Policy WSA5 – Land at Yorks Bridge, Lichfield Road, Pelsall

Object

Representation ID: 13797

Received: 09/10/2021

Respondent: Mr David Westley

[Site Refs: WSA2 & WSA5]

I strongly object to the 6% reduction in green belt for the building of new homes to be built around Pelsall York's Bridge and Coronation Road and Mob Lane.
I do not believe that that infrastructure for such a large development is in place.
Also the effect the development will have on the environment and wildlife. The wildlife in the area is already being forced into the urban area's due to loss of habitat, the loss of such a large area of land will only exasperate this.
Attacking green belt area's for development should only be used when all other option's have run out not as a easy fix which I think this is.

Object

Representation ID: 13807

Received: 06/10/2021

Respondent: Mr Gerald Nicholson

I wish to object in the strongest possible terms with regards to the proposals for the area that I know best i.e. Pelsall, in the Borough of Walsall.
I have lived in Pelsall [Redacted-GDPR] it is my adopted home, I wish to object to house building at Yorks Bridge (13 Hectares, 580 Dwellings) and Coronation Road/Mob Lane (30 Hectares, 763 dwellings).
Pelsall quite simply doesn't fulfill the major Condition of being "A highly sustainable location where there is pedestrian and Public Transport etc.etc". I believe that local schools, health services and transport capacity are extremely high at present and will be unable to absorb the residents of the additional 1343 dwellings. Simple observations at those locations reveal the roads can barely cope with the present demand/usage let alone what will an extra 1343 would bring.
Additionally selection of those two sites effectively represents that first breach/ encroachment into new areas of Green Belt, opening the door for much further breaches.
Example; Just over 20 years ago Walsall Council gave the approval for a 265 dwelling estate in Pelsall, I was one of the first to take up occupancy, since then the fledgling estate has developed in terms of growing and aging families and, increased volumes of vehicles, in those few years the roads have become noticeably busier making access and egress so much harder. Just imagine the additional impacts caused by 1343 dwellings the majority of which will no doubt initially have 1343 vehicles rapidly increasing 2 or 3 fold.
I implore you to listen to existing Pelsall residents who will be impacted by the proposals then reject the 1343 in favour of providing a more satisfactory location(s) where the impact will be less, preferably Brownfield or more Urban which would have better infrastructure but please not Green Field which once breached will be lost for ever.

Object

Representation ID: 13857

Received: 10/10/2021

Respondent: Mr David Robinson

As a long time resident of Pelsall, I am very concerned at the proposed development (13 hectares of 580 homes) at the Yorks Bridge site.
We live near the Fingerpost and the four roads that lead to the Fingerpost are often jammed with long queues and frustration and dangerous accidents. This will get worse!
The Norton Road/ Lime Lane cannot cope now as it is/ we often feel trapped and have great difficulty using Charles Crescent/ Abbey Drive exits. This will get worse! The traffic using Lime Lane is now including much larger/ heavier vans, trucks, lorries etc. and this will get worse!
What provision have been thought about for schooling etc? We haven't been told.
The Yorks Bridge area will not be able to support such increases

Object

Representation ID: 13860

Received: 10/10/2021

Respondent: Mrs Mary Robinson

The development of 580 houses on the Yorks bridge site will mean a vast increase in cars/vehicles on roads which are already congested. We have lived in our house[Redacted-GDPR] and in that time have seen an enormous increase in traffic the tailbacks in all directions as a result of satellite developments north of the A5 means that congestion is a regular occurrence throughout the day. Similarly the Bloxwich-Brownhills road also suffers from significant tailbacks at the fingerpost. If there are to be access roads from the Lichfield Road and Norton Road lime lane this will only add to the congestion especially if the Yorks bridge is developed. Further the village of Pelsall cannot cope with an extra 1000 plus people the infrastructure is not in place for such an expansion with inadequate NHS facilities of doctors and dentists. Schools are also not equipped for such an increase in population. I believe that this is an ill thought out plan simply bolting on chunks of housing is not the answer neither is whittling away at the green belt

Object

Representation ID: 13907

Received: 07/10/2021

Respondent: Miss Claire Rudge

I'm particularly against the proposed building in Pelsall. Pelsall is a beautiful village and does not need any further houses being built which will, in my opinion, ruin the lovely scenic greenery we have. This proposed build would have a negative impact on the local wildlife, deers often roam the area on which you are planning to build, as well as other wildlife.

Object

Representation ID: 14079

Received: 06/10/2021

Respondent: Miss Shelley Hutton

I am particuarly perturbed to see plans to build more housing at the Coronation Rd/Mob Lane site and also Yorks Bridge, Pelsall, However Coronation Road present more of a concern to me.
The first thing I worry about is the provision of more schools and Dr's, as well as other amenities. TheDr's and Dentist surgeries in the WS3 /WS4 area's are already over subscribed. My childrens primary school has just undergone a £1 million expansion to take it from a 2 form to a 3 form entry. Even if you plan to build another school, building 2 village within 2 village is not a progressive step to housing needs.
If you live in Pelsall or pass through during rush hour (am/pm) you will be familar with how problematic it can be just to make a simple 5 minute car journey.
Building 763 units in the middle of Pelsall where the spine road would meet Fordbrook Lane or/and coronation Road will cause carnage. I know this because it already is CARNAGE with traffic. When I need to reverse from my drive at 4:45 twice per week to take my child swimming it can take up to 10 mins just to get off my drive. I have to rely on the courtesy of the road users blocking my drive. It really will be a desperate situation to increase this already too heavy traffic.

I don't expect emotive reasoning to be factored into your decisions but I have space on the paper so why not! the reason I fell in love with my home was the purity of nature [Redacted-GDPR]. Horses grazing in the field, dragonflies hovering over the brook and a bold but graceful heron who reguarly visits. The variety of birds we have nesting provided my sons lockdown hobby last year. I spend my summer evenings with my children watching the [Redacted-sensitive information] glide around the garden. the nature and open space around this area has bought up so many children over the decades. It is our land too! we pay our taxes, we should be able to have a say in keeping this land for all to enjoy.

Object

Representation ID: 14107

Received: 08/10/2021

Respondent: Miss Amanda Freeman

Objection to Yorks Bridge & Coronation Road/ Mob Lane. Pelsall.
My home village of Pelsall has retained its village status * appeal for hundreds of years. Although I accept it has grown in the 56 years I have lived here I believe that additional building on the 2 proposed sights will be damaging to the environment and spoil the beautiful green belt land that we are very lucky to have. The areas are outstanding and most residents use these for walking, cycling, entertaining children & introducing them to nature on our doorstep. The benefit for residents & visitors is immense and helps with the many mental health issues we all now face! Additional homes in these areas will bring more traffic, pollution and take away Greenbelt land that is precious to us all in Pelsall.
I would state that there are Brownfield sites in Pelsall that have been derelict for years, eg. The site at The Bush Inn - this is a large area that I sure could be used for a small quantity of housing that residents would accept, rather than a supermarket which has been proposed.
I strongly object to the new housing on Greenbelt land. Use Brownfield sites a derelict buildings that could be refurbished and maintain the character of the area.
Pelsall Greenbelt should be protected, I cannot see other areas accepting these proposals as our open land is an environmental success and provides stimulation to residents and helps support mental health.

Object

Representation ID: 14124

Received: 02/11/2021

Respondent: Mrs Paula Harvey

Yorks Bridge, Pelsall
Coronation Road / Mob Lane.
1373 new homes in Pelsall will impact heavily upon the area. The developments will change where we live permanently.
Traffic levels are already on the increase in the area, this can only make matters worse. It is noted that you want to create healthy and safe places: protect and enhance the historic and natural environment. What we see with these plans is the total opposite of this goal! Pelsall is also having to deal with a proposed development of The Old Bush Pub / Pelsall Football Club. by Aldi in addition to an on site care home. Local schools have already expanded not to mention the impact upon local GP surgeries. Almost certainly there will be traffic congestion. We are very proud of what we have in and around Pelsall, please don't ruin it, it will be irreversible. This isn't progress. Its greed driven by money and profit. we urge the council to please think again.

Object

Representation ID: 14126

Received: 08/10/2021

Respondent: Mrs Kay Peacock

Walsall area, Yorks Bridge Pelsall.
I object to using green belt and therefore losing greenbelt.
Why not use brown belt sites?
we are being told to exercise more but now we are told we will lose green belt where people walk and children play.
Why not rejenerate brown field sites in central locations? I also do not see how the traffic network will cope. It is already stretched with long queues even when it isnt rush hour. How will the Pelsall roads cope with hundreds of new homes? Areas where wildlife thrive are being targetted

Object

Representation ID: 14129

Received: 02/11/2021

Respondent: Pelsall First Councillor Team

THIS PROPOSAL TO BUILD IN GREEN BELT LAND IN FORDBROOK AND ON LICHFIELD ROAD BY LINGER POST WILL CREATE EVEN MORE CONGESTION HAVOC ON OUR ALREADY CONGESTED ROADS & LANES LEADING INTO PELSALL VILLAGE ES. FORDBROOK, CORONATION ROAD, MOB LANE, JUNCTION AT FINGER POST, HALL LANE/NORTON ROAD/ VICARAGE, GOSCOTE LANE AND SHELFIELD JUNCTIONS INTO VILLAGE.
WE ARE ALREADY HAVING REPORTS OF RAT RUNNING ALONG SIDE ROADS TO EVADE CONGESTED AREA'S.
WILDLIFE/ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES ARE ALSO A CONCERN THESE AREA'S ARE VITAL HABITATS FOR DEER/ , BAT'S, NEWTS ECT.
PELSALL IS ALREADY SEEING FLOODING IN VARIOUS AREA'S WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN PRONE TO FLOODS. NHS SERVICES ARE IN SHORT SUPPLY ALSO NOT ENOUGH SCHOOL PLACES TO ACCOMODATE SUCH HIGH LEVELS OF HOUSING
I STRONGLY SUGGEST BLACK COUNTRY CONSIDER USING BROWNFIELD SITES FIRST BEFORE DESTROYER GREEN BELT LAND.

Object

Representation ID: 14131

Received: 06/10/2021

Respondent: Mr Keith Anderson

I STRONGLY OBJECT TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF GREEN FIELD SITES IN AND AROUND PELSALL,
SPECIFICALLY SITE NUMBERS WAH236, YORKS BRIDGE AND WAH238 & WAH240, CORONATION RD/MOB LANE

Object

Representation ID: 14236

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Mr Lee Duckhouse

Relevant areas: Coronation Road: Aldridge North Brownhills Yorks Bridge Pelsall and all other green belt land.
What happen with all extra traffic in these areas where the roads struggle to operate efficiently now.
What happens to all the wildlife: there are always deers in these areas also , bats etc.
then there the pollution. We already have to deal with waste rubbish tips that smell. also onyx or leigh environment on our doorsteps should we also be having to deal with extra pollution, lots more disruption. What about the schools. How are local schools going to cope with much more pupils on our doorstep while already under pressure. we should be keeping these green space areas in this uncertain times of global warming.

Object

Representation ID: 14474

Received: 19/09/2021

Respondent: Jack Reeves

Site WAH236 (Yorks Bridge)
I object to the building of new houses on our greenbelt land. I believe the strategy for new housing should be switched to brownfield first! I enjoy many walks over this particular greenbelt land with my young family and strong object to this being taken away from me and the rest of our community!

Object

Representation ID: 14489

Received: 08/10/2021

Respondent: Mrs Linda Powell

[WAH 236, WAH238, WAH240]

I've been very fortunate to have been born & bred in Pelsall for nigh on 66 years living close to the common with fields & nature on the doorstep. Moved out briefly for 2 years when married as couldn't afford the high rates of the time, but couldn't wait to get back to Pelsall to be back near the common and surrounding greenery. These Greenfields areas areas are extremely popular with families and and dog walkers etc. who are lucky enough to be able to walk the fields taking pleasure in the wildlife and the flora fauna of the area without having to drive (creating more pollution) to enjoy these valuable natural surroundings. This has become more valuable during the pandemic where is have been a necessity local local for exercise and fresh air. It would be criminal to build on this pleasant green belt when there are brownfield sites to be considered first. Apart from ruining this popular green area what abut the problems that would be caused by the heavy traffic that all these new builds would create? The area between coronation road and mob lane are already HEAVILY congested during work and school times going towards the traffic lights on Pelsall common, these plans would create immense traffic congestion, to say nothing of the added pollution even more traffic would cause. And what about the schools and doctors in the area? Schools are already overpopulated so would this mean new schools to be built on the area? As for doctors - its virtually impossible to get an appointment as it is without more and more residents added to he mix.

Please, Please, Don't turn Pelsall into a busy town, we dont want this. People choose to live in Pelsall because it is a village and we want to keep it that way.

Please consider the Brownfield sites before running a village for those of us who choose to live here.

Object

Representation ID: 14657

Received: 03/10/2021

Respondent: Mr Keith Harvey

THE PROPOSED 580 HOUSES NEAR THE FINGER POST PELSALL WILL (1) INCREASE TRAFFIC
(2) INCREASE POLLUTION
(3) DESTROY PERFECT GREEN BELT
(4) THERE WILL LITERALLY ONLY BE THE WIDTH OF A CANAL BETWEEN PELSAL AND BROWNHILL
(5) PELSALL DOES NOT HANG THE INFRASTRUCTURE TO COPE WITH THIS LARGE INFLUX OF PEOPLE OR TRAFFIC

Object

Representation ID: 14673

Received: 07/10/2021

Respondent: Mr Keith Townsend

Black country plan-Housing- sites WAH 236+238
The reason im objecting to all these houses being built is that traffic already is a problem in rush hour. At the finger post Junction which is the Wolverhampton Road were it crosses the Walsall Road B4154 is going to get worse when the York Bridge is widened in Lime Lane, bigger lorries will be using this junction add on the extra houses hence more traffic i think it will create grid lock. There are more houses already being built in Livingstone Rd which already going to add to the already congested junction at Lichfield Rd

Object

Representation ID: 15013

Received: 04/10/2021

Respondent: Mr Joe Elcock

Black Country Plan
Yorks Bridge Pelsall Site no WAH236
Coronation Road/ Mob Lane site no WAH238/240

I strongly object to green belt land being used for this type of development. Once green belt is used there is no recovering from it. There are still brown field sites in the black country area (eg corner of Wolverhampton and Livingstone Road and The old Elkington Site)

The road leading to the proposed yorks bridge site (Norton Road) is already too busy and will increase further with the yorks bridge being upgraded. The road will not be able to cope with any additional traffic from 580 extra homes.

The taking of green belt land to up date the existing Yorks Bridge required the provision of reclaimed green belt along the lichfield rd towards brownhills. How can it now be justified to take a much larger plot?

Object

Representation ID: 15023

Received: 07/10/2021

Respondent: John and Glenys Price

We are commenting on the proposed building of 580 homes on green belt land at Yorks Bridge, Pelsall.
It is already of great concern that a new bridge is to be built here, which will encroach on the farm estate. The bridge itself is going to add to the traffic using the B4154, and thus exacerbating the already major congestion at the Fingerpost lights. Another 580 households with cars would significantly increase this problem.
How are these households to be supported in terms of schools and doctors (already a problem!) and other services?
The land in question is quite definitely "green belt", i.e countryside. Why could housing not be built on the Old Bush site, where an Aldi store is proposed? That would surely make more sense.
SAVE OUR GREENBELT!

Object

Representation ID: 15175

Received: 08/10/2021

Respondent: Chris Latimer

I strongly oppose the building of housing on greenbelt sites, not only in the Pelsall site (which I am not close to), but more generally to all the Walsall identified sites. I belive that the greenbelt is a positive contribution to the quality of life within the areas it surrounds, not just a planning constraint. It provides areas of recreation and positive visual amenity. By defining and separatign areas of settlement it has a positive effect on local pride and identity and community involvement.
I believe the plan should place much greater emphasis on brownfield site development and leave the greenbelt alone

Object

Representation ID: 15212

Received: 28/09/2021

Respondent: Mrs Lynne Toennigs

A development of 1343 houses for the Pelsall area is totally ridiculous. I realise there is a shortage of housing for the country but this amount of development is not sustainable in the area. There is not the road development is the areas suggested to cope with the extra traffic these developments will no doubt produce. The roads are already congested with large container lorries apart from the cars and vans going through the area. There is little parking in the area as well.
I would also think it is unlikely that there are school places available in the area for primary or secondary aged children as there are very few facilities for children indeed we have no library now due to this having been closed down. There are only three doctors for this area so again this would be a problem.
The developments are on green belt sites which sustain a large amount of wildlife which will definitely be affected by building on this site. The sites are also used by many people for recreational purposes.
Finally there are lots of areas and empty properties in the area which could be developed before using good land.

Object

Representation ID: 15267

Received: 27/09/2021

Respondent: Mr Terence Dutton

I have been a resident of Pelsall for over sixty years, during that time I have seen the quiet semi rural nature of Pelsall erroded.
The planning proposals listed above are over bearing and destructive.
With increased population and the large volumes of traffic these proposals would bring the infrastructure and amenities would be at breaking point.
The destruction of Pelsall Village would be complete.
Please save our green belt.

Object

Representation ID: 15272

Received: 07/10/2021

Respondent: Terence Lefevre

I am objecting to buidings on the following sites: -
Yieldsfields Farm, Bloxwich
York Bridge, Pelsall
Coronation Road / Mob Lane Aldridge Road North and Walsall Wood
My objections are as follows: -
1/ Building on these sites would eat into our remaining Greenbelt.
2/ Many people use the Greenbelt for recreation to enhance our wellbeing.
3/ In all three locations there is no infrastructure to support the number of houses suggested.
4/ Volume of traffic has already reached saturation point.

Object

Representation ID: 15403

Received: 06/10/2021

Respondent: Mr Kevin Ellis

RE site numbers WAH236 WAH 238 WAH240

These Greenfield sites are inappropriate for housing development; the transport infrastructure is incapable of supporting these developments- local roads are regularly blocked at peak times now. Bus services are slow and tedious and the railway (which could provide a fast link to the national network) was dismantled in 1984.
It is impossible to address climate change by constructing more and more houses.
Any new build (provided it can be justified) should be on Brownfield sites.

Object

Representation ID: 15430

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Mr David Williams

I object to the proposed plans in Grange Crescent Shelfield, York Bridge Pelsall, Coronation Rd/ Mob Lane on the grounds of losing the green belt will lead to the loss of wildlife that will vanish due to building houses will destroy their habitat. Also these areas are used for recreation by Local Residents.

Object

Representation ID: 15567

Received: 28/09/2021

Respondent: Mr and Mrs Timothy & Susan Briggs

Number of people: 2

We accept that new homes need to be built, but these should not be built on green belt and other green open space land. Green belts are vital for recreation, peoples wellbeing and also agriculture. They prevent urban sprawl and ensure that different communities retain their individual identity. Any building should be on brown field, derelict and neglected urban sites.
We object to all building on greenbelt land but specifically WAH238 and WAH240. this is currently agricultural land and is totally unsuitable for building on. The roads and lanes to access the site are unable to cope with any increase in traffic. Coronation Rd and Mob Lane are already congested and Green Lane is a pleasant country lane.
WAH236 our objections are similar. Lichfield Rd is already very busy and Pelsall Fingerpost Crossroads cannot cope adequately with current traffic levels for much of the day. Long queues frequently build up; the re-building of the canal bridge will make this worse. This site will also mean a built up corridor all the way to Brownhills from Pelsall.
Additionally schools in the area will be unable to cope with the inevitable influx of new pupils

Object

Representation ID: 15672

Received: 04/10/2021

Respondent: Mr Daniel Swann

Pelsall - Yorks Bridge Coronation Road/ Mob Lane
WAH 236 WAH238 WAH240

I have serious concerns that the development of this land will result in devastating & irreversible consequences for the local wildlife including the deer that live within this area.
I appreciate the need for the new housing nationally and the impact of this at a local level, however there are much more suitable sites on brownfield land which could be reclaimed for housing with the political will of Walsall Council. The cost of this is nothing when compared to the impact on local wildlife. Although this is my primary concern. I also feel for the impact upon health of local residents both mental and physical, this land is invaluable as a 'green lung' for local residents.
I would also ask you to carefully consider the ongoing judicial reviews across the country in respect of population growth
I am monitoring the development of these cases with interest as I am sure are your planning department.

Object

Representation ID: 16016

Received: 05/10/2021

Respondent: Mr David Cartwright

Walsall, Yorks Bridge, Pelsall, Housing:-
As above:- alot of houses, cars, from a small area adding to a poor road infrastructure of Norton Road/ Lichfield Road, which already have a problem at the finger post traffic lights, I use this route by car and by bus and very rarely does the traffic flow smoothly in any direction and extra junctions on both roads will only add to problems that already exists.!

Object

Representation ID: 16023

Received: 27/09/2021

Respondent: Mark Robins

We live in Lothians Road Pelsall, near to the York’s bridge development proposal. Hundreds of new houses means hundreds more cars and children requiring schools. Our road is sheer hell during rush hour and school runs, plus with the council yard nearby increasing heavier traffic bypassing the finger post lights adds to the problem. We live near a primary school which has probably doubled in size since we’ve been living here. Traffic during school runs is dire and causes major disruption and safety risks, that neither the school or council have been willing to address after numerous approaches from residents. I will oppose York’s Bridge development until such time as clear plans are definitely in place to stop us getting totally overwhelmed with traffic. Most days our road is totally log jammed with the school run. Come and have a look. Walsall council & the school won’t even pop around the corner to look.

Object

Representation ID: 16203

Received: 30/09/2021

Respondent: Mr Malcom Elwell

My objection relates to the proposed build of 580 new houses at Yorks Bridge, Pelsall
1) The addition of such a major house build will have an enormous affect on a road system in Pelsall that is already oversubscribed. The area around the fingerpost traffic lights is often clogged with traffic already.
2) Yorks bridge replacement has still not commenced despite years of planning and consallation
3) The construction traffic for the proposed site plus the addition traffic created by 580 new home residents is not acceptable
4) The facilities in the village of Pelsall are already heavily subscribed. I refer specifically to doctors practice(s) and then dental practice and optician
5) I fully support the save our greenbelt campaign

Object

Representation ID: 16283

Received: 10/10/2021

Respondent: David Seymour

Site No. WAH236 (Yorks Bridge)

The current road structure will not support another increase in traffic volume caused by additional volume from new housing estates.
Loss of leisure / green space + displacement of wildlife would be detrimental to the surrounding area.
Extra pollution cause by increased traffic volume,
Not enough school places, this could mean that existing residents may not be offered places for their children in their local school.
More strain on an already under resourced local health service i.e. doctors, dentists & hospitals.
Do not support using greenbelt sites when there are brownfield sites available.