Development Allocations

Object

Representation ID: 10892

Received: 16/09/2021

Respondent: Mr Desmond Dawes

The proposed development is on greenbelt land. Traffic flow into Walsall will impact on levels that currently cannot cope and this development will cause further chaos between Mellish Road Island and the arboretum intersection.
Previous applications for housing development have failed because of the impact on the local area and wildlife. This application is no different to previous ones.
There are numerous brownfield sites within the Walsall area to provide housing requirements.

Object

Representation ID: 10897

Received: 16/09/2021

Respondent: Mr Mark Eades

I'm objecting to the proposal of building houses on green belt land in Pelsall.
There are plenty of empty buildings in and around Walsall which could be used and also waste ground from old factories.
The road system could not cope with the planned layout and with the history of the land in Pelsall the water table would be affected as it has already been due to building work.
Wildlife which includes [Redacted-sensitive information] would also suffer.

Comment

Representation ID: 11402

Received: 30/09/2021

Respondent: Mrs Melanie Knight

Green belt land in and around Streetly is vital for wildlife, mental and physical health and helps protect our community from being swallowed up by urban sprawl.

Please build on brownfield sites and leave our countryside alone.

Object

Representation ID: 11518

Received: 03/10/2021

Respondent: Richard Power

I have Objection to the emerging Black Country Plan (BCP) (Review) (2021):

Pouk Hill public open space, Bentley Lane, Reedswood, Walsall.
• Given its natural green space sensitivity, critical public open space importance for local residents, and urban green lung sensitivity helping to significantly reduce harmful levels of air pollution from the M6 motorway network, the entire Pouk Hill green space site should be removed from the 'Core Regeneration Area' designation as shown on page 499 (within Figure 19: Walsall Spatial Strategy Plan) of the emerging Black Country Plan (BCP) (Review) (2021).
• The Pouk Hill green space area should not be promoted for new housing or new employment land development within the emerging BCP (Review).
• The entire Pouk Hill green space site should be specifically designated as an “Air Quality Enhancement Urban Green Lung Area” on the main Policies Map of the emerging BCP (Review) to ensure that its critical role in helping to reduce harmful levels of air pollution from the adjacent M6 motorway network continues to remain protected long into the future. This sensitive urban green space area has significant Public Health benefits.
• The entire Pouk Hill green space site should be specifically designated as “Local Green Space” (LGS) on the main Policies Map of the emerging Black BCP (Review).
• The entire Pouk Hill green space site should be specifically designated as a ‘Site of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINC)’ on the main Policies Map of the emerging Black Country Plan (BCP) (Review).
• The entire Pouk Hill green space site should be covered and protected by a ‘blanket Tree Preservation Order (TPO)’ (a blanket TPO) designation within the emerging Black Country Plan (BCP) (Review) (2021).
• The entire Pouk Hill green space site should be specifically designated as a key “wildlife corridor” on the main Policies Map of the emerging BCP (Review) given that it forms part of the wider ‘landscape-scale’ green infrastructure network connecting to other wildlife habitats.
Public open space located North of Churchill Road and the Jane Lane School, Reedswood, Walsall.
• Given its natural green space sensitivity, critical public open space importance for local residents, and urban green lung sensitivity helping to significantly reduce harmful levels of air pollution from the M6 motorway network, this green space site should be removed from the employment land allocation as shown on page 499 (within Figure 19: Walsall Spatial Strategy Plan) of the emerging BCP (Review) (2021). This site should also not be promoted for new housing development within the emerging BCP (Review).
• The entire green space site should be removed from the 'Core Regeneration Area' designation as shown on page 499 (within Figure 19: Walsall Spatial Strategy Plan) of the emerging BCP (Review) (2021).
• The entire green space site should be specifically designated as an “Air Quality Enhancement Urban Green Lung Area” on the main Policies Map of the emerging Black Country Plan (BCP) (Review) given its significant Public Health benefits as described above.
• New native species tree planting should be encouraged across this wider green space site which is currently dominated by areas of open fields to help further improve this areas performance as an urban green lung to help mitigate the impacts of harmful air pollution from the adjacent M6 motorway network.
• The entire green space site should be specifically designated as “Local Green Space” (LGS) on the main Policies Map of the emerging BCP (Review).
• The entire green space site should be specifically designated as at least a ‘Site of Local Importance for Nature Conservation (SLINC)’.
• The entire green space site should be covered and protected by a ‘blanket Tree Preservation Order (TPO)’ (a blanket TPO) designation within the emerging Black Country Plan (BCP) (Review) (2021).
• The entire green space site should be specifically designated as a key “wildlife corridor” on the main Policies Map of the emerging BCP (Review) given that it forms part of the wider ‘landscape-scale’ green infrastructure network connecting to other wildlife habitats.
Reedswood Town Park public open space
• The entire Reedswood Town Park public open space should be removed from the 'Core Regeneration Area' designation as shown on page 499 (within Figure 19: Walsall Spatial Strategy Plan) of the emerging BCP (Review) (2021).
• Reedswood Town Park should be designated as protected Parkland public open space on the main Policies Map of the emerging BCP (Review) (2021).
• Reedswood Town Park public open space should not be promoted as a potential new housing or new employment land development site within the emerging BCP (Review). Walsall Council should be aware that Town Parks are not appropriate locations for these types of uses given their high level of green space planning policy sensitivity.
• Reedswood Town Park should be specifically designated as a key “wildlife corridor” on the main Policies Map of the emerging BCP (Review) given that it forms part of the wider ‘landscape-scale’ green infrastructure network connecting to other wildlife habitats.
Former Reedswood Golf Course
• Given its natural green space and public open space sensitivity, the entire Former Reedswood Golf Course public open space should be removed from the 'Core Regeneration Area' designation as shown on page 499 (within Figure 19: Walsall Spatial Strategy Plan) of the emerging BCP (Review) (2021).
• This green space site should be removed from the new housing site allocation as identified on page 510 (Proposed Housing Site Ref: WAH244) of the emerging BCP (Review) (2021). This site is not suitable for new housing development as it forms a very sensitive 'Greenfield' site. The site does not form previously-developed land (urban brownfield land) as claimed by Walsall Council.
• This green space site should be designated as a ‘Site of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINC)’ on the main Policies Map of the emerging BCP (Review).
• This green space site should be designated as an area for its ‘Green Space Tranquillity’ on the main Policies Map of the emerging BCP (Review). It provides a unique and heavily rural landscape within the surrounding urbanised area. These types of landscapes are very rare within the surrounding area and therefore require special planning policy protection.
• The entire green space site should be covered and protected by a ‘blanket Tree Preservation Order (TPO)’ (a blanket TPO) designation within the emerging BCP (Review) (2021).
• The site should be included within Reedswood Town Park boundary and designated as protected Parkland public open space on the main Policies Map of the emerging BCP (Review) (2021).
• The Former Reedswood Golf Course site should be specifically designated as a key “wildlife corridor” on the main Policies Map of the emerging BCP (Review) given that it forms part of the wider ‘landscape-scale’ green infrastructure network connecting through Reedswood Town Park to other wildlife habitats.

Object

Representation ID: 11523

Received: 05/10/2021

Respondent: Mrs katherine Rowe

WAE409

As a resident living on the [road] . I think its a crazy idea to put a industrial Development on such a bus road , it already takes time to get on and off our drive . We don't go a week without at least one accident between hoof beats and the island to barracks lane.
On top of that we already have enough noise coming from the factory's that are over the road during the night, hence we can not have our bedroom window open at night in the summer due to the noise.

Object

Representation ID: 11538

Received: 05/10/2021

Respondent: Local Government Authority

Please do not destroy the green belt of Walsall, it is necessary for the wildlife, trees, plants and youngsters within Walsall. A lot of the green belt also lies within areas that flood regularly or run very close to water courses that cannot cope as it is when there is a lot of rain.

Comment

Representation ID: 11605

Received: 26/09/2021

Respondent: Ursula Walker

I have lived [Redacted-GDPR]. The park is at the core of our community and is well used by residents of all ages and from all parts of our diverse community.

Over the past 20 years I have seen a marked increase in traffic in Birchills and have unfortunately seen many road traffic accidents, one of which involved a speeding car crashing [Redacted-GDPR]. We are close to junction 10 of the M6 and not only do we hear the traffic but we, as are all residents in this part of Walsall, are subject to air pollution 24/7. Reedswood Park has been well managed over the years I have lived here and now has a large natural area of trees that are well established and able to counter some of the air pollution that is detrimental to our health.

Reedswood Park is also essential in providing a safe space for people to walk, ride their bikes, take their dogs for exercise and take part in sports activities.

The whole of Reedswood Park, including the area of the former golf course, should be identified as a sensitive urban green space that is essential to the future health and well being of our community. It is inappropriate to include Reedswood Town Park in the proposed Core Regeneration Area.

A natural green space buffer/ green lung is essential to counter the pollution coming from the M6: Pouk Hill and the land bordering Churchill Road along with Reedswood Park, provides this.

Comment

Representation ID: 11612

Received: 27/09/2021

Respondent: Mr Barry Crutchley

When we moved into our present house [Redacted-GDPR] it was part of the new Ryders Hayes Estate. A primary school was built for children on the estate (approx 200+ pupils).
It now has 600+ pupils from all areas.
I am concerned that new houses won't have the infrastructure to support its residents or their children.

Object

Representation ID: 11632

Received: 03/10/2021

Respondent: Ann Killian

I wish to send an objection to the above development on Pouk and Reedswood.
To take away these recreational green areas is taking away much needed green areas. In a climate where we should be making more green areas, planting more trees and thinking of the climate as the government suggest, it makes little sense to destroy the small green areas we have left. I know local people use these well loved areas for recreation and a welcome escape on their doorstep.
Yours sincerely
Ann Killian

Comment

Representation ID: 11637

Received: 04/10/2021

Respondent: M Joesbury

I know there is a calling for housing but we only have few green spaces left in Walsall.
Please NOT on Reedswood or Bentley. Pollution from the motorway would be too much if trees taken away.
thanks you
M.Joesbury.

Object

Representation ID: 11640

Received: 04/10/2021

Respondent: Shaun Smith

I’m sending this email to you to strongly OBJECT to the planning of Reedswood Park being destroyed and built on with more house building in our area.
Apart from bringing more traffic jams to Walsall it is discussing that the trees and the children’s park will be gone.
The children in the surrounding area will have no where safe to play outdoors.
The wildlife from all kinds of beautiful birds, [species redacted] and all the other animals will be killed.

Object

Representation ID: 11647

Received: 04/10/2021

Respondent: Sheila Smith

Having only just finding out about the destruction of Reedswood Park and the wildlife being killed for more housing being built I OBJECT to the plans.
As a Walsall resident with the beautiful views of the woods from my window I say NO to these plans.

Comment

Representation ID: 11655

Received: 04/10/2021

Respondent: Kevin Platt

Dear Sir,
Any reduction in green spaces in Walsall is a disgrace. We need more not less.
Kevin Platt

Comment

Representation ID: 11705

Received: 08/10/2021

Respondent: Mr Ken Ferguson

WAH 239 Unable to make comments on this site. The site had heavy machinery devastating the site a few years ago cutting trees and scrapping the surfaces, destroyed the wild life habitat, The wild life is now returning. The local school cannot accommodate the already expanded village. Bridge St and Church St is often obstructed with school drop off/ pickup. The Exit to Pelsall lane is often backed up and dangerous. Clayhanger canal bridge is impassable when ice or snow arrives. Around the site itself was a burial site for infected Pigs .drainage ditch runs through the middle. Local flooding

Object

Representation ID: 11849

Received: 09/10/2021

Respondent: Mr Thomas Wooding

Use of greenbelt sites in this proposal, especially in the Alridge-Brownhills area.

Nearly 8000 homes in this area alone under 'strategic locations' is unacceptable. This feels like a dart board approach has been taken with the thrower going for 'double tops' hitting this area.

Defining 'new' greenbelt in return is a fallacy. Greenbelt is a mechanism designed to stop urban sprawl and should only be used in exceptional circumstances. National planning policy makes it absolutely clear that brownfield development must come first.

Object

Representation ID: 11870

Received: 10/10/2021

Respondent: Mr John McNaughton

draft-bcp-jdi-version-v2-2907 (1)
Table 30 - Walsall growth targets for housing and employment and land allocations

Over 900 extra houses (minimum 1800 people plus) will cause
added traffic congestion in area especially rush hour & at schools start/finish. Barr Beacon will be a local school , can't get in/out of our service road now (congestion parking), extra pupils will make intolerable.
severe overcrowding/pressure on local schools/. services. in particular doctors & hospitals already struggling under number of patients. Thousands more patients means we all suffer
added impact on environment & destruction of green area that we live on edge of.

Object

Representation ID: 11937

Received: 10/10/2021

Respondent: Ms Linsey Rush

With the plans to build on the open green belt in our area, it will dramatically reduce my and my family’s wellbeing and harm our mental health. As I had chosen to buy the house to help relieve the pressure of a built up area and be surrounded with fields as I thought It would be protected as it’s green belt. My main concern is about the air pollution increase as the A5 is a major road already with very high volume of use, with the B extra volume of traffic to area it would increase it dramatically and lower the air quality.

Air pollution reducing air quality with a higher volume of traffic effecting our well-being. Our mental health will deteriorate with no green belt and open spaces and the feeling of being back in a built up/industrial area.

Object

Representation ID: 11942

Received: 10/10/2021

Respondent: Rachel Brown

I object to development on peak house farm. Traffic in the area due to 2 primary schools and a secondary school is currently a problem. A further development of over 1000 houses would only make this situation much worse. The schools are also currently at capacity.

Support

Representation ID: 12020

Received: 10/10/2021

Respondent: Mr Derek Sadler

WAE409

This is supported as this as this includes land which was included in the call for sites (237 Watling Street, Sandfield Farm and Johnsons Farm

Comment

Representation ID: 12223

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Mr jamie phillips

i object to this plan looking at the viability of building on Reedswood park and the now rewilded elements surrounding it. i also opbject to the attempt to take green black country forest buffers such as that between bloxwich lane and Bentley Lane (pouk hill close) as these act as defence to noise, particulate pollution from the M6 and provide important green space for residents and wildlife. there are also a number of schools near to these areas that proposal impact which could cause further health issues to local children and possible deaths.

Object

Representation ID: 12268

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Miss Adele Jennings

I have lived in Pelsall my whole life, spending much of my childhood exploring and playing outdoors and it's something i've done with my children and now grandchildren.
I dread to think what the locall area will look like when my grandchildren are adults as we keep stripping away the local nature and habitate. Pelsall, Shelfield and the local area has always been sought after due to the open fields and nature. We will loose 'Pelsall Village' if it carries on, people will complain about local housing prices without the benefit of the greenbelts. STOP BUILDING ON GREEN BELTS!

Object

Representation ID: 12269

Received: 04/10/2021

Respondent: Mr Adrian Birch

(WAH236, WAH 238, WAH240)
My objection is to the use of greenbelt land for the housing proposal. Green belt is there to prevent urban sprawl and to protect our village's (Pelsall's) identity. Have you exhausted all other avenues?? I.E brownfield land & regeneration of derelict sites. Also the proposed building of a further 1343 homes either side of our village would add massive pressure to the local infrastructure, creating problems for traffic generation, highways safety, pressure on schools, community facilities and healthcare and emergency services. The roads around Pelsall especially near schools are already a nightmare.

Comment

Representation ID: 12290

Received: 25/09/2021

Respondent: Mr Peter Green

I am amazed there is a plan to build 442 houses on this part of the green belt.
The farm land is obviously considered to be the easiest thing to do by the developers.

Around many parts of the Borough there are many pieces of land which are just waiting to be developed in this post industrial era.

A ten minute drive around this part of the town identified-the Bush pub at Pelsall, the area between Borneo St. and Ford brook, the area close to the railway and Mill St.

However the piece of land crying out for use is the site of the old Mellish Road church on the corner of Lichfield St and Butts Road. It’s dereliction is an insult to the good work done by the community in the Butts area.
.Regards
Peter Green

Comment

Representation ID: 12291

Received: 30/09/2021

Respondent: Mr Martin Lynch

Comments on aspects of Black Country Plan Review in Reedswood
I am aghast at the plans to allow building on part of the 'green lungs' in this area, by and close to the M6, one of the busiest stretches of motorway in the country. Trees are of course vital in both screening and absorbing high levels of air pollution and noise in Reedswood. The proposal to allow the destruction of the trees along the M6 corridor bordering Churchill Road and on the Pouk Hill public open space, as well as in nearby Reedswood Park is indeed breathtaking and utterly unacceptable. This is a densely developed residential area and the plan must surely take in to account the health and well being of people living here?
I'd ask what the implications of the original central area of Reedswood Park being apparently currently designated within 'Core Regeneration Area' of the Black Country Plan? This park, including the former golf course area, is absolutely vital to the physical and mental well being of those of us who live here. It's use during the pandemic is such a strong witness to that. It is unthinkable that it should be damaged or destroyed in any way. These brutal and deeply damaging proposals must be rapidly reconsidered.

Comment

Representation ID: 12299

Received: 29/09/2021

Respondent: Mr John Hemming

Dear Sir/ Madam,

I have just been reading the black country plan posted through my door recently.

I feel what is planned for the Pelsall area is very poorly detailed in your leaflet, my main points are below

1. The map at the back is totally inadequate , Pelsall that will have 43 hectares of green belt land removed isn't even shown.

2.Road names & local features are barely distinguishable

3. It's only by going on to the website and enlarging the individual images that you got a rough idea of where and the scale of green belt desctruction

4. No mention is given of the percentage increase in the population of Pelsall

5. Inadequate me is being given for a proper response to the document

6. No information is being displayed locally within the village , eg Pelsall Village Centre

I look forward to your comments
regards
John Hemming

The main issue with this is that so many people within the Pelsall area are totally unaware of it !

I'm fairly active on social media (facebook, Instagram etc) , listen to the radio (WM & 5 live quite a bit) & I read the free Chronicle weekly paper, but the first I knew of if was a few
weeks ago when Conservative volunteers put a copy of the development plan through my door.

No information is available locally , for example in the village centre

Posting a comment on Facebook's 'Common people Pelsall' page , it turns out hardly any Pelsall people are aware of the plans either!

I feel this is a really serious communication failure , especially considering the impact that this extra population would have on the village of Pelsall

Its almost as if its being kept quiet & swept under the carpet , so it's too late for people to object

Comment

Representation ID: 12301

Received: 30/09/2021

Respondent: Cllr Lorna Rattigan

On looking in the Black Country plan booklet, it is identifying only Coronation Road and mob lane, within Pelsall and Shelfield. Does this mean that the area shaded in Greenfields and stubbers green and Barns lane in Rushall and Shelfield are no longer being looked at or deemed not suitable?
Kind Regards
Clrr Lorna Rattigan.

Object

Representation ID: 12477

Received: 29/09/2021

Respondent: Chris Beebee

I am surprised that this application has ever been given a chance as numerous applications have previously turned down due to building on green belt, and impact on the local area and traffic system which is inadequate at present so more development of the local area can surely only make this situation worse.

In part due to the arboretum we have a great variety of wildlife including [Redacted-sensitive information] and many different types of birds, you can hear the joy of children visiting the park when they see sheep, horses and cows grazing on the land you want to develope.

I also feel as Andy Street and mike bird have recently commented there are many Brownfield Sites still available for development around the Borough these sites should be exhausted be fore we even consider green belt development.

Object

Representation ID: 12500

Received: 03/10/2021

Respondent: Ms Claire Tullo

I write to log my objection towards the proposed building on Reedswood Park and the surrounding area (as
per meeting held on Saturday 2nd October).
Not only is Reedswood park an oasis of tranquility and beauty within this already built up area; it helps to
absorb much of the carbon dioxide and thus helps lower pollution levels.
The park has significant benefits for the local community and is home to an abundance of wildlife. Where
will these animals go?
There is a wealth of eco friendly creatures including insects (many being extremely valuable pollinators)
reptiles such as [species redacted].
The proposal to destroy this precious land and the land off Pouk Hill Close is simply out of the question!
Birchills and Reedswood already has enough building and pollution which is proved to have a detrimental
impact upon health and mental wellbeing, we simply do not have the facilities to accommodate more homes
and cars into the area.
We have already seen housing estates erected over the years just off Reedswood Way (Norfolk New
Road/Ludlow Lane and Conwy Close and Rochester Croft), the Cavendish estate, Basalt Close and Ragstone
Close this is in addition to the retail park, Sainsbury's supermarket, fuel station, a public house and now
another lot of industrial units currently being erected.
I lodge my opposition to any more building within this area - especially our green space- in the strongest
manner.
Please do the right thing and stop this now!

Object

Representation ID: 12504

Received: 04/10/2021

Respondent: Miss Sarah Tullo

Please accept this email as a formal objection to the proposed development of Reedswood Town Park open space, former Reedswood Golf Course, Pouk Hill green public open space, and the public open space located north of Churchill Road & the Jane Lane School.

The proposed development will eliminate much needed and enjoyed open spaces in the area, which are vital to the environment and people’s mental health and physical wellbeing. They allow residents to reconnect with the natural environment close to home and help escape the stresses of urban life. Both Reedswood Park & Pouk Hill were areas of critical importance during the lock-down restrictions and continue to provide residents with external spaces for leisure and nature walks. Whilst walking on the Pouk Hill open space I have enjoyed seeing [Redacted-sensitive information] for the first in my life, and feel strongly that we should be protecting these species for future generations to see, not threaten them by removing their habitat.

The proposed sites, especially Pouk Hill and the public open space north of Churchill Road/Jane Lane School should be removed from any future development proposals, as these spaces offer a vital noise & ‘green lung’ barrier to residents living so close to the much congested and polluting, M6 motorway. Even Walsall Councils own ADMS-Urban Air Quality Model (copies attached) show how these areas already exceed the acceptable levels of Nitrogen Dioxide (NO₂) therefore I strongly encourage the saving of these sites and call for fir trees & shrubs be planted to further help improve the air quality and reduce noise levels.

I find it shocking that in a time where we are being encouraged to do all we can to combat climate change, and to be mindful of our metal health, it seems ludicrous to be tearing down these open spaces for development.

As our local area is already highly built-up meaning these spaces are all the more cherished, and whilst we do understand the need for more housing, building in already densely populated and built-up areas, is just irresponsible. Residents in these areas lack green and open spaces more than other parts of the Walsall borough, therefore, I’d suggest Dudley & Walsall Council look at alternative sites where, the impact of green/open space losses would be far less detrimental to the environment and its residents.

Lastly, I am disappointed that this wasn't brought to the local resident's attention and that we only found out last week what is being proposed and have such a short time in which to oppose these plans.

Object

Representation ID: 12508

Received: 03/10/2021

Respondent: Gillian Gilbert

Public open space located North of Churchill Road and the Jane Lane School, Reedswood, Walsall.
• Given its natural green space sensitivity, critical public open space importance for local residents, and urban green lung sensitivity helping to significantly reduce harmful levels of air pollution from the M6 motorway network, this green space site should be removed from the employment land allocation as shown on page 499 (within Figure 19: Walsall Spatial Strategy Plan) of the emerging BCP (Review) (2021). This site should also not be promoted for new housing development within the emerging BCP (Review).
• The entire green space site should be removed from the 'Core Regeneration Area' designation as shown on page 499 (within Figure 19: Walsall Spatial Strategy Plan) of the emerging BCP (Review) (2021).
• The entire green space site should be specifically designated as an “Air Quality Enhancement Urban Green Lung Area” on the main Policies Map of the emerging Black Country Plan (BCP) (Review) given its significant Public Health benefits as described above.
• New native species tree planting should be encouraged across this wider green space site which is currently dominated by areas of open fields to help further improve this areas performance as an urban green lung to help mitigate the impacts of harmful air pollution from the adjacent M6 motorway network.
• The entire green space site should be specifically designated as “Local Green Space” (LGS) on the main Policies Map of the emerging BCP (Review).
• The entire green space site should be specifically designated as at least a ‘Site of Local Importance for Nature Conservation (SLINC)’.
• The entire green space site should be covered and protected by a ‘blanket Tree Preservation Order (TPO)’ (a blanket TPO) designation within the emerging Black Country Plan (BCP) (Review) (2021).
• The entire green space site should be specifically designated as a key “wildlife corridor” on the main Policies Map of the emerging BCP (Review) given that it forms part of the wider ‘landscape-scale’ green infrastructure network connecting to other wildlife habitats.

Former Reedswood Golf Course

• Given its natural green space and public open space sensitivity, the entire Former Reedswood Golf Course public open space should be removed from the 'Core Regeneration Area' designation as shown on page 499 (within Figure 19: Walsall Spatial Strategy Plan) of the emerging BCP (Review) (2021).
• This green space site should be removed from the new housing site allocation as identified on page 510 (Proposed Housing Site Ref: WAH244) of the emerging BCP (Review) (2021). This site is not suitable for new housing development as it forms a very sensitive 'Greenfield' site. The site does not form previously-developed land (urban brownfield land) as claimed by Walsall Council.
• This green space site should be designated as a ‘Site of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINC)’ on the main Policies Map of the emerging BCP (Review).
• This green space site should be designated as an area for its ‘Green Space Tranquillity’ on the main Policies Map of the emerging BCP (Review). It provides a unique and heavily rural landscape within the surrounding urbanised area. These types of landscapes are very rare within the surrounding area and therefore require special planning policy protection.
• The entire green space site should be covered and protected by a ‘blanket Tree Preservation Order (TPO)’ (a blanket TPO) designation within the emerging BCP (Review) (2021).
• The site should be included within Reedswood Town Park boundary and designated as protected Parkland public open space on the main Policies Map of the emerging BCP (Review) (2021).
• The Former Reedswood Golf Course site should be specifically designated as a key “wildlife corridor” on the main Policies Map of the emerging BCP (Review) given that it forms part of the wider ‘landscape-scale’ green infrastructure network connecting through Reedswood Town Park to other wildlife habitats.