine public confidence in the Green Belt and will cause irreversible environmental damage.
8. The obvious corollary of releasing Green Belt now is that the process of Green Belt release will be perpetual for future development. It is not accepted that we need to start that process at this juncture . The 'Review' proposals undermine the principle of Green Belts and are a retrograde step.
Will you please record my objection and reply to acknowledge safe receipt? Please keep me informed of progress and of future stages.
Object
Black Country Core Strategy Issue and Option Report
Representation ID: 825
Received: 24/07/2017
Respondent: Alison Mcguire
There is a general opposition to the green belt development in close proximity to Halesowen and that separating from Halesowen and Stourbridge. This includes countryside to the South of A456; that countryside at Lutley and around Wychbury Hill; the greenbelt that links to the countryside to the South via the line of the Lapal Canal and includes the Leasowes and Coombeswood "Wedge".
It is premature to consider greenbelt sites at this stage as it is a brownfield first strategy.
We consider that any modification to the greenbelt would be contrary to environmental policy ENV2 Historic Character and Local Distinctiveness and ENV6 Open space, sport and recreation.
I oppose Green Belt development, but our experience, and intimate knowledge, relates primarily to all that Green Belt in close proximity to Halesowen and that separating Halesowen from Stourbridge. This includes countryside to the South of A456; that countryside at Lutley and around Wychbury Hill; the Green Belt that links to the countryside to the south via the line of the the Lapal Canal and includes The Leasowes and Coombeswood 'Wedge'. You do not ask for a detailed representation but I list some pertinent issues:
1. The Green Belt area that I/ have defined is of exceptional quality in terms of history; landscape quality; character; nature conservation; informal recreation and it is an important component in the visual envelope of the wider countryside, including the Clent Hills and beyond, within Worcestershire.The character and qualities have been shaped by nature, farming and earlier owners, including the Premonstratensian Cannons of Halesowen Abbey; Viscount Cobham of Hagley Hall; Lord Dudley of the Grange; William Shenstone; and the Canons of Wolverhampton. Much of the area has been identified by Dudley Council as a 'Landscape Heritage Area'. There are many recorded finds of archaeological significance on the lands of the former monastery, dating as far back as the Iron Age. Manor Farm, the site of Halesowen Abbey, which is a Scheduled Ancient Monument of National Importance, has the highest density of Public Rights of Way in Dudley Borough, reflecting its monastic importance, with paths from all directions leading to the Abbey. There are 'Green Lanes' of mediaeval origin. The area is extremely important with defendable Green Belt boundaries and the Lutley countryside, prevents major areas of Halesowen from coalescing with Stourbridge.
2. The 'Black Country Core Strategy', adopted in February 2011, recognises sufficient land for housing and industry to the year 2026, without development in the Green Belt.
3. Under 'Sustainability', the adopted Core Strategy states, 'Brownfield First [for development] - Ensuring that previously developed land, particularly where vacant, derelict or underused, is prioritised over greenfield sites" It is considered that there are many more opportunities for redevelopment of sites than the Councils appear to have recognised in coming to their 'Review' conc lusions. For instance, in Halesowen Town alone, 'windfall' sites for future housing include the former Law Courts; the defunct Police Station and the former Council House. It is premature to seek Green Belts sites at this juncture.
4. Under 'Spatial Objectives' the adopted Core Strategy promises an 'high quality environment' which "will protect and enhance the unique biodiversity and geodiversity of the Black Country
.... ..... ..... whilst valuing its local character. ' This is true of the contribution that the specific Green Belt locations listed above provide.
5. Policy CSP2 of the approved Strategy of 2011, states it will provide, 'A strong Green Belt to promote urban renaissance within the urban area and provide easy access to the countryside for urban residents where the landscape, nature conservation and agricultural land will be protected and enhanced where practical and possible.' Policy CSP2 then goes on to state that, 'Green Belt boundaries will be maintained and protected from inappropriate development'. These principles should be upheld in the present circumstances.
6. Proposals to fundamentally modify the adopted Strategy of 2011 by building houses and industry in the Green Belt, would be contrary to environmental policy,ENV2 - Historic Character and Local Distinctiveness, and ENV6 - Open Space, Sport and Recreation.
7. The Urban Regeneration Strategy deployed in the approved plan of 2011 , works and encourages the redevelopment of more difficult sites for housing and industry by preventing development in the Green Belt and on other greenfield sites. This is good for the environment in all aspects. Releasing Green Belt now will be a failure to direct development attention where it is necessary and desirable. Failure to continue to follow the regeneration strategy will result in unnecessary loss of countryside; will undermine public confidence in the Green Belt and will cause irreversible environmental damage.
8. The obvious corollary of releasing Green Belt now is that the process of Green Belt release will be perpetual for future development. It is not accepted that we need to start that process at this juncture . The 'Review' proposals undermine the principle of Green Belts and are a retrograde step.
Will you please record my objection and reply to acknowledge safe receipt? Please keep me informed of progress and of future stages.
Object
Black Country Core Strategy Issue and Option Report
Representation ID: 826
Received: 24/08/2017
Respondent: Samantha Harley
There is a general opposition to the green belt development in close proximity to Halesowen and that separating from Halesowen and Stourbridge. This includes countryside to the South of A456; that countryside at Lutley and around Wychbury Hill; the greenbelt that links to the countryside to the South via the line of the Lapal Canal and includes the Leasowes and Coombeswood "Wedge".
It is premature to consider greenbelt sites at this stage as it is a brownfield first strategy.
We consider that any modification to the greenbelt would be contrary to environmental policy ENV2 Historic Character and Local Distinctiveness and ENV6 Open space, sport and recreation.
I oppose Green Belt development, but our experience, and intimate knowledge, relates primarily to all that Green Belt in close proximity to Halesowen and that separating Halesowen from Stourbridge. This includes countryside to the South of A456; that countryside at Lutley and around Wychbury Hill; the Green Belt that links to the countryside to the south via the line of the the Lapal Canal and includes The Leasowes and Coombeswood 'Wedge'. You do not ask for a detailed representation but I list some pertinent issues:
1. The Green Belt area that I/ have defined is of exceptional quality in terms of history; landscape quality; character; nature conservation; informal recreation and it is an important component in the visual envelope of the wider countryside, including the Clent Hills and beyond, within Worcestershire.The character and qualities have been shaped by nature, farming and earlier owners, including the Premonstratensian Cannons of Halesowen Abbey; Viscount Cobham of Hagley Hall; Lord Dudley of the Grange; William Shenstone; and the Canons of Wolverhampton. Much of the area has been identified by Dudley Council as a 'Landscape Heritage Area'. There are many recorded finds of archaeological significance on the lands of the former monastery, dating as far back as the Iron Age. Manor Farm, the site of Halesowen Abbey, which is a Scheduled Ancient Monument of National Importance, has the highest density of Public Rights of Way in Dudley Borough, reflecting its monastic importance, with paths from all directions leading to the Abbey. There are 'Green Lanes' of mediaeval origin. The area is extremely important with defendable Green Belt boundaries and the Lutley countryside, prevents major areas of Halesowen from coalescing with Stourbridge.
2. The 'Black Country Core Strategy', adopted in February 2011, recognises sufficient land for housing and industry to the year 2026, without development in the Green Belt.
3. Under 'Sustainability', the adopted Core Strategy states, 'Brownfield First [for development] - Ensuring that previously developed land, particularly where vacant, derelict or underused, is prioritised over greenfield sites" It is considered that there are many more opportunities for redevelopment of sites than the Councils appear to have recognised in coming to their 'Review' conc lusions. For instance, in Halesowen Town alone, 'windfall' sites for future housing include the former Law Courts; the defunct Police Station and the former Council House. It is premature to seek Green Belts sites at this juncture.
4. Under 'Spatial Objectives' the adopted Core Strategy promises an 'high quality environment' which "will protect and enhance the unique biodiversity and geodiversity of the Black Country
.... ..... ..... whilst valuing its local character. ' This is true of the contribution that the specific Green Belt locations listed above provide.
5. Policy CSP2 of the approved Strategy of 2011, states it will provide, 'A strong Green Belt to promote urban renaissance within the urban area and provide easy access to the countryside for urban residents where the landscape, nature conservation and agricultural land will be protected and enhanced where practical and possible.' Policy CSP2 then goes on to state that, 'Green Belt boundaries will be maintained and protected from inappropriate development'. These principles should be upheld in the present circumstances.
6. Proposals to fundamentally modify the adopted Strategy of 2011 by building houses and industry in the Green Belt, would be contrary to environmental policy,ENV2 - Historic Character and Local Distinctiveness, and ENV6 - Open Space, Sport and Recreation.
7. The Urban Regeneration Strategy deployed in the approved plan of 2011 , works and encourages the redevelopment of more difficult sites for housing and industry by preventing development in the Green Belt and on other greenfield sites. This is good for the environment in all aspects. Releasing Green Belt now will be a failure to direct development attention where it is necessary and desirable. Failure to continue to follow the regeneration strategy will result in unnecessary loss of countryside; will undermine public confidence in the Green Belt and will cause irreversible environmental damage.
8. The obvious corollary of releasing Green Belt now is that the process of Green Belt release will be perpetual for future development. It is not accepted that we need to start that process at this juncture . The 'Review' proposals undermine the principle of Green Belts and are a retrograde step.
Will you please record my objection and reply to acknowledge safe receipt? Please keep me informed of progress and of future stages.
Object
Black Country Core Strategy Issue and Option Report
Representation ID: 827
Received: 24/07/2017
Respondent: Kieran Mcguire
There is a general opposition to the green belt development in close proximity to Halesowen and that separating from Halesowen and Stourbridge. This includes countryside to the South of A456; that countryside at Lutley and around Wychbury Hill; the greenbelt that links to the countryside to the South via the line of the Lapal Canal and includes the Leasowes and Coombeswood "Wedge".
It is premature to consider greenbelt sites at this stage as it is a brownfield first strategy.
We consider that any modification to the greenbelt would be contrary to environmental policy ENV2 Historic Character and Local Distinctiveness and ENV6 Open space, sport and recreation.
I oppose Green Belt development, but our experience, and intimate knowledge, relates primarily to all that Green Belt in close proximity to Halesowen and that separating Halesowen from Stourbridge. This includes countryside to the South of A456; that countryside at Lutley and around Wychbury Hill; the Green Belt that links to the countryside to the south via the line of the the Lapal Canal and includes The Leasowes and Coombeswood 'Wedge'. You do not ask for a detailed representation but I list some pertinent issues:
1. The Green Belt area that I/ have defined is of exceptional quality in terms of history; landscape quality; character; nature conservation; informal recreation and it is an important component in the visual envelope of the wider countryside, including the Clent Hills and beyond, within Worcestershire.The character and qualities have been shaped by nature, farming and earlier owners, including the Premonstratensian Cannons of Halesowen Abbey; Viscount Cobham of Hagley Hall; Lord Dudley of the Grange; William Shenstone; and the Canons of Wolverhampton. Much of the area has been identified by Dudley Council as a 'Landscape Heritage Area'. There are many recorded finds of archaeological significance on the lands of the former monastery, dating as far back as the Iron Age. Manor Farm, the site of Halesowen Abbey, which is a Scheduled Ancient Monument of National Importance, has the highest density of Public Rights of Way in Dudley Borough, reflecting its monastic importance, with paths from all directions leading to the Abbey. There are 'Green Lanes' of mediaeval origin. The area is extremely important with defendable Green Belt boundaries and the Lutley countryside, prevents major areas of Halesowen from coalescing with Stourbridge.
2. The 'Black Country Core Strategy', adopted in February 2011, recognises sufficient land for housing and industry to the year 2026, without development in the Green Belt.
3. Under 'Sustainability', the adopted Core Strategy states, 'Brownfield First [for development] - Ensuring that previously developed land, particularly where vacant, derelict or underused, is prioritised over greenfield sites" It is considered that there are many more opportunities for redevelopment of sites than the Councils appear to have recognised in coming to their 'Review' conc lusions. For instance, in Halesowen Town alone, 'windfall' sites for future housing include the former Law Courts; the defunct Police Station and the former Council House. It is premature to seek Green Belts sites at this juncture.
4. Under 'Spatial Objectives' the adopted Core Strategy promises an 'high quality environment' which "will protect and enhance the unique biodiversity and geodiversity of the Black Country
.... ..... ..... whilst valuing its local character. ' This is true of the contribution that the specific Green Belt locations listed above provide.
5. Policy CSP2 of the approved Strategy of 2011, states it will provide, 'A strong Green Belt to promote urban renaissance within the urban area and provide easy access to the countryside for urban residents where the landscape, nature conservation and agricultural land will be protected and enhanced where practical and possible.' Policy CSP2 then goes on to state that, 'Green Belt boundaries will be maintained and protected from inappropriate development'. These principles should be upheld in the present circumstances.
6. Proposals to fundamentally modify the adopted Strategy of 2011 by building houses and industry in the Green Belt, would be contrary to environmental policy,ENV2 - Historic Character and Local Distinctiveness, and ENV6 - Open Space, Sport and Recreation.
7. The Urban Regeneration Strategy deployed in the approved plan of 2011 , works and encourages the redevelopment of more difficult sites for housing and industry by preventing development in the Green Belt and on other greenfield sites. This is good for the environment in all aspects. Releasing Green Belt now will be a failure to direct development attention where it is necessary and desirable. Failure to continue to follow the regeneration strategy will result in unnecessary loss of countryside; will undermine public confidence in the Green Belt and will cause irreversible environmental damage.
8. The obvious corollary of releasing Green Belt now is that the process of Green Belt release will be perpetual for future development. It is not accepted that we need to start that process at this juncture . The 'Review' proposals undermine the principle of Green Belts and are a retrograde step.
Will you please record my objection and reply to acknowledge safe receipt? Please keep me informed of progress and of future stages.
Object
Black Country Core Strategy Issue and Option Report
Representation ID: 828
Received: 24/07/2017
Respondent: B E Cotter
There is a general opposition to the green belt development in close proximity to Halesowen and that separating from Halesowen and Stourbridge. This includes countryside to the South of A456; that countryside at Lutley and around Wychbury Hill; the greenbelt that links to the countryside to the South via the line of the Lapal Canal and includes the Leasowes and Coombeswood "Wedge".
It is premature to consider greenbelt sites at this stage as it is a brownfield first strategy.
We consider that any modification to the greenbelt would be contrary to environmental policy ENV2 Historic Character and Local Distinctiveness and ENV6 Open space, sport and recreation.
I oppose Green Belt development, but our experience, and intimate knowledge, relates primarily to all that Green Belt in close proximity to Halesowen and that separating Halesowen from Stourbridge. This includes countryside to the South of A456; that countryside at Lutley and around Wychbury Hill; the Green Belt that links to the countryside to the south via the line of the the Lapal Canal and includes The Leasowes and Coombeswood 'Wedge'. You do not ask for a detailed representation but I list some pertinent issues:
1. The Green Belt area that I/ have defined is of exceptional quality in terms of history; landscape quality; character; nature conservation; informal recreation and it is an important component in the visual envelope of the wider countryside, including the Clent Hills and beyond, within Worcestershire.The character and qualities have been shaped by nature, farming and earlier owners, including the Premonstratensian Cannons of Halesowen Abbey; Viscount Cobham of Hagley Hall; Lord Dudley of the Grange; William Shenstone; and the Canons of Wolverhampton. Much of the area has been identified by Dudley Council as a 'Landscape Heritage Area'. There are many recorded finds of archaeological significance on the lands of the former monastery, dating as far back as the Iron Age. Manor Farm, the site of Halesowen Abbey, which is a Scheduled Ancient Monument of National Importance, has the highest density of Public Rights of Way in Dudley Borough, reflecting its monastic importance, with paths from all directions leading to the Abbey. There are 'Green Lanes' of mediaeval origin. The area is extremely important with defendable Green Belt boundaries and the Lutley countryside, prevents major areas of Halesowen from coalescing with Stourbridge.
2. The 'Black Country Core Strategy', adopted in February 2011, recognises sufficient land for housing and industry to the year 2026, without development in the Green Belt.
3. Under 'Sustainability', the adopted Core Strategy states, 'Brownfield First [for development] - Ensuring that previously developed land, particularly where vacant, derelict or underused, is prioritised over greenfield sites" It is considered that there are many more opportunities for redevelopment of sites than the Councils appear to have recognised in coming to their 'Review' conc lusions. For instance, in Halesowen Town alone, 'windfall' sites for future housing include the former Law Courts; the defunct Police Station and the former Council House. It is premature to seek Green Belts sites at this juncture.
4. Under 'Spatial Objectives' the adopted Core Strategy promises an 'high quality environment' which "will protect and enhance the unique biodiversity and geodiversity of the Black Country
.... ..... ..... whilst valuing its local character. ' This is true of the contribution that the specific Green Belt locations listed above provide.
5. Policy CSP2 of the approved Strategy of 2011, states it will provide, 'A strong Green Belt to promote urban renaissance within the urban area and provide easy access to the countryside for urban residents where the landscape, nature conservation and agricultural land will be protected and enhanced where practical and possible.' Policy CSP2 then goes on to state that, 'Green Belt boundaries will be maintained and protected from inappropriate development'. These principles should be upheld in the present circumstances.
6. Proposals to fundamentally modify the adopted Strategy of 2011 by building houses and industry in the Green Belt, would be contrary to environmental policy,ENV2 - Historic Character and Local Distinctiveness, and ENV6 - Open Space, Sport and Recreation.
7. The Urban Regeneration Strategy deployed in the approved plan of 2011 , works and encourages the redevelopment of more difficult sites for housing and industry by preventing development in the Green Belt and on other greenfield sites. This is good for the environment in all aspects. Releasing Green Belt now will be a failure to direct development attention where it is necessary and desirable. Failure to continue to follow the regeneration strategy will result in unnecessary loss of countryside; will undermine public confidence in the Green Belt and will cause irreversible environmental damage.
8. The obvious corollary of releasing Green Belt now is that the process of Green Belt release will be perpetual for future development. It is not accepted that we need to start that process at this juncture . The 'Review' proposals undermine the principle of Green Belts and are a retrograde step.
Will you please record my objection and reply to acknowledge safe receipt? Please keep me informed of progress and of future stages.
Object
Black Country Core Strategy Issue and Option Report
Representation ID: 829
Received: 14/08/2017
Respondent: Amanda Walden
There is a general opposition to the green belt development in close proximity to Halesowen and that separating from Halesowen and Stourbridge. This includes countryside to the South of A456; that countryside at Lutley and around Wychbury Hill; the greenbelt that links to the countryside to the South via the line of the Lapal Canal and includes the Leasowes and Coombeswood "Wedge".
It is premature to consider greenbelt sites at this stage as it is a brownfield first strategy.
We consider that any modification to the greenbelt would be contrary to environmental policy ENV2 Historic Character and Local Distinctiveness and ENV6 Open space, sport and recreation.
I oppose Green Belt development, but our experience, and intimate knowledge, relates primarily to all that Green Belt in close proximity to Halesowen and that separating Halesowen from Stourbridge. This includes countryside to the South of A456; that countryside at Lutley and around Wychbury Hill; the Green Belt that links to the countryside to the south via the line of the the Lapal Canal and includes The Leasowes and Coombeswood 'Wedge'. You do not ask for a detailed representation but I list some pertinent issues:
1. The Green Belt area that I/ have defined is of exceptional quality in terms of history; landscape quality; character; nature conservation; informal recreation and it is an important component in the visual envelope of the wider countryside, including the Clent Hills and beyond, within Worcestershire.The character and qualities have been shaped by nature, farming and earlier owners, including the Premonstratensian Cannons of Halesowen Abbey; Viscount Cobham of Hagley Hall; Lord Dudley of the Grange; William Shenstone; and the Canons of Wolverhampton. Much of the area has been identified by Dudley Council as a 'Landscape Heritage Area'. There are many recorded finds of archaeological significance on the lands of the former monastery, dating as far back as the Iron Age. Manor Farm, the site of Halesowen Abbey, which is a Scheduled Ancient Monument of National Importance, has the highest density of Public Rights of Way in Dudley Borough, reflecting its monastic importance, with paths from all directions leading to the Abbey. There are 'Green Lanes' of mediaeval origin. The area is extremely important with defendable Green Belt boundaries and the Lutley countryside, prevents major areas of Halesowen from coalescing with Stourbridge.
2. The 'Black Country Core Strategy', adopted in February 2011, recognises sufficient land for housing and industry to the year 2026, without development in the Green Belt.
3. Under 'Sustainability', the adopted Core Strategy states, 'Brownfield First [for development] - Ensuring that previously developed land, particularly where vacant, derelict or underused, is prioritised over greenfield sites" It is considered that there are many more opportunities for redevelopment of sites than the Councils appear to have recognised in coming to their 'Review' conc lusions. For instance, in Halesowen Town alone, 'windfall' sites for future housing include the former Law Courts; the defunct Police Station and the former Council House. It is premature to seek Green Belts sites at this juncture.
4. Under 'Spatial Objectives' the adopted Core Strategy promises an 'high quality environment' which "will protect and enhance the unique biodiversity and geodiversity of the Black Country
.... ..... ..... whilst valuing its local character. ' This is true of the contribution that the specific Green Belt locations listed above provide.
5. Policy CSP2 of the approved Strategy of 2011, states it will provide, 'A strong Green Belt to promote urban renaissance within the urban area and provide easy access to the countryside for urban residents where the landscape, nature conservation and agricultural land will be protected and enhanced where practical and possible.' Policy CSP2 then goes on to state that, 'Green Belt boundaries will be maintained and protected from inappropriate development'. These principles should be upheld in the present circumstances.
6. Proposals to fundamentally modify the adopted Strategy of 2011 by building houses and industry in the Green Belt, would be contrary to environmental policy,ENV2 - Historic Character and Local Distinctiveness, and ENV6 - Open Space, Sport and Recreation.
7. The Urban Regeneration Strategy deployed in the approved plan of 2011 , works and encourages the redevelopment of more difficult sites for housing and industry by preventing development in the Green Belt and on other greenfield sites. This is good for the environment in all aspects. Releasing Green Belt now will be a failure to direct development attention where it is necessary and desirable. Failure to continue to follow the regeneration strategy will result in unnecessary loss of countryside; will undermine public confidence in the Green Belt and will cause irreversible environmental damage.
8. The obvious corollary of releasing Green Belt now is that the process of Green Belt release will be perpetual for future development. It is not accepted that we need to start that process at this juncture . The 'Review' proposals undermine the principle of Green Belts and are a retrograde step.
Will you please record my objection and reply to acknowledge safe receipt? Please keep me informed of progress and of future stages.
Object
Black Country Core Strategy Issue and Option Report
Representation ID: 830
Received: 17/08/2017
Respondent: Matt Bird
There is a general opposition to the green belt development in close proximity to Halesowen and that separating from Halesowen and Stourbridge. This includes countryside to the South of A456; that countryside at Lutley and around Wychbury Hill; the greenbelt that links to the countryside to the South via the line of the Lapal Canal and includes the Leasowes and Coombeswood "Wedge".
It is premature to consider greenbelt sites at this stage as it is a brownfield first strategy.
We consider that any modification to the greenbelt would be contrary to environmental policy ENV2 Historic Character and Local Distinctiveness and ENV6 Open space, sport and recreation.
I oppose Green Belt development, but our experience, and intimate knowledge, relates primarily to all that Green Belt in close proximity to Halesowen and that separating Halesowen from Stourbridge. This includes countryside to the South of A456; that countryside at Lutley and around Wychbury Hill; the Green Belt that links to the countryside to the south via the line of the the Lapal Canal and includes The Leasowes and Coombeswood 'Wedge'. You do not ask for a detailed representation but I list some pertinent issues:
1. The Green Belt area that I/ have defined is of exceptional quality in terms of history; landscape quality; character; nature conservation; informal recreation and it is an important component in the visual envelope of the wider countryside, including the Clent Hills and beyond, within Worcestershire.The character and qualities have been shaped by nature, farming and earlier owners, including the Premonstratensian Cannons of Halesowen Abbey; Viscount Cobham of Hagley Hall; Lord Dudley of the Grange; William Shenstone; and the Canons of Wolverhampton. Much of the area has been identified by Dudley Council as a 'Landscape Heritage Area'. There are many recorded finds of archaeological significance on the lands of the former monastery, dating as far back as the Iron Age. Manor Farm, the site of Halesowen Abbey, which is a Scheduled Ancient Monument of National Importance, has the highest density of Public Rights of Way in Dudley Borough, reflecting its monastic importance, with paths from all directions leading to the Abbey. There are 'Green Lanes' of mediaeval origin. The area is extremely important with defendable Green Belt boundaries and the Lutley countryside, prevents major areas of Halesowen from coalescing with Stourbridge.
2. The 'Black Country Core Strategy', adopted in February 2011, recognises sufficient land for housing and industry to the year 2026, without development in the Green Belt.
3. Under 'Sustainability', the adopted Core Strategy states, 'Brownfield First [for development] - Ensuring that previously developed land, particularly where vacant, derelict or underused, is prioritised over greenfield sites" It is considered that there are many more opportunities for redevelopment of sites than the Councils appear to have recognised in coming to their 'Review' conc lusions. For instance, in Halesowen Town alone, 'windfall' sites for future housing include the former Law Courts; the defunct Police Station and the former Council House. It is premature to seek Green Belts sites at this juncture.
4. Under 'Spatial Objectives' the adopted Core Strategy promises an 'high quality environment' which "will protect and enhance the unique biodiversity and geodiversity of the Black Country
.... ..... ..... whilst valuing its local character. ' This is true of the contribution that the specific Green Belt locations listed above provide.
5. Policy CSP2 of the approved Strategy of 2011, states it will provide, 'A strong Green Belt to promote urban renaissance within the urban area and provide easy access to the countryside for urban residents where the landscape, nature conservation and agricultural land will be protected and enhanced where practical and possible.' Policy CSP2 then goes on to state that, 'Green Belt boundaries will be maintained and protected from inappropriate development'. These principles should be upheld in the present circumstances.
6. Proposals to fundamentally modify the adopted Strategy of 2011 by building houses and industry in the Green Belt, would be contrary to environmental policy,ENV2 - Historic Character and Local Distinctiveness, and ENV6 - Open Space, Sport and Recreation.
7. The Urban Regeneration Strategy deployed in the approved plan of 2011 , works and encourages the redevelopment of more difficult sites for housing and industry by preventing development in the Green Belt and on other greenfield sites. This is good for the environment in all aspects. Releasing Green Belt now will be a failure to direct development attention where it is necessary and desirable. Failure to continue to follow the regeneration strategy will result in unnecessary loss of countryside; will undermine public confidence in the Green Belt and will cause irreversible environmental damage.
8. The obvious corollary of releasing Green Belt now is that the process of Green Belt release will be perpetual for future development. It is not accepted that we need to start that process at this juncture . The 'Review' proposals undermine the principle of Green Belts and are a retrograde step.
Will you please record my objection and reply to acknowledge safe receipt? Please keep me informed of progress and of future stages.
Object
Black Country Core Strategy Issue and Option Report
Representation ID: 831
Received: 18/08/2017
Respondent: Mr and Mrs B G Toms
There is a general opposition to the green belt development in close proximity to Halesowen and that separating from Halesowen and Stourbridge. This includes countryside to the South of A456; that countryside at Lutley and around Wychbury Hill; the greenbelt that links to the countryside to the South via the line of the Lapal Canal and includes the Leasowes and Coombeswood "Wedge".
It is premature to consider greenbelt sites at this stage as it is a brownfield first strategy.
We consider that any modification to the greenbelt would be contrary to environmental policy ENV2 Historic Character and Local Distinctiveness and ENV6 Open space, sport and recreation.
I oppose Green Belt development, but our experience, and intimate knowledge, relates primarily to all that Green Belt in close proximity to Halesowen and that separating Halesowen from Stourbridge. This includes countryside to the South of A456; that countryside at Lutley and around Wychbury Hill; the Green Belt that links to the countryside to the south via the line of the the Lapal Canal and includes The Leasowes and Coombeswood 'Wedge'. You do not ask for a detailed representation but I list some pertinent issues:
1. The Green Belt area that I/ have defined is of exceptional quality in terms of history; landscape quality; character; nature conservation; informal recreation and it is an important component in the visual envelope of the wider countryside, including the Clent Hills and beyond, within Worcestershire.The character and qualities have been shaped by nature, farming and earlier owners, including the Premonstratensian Cannons of Halesowen Abbey; Viscount Cobham of Hagley Hall; Lord Dudley of the Grange; William Shenstone; and the Canons of Wolverhampton. Much of the area has been identified by Dudley Council as a 'Landscape Heritage Area'. There are many recorded finds of archaeological significance on the lands of the former monastery, dating as far back as the Iron Age. Manor Farm, the site of Halesowen Abbey, which is a Scheduled Ancient Monument of National Importance, has the highest density of Public Rights of Way in Dudley Borough, reflecting its monastic importance, with paths from all directions leading to the Abbey. There are 'Green Lanes' of mediaeval origin. The area is extremely important with defendable Green Belt boundaries and the Lutley countryside, prevents major areas of Halesowen from coalescing with Stourbridge.
2. The 'Black Country Core Strategy', adopted in February 2011, recognises sufficient land for housing and industry to the year 2026, without development in the Green Belt.
3. Under 'Sustainability', the adopted Core Strategy states, 'Brownfield First [for development] - Ensuring that previously developed land, particularly where vacant, derelict or underused, is prioritised over greenfield sites" It is considered that there are many more opportunities for redevelopment of sites than the Councils appear to have recognised in coming to their 'Review' conc lusions. For instance, in Halesowen Town alone, 'windfall' sites for future housing include the former Law Courts; the defunct Police Station and the former Council House. It is premature to seek Green Belts sites at this juncture.
4. Under 'Spatial Objectives' the adopted Core Strategy promises an 'high quality environment' which "will protect and enhance the unique biodiversity and geodiversity of the Black Country
.... ..... ..... whilst valuing its local character. ' This is true of the contribution that the specific Green Belt locations listed above provide.
5. Policy CSP2 of the approved Strategy of 2011, states it will provide, 'A strong Green Belt to promote urban renaissance within the urban area and provide easy access to the countryside for urban residents where the landscape, nature conservation and agricultural land will be protected and enhanced where practical and possible.' Policy CSP2 then goes on to state that, 'Green Belt boundaries will be maintained and protected from inappropriate development'. These principles should be upheld in the present circumstances.
6. Proposals to fundamentally modify the adopted Strategy of 2011 by building houses and industry in the Green Belt, would be contrary to environmental policy,ENV2 - Historic Character and Local Distinctiveness, and ENV6 - Open Space, Sport and Recreation.
7. The Urban Regeneration Strategy deployed in the approved plan of 2011 , works and encourages the redevelopment of more difficult sites for housing and industry by preventing development in the Green Belt and on other greenfield sites. This is good for the environment in all aspects. Releasing Green Belt now will be a failure to direct development attention where it is necessary and desirable. Failure to continue to follow the regeneration strategy will result in unnecessary loss of countryside; will undermine public confidence in the Green Belt and will cause irreversible environmental damage.
8. The obvious corollary of releasing Green Belt now is that the process of Green Belt release will be perpetual for future development. It is not accepted that we need to start that process at this juncture . The 'Review' proposals undermine the principle of Green Belts and are a retrograde step.
Will you please record my objection and reply to acknowledge safe receipt? Please keep me informed of progress and of future stages.
Object
Black Country Core Strategy Issue and Option Report
Representation ID: 833
Received: 18/08/2017
Respondent: Mr D.R Barson
There is a general opposition to the green belt development in close proximity to Halesowen and that separating from Halesowen and Stourbridge. This includes countryside to the South of A456; that countryside at Lutley and around Wychbury Hill; the greenbelt that links to the countryside to the South via the line of the Lapal Canal and includes the Leasowes and Coombeswood "Wedge".
It is premature to consider greenbelt sites at this stage as it is a brownfield first strategy.
We consider that any modification to the greenbelt would be contrary to environmental policy ENV2 Historic Character and Local Distinctiveness and ENV6 Open space, sport and recreation.
I oppose Green Belt development, but our experience, and intimate knowledge, relates primarily to all that Green Belt in close proximity to Halesowen and that separating Halesowen from Stourbridge. This includes countryside to the South of A456; that countryside at Lutley and around Wychbury Hill; the Green Belt that links to the countryside to the south via the line of the the Lapal Canal and includes The Leasowes and Coombeswood 'Wedge'. You do not ask for a detailed representation but I list some pertinent issues:
1. The Green Belt area that I/ have defined is of exceptional quality in terms of history; landscape quality; character; nature conservation; informal recreation and it is an important component in the visual envelope of the wider countryside, including the Clent Hills and beyond, within Worcestershire.The character and qualities have been shaped by nature, farming and earlier owners, including the Premonstratensian Cannons of Halesowen Abbey; Viscount Cobham of Hagley Hall; Lord Dudley of the Grange; William Shenstone; and the Canons of Wolverhampton. Much of the area has been identified by Dudley Council as a 'Landscape Heritage Area'. There are many recorded finds of archaeological significance on the lands of the former monastery, dating as far back as the Iron Age. Manor Farm, the site of Halesowen Abbey, which is a Scheduled Ancient Monument of National Importance, has the highest density of Public Rights of Way in Dudley Borough, reflecting its monastic importance, with paths from all directions leading to the Abbey. There are 'Green Lanes' of mediaeval origin. The area is extremely important with defendable Green Belt boundaries and the Lutley countryside, prevents major areas of Halesowen from coalescing with Stourbridge.
2. The 'Black Country Core Strategy', adopted in February 2011, recognises sufficient land for housing and industry to the year 2026, without development in the Green Belt.
3. Under 'Sustainability', the adopted Core Strategy states, 'Brownfield First [for development] - Ensuring that previously developed land, particularly where vacant, derelict or underused, is prioritised over greenfield sites" It is considered that there are many more opportunities for redevelopment of sites than the Councils appear to have recognised in coming to their 'Review' conc lusions. For instance, in Halesowen Town alone, 'windfall' sites for future housing include the former Law Courts; the defunct Police Station and the former Council House. It is premature to seek Green Belts sites at this juncture.
4. Under 'Spatial Objectives' the adopted Core Strategy promises an 'high quality environment' which "will protect and enhance the unique biodiversity and geodiversity of the Black Country
.... ..... ..... whilst valuing its local character. ' This is true of the contribution that the specific Green Belt locations listed above provide.
5. Policy CSP2 of the approved Strategy of 2011, states it will provide, 'A strong Green Belt to promote urban renaissance within the urban area and provide easy access to the countryside for urban residents where the landscape, nature conservation and agricultural land will be protected and enhanced where practical and possible.' Policy CSP2 then goes on to state that, 'Green Belt boundaries will be maintained and protected from inappropriate development'. These principles should be upheld in the present circumstances.
6. Proposals to fundamentally modify the adopted Strategy of 2011 by building houses and industry in the Green Belt, would be contrary to environmental policy,ENV2 - Historic Character and Local Distinctiveness, and ENV6 - Open Space, Sport and Recreation.
7. The Urban Regeneration Strategy deployed in the approved plan of 2011 , works and encourages the redevelopment of more difficult sites for housing and industry by preventing development in the Green Belt and on other greenfield sites. This is good for the environment in all aspects. Releasing Green Belt now will be a failure to direct development attention where it is necessary and desirable. Failure to continue to follow the regeneration strategy will result in unnecessary loss of countryside; will undermine public confidence in the Green Belt and will cause irreversible environmental damage.
8. The obvious corollary of releasing Green Belt now is that the process of Green Belt release will be perpetual for future development. It is not accepted that we need to start that process at this juncture . The 'Review' proposals undermine the principle of Green Belts and are a retrograde step.
Will you please record my objection and reply to acknowledge safe receipt? Please keep me informed of progress and of future stages.
Object
Black Country Core Strategy Issue and Option Report
Representation ID: 834
Received: 14/08/2017
Respondent: Michael Seeley
There is a general opposition to the green belt development in close proximity to Halesowen and that separating from Halesowen and Stourbridge. This includes countryside to the South of A456; that countryside at Lutley and around Wychbury Hill; the greenbelt that links to the countryside to the South via the line of the Lapal Canal and includes the Leasowes and Coombeswood "Wedge".
It is premature to consider greenbelt sites at this stage as it is a brownfield first strategy.
We consider that any modification to the greenbelt would be contrary to environmental policy ENV2 Historic Character and Local Distinctiveness and ENV6 Open space, sport and recreation.
I oppose Green Belt development, but our experience, and intimate knowledge, relates primarily to all that Green Belt in close proximity to Halesowen and that separating Halesowen from Stourbridge. This includes countryside to the South of A456; that countryside at Lutley and around Wychbury Hill; the Green Belt that links to the countryside to the south via the line of the the Lapal Canal and includes The Leasowes and Coombeswood 'Wedge'. You do not ask for a detailed representation but I list some pertinent issues:
1. The Green Belt area that I/ have defined is of exceptional quality in terms of history; landscape quality; character; nature conservation; informal recreation and it is an important component in the visual envelope of the wider countryside, including the Clent Hills and beyond, within Worcestershire.The character and qualities have been shaped by nature, farming and earlier owners, including the Premonstratensian Cannons of Halesowen Abbey; Viscount Cobham of Hagley Hall; Lord Dudley of the Grange; William Shenstone; and the Canons of Wolverhampton. Much of the area has been identified by Dudley Council as a 'Landscape Heritage Area'. There are many recorded finds of archaeological significance on the lands of the former monastery, dating as far back as the Iron Age. Manor Farm, the site of Halesowen Abbey, which is a Scheduled Ancient Monument of National Importance, has the highest density of Public Rights of Way in Dudley Borough, reflecting its monastic importance, with paths from all directions leading to the Abbey. There are 'Green Lanes' of mediaeval origin. The area is extremely important with defendable Green Belt boundaries and the Lutley countryside, prevents major areas of Halesowen from coalescing with Stourbridge.
2. The 'Black Country Core Strategy', adopted in February 2011, recognises sufficient land for housing and industry to the year 2026, without development in the Green Belt.
3. Under 'Sustainability', the adopted Core Strategy states, 'Brownfield First [for development] - Ensuring that previously developed land, particularly where vacant, derelict or underused, is prioritised over greenfield sites" It is considered that there are many more opportunities for redevelopment of sites than the Councils appear to have recognised in coming to their 'Review' conc lusions. For instance, in Halesowen Town alone, 'windfall' sites for future housing include the former Law Courts; the defunct Police Station and the former Council House. It is premature to seek Green Belts sites at this juncture.
4. Under 'Spatial Objectives' the adopted Core Strategy promises an 'high quality environment' which "will protect and enhance the unique biodiversity and geodiversity of the Black Country
.... ..... ..... whilst valuing its local character. ' This is true of the contribution that the specific Green Belt locations listed above provide.
5. Policy CSP2 of the approved Strategy of 2011, states it will provide, 'A strong Green Belt to promote urban renaissance within the urban area and provide easy access to the countryside for urban residents where the landscape, nature conservation and agricultural land will be protected and enhanced where practical and possible.' Policy CSP2 then goes on to state that, 'Green Belt boundaries will be maintained and protected from inappropriate development'. These principles should be upheld in the present circumstances.
6. Proposals to fundamentally modify the adopted Strategy of 2011 by building houses and industry in the Green Belt, would be contrary to environmental policy,ENV2 - Historic Character and Local Distinctiveness, and ENV6 - Open Space, Sport and Recreation.
7. The Urban Regeneration Strategy deployed in the approved plan of 2011 , works and encourages the redevelopment of more difficult sites for housing and industry by preventing development in the Green Belt and on other greenfield sites. This is good for the environment in all aspects. Releasing Green Belt now will be a failure to direct development attention where it is necessary and desirable. Failure to continue to follow the regeneration strategy will result in unnecessary loss of countryside; will undermine public confidence in the Green Belt and will cause irreversible environmental damage.
8. The obvious corollary of releasing Green Belt now is that the process of Green Belt release will be perpetual for future development. It is not accepted that we need to start that process at this juncture . The 'Review' proposals undermine the principle of Green Belts and are a retrograde step.
Will you please record my objection and reply to acknowledge safe receipt? Please keep me informed of progress and of future stages.
Object
Black Country Core Strategy Issue and Option Report
Representation ID: 835
Received: 09/08/2017
Respondent: Mr and Mrs J E Stoper
There is a general opposition to the green belt development in close proximity to Halesowen and that separating from Halesowen and Stourbridge. This includes countryside to the South of A456; that countryside at Lutley and around Wychbury Hill; the greenbelt that links to the countryside to the South via the line of the Lapal Canal and includes the Leasowes and Coombeswood "Wedge".
It is premature to consider greenbelt sites at this stage as it is a brownfield first strategy.
We consider that any modification to the greenbelt would be contrary to environmental policy ENV2 Historic Character and Local Distinctiveness and ENV6 Open space, sport and recreation.
I oppose Green Belt development, but our experience, and intimate knowledge, relates primarily to all that Green Belt in close proximity to Halesowen and that separating Halesowen from Stourbridge. This includes countryside to the South of A456; that countryside at Lutley and around Wychbury Hill; the Green Belt that links to the countryside to the south via the line of the the Lapal Canal and includes The Leasowes and Coombeswood 'Wedge'. You do not ask for a detailed representation but I list some pertinent issues:
1. The Green Belt area that I/ have defined is of exceptional quality in terms of history; landscape quality; character; nature conservation; informal recreation and it is an important component in the visual envelope of the wider countryside, including the Clent Hills and beyond, within Worcestershire.The character and qualities have been shaped by nature, farming and earlier owners, including the Premonstratensian Cannons of Halesowen Abbey; Viscount Cobham of Hagley Hall; Lord Dudley of the Grange; William Shenstone; and the Canons of Wolverhampton. Much of the area has been identified by Dudley Council as a 'Landscape Heritage Area'. There are many recorded finds of archaeological significance on the lands of the former monastery, dating as far back as the Iron Age. Manor Farm, the site of Halesowen Abbey, which is a Scheduled Ancient Monument of National Importance, has the highest density of Public Rights of Way in Dudley Borough, reflecting its monastic importance, with paths from all directions leading to the Abbey. There are 'Green Lanes' of mediaeval origin. The area is extremely important with defendable Green Belt boundaries and the Lutley countryside, prevents major areas of Halesowen from coalescing with Stourbridge.
2. The 'Black Country Core Strategy', adopted in February 2011, recognises sufficient land for housing and industry to the year 2026, without development in the Green Belt.
3. Under 'Sustainability', the adopted Core Strategy states, 'Brownfield First [for development] - Ensuring that previously developed land, particularly where vacant, derelict or underused, is prioritised over greenfield sites" It is considered that there are many more opportunities for redevelopment of sites than the Councils appear to have recognised in coming to their 'Review' conc lusions. For instance, in Halesowen Town alone, 'windfall' sites for future housing include the former Law Courts; the defunct Police Station and the former Council House. It is premature to seek Green Belts sites at this juncture.
4. Under 'Spatial Objectives' the adopted Core Strategy promises an 'high quality environment' which "will protect and enhance the unique biodiversity and geodiversity of the Black Country
.... ..... ..... whilst valuing its local character. ' This is true of the contribution that the specific Green Belt locations listed above provide.
5. Policy CSP2 of the approved Strategy of 2011, states it will provide, 'A strong Green Belt to promote urban renaissance within the urban area and provide easy access to the countryside for urban residents where the landscape, nature conservation and agricultural land will be protected and enhanced where practical and possible.' Policy CSP2 then goes on to state that, 'Green Belt boundaries will be maintained and protected from inappropriate development'. These principles should be upheld in the present circumstances.
6. Proposals to fundamentally modify the adopted Strategy of 2011 by building houses and industry in the Green Belt, would be contrary to environmental policy,ENV2 - Historic Character and Local Distinctiveness, and ENV6 - Open Space, Sport and Recreation.
7. The Urban Regeneration Strategy deployed in the approved plan of 2011 , works and encourages the redevelopment of more difficult sites for housing and industry by preventing development in the Green Belt and on other greenfield sites. This is good for the environment in all aspects. Releasing Green Belt now will be a failure to direct development attention where it is necessary and desirable. Failure to continue to follow the regeneration strategy will result in unnecessary loss of countryside; will undermine public confidence in the Green Belt and will cause irreversible environmental damage.
8. The obvious corollary of releasing Green Belt now is that the process of Green Belt release will be perpetual for future development. It is not accepted that we need to start that process at this juncture . The 'Review' proposals undermine the principle of Green Belts and are a retrograde step.
Will you please record my objection and reply to acknowledge safe receipt? Please keep me informed of progress and of future stages.
Object
Black Country Core Strategy Issue and Option Report
Representation ID: 836
Received: 14/08/2017
Respondent: David Price
There is a general opposition to the green belt development in close proximity to Halesowen and that separating from Halesowen and Stourbridge. This includes countryside to the South of A456; that countryside at Lutley and around Wychbury Hill; the greenbelt that links to the countryside to the South via the line of the Lapal Canal and includes the Leasowes and Coombeswood "Wedge".
It is premature to consider greenbelt sites at this stage as it is a brownfield first strategy.
We consider that any modification to the greenbelt would be contrary to environmental policy ENV2 Historic Character and Local Distinctiveness and ENV6 Open space, sport and recreation.
I oppose Green Belt development, but our experience, and intimate knowledge, relates primarily to all that Green Belt in close proximity to Halesowen and that separating Halesowen from Stourbridge. This includes countryside to the South of A456; that countryside at Lutley and around Wychbury Hill; the Green Belt that links to the countryside to the south via the line of the the Lapal Canal and includes The Leasowes and Coombeswood 'Wedge'. You do not ask for a detailed representation but I list some pertinent issues:
1. The Green Belt area that I/ have defined is of exceptional quality in terms of history; landscape quality; character; nature conservation; informal recreation and it is an important component in the visual envelope of the wider countryside, including the Clent Hills and beyond, within Worcestershire.The character and qualities have been shaped by nature, farming and earlier owners, including the Premonstratensian Cannons of Halesowen Abbey; Viscount Cobham of Hagley Hall; Lord Dudley of the Grange; William Shenstone; and the Canons of Wolverhampton. Much of the area has been identified by Dudley Council as a 'Landscape Heritage Area'. There are many recorded finds of archaeological significance on the lands of the former monastery, dating as far back as the Iron Age. Manor Farm, the site of Halesowen Abbey, which is a Scheduled Ancient Monument of National Importance, has the highest density of Public Rights of Way in Dudley Borough, reflecting its monastic importance, with paths from all directions leading to the Abbey. There are 'Green Lanes' of mediaeval origin. The area is extremely important with defendable Green Belt boundaries and the Lutley countryside, prevents major areas of Halesowen from coalescing with Stourbridge.
2. The 'Black Country Core Strategy', adopted in February 2011, recognises sufficient land for housing and industry to the year 2026, without development in the Green Belt.
3. Under 'Sustainability', the adopted Core Strategy states, 'Brownfield First [for development] - Ensuring that previously developed land, particularly where vacant, derelict or underused, is prioritised over greenfield sites" It is considered that there are many more opportunities for redevelopment of sites than the Councils appear to have recognised in coming to their 'Review' conc lusions. For instance, in Halesowen Town alone, 'windfall' sites for future housing include the former Law Courts; the defunct Police Station and the former Council House. It is premature to seek Green Belts sites at this juncture.
4. Under 'Spatial Objectives' the adopted Core Strategy promises an 'high quality environment' which "will protect and enhance the unique biodiversity and geodiversity of the Black Country
.... ..... ..... whilst valuing its local character. ' This is true of the contribution that the specific Green Belt locations listed above provide.
5. Policy CSP2 of the approved Strategy of 2011, states it will provide, 'A strong Green Belt to promote urban renaissance within the urban area and provide easy access to the countryside for urban residents where the landscape, nature conservation and agricultural land will be protected and enhanced where practical and possible.' Policy CSP2 then goes on to state that, 'Green Belt boundaries will be maintained and protected from inappropriate development'. These principles should be upheld in the present circumstances.
6. Proposals to fundamentally modify the adopted Strategy of 2011 by building houses and industry in the Green Belt, would be contrary to environmental policy,ENV2 - Historic Character and Local Distinctiveness, and ENV6 - Open Space, Sport and Recreation.
7. The Urban Regeneration Strategy deployed in the approved plan of 2011 , works and encourages the redevelopment of more difficult sites for housing and industry by preventing development in the Green Belt and on other greenfield sites. This is good for the environment in all aspects. Releasing Green Belt now will be a failure to direct development attention where it is necessary and desirable. Failure to continue to follow the regeneration strategy will result in unnecessary loss of countryside; will undermine public confidence in the Green Belt and will cause irreversible environmental damage.
8. The obvious corollary of releasing Green Belt now is that the process of Green Belt release will be perpetual for future development. It is not accepted that we need to start that process at this juncture . The 'Review' proposals undermine the principle of Green Belts and are a retrograde step.
Will you please record my objection and reply to acknowledge safe receipt? Please keep me informed of progress and of future stages.
Object
Black Country Core Strategy Issue and Option Report
Representation ID: 837
Received: 14/08/2017
Respondent: Mrs L J Seeley
There is a general opposition to the green belt development in close proximity to Halesowen and that separating from Halesowen and Stourbridge. This includes countryside to the South of A456; that countryside at Lutley and around Wychbury Hill; the greenbelt that links to the countryside to the South via the line of the Lapal Canal and includes the Leasowes and Coombeswood "Wedge".
It is premature to consider greenbelt sites at this stage as it is a brownfield first strategy.
We consider that any modification to the greenbelt would be contrary to environmental policy ENV2 Historic Character and Local Distinctiveness and ENV6 Open space, sport and recreation.
I oppose Green Belt development, but our experience, and intimate knowledge, relates primarily to all that Green Belt in close proximity to Halesowen and that separating Halesowen from Stourbridge. This includes countryside to the South of A456; that countryside at Lutley and around Wychbury Hill; the Green Belt that links to the countryside to the south via the line of the the Lapal Canal and includes The Leasowes and Coombeswood 'Wedge'. You do not ask for a detailed representation but I list some pertinent issues:
1. The Green Belt area that I/ have defined is of exceptional quality in terms of history; landscape quality; character; nature conservation; informal recreation and it is an important component in the visual envelope of the wider countryside, including the Clent Hills and beyond, within Worcestershire.The character and qualities have been shaped by nature, farming and earlier owners, including the Premonstratensian Cannons of Halesowen Abbey; Viscount Cobham of Hagley Hall; Lord Dudley of the Grange; William Shenstone; and the Canons of Wolverhampton. Much of the area has been identified by Dudley Council as a 'Landscape Heritage Area'. There are many recorded finds of archaeological significance on the lands of the former monastery, dating as far back as the Iron Age. Manor Farm, the site of Halesowen Abbey, which is a Scheduled Ancient Monument of National Importance, has the highest density of Public Rights of Way in Dudley Borough, reflecting its monastic importance, with paths from all directions leading to the Abbey. There are 'Green Lanes' of mediaeval origin. The area is extremely important with defendable Green Belt boundaries and the Lutley countryside, prevents major areas of Halesowen from coalescing with Stourbridge.
2. The 'Black Country Core Strategy', adopted in February 2011, recognises sufficient land for housing and industry to the year 2026, without development in the Green Belt.
3. Under 'Sustainability', the adopted Core Strategy states, 'Brownfield First [for development] - Ensuring that previously developed land, particularly where vacant, derelict or underused, is prioritised over greenfield sites" It is considered that there are many more opportunities for redevelopment of sites than the Councils appear to have recognised in coming to their 'Review' conc lusions. For instance, in Halesowen Town alone, 'windfall' sites for future housing include the former Law Courts; the defunct Police Station and the former Council House. It is premature to seek Green Belts sites at this juncture.
4. Under 'Spatial Objectives' the adopted Core Strategy promises an 'high quality environment' which "will protect and enhance the unique biodiversity and geodiversity of the Black Country
.... ..... ..... whilst valuing its local character. ' This is true of the contribution that the specific Green Belt locations listed above provide.
5. Policy CSP2 of the approved Strategy of 2011, states it will provide, 'A strong Green Belt to promote urban renaissance within the urban area and provide easy access to the countryside for urban residents where the landscape, nature conservation and agricultural land will be protected and enhanced where practical and possible.' Policy CSP2 then goes on to state that, 'Green Belt boundaries will be maintained and protected from inappropriate development'. These principles should be upheld in the present circumstances.
6. Proposals to fundamentally modify the adopted Strategy of 2011 by building houses and industry in the Green Belt, would be contrary to environmental policy,ENV2 - Historic Character and Local Distinctiveness, and ENV6 - Open Space, Sport and Recreation.
7. The Urban Regeneration Strategy deployed in the approved plan of 2011 , works and encourages the redevelopment of more difficult sites for housing and industry by preventing development in the Green Belt and on other greenfield sites. This is good for the environment in all aspects. Releasing Green Belt now will be a failure to direct development attention where it is necessary and desirable. Failure to continue to follow the regeneration strategy will result in unnecessary loss of countryside; will undermine public confidence in the Green Belt and will cause irreversible environmental damage.
8. The obvious corollary of releasing Green Belt now is that the process of Green Belt release will be perpetual for future development. It is not accepted that we need to start that process at this juncture . The 'Review' proposals undermine the principle of Green Belts and are a retrograde step.
Will you please record my objection and reply to acknowledge safe receipt? Please keep me informed of progress and of future stages.
Object
Black Country Core Strategy Issue and Option Report
Representation ID: 838
Received: 17/08/2017
Respondent: Mr Robert Dovey
There is a general opposition to the green belt development in close proximity to Halesowen and that separating from Halesowen and Stourbridge. This includes countryside to the South of A456; that countryside at Lutley and around Wychbury Hill; the greenbelt that links to the countryside to the South via the line of the Lapal Canal and includes the Leasowes and Coombeswood "Wedge".
It is premature to consider greenbelt sites at this stage as it is a brownfield first strategy.
We consider that any modification to the greenbelt would be contrary to environmental policy ENV2 Historic Character and Local Distinctiveness and ENV6 Open space, sport and recreation.
I oppose Green Belt development, but our experience, and intimate knowledge, relates primarily to all that Green Belt in close proximity to Halesowen and that separating Halesowen from Stourbridge. This includes countryside to the South of A456; that countryside at Lutley and around Wychbury Hill; the Green Belt that links to the countryside to the south via the line of the the Lapal Canal and includes The Leasowes and Coombeswood 'Wedge'. You do not ask for a detailed representation but I list some pertinent issues:
1. The Green Belt area that I/ have defined is of exceptional quality in terms of history; landscape quality; character; nature conservation; informal recreation and it is an important component in the visual envelope of the wider countryside, including the Clent Hills and beyond, within Worcestershire.The character and qualities have been shaped by nature, farming and earlier owners, including the Premonstratensian Cannons of Halesowen Abbey; Viscount Cobham of Hagley Hall; Lord Dudley of the Grange; William Shenstone; and the Canons of Wolverhampton. Much of the area has been identified by Dudley Council as a 'Landscape Heritage Area'. There are many recorded finds of archaeological significance on the lands of the former monastery, dating as far back as the Iron Age. Manor Farm, the site of Halesowen Abbey, which is a Scheduled Ancient Monument of National Importance, has the highest density of Public Rights of Way in Dudley Borough, reflecting its monastic importance, with paths from all directions leading to the Abbey. There are 'Green Lanes' of mediaeval origin. The area is extremely important with defendable Green Belt boundaries and the Lutley countryside, prevents major areas of Halesowen from coalescing with Stourbridge.
2. The 'Black Country Core Strategy', adopted in February 2011, recognises sufficient land for housing and industry to the year 2026, without development in the Green Belt.
3. Under 'Sustainability', the adopted Core Strategy states, 'Brownfield First [for development] - Ensuring that previously developed land, particularly where vacant, derelict or underused, is prioritised over greenfield sites" It is considered that there are many more opportunities for redevelopment of sites than the Councils appear to have recognised in coming to their 'Review' conc lusions. For instance, in Halesowen Town alone, 'windfall' sites for future housing include the former Law Courts; the defunct Police Station and the former Council House. It is premature to seek Green Belts sites at this juncture.
4. Under 'Spatial Objectives' the adopted Core Strategy promises an 'high quality environment' which "will protect and enhance the unique biodiversity and geodiversity of the Black Country
.... ..... ..... whilst valuing its local character. ' This is true of the contribution that the specific Green Belt locations listed above provide.
5. Policy CSP2 of the approved Strategy of 2011, states it will provide, 'A strong Green Belt to promote urban renaissance within the urban area and provide easy access to the countryside for urban residents where the landscape, nature conservation and agricultural land will be protected and enhanced where practical and possible.' Policy CSP2 then goes on to state that, 'Green Belt boundaries will be maintained and protected from inappropriate development'. These principles should be upheld in the present circumstances.
6. Proposals to fundamentally modify the adopted Strategy of 2011 by building houses and industry in the Green Belt, would be contrary to environmental policy,ENV2 - Historic Character and Local Distinctiveness, and ENV6 - Open Space, Sport and Recreation.
7. The Urban Regeneration Strategy deployed in the approved plan of 2011 , works and encourages the redevelopment of more difficult sites for housing and industry by preventing development in the Green Belt and on other greenfield sites. This is good for the environment in all aspects. Releasing Green Belt now will be a failure to direct development attention where it is necessary and desirable. Failure to continue to follow the regeneration strategy will result in unnecessary loss of countryside; will undermine public confidence in the Green Belt and will cause irreversible environmental damage.
8. The obvious corollary of releasing Green Belt now is that the process of Green Belt release will be perpetual for future development. It is not accepted that we need to start that process at this juncture . The 'Review' proposals undermine the principle of Green Belts and are a retrograde step.
Will you please record my objection and reply to acknowledge safe receipt? Please keep me informed of progress and of future stages.