A. Dudley

Support

Representation ID: 46109

Received: 26/09/2021

Respondent: rita hipkiss

Black Country Plan - Support for the Protection of Green Belt Around Halesowen I support the Council’s continued protection of countryside at Lapal, Illey, Coombeswood, Uffmoor, Hayley Green, Lutley and Foxcote, following a formal review of the Green Belt.
Circa 1989, Dudley Council, following a previous Green Belt review, improved the Public Rights of Way network in these areas, by working in collaboration with local volunteer groups. Following on from that, the Council promoted enjoyment of this countryside, by the public, for informal recreation. They supported the production of walk leaflets explaining the historic, landscape and ecological significance of each area.
The Council even contributed £20,000 towards The Woodland Trust purchasing Uffmoor Wood, despite this being just outside the Borough Boundary and coming under Bromsgrove. In doing so, they appreciated the important relationship between this ancient coppice woodland and neighbouring farmland, including Tack Farm, which is the site of a former Anglo-Saxon mill (Notwic Mill).
This countryside, protected by Green Belt designation, is rich in history. At Lapal and Illey are the remains of Halesowen Abbey, which is a Scheduled Ancient Monument of National Importance. At Lutley we have a Conservation Area associated with historic Lutley Mill and the green lane that links it to the mediaeval hamlet of Lutley, which was once held by the Canons of Wolverhampton. Foxcote, which forms the foreground setting of the Iron Age Fort on Wychbury Hill and historically is linked to it, is archaeologically rich with frequent finds of flint arrow heads, flint scrapers, axes and other tools. It was the site of ancient hunting summer camps, and, in part, this explains the wide scatter of historic ‘finds’.
The countryside, hereby defined, is important to people from far afield, and, within the wider landscape, encompasses the famed and beautiful Clent Hills, a major area of which is owned and managed by the National Trust. We must also consider the Hagley Hall Estate, which includes a major proportion of Wychbury Hill, the importance of which was acknowledged in the 18th Century, by George Lyttelton, in his creation of Hagley Park, which is now a Grade 1 Listed Garden. On Wychbury Hill are two significant ‘follies’ - The Temple of Theseus and The Obelisk, tastefully exploiting the landscape prominence of the hill and the presence of the fort. The whole of this area, including that within Dudley Borough, is of regional importance as an amenity asset for the welfare of, and enjoyment by, a large population. It would be so simple to seriously damage the area with inappropriate developments and associated infrastructure.

Support

Representation ID: 46110

Received: 04/10/2021

Respondent: Alice Freer

Black Country Plan - Support for the Protection of Green Belt Around Halesowen

I support the Council’s continued protection of countryside at Lapal, Illey, Coombeswood, Uffmoor, Hayley Green, Lutley and Foxcote, following a formal review of the Green Belt.

Circa 1989, Dudley Council, following a previous Green Belt review, improved the Public Rights of Way network in these areas, by working in collaboration with local volunteer groups. Following on from that, the Council promoted enjoyment of this countryside, by the public, for informal recreation. They supported the production of walk leaflets explaining the historic, landscape and ecological significance of each area.

The Council even contributed £20,000 towards The Woodland Trust purchasing Uffmoor Wood, despite this being just outside the Borough Boundary and coming under Bromsgrove. In doing so, they appreciated the important relationship between this ancient coppice woodland and neighbouring farmland, including Tack Farm, which is the site of a former Anglo-Saxon mill (Notwic Mill).

This countryside, protected by Green Belt designation, is rich in history. At Lapal and Illey are the remains of Halesowen Abbey, which is a Scheduled Ancient Monument of National Importance. At Lutley we have a Conservation Area associated with historic Lutley Mill and the green lane that links it to the mediaeval hamlet of Lutley, which was once held by the Canons of Wolverhampton. Foxcote, which forms the foreground setting of the Iron Age Fort on Wychbury Hill and historically is linked to it, is archaeologically rich with frequent finds of flint arrow heads, flint scrapers, axes and other tools. It was the site of ancient hunting summer camps, and, in part, this explains the wide scatter of historic ‘finds’.

The countryside, hereby defined, is important to people from far afield, and, within the wider landscape, encompasses the famed and beautiful Clent Hills, a major area of which is owned and managed by the National Trust. We must also consider the Hagley Hall Estate, which includes a major proportion of Wychbury Hill, the importance of which was acknowledged in the 18th Century, by George Lyttelton, in his creation of Hagley Park, which is now a Grade 1 Listed Garden. On Wychbury Hill are two significant ‘follies’ - The Temple of Theseus and The Obelisk, tastefully exploiting the landscape prominence of the hill and the presence of the fort.

The whole of this area, including that within Dudley Borough, is of regional importance as an amenity asset for the welfare of, and enjoyment by, a large population. It would be so simple to seriously damage the area with inappropriate developments and associated infrastructure.

Support

Representation ID: 46111

Received: 10/09/2021

Respondent: Mr Richard Waplington

Black Country Plan – Support for the Protection of Green Belt Around Halesowen

To whom it may concern.
I support the Council’s continued protection of countryside at Lapal, Illey, Coombeswood,Uffmoor, Hayley Green, Lutley and Foxcote, following a formal review of the Green Belt.
Circa 1989, Dudley Council, following a previous Green Belt review, improved the Public Rights of Way network in these areas, by working in collaboration with local volunteer groups. Following on from that, the Council promoted enjoyment of this countryside, by the public, for informal recreation. They supported the production of walk leaflets explaining the historic, landscape and ecological significance of this countryside.
The Council even contributed £20,000 towards The Woodland Trust purchasing Uffmoor Wood, despite this being just outside the Borough Boundary and coming under Bromsgrove. They appreciated the important relationship between this ancient coppice woodland and neighbouring farmland, including Tack Farm, which is the site of a former Anglo -Saxon Mill. (Notwic Mill).
The countryside protected by Green belt designation is rich in history. At Lapal and Illey there are the remains of Halesowen Abbey, which is a Scheduled Ancient Monument of National Importance. At Lutley we have a Conservation Area associated with historic Lutley Mill and the green lane that links it to the hamlet of Lutley, which was once held by the Canons of Wolverhampton. Foxcote, which forms the setting of the Iron Age Fort on Wychbury Hill, is archaeologically rich with frequent finds of flint arrow heads, flint scrapers, axes and other tools. It was the site of the ancient hunting summer camps, and, in part, this explains the scatter of historic ‘finds’.
The countryside is important to people from far afield, and within the wider landscape encompasses the famed and beautiful Clent Hills, a major area of which is owned and managed by the National Trust. We must also remember Hagley Hall and Park, which of course includes a major proportion of Wychbury Hill, the prominence of which is acknowledged in the 18th century, by George Lyttleton, in the creation of Hagley Park, which is now a Grade 1 Listed Garden. On Wychbury Hill are two significant follies – The Temple of Theseus and The Obelisk, exploiting the landscape dominance of the hill and the presence of the Fort.
The whole of this area, including that within Dudley Borough, is of regional importance as an amenity for the welfare of a large population and in its own right is of landscape, historic, ecological and informal recreational importance. It would be so simple to damage the area with inappropriate developments and associated infrastructure.

Comment

Representation ID: 46112

Received: 07/10/2021

Respondent: Mr Peter Munslow

Black Country Plan - Support for the Protection of Green Belt Around Halesowen
We support the Council’s continued protection of countryside at Lapal, Illey, Coombeswood, Uffmoor,
Hayley Green, Lutley and Foxcote, following a formal review of the Green Belt.
Circa 1989, Dudley Council, following a previous Green Belt review, improved the Public Rights of Way
network in these areas, by working in collaboration with local volunteer groups. Following on from
that, the Council promoted enjoyment of this countryside, by the public, for informal recreation. They
supported the production of walk leaflets explaining the historic, landscape and ecological significance
of each area.
The Council even contributed £20,000 towards The Woodland Trust purchasing Uffmoor Wood,
despite this being just outside the Borough Boundary and coming under Bromsgrove. In doing so, they
appreciated the important relationship between this ancient coppice woodland and neighbouring
farmland, including Tack Farm, which is the site of a former Anglo-Saxon mill (Notwic Mill).
This countryside, protected by Green Belt designation, is rich in history. At Lapal and Illey are the
remains of Halesowen Abbey, which is a Scheduled Ancient Monument of National Importance. At
Lutley we have a Conservation Area associated with historic Lutley Mill and the green lane that links it
to the mediaeval hamlet of Lutley, which was once held by the Canons of Wolverhampton. Foxcote,
which forms the foreground settng of the Iron Age Fort on Wychbury Hill and historically is linked to
it, is archaeologically rich with frequent finds of flint arrow heads, flint scrapers, axes and other tools.
It was the site of ancient hunting summer camps, and, in part, this explains the wide scatter of historic
‘finds’.
The countryside, hereby defined, is important to people from far afield, and, within the wider
landscape, encompasses the famed and beautiful Clent Hills, a major area of which is owned and
managed by the National Trust. We must also consider the Hagley Hall Estate, which includes a major
proportion of Wychbury Hill, the importance of which was acknowledged in the 18th Century, by
George Lyelton, in his creation of Hagley Park, which is now a Grade 1 Listed Garden. On Wychbury
Hill are two significant ‘follies’ - The Temple of Theseus and The Obelisk, tastefully exploiting the
landscape prominence of the hill and the presence of the fort.
The whole of this area, including that within Dudley Borough, is of regional importance as an amenity
asset for the welfare of, and enjoyment by, a large population. It would be so simple to seriously
damage the area with inappropriate developments and associated infrastructure.

Support

Representation ID: 46113

Received: 03/09/2021

Respondent: Wendy Jarvis

Black Country Plan -

Support for the Protection of Green Belt Around Halesowen

I support the Council’s continued protection of countryside at Lapal, Illey, Coombeswood, Uffmoor, Hayley Green, Lutley and Foxcote, following a formal review of the Green Belt.

Dudley Council have always worked hard to improve our green belt; they have improved the Public Rights of Way network in these areas, by working in collaboration with local volunteer groups. The council promoted enjoyment of this countryside for informal recreation. They supported the production of walk leaflets explaining the historic, landscape and ecological significance of each area. The Council even contributed £20,000 towards The Woodland Trust purchasing Uffmoor Wood, despite this being just outside the Borough Boundary and coming under Bromsgrove.

Greenbelt has never been more appreciated. Covid and lockdown has really proven how important nature, space, wildlife and landscape are to positive mental health.

This countryside, protected by Green Belt designation, is rich in history. At Lapal and Illey are the remains of Halesowen Abbey, which is a Scheduled Ancient Monument of National Importance. At Lutley we have a Conservation Area associated with historic Lutley Mill. Foxcote, Wychbury Hill, Bumblehole, Wren’s Nest, Coombeswood, Leasowes, Hagley, are all crucial parts of Black Country history and heritage.

These areas must be protected as they are of regional importance and are hugely valued by a large population. It would be so simple to seriously damage the area with inappropriate developments and associated infrastructure, but we MUST not let this happen

Support

Representation ID: 46114

Received: 09/09/2021

Respondent: Miss TRACEY Monsma

As a resident of Halesowen , I write to confirm I fully support the protection of the Green belt in and around Halesowen, namely Illey, Lapal , Uffmoor, Hayley Green, Coombsewood, Lutley and Foxecote . It is vital we protect these areas for the future generation , the benefit of wildlife and those people who live in the area.

Please reply to confirm receipt of my representation of support.

Support

Representation ID: 46115

Received: 08/09/2021

Respondent: Ms Josie Anderson

Number of people: 2

Please add our support to the protection of Halesowen and Stourbridge's Green Belts.
Can I make it clear that we support the proposed protection of Green Belt in Halesowen (Illey, Lapal, Uffmoor, Hayley Green, Coombeswood), Lutley, and Foxcote. Also of Stourbridge, and Pedmore.
Can we also please ask for an email reply to acknowledge receipt of our representation.

Support

Representation ID: 46116

Received: 19/09/2021

Respondent: Ann Hunt

Re: Black Country Plan - Support for the Protection of Green Belt Around Halesowen

I support the Council’s continued protection of countryside at Lapal, Illey, Coombeswood, Uffmoor, Hayley Green, Lutley and Foxcote, following a formal review of the Green Belt.
Circa 1989, Dudley Council, following a previous Green Belt review, improved the Public Rights of Way network in these areas, by working in collaboration with local volunteer groups. Following on from that, the Council promoted enjoyment of this countryside, by the public, for informal recreation. They supported the production of walk leaflets explaining the historic, landscape and ecological significance of each area.
The Council even contributed £20,000 towards The Woodland Trust purchasing Uffmoor Wood, despite this being just outside the Borough Boundary and coming under Bromsgrove. In doing so, they appreciated the important relationship between this ancient coppice woodland and neighbouring farmland, including Tack Farm, which is the site of a former Anglo-Saxon mill (Notwic Mill).
This countryside, protected by Green Belt designation, is rich in history. At Lapal and Illey are the remains of Halesowen Abbey, which is a Scheduled Ancient Monument of National Importance. At Lutley we have a Conservation Area associated with historic Lutley Mill and the green lane that links it to the mediaeval hamlet of Lutley, which was once held by the Canons of Wolverhampton. Foxcote, which forms the foreground setting of the Iron Age Fort on Wychbury Hill and historically is linked to it, is archaeologically rich with frequent finds of flint arrow heads, flint scrapers, axes and other tools. It was the site of ancient hunting summer camps, and, in part, this explains the wide scatter of historic ‘finds’.
The countryside, hereby defined, is important to people from far afield, and, within the wider landscape, encompasses the famed and beautiful Clent Hills, a major area of which is owned and managed by the National Trust. We must also consider the Hagley Hall Estate, which includes a major proportion of Wychbury Hill, the importance of which was acknowledged in the 18th Century, by George Lyttelton, in his creation of Hagley Park, which is now a Grade 1 Listed Garden. On Wychbury Hill are two significant ‘follies’ - The Temple of Theseus and The Obelisk, tastefully exploiting the landscape prominence of the hill and the presence of the fort.
The whole of this area, including that within Dudley Borough, is of regional importance as an amenity asset for the welfare of, and enjoyment by, a large population. It would be so simple to seriously damage the area with inappropriate developments and associated infrastructure.

Comment

Representation ID: 46117

Received: 13/09/2021

Respondent: Susan Simpson

I write to urge you to protect our beautiful countryside at Uffmoor. Illey, lapal and Hayley Green. You are servants of the public; you represent the residents of Dudley at this time, but also future generations of residents, as when these fields are gone, they are gone for ever.
As professionals I know that you will be looking at not the easy options but the sensible options; use of brown field sites, derelict properties etc.
How can any council uphold its pledge to being environmentally friendly if they choose to destroy ancient and beautiful sites. The responsibility is yours. I ask you to do the right thing.
Thankyou for getting back in touch with me.
My concern is for any future plans for any future plans for development on the periphery of Client Hills, I understand that there are no such plans in the current BCP. However, there has been such concerns in the past and I wanted to guard against that.
I prefer not to be counted as in favour of the BCP; I would rather leave that to the residents near to the existing sites of the plan

Comment

Representation ID: 46118

Received: 13/09/2021

Respondent: Susan Simpson

I write to urge you to protect our beautiful countryside at Uffmoor. Illey, lapal and Hayley Green.
You are servants of the public; you represent the residents of Dudley at this time, but also future generations of residents, as when these fields are gone, they are gone for ever.
As professionals I know that you will be looking at not the easy options but the sensible options; use of brown field sites, derelict properties etc.
How can any council uphold its pledge to being environmentally friendly if they choose to destroy ancient and beautiful sites. The responsibility is yours. I ask you to do the right thing.

Support

Representation ID: 46119

Received: 10/09/2021

Respondent: Mr Iain Huxley

I wish to register my whole-hearted support for The Black Country Plan to protect all green belt around Halesowen.
I would appreciate if safe receipt of my support for the plan was acknowledged. Thank you for your attention.

Support

Representation ID: 46120

Received: 22/09/2021

Respondent: Mrs Lin Detheridge

I support the Councils continued protection of countryside at Lapal, Illey, Coombeswood, Uffmoor, Hayley Green, Lutley and Foxcote, following a formal review of the Green Belt.

This countryside is rich in history and is important to the people of this area for their health and wellbeing.

I despair at the threat of the area to be seriously damaged by inappropriate developments and associated infrastructure which would also impact on air quality from increased traffic.

Re-generate brownfield sites instead.

Support

Representation ID: 46121

Received: 07/09/2021

Respondent: Mrs Emma Worrallo

I'd like to express my support for the protection of our Green Belt in Halesowen (Tack Farm, Illey, Foxconn Farm, Coombeswood, Uffmore, Hayley Green and Lapal). As a family we use these spaces regularly for recreation such as walking. The importance of having access to these beautiful spaces can not be underestimated and their importance during the pandemic has only made them more important for our mental health.

Please can I ask that you send an email to acknowledge that this email has been received.

I attach some photographs from our beautiful green belt taken whilst enjoying the many public footpaths.

Support

Representation ID: 46122

Received: 11/09/2021

Respondent: Jessica Taylor

Summary: Following the proposed protection of the greenbelt land in Halesowen, which covers areas including Foxcote, Lutley, Illey, Lapal, Ufmoor, Hayley Green and Coomswood, I would like to add my name in support.

The local countryside is crucial for resident's mental wellbeing and this was evident in the lockdowns. Additionally, the countryside is rich with history and is of great ecological importance.

Please may you acknowledge receipt of my support.

Support

Representation ID: 46123

Received: 13/09/2021

Respondent: mr mark winters

I would like to make my support known for the Council's descion to protect the
Halesowen greenbelt from development.
Not only has the discovery of some of this land in lockdown helped me with my
mental health , but my physical helath too, as I've walked some of the paths through
it.
Just to walk and see the changing of the seasons , the wildlife and be way from the
city and urban sprawl has been wonderful.
I commend the Councillors and Mr Morris MP for the desire to preserve it. It also acts
as a vital green lung, counter balancing the amount of traffic from the nearby M5 and
Manor Way.
Just the thought of adding more development and traffic to an already clogged up
area would be very alarming.
I hope the Council continues to fight any developement on this precious resource the
public has, but for the moment once again well done in your efforts to keep
developent off it in your Black Country plan.

Support

Representation ID: 46124

Received: 07/09/2021

Respondent: Ms Sally Cartwright

I have read the new Black Country Plan and wish to show my support for the proposed protection of Halesowen’s Green Belt. Lockdown has shown the demand and need for green space around Halesowen and it needs to be preserved for everyone to enjoy.

I am pleased to see that the Green Belt in the wider Halesowen area \(Green Belt in Halesowen (Illey, Lapal, Uffmoor, Hayley Green, Coombeswood), Lutley, and Foxcote), has been spared from the current housing proposals and hope this will continue to be the case.

Please could you confirm receipt of this email?

Support

Representation ID: 46125

Received: 16/09/2021

Respondent: Jacky Cooper

I want to support the Council’s continued protection of countryside at Lapal, Illey, Coombeswood, Uffmoor, Hayley Green, Lutley and Foxcote, following a formal review of the Green Belt. It has a lot of historical interest.

Some years ago I developed Rheumatoid Arthritis and I have been walking the footpaths in these areas from when the Healthy Hub opened at Huntingtree Park. I am sure it has aided my recovery as I seem to be in remission at the moment. I am now approaching eighty, but hope to be walking these paths for many years to come. I have also made some good friends over the years which since I was widowed has been a godsend.

Support

Representation ID: 46126

Received: 09/09/2021

Respondent: Mr Stephen Walder

I am pleased, following a review of the Green Belt around Halesowen, that 'The Plan' is supporting the protection of special Green Belt areas around Coombeswood, Lapal, Illey, Grange Hill, Tack Farm, Hayley Green, Lutley, Foxcote Farm, etc., and are rejecting the 'Call for Sites' proposals that would severely damage these areas and adversely impact upon neighbouring special sites in Worcestershire, including ancient Uffmoor Wood; the Clent Hills; and the Hagley Estate, including, of course, the prominent Iron Age Fort on Wychbury Hill.

This special countryside, which should receive appropriate recognition for its contribution to the informal recreational needs of a wide community, including, of course, those of the individual Black Country Authorities, but also the needs of Birmingham; North Worcestershire and beyond.

In the 1980s and subsequent decades, Dudley Council, through it's Countryside Service followed a policy, known as the 'Dudley Countryside Management Plan', to promote and improve this countryside for landscape; biodiversity; historic and informal recreational values.

The benefits of that policy are still palpable today and were particularly valuable to the mental and physical wellbeing of many users who benefitted from this countryside during the Covid-19 restrictions.
Walk leaflets promote this countryside and are very popular.
The balance, which is very sensitive and depends upon the whole, as much as the component areas, is delicate and would severely damaged by urban developments, including the new roads and infrastructure.
I reiterate my support.

Support

Representation ID: 46127

Received: 14/09/2021

Respondent: Pauline Cartwright

I am pleased, following a review of the Green Belt around Halesowen, that 'The Plan' is supporting the protection of special Green Belt areas around Coombeswood, Lapal, Illey, Grange Hill, Tack Farm, Hayley Green, Lutley, Foxcote Farm, etc., and are rejecting the 'Call for Sites' proposals that would severely damage these areas and adversely impact upon neighbouring special sites in Worcestershire, including ancient Uffmoor Wood; the Clent Hills; and the Hagley Estate, including, of course, the prominent Iron Age Fort on Wychbury Hill.

This special countryside, which should receive appropriate recognition for its contribution to the informal recreational needs of a wide community, including, of course, those of the individual Black Country Authorities, but also the needs of Birmingham; North Worcestershire and beyond.

In the 1980s and subsequent decades, Dudley Council, through it's Countryside Service followed a policy, known as the 'Dudley Countryside Management Plan', to promote and improve this countryside for landscape; biodiversity; historic and informal recreational values.

The benefits of that policy are still palpable today and were particularly valuable to the mental and physical wellbeing of many users who benefitted from this countryside during the Covid-19 restrictions.
Walk leaflets promote this countryside and are very popular.
The balance, which is very sensitive and depends upon the whole, as much as the component areas, is delicate and would severely damaged by urban developments, including the new roads and infrastructure.
I reiterate my support.

Support

Representation ID: 46128

Received: 11/09/2021

Respondent: DR Michael Lambert

I live close to the Dudley area and write to express my
support for protection of the Green Belt around Halesowen, as expressed in the Black
Country Plan.
I have lived in this area for more than 20 years and have come to greatly appreciate
the natural and historical importance of the areas of Illey, Lapal, Coombeswood,
Hayley Green, Uffmoor, Wychbury Hill, Lutley and Foxcote.
These areas are wonderfully served by a network of footpaths, maintained in
excellent fashion by Dudley Council in partnership with local community groups. The
areas are an integral part of the beauty of Clent Hills, Waseley and areas beyond.
I regularly walk in these areas with my family and have collected most of the relevant
Council leaflets. These have been excellent in helping to find new walks, new views
and increased appreciation of the beauty, wildlife, historical interest and fresh air
available to Dudley residents and others close by.
For all these reasons, I support plans to protect the Green Belt areas around
Halesowen and reject inappropriate development. I would appreciate a reply to this
email, indicating how the Council is working to safeguard these areas for future
generations.

Support

Representation ID: 46129

Received: 13/09/2021

Respondent: Yvonne Reay

I support Dudley Council in its proposal to protect the greenbelt at Halesowen (Illey, Lapal, Uffmoor, Hayley Green, Coombeswood), Lutley, and Foxcote.

These areas provide a splendid view from my house and I would not like this to change as it is an escape from stress. It has proved itself invaluable during the Covid crisis and they are important for mental well being, breathing oxygen into the atmosphere and absorbing CO2.

It is appreciated that the footpaths were restored and way marked in countryside improvement projects, to encourage public use and enjoyment. This countryside perfectly integrates into North Worcestershire and provides the foreground to the Clent Hills, historic Hagley Park and various villages.

Support

Representation ID: 46130

Received: 19/09/2021

Respondent: Pam Turner

Number of people: 2

I support the Council’s continued protection of countryside at Lapal, Illey, Coombeswood, Uffmoor, Hayley Green, Lutley and Foxcote, following a formal review of the Green Belt.

Circa 1989, Dudley Council, following a previous Green Belt review, improved the Public Rights of Way network in these areas, by working in collaboration with local volunteer groups. Following on from that, the Council promoted enjoyment of this countryside, by the public, for informal recreation. They supported the production of walk leaflets explaining the historic, landscape and ecological significance of each area.
The Council even contributed £20,000 towards The Woodland Trust. purchasing Uffmoor Wood, despite this being just outside the Borough Boundary and coming under Bromsgrove. In doing so, they appreciated the important relationship between this ancient coppice woodland and neighbouring farmland, including Tack Farm, which is the site of a former Anglo-Saxon mill (Notwic Mill).

This countryside, protected by Green Belt designation, is rich in history. At Lapal and Illey are the remains of Halesowen Abbey, which is a Scheduled Ancient Monument of National Importance. At Lutley we have a Conservation Area associated with historic Lutley Mill and the green lane that links it to the mediaeval hamlet of Lutley, which was once held by the Canons of Wolverhampton. Foxcote, which forms the foreground setting of the Iron Age Fort on Wychbury Hill and historically is linked to it, is archaeologically rich with frequent finds of flint arrow heads, flint scrapers, axes and other tools. It was the site of ancient hunting summer camps, and, in part, this explains the wide scatter of historic ‘finds’.

The countryside, hereby defined, is important to people from far afield, and, within the wider landscape, encompasses the famed and beautiful Clent Hills, a major area of which is owned and managed by the National Trust. We must also consider the Hagley Hall Estate, which includes a major proportion of Wychbury Hill, the importance of which was acknowledged in the 18th Century, by George Lyttelton, in his creation of Hagley Park, which is now a Grade 1 Listed Garden. On Wychbury Hill are two significant ‘follies’ - The Temple of Theseus and The Obelisk, tastefully exploiting the landscape prominence of the hill and the presence of the fort.
The whole of this area, including that within Dudley Borough, is of regional importance as an amenity asset for the welfare of, and enjoyment by, a large population. It would be so simple to seriously damage the area with inappropriate developments and associated infrastructure

Support

Representation ID: 46131

Received: 14/09/2021

Respondent: Mrs Christine Cartwright

I support the Council’s continued protection of countryside at Lapal, Illey, Coombeswood, Uffmoor, Hayley Green, Lutley and Foxcote, following a formal review of the Green Belt.

Circa 1989, Dudley Council, following a previous Green Belt review, improved the Public Rights of Way network in these areas, by working in collaboration with local volunteer groups. Following on from that, the Council promoted enjoyment of this countryside, by the public, for informal recreation. They supported the production of walk leaflets explaining the historic, landscape and ecological significance of each area.
The Council even contributed £20,000 towards The Woodland Trust purchasing Uffmoor Wood, despite this being just outside the Borough Boundary and coming under Bromsgrove. In doing so, they appreciated the important relationship between this ancient coppice woodland and neighbouring farmland, including Tack Farm, which is the site of a former Anglo-Saxon mill (Notwic Mill).

This countryside, protected by Green Belt designation, is rich in history.

1. At Lapal and Illey are the remains of Halesowen Abbey, which is a Scheduled Ancient Monument of National Importance.
2. At Lutley we have a Conservation Area associated with historic Lutley Mill and the green lane that links it to the mediaeval hamlet of Lutley, which was once held by the Canons of Wolverhampton.
3. Foxcote, which forms the foreground setting of the Iron Age Fort on Wychbury Hill and historically is linked to it, is archaeologically rich with frequent finds of flint arrow heads, flint scrapers, axes and other tools. It was the site of ancient hunting summer camps, and, in part, this explains the wide scatter of historic ‘finds’.

The countryside, hereby defined, is important to people from far afield, and, within the wider landscape, encompasses the famed and beautiful Clent Hills, a major area of which is owned and managed by the National Trust.

We must also consider the Hagley Hall Estate, which includes a major proportion of Wychbury Hill, the importance of which was acknowledged in the 18th Century, by George Lyttelton, in his creation of Hagley Park, which is now a Grade 1 Listed Garden.

On Wychbury Hill are two significant ‘follies’ - The Temple of Theseus and The Obelisk, tastefully exploiting the landscape prominence of the hill and the presence of the fort.

The whole of this area, including that within Dudley Borough, is of regional importance as an amenity asset for the welfare of, and enjoyment by, a large population. It would be so simple to seriously damage the area with inappropriate developments and associated infrastructure.

As a longtime resident of this area of Halesowen I appreciate the chance of giving my view with regard to any proposed development of the area.

Support

Representation ID: 46132

Received: 19/09/2021

Respondent: Miss MAUREEN JOHNSON

I support the Council’s continued protection of countryside at Lapal, Illey, Coombeswood, Uffmoor, Hayley Green, Lutley and Foxcote, following a formal review of the Green Belt.

Circa 1989, Dudley Council, following a previous Green Belt review, improved the Public Rights of Way network in these areas, by working in collaboration with local volunteer groups. Following on from that, the Council promoted enjoyment of this countryside, by the public, for informal recreation. They supported the production of walk leaflets explaining the historic, landscape and ecological significance of each area.
The Council even contributed £20,000 towards The Woodland Trust purchasing Uffmoor Wood, despite this being just outside the Borough Boundary and coming under Bromsgrove. In doing so, they appreciated the important relationship between this ancient coppice woodland and neighbouring farmland, including Tack Farm, which is the site of a former Anglo-Saxon mill (Notwic Mill).
This countryside, protected by Green Belt designation, is rich in history. At Lapal and Illey are the remains of Halesowen Abbey, which is a Scheduled Ancient Monument of National Importance. At Lutley we have a Conservation Area associated with historic Lutley Mill and the green lane that links it to the medieval hamlet of Lutley, which was once held by the Canons of Wolverhampton. Foxcote, which forms the foreground setting of the Iron Age Fort on Wychbury Hill and historically is linked to it, is archaeologically rich with frequent finds of flint arrow heads, flint scrapers, axes and other tools. It was the site of ancient hunting summer camps, and, in part, this explains the wide scatter of historic ‘finds’.
The countryside, hereby defined, is important to people from far afield, and, within the wider landscape, encompasses the famed and beautiful Clent Hills, a major area of which is owned and managed by the National Trust. We must also consider the Hagley Hall Estate, which includes a major proportion of Wychbury Hill, the importance of which was acknowledged in the 18th Century, by George Lyttelton, in his creation of Hagley Park, which is now a Grade 1 Listed Garden. On Wychbury Hill are two significant ‘follies’ - The Temple of Theseus and The Obelisk, tastefully exploiting the landscape prominence of the hill and the presence of the fort.
The whole of this area, including that within Dudley Borough, is of regional importance as an amenity asset for the welfare of, and enjoyment by, a large population. It would be so simple to seriously damage the area with inappropriate developments and associated infrastructure.

Support

Representation ID: 46133

Received: 20/09/2021

Respondent: Ivy Quek

I support the Council’s continued protection of countryside at Lapal, Illey, Coombeswood, Uffmoor, Hayley Green, Lutley and Foxcote, following a formal review of the Green Belt.
Circa 1989, Dudley Council, following a previous Green Belt review, improved the Public Rights of Way network in these areas, by working in collaboration with local volunteer groups. Following on from that, the Council promoted enjoyment of this countryside, by the public, for informal recreation. They supported the production of walk leaflets explaining the historic, landscape and ecological significance of each area.
The Council even contributed £20,000 towards The Woodland Trust purchasing Uffmoor Wood, despite this being just outside the Borough Boundary and coming under Bromsgrove. In doing so, they appreciated the important relationship between this ancient coppice woodland and neighbouring farmland, including Tack Farm, which is the site of a former Anglo-Saxon mill (Notwic Mill).
This countryside, protected by Green Belt designation, is rich in history. At Lapal and Illey are the remains of Halesowen Abbey, which is a Scheduled Ancient Monument of National Importance. At Lutley we have a Conservation Area associated with historic Lutley Mill and the green lane that links it to the mediaeval hamlet of Lutley, which was once held by the Canons of Wolverhampton. Foxcote, which forms the foreground setting of the Iron Age Fort on Wychbury Hill and historically is linked to it, is archaeologically rich with frequent finds of flint arrow heads, flint scrapers, axes and other tools. It was the site of ancient hunting summer camps, and, in part, this explains the wide scatter of historic ‘finds’.
The countryside, hereby defined, is important to people from far afield, and, within the wider landscape, encompasses the famed and beautiful Clent Hills, a major area of which is owned and managed by the National Trust. We must also consider the Hagley Hall Estate, which includes a major proportion of Wychbury Hill, the importance of which was acknowledged in the 18th Century, by George Lyttelton, in his creation of Hagley Park, which is now a Grade 1 Listed Garden. On Wychbury Hill are two significant ‘follies’ - The Temple of Theseus and The Obelisk, tastefully exploiting the landscape prominence of the hill and the presence of the fort.
The whole of this area, including that within Dudley Borough, is of regional importance as an amenity asset for the welfare of, and enjoyment by, a large population. It would be so simple to seriously damage the area with inappropriate developments and associated infrastructure.

Support

Representation ID: 46134

Received: 20/09/2021

Respondent: Christine Hartshorne

I support the Council’s continued protection of countryside at Lapal, Illey, Coombeswood, Uffmoor, Hayley Green, Lutley and Foxcote, following a formal review of the Green Belt.
Circa 1989, Dudley Council, following a previous Green Belt review, improved the Public Rights of Way network in these areas, by working in collaboration with local volunteer groups. Following on from that, the Council promoted enjoyment of this countryside, by the public, for informal recreation. They supported the production of walk leaflets explaining the historic, landscape and ecological significance of each area.
The Council even contributed £20,000 towards The Woodland Trust purchasing Uffmoor Wood, despite this being just outside the Borough Boundary and coming under Bromsgrove. In doing so, they appreciated the important relationship between this ancient coppice woodland and neighbouring farmland, including Tack Farm, which is the site of a former Anglo-Saxon mill (Notwic Mill).
This countryside, protected by Green Belt designation, is rich in history. At Lapal and Illey are the remains of Halesowen Abbey, which is a Scheduled Ancient Monument of National Importance. At Lutley we have a Conservation Area associated with historic Lutley Mill and the green lane that links it to the mediaeval hamlet of Lutley, which was once held by the Canons of Wolverhampton. Foxcote, which forms the foreground setting of the Iron Age Fort on Wychbury Hill and historically is linked to it, is archaeologically rich with frequent finds of flint arrow heads, flint scrapers, axes and other tools. It was the site of ancient hunting summer camps, and, in part, this explains the wide scatter of historic ‘finds’.
The countryside, hereby defined, is important to people from far afield, and, within the wider landscape, encompasses the famed and beautiful Clent Hills, a major area of which is owned and managed by the National Trust. We must also consider the Hagley Hall Estate, which includes a major proportion of Wychbury Hill, the importance of which was acknowledged in the 18th Century, by George Lyttelton, in his creation of Hagley Park, which is now a Grade 1 Listed Garden. On Wychbury Hill are two significant ‘follies’ - The Temple of Theseus and The Obelisk, tastefully exploiting the landscape prominence of the hill and the presence of the fort.
The whole of this area, including that within Dudley Borough, is of regional importance as an amenity asset for the welfare of, and enjoyment by, a large population. It would be so simple to seriously damage the area with inappropriate developments and associated infrastructure.

Support

Representation ID: 46135

Received: 14/09/2021

Respondent: Dr Kim Osman

I support the Council’s continued protection of countryside at Lapal, Illey, Coombeswood,Uffmoor, Hayley Green, Lutley and Foxcote, following a formal review of the Green Belt.
Circa 1989, Dudley Council, following a previous Green Belt review, improved the Public Rights of Way network in these areas, by working in collaboration with local volunteer groups. Following on from that, the Council promoted enjoyment of this countryside, by the public, for informal recreation. They supported the production of walk leaflets explaining the historic, landscape and ecological significance of this countryside.
The Council even contributed £20,000 towards The Woodland Trust purchasing Uffmoor Wood, despite this being just outside the Borough Boundary and coming under Bromsgrove. They appreciated the important relationship between this ancient coppice woodland and neighbouring farmland, including Tack Farm, which is the site of a former Anglow -Saxon Mill. (Notwic Mill).
The countryside protected by Green belt designation is rich in history. At Lapal and Illey there are the remains of Halesowen Abbey, which is a Scheduled Ancient Monument of National Importance. At Lutley we have a Conservation Area associated with historic Lutley Mill and the green lane that links it to the hamlet of Lutley, which was once held by the Canons of Wolverhampton. Foxcote, which forms the setting of the Iron Age Fort on Wychbury Hill, is archaeologically rich with frequent finds of flint arrow heads, flint scrapers, axes and other tools. It was the site of the ancient hunting summer camps, and, in part, this explains the scatter of historic ‘finds’. The countryside is important to people from far afield, and within the wider landscape encompasses the famed and beautiful Clent Hills, a major area of which is owned and managed by the National Trust. We must also remember Hagley Hall and Park, which of couse includes a major proportion of Wychbury Hill, the prominence of which is acknowledged in the 18th century, by George Lyttleton, in the creation of Hagley Park, which is now a Grade 1 Listed Garden. On Wychbury Hill are two significant follies – The Temple of Theseus and The Obelisk, exploiting the landscape dominance of the hill and the presence of the Fort. The whole of this area, including that within Dudley Borough, is of regional importance as an amenity for the welfare of a large population and in its own right is of landscape, historic, ecological and informal recreational importance. It would be so simple to damage the area with inappropriate developments and associated infrastructure. Please acknowledge receipt of this letter,

Support

Representation ID: 46136

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Bernice Smith

I support the Council’s continued protection of countryside at Lapal, Isley, Coombeswood, Uffmoor, Hayley Green, Lutley & Foxcote, following a formal review of the Green Belt.
Circa 1989, Dudley Council, following a previous Green Belt review, improved the Public Rights of Way network in these areas, by working. Collaboration with local volunteer groups. Following on from that, the Council promoted enjoyment of this countryside, by the public for informal recreation. They supported the production of walk leaflets explaining the historic, landscape and ecological significance of each area.
The Council even contributed [redacted] towards The Woodland Trust purchasing Uffmoor Wood, despite this being just outside the Borough Boundary and coming under Bromsgrove. In doing so, they appreciated the important relationship between this ancient coppice woodland and neighbouring farmland, including Tack Farm, which is the site of a former Anglo-Saxon mill (Notwic Mill).
This countryside, protected by Green Belt designation, is rich in history. At Lapal and Illey are the remains of Halesowen Abbey, which is a Scheduled Ancient Monument of National Importance. At Lutley we have a Conservation Area associated with historic Lutley Mill and the green Lane that links it to the medieval hamlet of Lutley, which was once held by the Canons of Wolverhampton. Foxcote which forms the foreground setting of the Iron Age Fort on Wychbury Hill and historically is linked to it, is archaeologically rich [redacted]. It was the site of ancient hunting summer camps, and in part, this explains the wide scatter of historic ‘finds.’
The countryside, hereby defined, is important to people from far afield, and within the wider landscape, encompasses the famed and beautiful Clent Hills, a major area of whoch is owned and managed by the National Trust. We must also consider the Hagley Hall Estate, which includes a major proportion of Wychbury Hill, the importance of which was acknowledged in the 18th Century by George Lyttleton, in his creation of Hagley Park, now a Grade 1 Listed Garden. On Wychbury Hill are two significant ‘follies’ - The Temple of Theseus and The Obelisk, tastefully exploiting the landscape prominence of the hill and the presence of the fort.
The whole of this area, including that within Dudley Borough is of regional importance as an amenity asset for the welfare of, and enjoyment by a large population. I am an important member of this population and so are my friends and family.
It would be so simple to seriously damage the area with inappropriate developments and associated infrastructure. Please, please consider the health & well being of all those who benefit from & enjoy these locations.

Support

Representation ID: 46137

Received: 25/09/2021

Respondent: Jennifer Woolford

I support the Council’s continued protection of the countryside at Lapal, Illey, Coombeswood, Uffmoor, Hayley Green, Lutley and Foxcote, following a formal review of the Green Belt.
Circa 1989, Dudley Council, following a previous Green Belt review, improved the Public Rights of Way network in these areas, by working in collaboration with local volunteer groups. Following on from that, the Council promoted enjoyment of this countryside, by the public, for informal recreation. They supported the production of walk leaflets explaining the historic, landscape and ecological significance of each area.
The Council even contributed £20,000 towards The Woodland Trust purchasing Uffmoor Wood, despite this being just outside the Borough Boundary and coming under Bromsgrove. In doing so, they appreciated the important relationship between this ancient coppice woodland and neighbouring farmland, including Tack Farm, which is the site of a former Anglo-Saxon mill (Notwic Mill).
This countryside, protected by Green Belt designation, is rich in history. At Lapal and Illey are the remains of Halesowen Abbey, which is a Scheduled Ancient Monument of National Importance. At Lutley, we have a Conservation Area associated with historic Lutley Mill and the green lane that links it to the mediaeval hamlet of Lutley, which was once held by the Canons of Wolverhampton. Foxcote, which forms the foreground setting of the Iron Age Fort on Wychbury Hill and historically is linked to it, is archaeologically rich with frequent finds of flint arrowheads, flint scrapers, axes and other tools. It was the site of ancient hunting summer camps, and, in part, this explains the wide scatter of historic ‘finds’.
The countryside, hereby defined, is important to people from far afield, and, within the wider landscape, encompasses the famed and beautiful Clent Hills, a major area of which is owned and managed by the National Trust. We must also consider the Hagley Hall Estate, which includes a major proportion of Wychbury Hill, the importance of which was acknowledged in the 18th Century, by George Lyttelton, in his creation of Hagley Park, which is now a Grade 1 Listed Garden. On Wychbury Hill are two significant ‘follies’ - The Temple of Theseus and The Obelisk, tastefully exploiting the landscape prominence of the hill and the presence of the fort.
The whole of this area, including that within Dudley Borough, is of regional importance as an amenity asset for the welfare of, and enjoyment by, a large population. It would be so simple to seriously damage the area with inappropriate developments and associated infrastructure.
It's not difficult to understand why our countryside should be protected for us and for generations to come.

Support

Representation ID: 46138

Received: 15/09/2021

Respondent: Mrs Julia Mills

I support the councils continued protection of countryside at Lapland, Illey,
Coombeswood, Uffmoor, Hayley Green, Lutley and Foxcote, following a formal review
of the Green Belt. I also believe that no other Green Belt areas in Dudley should be
considered for any development.
During 2020 and part of 2021, our Green Spaces proved invaluable to people both
mentally and physically. The Victorians realised the importance of nature and outdoor
space for the working man and created many parks for people to enjoy. We have
beautiful spaces to enjoy if we lose them now we will never get them back. And that
would be a tragedy! I truly believe that all Dudley’s housing needs can be met by
using Brownfield sites which in turn would create nicer towns.
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