A. Dudley

Object

Representation ID: 15234

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Mr Murray Bagg

The Triangle DUH211
Holbeach DUH 208

Roads are busy enough without adding
Doctors/Schools - Worried about the impact

Object

Representation ID: 15244

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Mr Nicholas Fox

Holbeache DUH 208
The Triangle DUH 211

- The road infrastructure is not adequate for an increased volume of traffic
- The increased dangers of traffic with children and the volume of pupils leaving and entering Summerhill School during rush hour traffic.
- Not being able to enjoy greenbelt land (for walks and mental well being)
- Schools in the area are already at PAN (full capacity) so where will children attend from local areas?

Object

Representation ID: 15261

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Mrs Nicola Parsons

DUH211 / DUH208

The proposed building on these 2 sites would create enormous pressure on Kingswinford's services. We already have major housing developments nearing completion at the top of Stalling's lane.
Kingswinford is - small town with small local services. Are there any plans\thoughts about providing extra schools\Doctor's surgeries\Dentists etc. These services are already strained and over subscribed.
The increase in traffic already going down Stallings lane is horrific and can take ages to get down.
Any plans to create any play area's on these estates?
Kingswinford once a lovely small town on the edge of the green belt will become a car park filled with houses; creating more polution as people have to travel further for services
I was born here but will soon be leaving!

Object

Representation ID: 15264

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Mr Nigel Bratt

Draft Black Country Plan, The Triangle BCP site ref DUH211 page 371
DSA. 2 page 424-428 Holbeache BCP site ref DUH 208

- More pressure put upon already overstretched NHS.
- Increased traffic on the surrounding roads, which are currently congested and noisy. The level of maintenance is already poor.
- Local schools are struggling, the extra intake will make matters worse.
- Loss of our Green Belt. If new homes have to be built, Make use of Brownfield sites first.

Object

Representation ID: 15266

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Mr Nigel Chapman

DUH208 \ DUH211

1. Loss of valuable green belt, agricultural land. Better to use brownfield land and re use old factory sites and redevelop our inner cities
2. Impact on traffic & transport increasing pollution and congestion which is already extremely high in this area.
3. Loss of our wildlife, natural habitat, ancient trees and the impact on wildlife corridors in these areas. Flood risk affecting drainage of the area & ground water.
4. Quality of life with pollution, high noise levels and poorer air quality
5. Local facilities will have increased pressure, including our schools, doctors surgeries, shops and emergency services.
6. Road infrastructure struggling to cope with the high traffic levels already.

Comment

Representation ID: 15299

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Y Thomas

Re. Proposal to change status of the area (i) Between the borders of Sandyfields Road. Greenfield View. Raglan Close and Wood Farm Lane AND (ii) Land between High Arcal Road, Brickkiln Lane, Himley Road (estimated around 400 units by OBA Estates) from existing Green Belt to building land
With reference to the above submissions I am writing to strongly oppose these changes and any potential building on this land. The increase in traffic from any development would cause more congestion on already busy local roads. Gornal village and Sedgley town centre are already overloaded.
The Straits and Sandyfields Road, and roads leading onto the proposed housing estate would become more dangerous for pedestrians and children attending schools in the vicinity. Regarding access to the site this would have to be from the Dudley side.
Further problems are:
• Rise in noise and pollution
• Difficulty for emergency services to pass through an already very busy Gornal and Sedgley due to further increase in traffic
• More pressure on hospitals, GP services, clinics and other health services
• Higher demands on council provision of schools, nurseries and waste disposal
• Need for more public transport to cope with increased demand
It would totally spoil this Green Belt area and people presently residing in the location would no longer have Green Belt views but houses and rooftops instead. The local people of Gornal and Sedgley borders need their green open spaces for their health (both mental and physical), community identity and precious wildlife.
Many creatures are territorial and need their own area of habitat. Wildlife would be driven out and forced into smaller spaces. If these proposals are considered it would completely spoil the beauty of the area. During Covid Lockdown, green spaces have been greatly used and appreciated, but now they are under threat for housing.
Brownfield sites should be found and used and not our Green Belt land.
Please reject these submissions and any others for developing Green Belt land.

Object

Representation ID: 15305

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Mr Paul Carter

DUH 208
DUH 211

1) The road system around Kingswinford (both the Triangle and Holbeache) is not fit for purpose now. It will not be able to sustain a further 2000 cards every day.
2) You as Dudley Council are unable to maintain the road surfaces in these areas. Come more traffic they will become even more unsustainable, with more traffic in the area.
3) With this proposed number of houses there are bound to be more children. Where are these children to go to school. I understand these schools are full in our area now. I assume you will have to build new schools. Where do you propose to build new schools?
4) With the difficulty we are experiencing with Doctors. What are you proposing to do when we have several thousand more people trying to get to the current surgeries.
5) I understand that Dudley has enough brownfield sites to last in to the 2030's. Therefore why are you proposing to build on greenfield sites?

Object

Representation ID: 15306

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Mr Paul Griffiths

DUH208 \ DOH211

Over development of an already over developed village.
Insufficient infrastructure to support 900 houses.
Devalues the area.

Object

Representation ID: 15307

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Mr Paul Johnson

DUH208 \ DOH211

There's already enough traffic & accidents in this area already without adding to these problems.

Object

Representation ID: 15309

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Mr Paul White

Black Country Site Assessment Report/ Dudley Appendix A, page 79. The Triangle SA-0025-DUD

Several hundred houses have been, and are being, built within a mile of this site already. green belt should be used only when there is no brownfield left to use.
Air and noise pollution have already increased in recent years and will become intolerable if all this building goes ahead.
Traffic in the K'ford area is already as a ridiculous level, not to mention schools and G.P. Surgeries being full to bursting point.
If these sites go ahead it will be a disaster.

Object

Representation ID: 15314

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Ms Pauline Ward

DUH 211 / DUH 208
I used to live near here. Beautiful. Use brownfield first. This building will result in to much traffic etc. Oak Lane site may be disrupted – unfair to the travellers

Object

Representation ID: 15334

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Mrs Sharon Westwood

SA-0050 - DUD/BCP Ref DUH216 - Bryce Road (Green Space)
SA-0199 - DUD/BCP Ref DUH222 - Severn Drive (Green Space)

As a resident close to the Severn Drive Green Space I object to the planned proposal to build 15 houses on the green.
People use this space daily, children use the area to play safely, if the development takes place it will force the children on to the roads to play. The area is already over congested and the roads used as a short cut due to the heavy traffic on the A4101.
Local schools are already over subscribed, we have to travel for Health Services, and currently struggle to obtain appointments at our Doctors.
During the recent pandemic the green space as been used more for people to meet friends safely.
Local residents are totally opposed to these proposals and I hope that our objections will be listened to. Many thanks

Object

Representation ID: 15363

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Mr Shaun Parker

BCP Ref: DUH213, DUH216, DUH222, 203 Ketley Quarry (Policy DSA3)

Collectively I feel that there will be a significant impact on the road network, increasing traffic on already extremely busy junctions. This could give rise to road traffic incidents.
Another consideration is the effect upon local amenities which are already stretched, ie doctors surgeries, hospital, and education establishments.
In addition, in the loss of more open, green space - once lost this is never reclaimed

Support

Representation ID: 15380

Received: 07/10/2021

Respondent: Wendy Dunn

I support the blank country plan in respect of Halesowen.
No development on Greenfield sites, there are plenty of Brownfield sites available

Comment

Representation ID: 15388

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Miss Caroline Fitter

[Shell Corner (non-site allocation)]

I understand new builds are planned in Dudley by 2039 79,000 (plus) new houses across 3 boroughs.
My question is:
Is there also funding to tackle current overbuilding / letting issues on Shell Corner - off Long Lane Halesowen B62 8DJ. And, for current local business owners, some where for customers to park safely 'off road'?
Other comments -
In the nearby area residential parking is also an issue. Causing issues on delivery days and refuse collection days.
Current council builds also need new windows and doors.
Suggestion -
Some older buildings on Shell Corner could be converted into a public carpark - specifically where DMBC is currently repairing the footpath (spending £69,000 - works due to take 6 wks.) On B62 - Long Lane Shell Corner round-a-bout easier access is also needed in the surrounding area. On Malt Mill Lane the pavements are very narrow. This makes it difficult for all pedestrians, dog walkers, school runs and disabled people. Can DMBC apply for a Government grant to improve the pavements?
With electric charge points for cars & scooters / wheelchairs etc.

Object

Representation ID: 15389

Received: 07/10/2021

Respondent: Mrs Shelia Brockley

Regarding Bryce Road Site Ref SA-0050-DUD
Severn Drives Site Red SA-0199-DUD

Pensnett has been subjected to a massive onslaught of housing development over the past three years or so, namely, Tansey Green Road (both sides) Gibbons Lane, School Street, Bradley Street, Victoria Street, Memorial Club, taking with them all forms of wild life, Biods, butterflies, frogs etc all now a rarity.
Proposed new sites make Transport, Ketley Road, Stallings Lane. These developments have added to an already congested traffic area. For example the main A4101 Pensnett to K'ford is already a heavily congested road, with that congestion filtering on the side roads. We have today enormous concerns for pollution. We consider this area as one of the seriously polluted areas. There are no proposals to add to the infrastructure with services now over prescribed e.g. GP Surgeries, dental clinics, schools etc. I consider these ind sites stated

Object

Representation ID: 15433

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Mrs Shelia Hill

Ref. Proposed development at Worcester Lane.

I am a resident living opposite the proposal site.
I cannot see the necessity to build on Green Belt land.
When there are brown sites that could be used.
Furthermore buildings would back on to the railway lines also Worcester Lane is very often used as a race track despite a 40 mile speed limit, it is a dangerous road
Ref. F Worcester Lane

Object

Representation ID: 15438

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Mrs Shelia Tromans

Holbeach DUH 208
The Triangle DUH 211

Traffic around Kingswinford are at a standstill most days
adding more houses will just make it worse.
Drs, school are already under pressure, building more houses will make them even worse

Comment

Representation ID: 15508

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Mrs Valerie Buttery

Green Belt land off Sandyfields Road, Sedgley and land off High Arcal/Brick Kiln Lane (North of Himley Road) Sedgley (promotional document by OBA Estates)
If houses are built on this Green Belt area it will impact on a variety of aspects of everyday life for residents who already live in the vicinity.
Increased numbers of vehicles meaning increased pollution, noise levels in areas where road traffic congestion is already high. Public transport as it stands, cannot support an increase in demand.
Sandyfields Road and The Straits/Straits Road will bear the brunt of this extra traffic. Local roads around Gornal and Sedgley will be considerably exacerbated by an increase in housing stock which, in total, will be in the hundreds if the proposals to change the above sites from Green Belt are made. Local schools will not have spaces enough for the greatly increased number of families moving into the area. Local services such as GP surgeries and, more widely, Hospitals, the Fire Service and Ambulance Service will face a great increase in usage. Can they all cope?
Brownfield sites should be found and used for regeneration before any thought is given to reclassifying Green Belt land. True, this may cause more work for builders, ie decontamination etc. and of course it is easier to build on acres of empty green space, but this should not be a reason to do so.
With climate change and environmental worries, much consideration should be given to local flora and fauna eg [redacted] on all the above sites. While woodland cover may be increasing, the wildlife within it is decreasing says the Woodland Trust. If we don't tackle the threats facing our woods and trees and habitat within, we will severely damage the UK's ability to address the climate and nature crises. Ancient woodlands continue to be lost and damaged by house building, new roads and railways, and a consequence of this could be an increased flood risk.

Object

Representation ID: 15518

Received: 04/10/2021

Respondent: Mr Simon Griffiths

SA-0050-DUD/BCP DUH216 - Bryce Road
SA-0199-DUD/BCP Ref DUH222 - Severn Drive

The above are areas where dogs are walked and children have freedom to play. Severn Drive is close to myself and my children used to use that area.
Bryce Road is also as area close to myself and used as a regular walk. Where I live there is one way in and one way out. This is going to cause vehicle problems with extra traffic. Doctors surgery's are already under pressure, where are these extra houses/residents going to access when its difficult enough as it is. Schools will also be under pressure. Our green belt area is used for dog walking and children playing.

Object

Representation ID: 15519

Received: 04/10/2021

Respondent: Mr Simon Homer

SA-0199-DUD/BCP Ref DUH222

Loss of local facility - for children to play, dog walking community events etc.

Loss of space necessary for people to enjoy for sake of their physical and mental health

Comment

Representation ID: 15522

Received: 08/10/2021

Respondent: Mrs Dharmisthaben Gandhi

Local Authority: Dudley,

1) Improve Drainage and sewage systems
2) should be able to access to/use of Wolverhampton City Council's Household Waste and Recycling centre
3) Better maintenance of Local Roads

Comment

Representation ID: 15530

Received: 07/10/2021

Respondent: Mr Thomas Pritchard

Dudley Authority
I want to preserve the green belt to the south of A456 in Halesowen.
I want to preserve the green area at Pottery Farm and Coombs Wood wedge to the north of Mucklow Hill, Halesowen.
I want use of brownfield sites for development with the emphasis on affordable housing.

Object

Representation ID: 15531

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Mr Simon Page

I am OBJECTING to the following sites being listed as suitable for development in the Black Country Plan:
DUH222 Severn Drive open space, Pensnett
DUH221 Standshill Road, Kingswinford
DUH216 Bryce Road, Pensnett
DUH213 Lapwood Avenue, Kingswinford
SUH208 Holbeache Lane, Kingswinford
DUH211 The Triangle, Wall Heath, Kingswinford

I am OBJECTING due to the following reasons:

1. I am concerned about the increase in traffic on the roads as the local road network cannot cope with the existing amount of traffic and long traffic jams and delays are already a major problem. It can currently take up to 1 hour during peak times to travel just a few miles through Kingswinford/Wall Heath/Wordsley/Pensnett area. If these developments are approved that could mean up to an additional 2000 vehicles on the road. The local road system would not cope. All these extra vehicles on the roads would lead to an increase in air pollution noise, dirt and general disruption in the area.

2. I am concerned about the impact that these developments would have on an accessing local services such as GP practices and schools, many of which are already over subscribed. Any increase in houses would put even more pressure on already stretched and under pressure schools and doctors.

3. I am concerned that the loss of any of the above mentioned sites would have a detrimental effect on the health and well being - both physical and mental health - of local residents. These sites are used by local residents for exercise, dog walking, relaxation, wellbeing, socialising and for children to play. After the pandemic and lockdown it is more important than ever for people to have access to green space and fresh air for their health and well being. The loss of any of these sites would have a negative impact on local residents.

Object

Representation ID: 15617

Received: 04/10/2021

Respondent: Mrs Sonia Bennett

I appose this as you are taking away our green land their Are site around Pensnett that are eyesore's that need making better Why are you taking our lovely greenery to build these houses? We will have the road disruption, schools are already overcrowded. Traffis bad round Pensnett as it is. The wild life we will be killing off. No where for kids to play ball and go for walks with the dog? The area in Bryce Road is beautiful there is no disruption there so peaceful and that will be all gone. I no house have to be built but look at the eyesore in the area and to SOMETHING about them not SPOIL what we have. The traffic threw our area will be awful and will be afraid for the kids being knocked down. Cant park by hospital no what will it be like when all these houses and people come !!

Object

Representation ID: 15620

Received: 04/10/2021

Respondent: Mr Stanley Pickett

SA - 0050 - DUD / BCP Ref DUH 216 - Bruce Road (Green Space)
SA - 0199 - DUD / BCP Ref DUH 222 - Severn Drive (Green Space)
SA - 0025 - DUD / BCP Ref DUH 211 - Summer Hill Triangle (Green Space)
SA - 0017 - DUD / BCP Ref DUH 208 - Holbeache (Green Space)
SA - 0198 - DUD / BCP Ref DUH 221 - Stanhills (Green Space)
BCP Ref DUH 218 - Guys Lane
BCP Ref DUH 203 - Ketley Quarry (Policy DSAS)

Wildlife will be negatively affected by loss of green belt and spaces. Too many houses will cause problems for emergency services, the traffic congestion would cause vast problems for Russelss Hall hospital and local residents. People will lose valuable places to walk and exercise dogs and children have little enough safe places to play already.

Object

Representation ID: 15783

Received: 04/10/2021

Respondent: Laird Stephen J Taylor

I wish to object on the building of houses on green land, especially on the Severn Drive and Bryce Road locations. Houses are needed, I know, but there are plenty of old buildings that could be converted or old factories knocked down without encroaching on Green land.
Our NHS is stretched to breaking point as it is with lack of GP's, try getting an appointment when you need one, so more people coming into the area will only escalate the problem.
Schools are overfull, with classes too big to give pupils the time and education they deserve. Space will also be lost for these children to play with other children.
Trees will have to be cut down and lost which goes against everything the government is advocating in the light of Global warming. The building of houses on the Severn Drive site would cause problems with access, pollution, and the congestion it would cause would, I'm sure, test the patients of all residents in the area.
I do not wish to live in a concrete jungle, Green spaces are needed for all, on mental health issues.
To the councillors who approve these proposals I would say "Enjoy this tenure while it lasts" for the people in these area will not forget when next vote.

Object

Representation ID: 15820

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Mr Stephen Lenton

Objection to:
SA-0199-DUD/BCP REF DUH222 - SEVERN DRIVE (Green space)

Loss of local facility - for children to play football dog walking, community events etc.
Lack of parking facilities for visitors and residents. on a already very narrow roads.. increased. pressure on our schools,. health facilities, transport networks. and emergency services.

Support

Representation ID: 15826

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Mr Steve Tibbetts

I realise that the decisions that face you for development of the area are neither simple or necessarily beneficial to all. I applaud you support for maintaining the status of green field sites and rejection of certain proposals in the Halesowen area. It is with a similar pragmatism that I
would ask you to view any proposed green field sites whilst any brown field areas remain available.
It would appear from viewing the map of proposed development areas that a philosophy of 'foot-in-
the-door' or 'thin-end of the wedge' exists. Meaning that once an area of green field has been accepted then any remaining area will be viewed as less protected and acceptable for further continued development.
The process of developing green field areas is not reversible, getting it wrong stands in testimony to council of the day and condemns the local population to living with someone else's mistake. I remember Halesowen of the late sixties, yes it needed significant development but I would like to think that the council of today would have done so with sympathy and conservation, rather than the 'well intention' vandalism that in some cases didn't even survive a generation. Surely the lessons of the past are there to be learnt if one is willing.

Support

Representation ID: 15829

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Mr Steve Buckley

Number of people: 2

I support the Council's continuing protection of countryside at Lapal, Illey, Coombs Wood, Uffmoor, Hayley Green, Lutley and Foxcote,following a formal review of the Greenbelt.
These areas of green belt are crossed by many public rights of way which are essential for peoples well being and enjoyment which have been a lifeline for many people in these difficult times.
If new houses have to be built, and the number is not known at the present time, these must be built on brown field sites first. It is fundamentally wrong to consider building on the green belt until all other possibilities have been exhausted.
Halessowen does not have many areas of Green Belt and those that it does have, need to be protected at all costs and not sold to the highest bidder.