Development Allocations

Object

Representation ID: 45447

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country

WAH231 - Land off Sutton Road, Longwood Lane, Walsall - WTBBC have concluded that the Site Assessment process should not have selected site:
• WTBBC strongly recommend that alternative development sites are sought in order to prevent loss of green belt.
• The site is a Site of Local Importance for Nature Conservation (SLINC).
• A Local (wildlife) Site Assessment is required to provide evidence to inform the BCP Site Assessment process.
• High ecological connectivity value (Draft BC Local Nature Recovery Strategy).
• Ecological Evaluation of BC Green Belt found site to be of Very High Ecological Value.
• Green Belt Assessment found development would be of High harm.
• Area of High Historic Landscape Value.

Object

Representation ID: 45450

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country

WAH232 - Yieldsfield Farm (sometimes recorded as Yieldfields farm), Stafford Road, Bloxwich - WTBBC have concluded that the Site Assessment process should not have selected site:
• WTBBC strongly recommend that alternative development sites are sought in order to prevent loss of green belt.
• The site contains a Site of Local Importance for Nature Conservation (SLINC).
• Site is close to Cannock Extension Canal SAC and Pelsall North Common LNR, therefore high potential for detrimental impact.
• Site provides opportunity for heathland creation and therefore increased ecological connectivity.
• Ecological Evaluation of BC Green Belt found site to be of Very High Ecological Value.
• Green Belt Assessment found development would be of Very High harm.

Comment

Representation ID: 45485

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country

WAH233 - Middlemore Lane West, Aldridge - WTBBC strongly recommend that alternative development sites are sought in order to prevent loss of green belt. It is WTBBC’s position that features within the site should be retained:
• Site is bounded by defunct hedgerow with mature trees which should be retained/restored.
• Site adjoins Daw End Railway Cutting SSSI therefore buffer of appropriate habitat should be retained/created.
• Daw End Railway Cutting SSSI known to be important site for bats and therefore lighting strategy required.
• Ecological Evaluation of BC Green Belt found site to be of High Ecological Value.
• Green Belt Assessment found development would be of Moderate to High harm.

Comment

Representation ID: 45488

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country

WAH234 - Land between Queslett Road, Doe Bank Lane and Aldridge Road, Pheasey - WTBBC strongly recommend that alternative development sites are sought in order to prevent loss of green belt. It is WTBBC’s position that features within the site should be retained:
• Site provides an important ecological stepping-stone between Walsall green belt and Sutton Park NNR.
• Area known to be important migration route for bats and therefore lighting strategy required.
• Site provides opportunity to retain significant open space and create heathland habitats as identified in the Draft BC Local Nature Recovery Strategy.
• Green Belt Assessment found development would be of Very High harm.

Comment

Representation ID: 45489

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country

WAH235 - Home Farm, Sandhills, Walsall Wood - WTBBC strongly recommend that alternative development sites are sought in order to prevent loss of green belt. It is WTBBC’s position that features within the site should be retained:
• Site includes an area of Site of Local Importance for Nature Conservation (SLINC). It is therefore WTBBC’s position that the SLINC and a suitable buffer between this and the development area be retained, thereby providing an area of high quality accessible natural greenspace.
• Site provides opportunity to retain significant open space and create heathland habitats as identified in the Draft BC Local Nature Recovery Strategy.

Object

Representation ID: 45725

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country

WAH236 - Land at Yorks Bridge, Lichfield Road, Pelsall - WTBBC have concluded that the Site Assessment process should not have selected site:
• WTBBC strongly recommend that alternative development sites are sought in order to prevent loss of green belt.
• The site contains a Site of Local Importance for Nature Conservation (SLINC).
• Site is close to Cannock Extension Canal SAC and adjoins Pelsall North Common LNR, therefore very high potential for detrimental impact.
• Site provides opportunity for heathland creation and therefore increased ecological connectivity.
• Ecological Evaluation of BC Green Belt found site to be of Very High Ecological Value.
• Green Belt Assessment found development would be of Moderate High harm.

Comment

Representation ID: 45726

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country

WAH237 - Land north of Stonnall Road, Aldridge - WTBBC strongly recommend that alternative development sites are sought in order to prevent loss of green belt. It is WTBBC’s position that features within the site should be retained:
• Site includes an area of Site of Local Importance for Nature Conservation (SLINC). It is therefore WTBBC’s position that the SLINC and a suitable buffer between this and the development area be retained.
• The western portion of the site forms part of an important ecological corridor which links a number of areas of the Walsall green belt. This area should therefore be excluded from any development.

Object

Representation ID: 45730

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country

WAH239 - Land north of Northfields Way, Clayhanger, Brownhills - WTBBC have concluded that the Site Assessment process should not have selected site:
• WTBBC strongly recommend that alternative development sites are sought in order to prevent loss of green belt.
• Site was previously cleared of vegetation which prevented an objective Local (wildlife) Site Assessment being undertaken (this conflicts with Policy ENV4 10.67).
• Site forms an important ecological corridor which links Clayhanger SSSI to Clayhanger Common SINC and SLINC.
• Site adjoins canal and therefore high potential for detrimental impact to canal corridor.

Comment

Representation ID: 45731

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country

WAH240 - Land at Mob Lane, High Heath, Pelsall - WTBBC strongly recommend that alternative development sites are sought in order to prevent loss of green belt. Features within the site should be retained:
• The site includes an area of Site of Local Importance for Nature Conservation (SLINC). The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) states that Local Plans should safeguard components of local wildlife-rich habitats and wider ecological networks, including locally designated sites of importance for biodiversity. It is therefore WTBBC’s position that the SLINC and a suitable buffer between this and the development area be retained, thereby providing an area of high quality accessible natural greenspace.

Comment

Representation ID: 45733

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country

WAH241 - Former NHS site, land east of Nether Hall Avenue, Great Barr - WTBBC strongly recommend that alternative development sites are sought in order to prevent loss of green belt. It is WTBBC’s position that features within the site should be retained:
• The site includes an area of Site of Local Importance for Nature Conservation (SLINC). The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) states that Local Plans should safeguard components of local wildlife-rich habitats and wider ecological networks, including locally designated sites of importance for biodiversity. It is therefore WTBBC’s position that the SLINC and a suitable buffer between this and the development area be retained.

Object

Representation ID: 45749

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country

WAH242 - Calderfields West, Aldridge Road, Walsall - WTBBC have concluded that the Site Assessment process should not have selected site:
• WTBBC strongly recommend that alternative development sites are sought in order to prevent loss of green belt.
• Site has been identified as Potential Site of Importance (for nature conservation).
• A Local (wildlife) Site Assessment is required to provide evidence to inform the BCP Site Assessment process. This has not been undertaken and therefore WTBBC object to the allocation on this basis.
• High ecological connectivity value (Draft BC Local Nature Recovery Strategy). Site forms part of an important ecological corridor linking areas of the Walsall green belt.

Object

Representation ID: 45753

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country

WAH243 - Cartbridge Lane South Open Space - WTBBC have concluded that the Site Assessment process should not have selected site:
• WTBBC strongly recommend that alternative development sites are sought in order to prevent loss of green belt.
• Site has been identified as Potential Site of Importance (for nature conservation).
• A Local (wildlife) Site Assessment is required to provide evidence to inform the BCP Site Assessment process. This has not been undertaken and therefore WTBBC object to the allocation on this basis.
• Ecological Evaluation of BC Green Belt found site to be of Very High Ecological Value.
• High ecological connectivity value (Draft BC Local Nature Recovery Strategy).

Object

Representation ID: 45756

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country

WAH254 - Pacific Nurseries, Chester Road, Walsall - WTBBC have concluded that the Site Assessment process should not have selected site:
• Site has been identified as Potential Site of Importance (for nature conservation).
• Site contains a substantial area of semi-natural habitat.
• A Local (wildlife) Site Assessment is required to provide evidence to inform the BCP Site Assessment process. This has not been undertaken and therefore WTBBC object to the allocation on this basis.

Object

Representation ID: 45757

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country

WAH256 - Land to the rear of 114-130 Green Lane, Shelfield - WTBBC have concluded that the Site Assessment process should not have selected site:
• Site has been identified as Potential Site of Importance (for nature conservation).
• A Local (wildlife) Site Assessment is required to provide evidence to inform the BCP Site Assessment process. This has not been undertaken and therefore WTBBC object to the allocation on this basis.
• Site situated close to Site of Special Scientific Interest and therefore high potential for detrimental impact.

Object

Representation ID: 45758

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country

WAH108 - Kendrick Place and Castle View Road, Moxley - WTBBC have concluded that the Site Assessment process should not have selected site:
• Site contains area of semi-natural habitat.
• A Local (wildlife) Site Assessment is required to provide evidence to inform the BCP Site Assessment process. This has not been undertaken and therefore WTBBC object to the allocation on this basis.

Object

Representation ID: 45761

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country

WAH118 - Poplar Avenue (east), Bentley - WTBBC have concluded that the Site Assessment process should not have selected site:
• The site is a Site of Local Importance for Nature Conservation (SLINC). The National Planning Policy Framework states that Local Plans should safeguard components of local wildlife-rich habitats and wider ecological networks, including locally designated sites of importance for biodiversity. WTBBC therefore object to the allocation on this basis.
• WTBBC understand the allocation is an area of public open space. Due to the broad range of benefits that these sites provide local communities no public open space should be allocated for development. On this basis we object.

Comment

Representation ID: 45763

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country

WAH119 - Noose Crescent (former Lakeside School), Willenhall - It is WTBBC’s position that features within the site should be retained:
• The site adjoins Wadden’s Brook Local Nature Reserve. Redevelopment provides the opportunity to create a suitable buffer of appropriate habitat (as defined in the Draft Black Country Local Nature Recovery Strategy) as part of the provision of high-quality accessible natural greenspace.

Object

Representation ID: 45764

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country

WAH128 - Festival Avenue (end of street), Darlaston - WTBBC have concluded that the Site Assessment process should not have selected site:
• WTBBC understand the allocation is an area of public open space. It is WTBBC’s position that due to the broad range of benefits that these sites provide local communities that no public open space should be allocated for development. On this basis we object to the allocation.
• The retention of public open space provides the opportunity to invest biodiversity net gain payments from nearby developments, securing improved accessible natural greenspace for the local community along with the resources for ongoing maintenance and monitoring.

Object

Representation ID: 45766

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country

WAH129 - Festival Avenue, Darlaston - WTBBC have concluded that the Site Assessment process should not have selected site:
• WTBBC understand the allocation is an area of public open space. It is WTBBC’s position that due to the broad range of benefits that these sites provide local communities that no public open space should be allocated for development. On this basis we object to the allocation.
• The retention of public open space provides the opportunity to invest biodiversity net gain payments from nearby developments, securing improved accessible natural greenspace for the local community along with the resources for ongoing maintenance and monitoring.

Object

Representation ID: 45767

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country

WAH151 - Land at Churchill Road and Kent Road, to the rear of 2-14 Kent Road and 201-205 Churchill Road, Bentley, Walsall - WTBBC have concluded that the Site Assessment process should not have selected site:
• The site contains a Site of Local Importance for Nature Conservation (SLINC). The National Planning Policy Framework states that Local Plans should safeguard components of local wildlife-rich habitats and wider ecological networks, including locally designated sites of importance for biodiversity. WTBBC therefore object to the allocation on this basis.
• WTBBC understand the allocation is an area of public open space. Due to the broad range of benefits that these sites provide local communities no public open space should be allocated for development. On this basis we object.

Comment

Representation ID: 45770

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country

WAH161 - Cricket Close Allotments and Tennis Courts, Walsall - WTBBC have concluded that the Site Assessment process should not have selected site:
• Site has been identified as Potential Site of Importance (for nature conservation).
• A Local (wildlife) Site Assessment is required to provide evidence to inform the BCP Site Assessment process. This has not been undertaken and therefore WTBBC object to the allocation on this basis.

Comment

Representation ID: 45771

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country

WAH172 - Rowley View, Moxley (former nursery and open space) - It is WTBBC’s position that features within the site should be retained:
• WTBBC understand the allocation contains an area of public open space. It is WTBBC’s position that due to the broad range of benefits that these sites provide local communities that no public open space should be allocated for development. The area of public open space should therefore be retained within the development.
• The retention of public open space provides the opportunity to invest biodiversity net gain payments from nearby developments, securing improved accessible natural greenspace for the local community along with the resources for ongoing maintenance and monitoring.

Comment

Representation ID: 45772

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country

WAH174 - Gorway Road - It is WTBBC’s position that features within the site should be retained:
• The site includes an area of Site of Local Importance for Nature Conservation (SLINC). The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) states that Local Plans should safeguard components of local wildlife-rich habitats and wider ecological networks, including locally designated sites of importance for biodiversity. It is therefore WTBBC’s position that the SLINC and a suitable buffer between this and the development area be retained, thereby providing an area of high quality accessible natural greenspace.

Comment

Representation ID: 45774

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country

WAE409 - 237 Watling Street, Brownhills - It is WTBBC’s position that the following needs to be given consideration:
• Site adjacent to a canal SLINC: Include measures to ensure any development doesn’t have both short and long term detrimental effects on the adjacent canal corridor (please also refer to WTBBC comment under policy ENV7) and, through the implementation of Black Country Plan Policy, support development that not only causes no damage but also delivers enhancements to the Local Nature Recovery Network/LLNRS priorities as identified in Draft BC LNRS opportunities map.
• Implement recommendations from Local Site Assessment carried out in 2019
• Site is within the Green Belt: WTBBC strongly encourages that alternatives are sought and any other options explored in order to prevent areas of the Green Belt being lost even where those areas may have not fully met the ecological value threshold for objection.

Object

Representation ID: 45775

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country

WAE404 - Lynx / Beatwaste Site, Bentley Lane - It is WTBBC’s position that the Site Assessment process should not have selected site:
• A Local (wildlife) Site Assessment is required to provide evidence to inform the BCP Site Assessment process. This has not been undertaken and therefore WTBBC object to the allocation on this basis.
• Site forms part of important and well connected area in draft Local Nature Recovery Map. It is next to an LNR and directly adjoins a SLINC. Development of this site could have a significant detrimental effect not only on both the existing designated areas but the connectivity of the wider LNRS.
• High potential for/evidence of presence of important/priority habitats and species (namely farmland birds).
• Site is within Green Belt: WTBBC strongly encourages that alternatives are sought and any other options explored in order to prevent areas of the Green Belt being lost.

Comment

Representation ID: 45777

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country

WAE410 - Johnsons Farm and Meadow Farm - It is WTBBC’s position that the following needs to be given consideration:
• Retain any areas of semi-natural habitat. A Local (wildlife) Site Assessment should be carried out to identify these areas and any opportunities for enhancement in line with the draft BC LNRS priorities/opportunities map.
• Site is within the Green Belt: WTBBC strongly encourages that alternatives are sought and any other options explored in order to prevent areas of the Green Belt being lost even where those areas may have not fully met the ecological value threshold for objection.

Object

Representation ID: 45778

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country

WAE411 - Land to the south east of Longwood Bridge - It is WTBBC’s position that the Site Assessment process should not have selected site:
• A Local (wildlife) Site Assessment is required to provide evidence to inform the BCP Site Assessment process. This has not been undertaken and therefore WTBBC object to the allocation on this basis.
• Site forms part of important and well connected area in draft Local Nature Recovery Map and development of the site could have a significant detrimental impact on that connectivity.
• Site is also adjacent to a Canal SLINC (please refer to WTBBC comment under policy ENV7).

Object

Representation ID: 45779

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country

WAE412 - Sandown Quarry, Stubbers Green Road, Aldridge - It is WTBBC’s position that the Site Assessment process should not have selected site:
• Part of this site is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (Swan Pool and The Swag SSSI).
• The remainder are of this site is identified as PSI. A Local (wildlife) Site Assessment is required to provide evidence to inform the BCP Site Assessment process. This has not been undertaken and therefore WTBBC object to the allocation on this basis.
• Site is identified as Core Habitat zone in draft BC LLNRS map and forms part of important and well connected area (to the North and East) in draft Local Nature Recovery Map. Development of the site could have a significant detrimental impact in the LNRS.
• Site is also adjacent to a Canal SLINC (please refer to WTBBC comment under policy ENV7).
• High potential for/evidence of the presence of priority habitats and species (namely Open Mosaic Habitats on Previously Developed Land (OMHPDL)).

Comment

Representation ID: 45782

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country

WAE002 - Pelsall Road / Bullows Road, Brownhills - It is WTBBC’s position that features within the site should be retained:
• Site hedgerows and trees/woodlands should be retained.
• Site in close proximity to Clayhanger SSSI. Opportunity exists to create a substantial green buffer.

Comment

Representation ID: 45783

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country

WAE005 - North of Maybrook / Clayhanger Road, Brownhills - It is WTBBC’s position that features within the site should be retained:
• Site originally mapped as PSI though cleared since (c2019). Remaining pond feature adjacent to canal should be retained and canal corridor habitat enhancements delivered in line with Draft Local Nature Recovery Strategy.