Policy CSA2 – Fallings Park Strategic Allocation

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Object

Draft Black Country Plan

Representation ID: 11578

Received: 20/09/2021

Respondent: Mrs Margaret Shelley

Representation Summary:

objection to the Plan B falling Park Strategic Allocations

Building houses on Wood Hayes Road (Not Wood End Road as printed) would cause severe traffic congestion and serious stress and anxiety to residents.
The farmland is 'greenbelt' and has been for a great number of years and should remain the same because if it is built on we can never have it back. Many people use this as their walk in the countryside.
Use 'brownfield' sites first and leave 'greenbelt' for residents to enjoy.

Object

Draft Black Country Plan

Representation ID: 11651

Received: 07/10/2021

Respondent: Mrs Ann Moore

Representation Summary:

I do not agree with building on green belt land as once gone can not be replaced. Use brown sites first.

Object

Draft Black Country Plan

Representation ID: 12115

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Mr Kevin Whitehouse

Representation Summary:

This land is important to everyone who lives in the area for it is their little piece of countryside to enjoy with their family and friends without the need to travel, Clogging up the roads and polluting the air with vehicle fumes.
It is so important residents physical and mental health.
The diverse flora support a variety of wildlife.
It would be a travesty to steal this land from nature when there are so many brownfield sites available.

Object

Draft Black Country Plan

Representation ID: 12272

Received: 13/10/2021

Respondent: Mr Anthony Gainey

Representation Summary:

I am objecting to the Plan B Fallings Park Strategic Allocation.
I object because;
1) This is building on greenbelt farmland. I and other residents value this open space for our well being and mental health - especially during lockdown. There is plenty of brownfield land in Wednesfield to build on instead.

Object

Draft Black Country Plan

Representation ID: 12288

Received: 18/09/2021

Respondent: Faith Ambler

Representation Summary:

I object to the building of houses on Fallings Park strategic allocation.
There are many brown belt areas in Wolverhampton and surrounding areas that could be utilised.
During COVID lockdown our greenbelt was beneficial to many members of the public and the plans to build on these sites is taking away much needed areas for rest and relaxation. Added to this, the wildlife and nature that will be destroyed is massive.

Object

Draft Black Country Plan

Representation ID: 13472

Received: 04/10/2021

Respondent: Mrs Donna Coxsell

Representation Summary:

WOH262, WOH263, WOH264 and WOH271.

I wish to object to the plan to build new homes at Blackhalve Lane - Wood Hayes Road.
There are also plans to build up to 2500 homes on farmland between Linthouse lane and Blackhalve Lane.
The infrastructure will not cope with so many new cars on the road, Traffic is already a problem getting into w'ton. These are greenfield sites and should not be built on, we need to keep all green area's. and should build on brownfield sites. there are no plans for more doctors, dentists etc to be opened in any of these areas. You can't see a doctor now, how can they cope with another 5000 plus more people to look after. We have been to meetings and were told these homes would be an overspill from birmingham. If people work in birmingham that would be more cars on the road everyday to commute to work. The local area would be grid locked.

Support

Draft Black Country Plan

Representation ID: 13831

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Living Space Housing Ltd

Representation Summary:

The site falls within the proposed allocation at Fallings Park (Ref. WOH264). Living Space wholly support the allocation of this site as a suitable, available, and deliverable scheme within the proposed timescales. The site is allocated for circa 95 dwellings at 40 dwellings per hectare based on the gross site area. Living Space support the higher proposed density as it is an urban edge location and is capable of delivering a denser scheme. Furthermore, as the site is currently designated as Green Belt, the higher proposed density allows better use of land and provides a justification for releasing it from the Green Belt.

Comment

Draft Black Country Plan

Representation ID: 13834

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Living Space Housing Ltd

Representation Summary:

Living Space are happy to work with the Council to develop a masterplan for the entirety of Fallings Park. Living Space understand the Councils’ desire to bring the site forward as one coherent scheme. However, conversely, the Councils should also ensure that requirement to develop a masterplan does not compromise the delivery of the allocation.

Object

Draft Black Country Plan

Representation ID: 14265

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Mrs Lesley Hopkins

Representation Summary:

I write with concerns and objections to the proposed use of green belt land for housing in this area. Under the proposal a very large amount of green belt land will be swallowed up for an in depth
development. Whilst we are being urged to plant trees in an effort to reverse climate change this plan will destroy mature trees and hedgerows.

With particular reference to the proposal for land along Woodhayes Road this throws up a number of issues:

a) Access is very difficult. All routes to and from the site lead from narrow lanes to blind corners on the A460 or to traffic lights on the busy Blackhalve Lane.

b) Building here will destroy a long standing animal sanctuary and damage a stream which has food plants for orange tip butterflies among others.

c) Part of the land in this scheme includes a field which was left, many years ago, as an open space for recreation. How can this be included in a building project?

d) If this plan goes through where will the residents send their children to school? Some of the local school have been closed or demolished. Where will GP facilities come from? It is difficult to get GP care now without a large influx of new people.

e) In this area alone there are brown field sites e.g. a derelict pub and a vast swathe of land from the demolished Northicote School. Both of these sites would add to existing communities without creating a separate community. Why ruin greenbelt when such sites exist?

The whole plan for this area will leave virtually no green belt on this side of Wolverhampton and take the area right up to the border with Staffordshire which was deemed undesirable by Staffordshire a few years ago. Why is it desirable now?



There must be many brownfield sites within the Wolverhampton area. Why is it better to ruin greenbelt land rather than use up derelict sites?

Please leave the greenbelt alone and give thought to the quality of life for the existing residents of both the Woodhayes area and the area around Northycote Farm which is a very valuable asset to health and wellbeing of those who live here.

Object

Draft Black Country Plan

Representation ID: 14373

Received: 18/09/2021

Respondent: Tracey Wheat

Representation Summary:

Re B Fallings Park Stategic Allocation
Wood Hayes Road,
Please leave the greenbelt alone for future generations, wildlife, water drainage and other
environmental reasons.
There are brown field sites that can be developed rather than destroy even more countryside, trees,
hedgerows etc.

Object

Draft Black Country Plan

Representation ID: 14395

Received: 20/09/2021

Respondent: David Blower

Representation Summary:

For your item

B - Fallings Park strategic allocation

why is the proposal for building on greenbelt? the is plenty of poorly utilized building land and brown-field sites. we do not need more agricultural land being bulldozed for housing.

Object

Draft Black Country Plan

Representation ID: 14400

Received: 21/09/2021

Respondent: Anne Colley

Representation Summary:

I wish to object to part of the Black Country Plan - Wolverhampton (B - Fallings Park strategic allocation 303 houses (map on page 9)). I wish to object for a number of reasons: -

1. The road that cuts through the development labelled on the map on page 9 of the summary is labelled as Wood End Road, this is in fact Wood Hayes Road which is a very narrow road and not suitable for the increased traffic that would result if the development of a large housing development were to go ahead. There have already been a significant number of accidents on this road and this will only increase as a result of increased traffic.
2. There is not enough infrastructure in the local area for a large housing development, not only in terms of suitable roads but also in terms of schools (nursery, primary and reception), health facilities and recreational space.
3. There will be an increase in the amount of air and noise pollution thorughout the development phase and beyond.
4. Loss of green belt land which will affect wildflife, bio-diversity and recreational land.
5. Brown-field sites have not been considered as part of the plan for Wenesfield. For example there is an old primary school site on Lichfield Road (opposite the Vine public house) which could be utilised. There is also a patch of un-used land behind the old primary school which could also be used. This land backs onto the Wyrley & Essington canal so would make a lovely site on which to build houses and at the same time make use of brown-field land.
6. There is a lack of public transport in the proposed building area meaning an increase in car useage again leading to more pollution in the local area.
7. Not enough jobs in the local area meaning people will have to commute to get to their place of work.

Object

Draft Black Country Plan

Representation ID: 14424

Received: 10/10/2021

Respondent: Alison Hogarth

Representation Summary:

I would like to raise objections regarding the fallings park strategic allocation contained within the Wolverhampton summary of the draft black country plan pages 8 and 9 ( policy CSA2)

Point 1- Whilst I recognise the need for increased housing provision I feel all brownfield sites should be fully explored first. Brownfield first is supported by our local mayor and by this government. I am reminded that at prime ministers questions 3/3/21 Boris Johnson stated he would protect our vital greenbelt and that we can build 300,000 of our homes on brownfield sites across the country.
I feel its important to explore building on derelect sites such as pubs and buildings which have fallen into disrepair first. I would also like to see investment and improvement in run down housing estates where there is also a potential to create more housing by re-building to provide a better enviroment for all.
point 2- I fail to understand how building on greenbelt land will lessen the housing crisis given the current economic situation, with looming inflation, rises in national insurance and council taxes. I note that only 30% is ear marked for social housing.

Point 3 - There is also a planning proposal by South Staffordshire county council for the building of 1200 - 2000 homes on greenbelt land in close proximity to that proposed in the Fallings park strategic allocation in particular I refer to the proposal to build either side of the country lane Wood Hayes Lane (This has been incorrectly labelled as Wood End Road within the proposed black country plan). If both proposals and applications are given approval this would cause untold disruption to residents and communities in the surrounding area for quite a considerable length of time, and this is totally unacceptable. We need to see greater transparancy and cross boarder communication between councils when considering releasing land in particular greenbelt land for property development to minimise disruption.

Point 4 - For every action there is a consequence. The consequence here is the loss of natural habitat. There is little room for nature where much of the land has been built upon.
In a recent study by the natural history museum reported on the national news on 10/10/21. We are the most nature depleted country in the world. Nature is more than something beautiful to look at Nature is at the base of our supply chain. We have only 54% of biodiversity left and we all need biodiversity to survive We risk an ecological meltdown and this is our last chance of providing a
sustainable future for our grand children. Protect our Green Belt. Brownfield First.

Object

Draft Black Country Plan

Representation ID: 14426

Received: 10/10/2021

Respondent: Nigel Austin

Representation Summary:

I would like to raise objections regarding the fallings park strategic allocation contained within the Wolverhampton summary of the draft black country plan pages 8 and 9 ( policy CSA2)

Point 1- Whilst I recognise the need for increased housing provision I feel all brownfield sites should be fully explored first. Brownfield first is supported by our local mayor and by this government. I am reminded that at prime ministers questions 3/3/21 Boris Johnson stated he would protect our vital greenbelt and that we can build 300,000 of our homes on brownfield sites across the country.
I feel its important to explore building on derelect sites such as pubs and buildings which have fallen into disrepair first. I would also like to see investment and improvement in run down housing estates where there is also a potential to create more housing by re-building to provide a better enviroment for all.
point 2- I fail to understand how building on greenbelt land will lessen the housing crisis given the current economic situation, with looming inflation, rises in national insurance and council taxes. I note that only 30% is ear marked for social housing.

Point 3 - There is also a planning proposal by South Staffordshire county council for the building of 1200 - 2000 homes on greenbelt land in close proximity to that proposed in the Fallings park strategic allocation in particular I refer to the proposal to build either side of the country lane Wood Hayes Lane (This has been incorrectly labelled as Wood End Road within the proposed black country plan). If both proposals and applications are given approval this would cause untold disruption to residents and communities in the surrounding area for quite a considerable length of time, and this is totally unacceptable. We need to see greater transparancy and cross boarder communication between councils when considering releasing land in particular greenbelt land for property development to minimise disruption.

Point 4 - For every action there is a consequence. The consequence here is the loss of natural habitat. There is little room for nature where much of the land has been built upon.
In a recent study by the natural history museum reported on the national news on 10/10/21. We are the most nature depleted country in the world. Nature is more than something beautiful to look at Nature is at the base of our supply chain. We have only 54% of biodiversity left and we all need biodiversity to survive We risk an ecological meltdown and this is our last chance of providing a
sustainable future for our grand children. Protect our Green Belt. Brownfield First.

Object

Draft Black Country Plan

Representation ID: 14617

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Margaret Middleton

Representation Summary:

Greenbelt farmland in Wednesfield - ‘Wood Hayes Road’ (incorrectly labelled Wood End Road)

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

I have been made aware of the above proposed building development and am writing to express my concerns relating to infrastructure, ie access to Doctors’ surgeries, already a problem in this area with most GPS oversubscribed and people having to wait a length of time to see a doctor and that’s assuming they have been able to make contact with the surgery to make an appointment in the first place! The same applies to dentists. All Schools in the local area, both primary and senior are oversubscribed and have little room for expansion. I also have concerns as to the proposed road access to these properties, as it will undoubtedly impinge on what are already very, very busy local roads. Residents in Wood End Road are also fighting Staffordshire Council in relation to proposed development on both sides of Blackhalve Lane. As a local resident I already have difficulty accessing my home at times due to existing very heavy traffic.

Finally I have a sense of outrage that every bit of greenbelt land on the perimeters of our city appear to be viewed as ‘easy pickings’ by developers and our local Council. These small pockets of green grass and old lanes have been vital to the well-being and mental health of so many people, giving us all an opportunity to walk somewhere locally (without using a car), something we have all come to realise is vital to all communities. I find it incredible that all our brownfield sites appear to have been used, or considered. Yesterday I drove down that lane from the Cannock Road and walking towards me were two young boys carrying a football, chatting away to each other, fresh from having a game on the playing field. I could go on and mention the bluebells etc., but I would just like councillors to be aware that ultimately their decisions affect so many of us, they are the guardians of the beautiful, and not so beautiful, green lung of our city.

Object

Draft Black Country Plan

Representation ID: 14629

Received: 08/10/2021

Respondent: Mrs Patricia Simpson

Representation Summary:

I refer to the proposal to build 40 houses on the Greenfield Site [text redacted]. My objections to this proposal remain the same as they did when a similar plan was put forward in 1992, I refer you to all the correspondence on the subject at that time. I understand that housing is proposed on both sides of the road and a total of 303 houses is proposed on green belt land. There are acres of brownfield sites available. The land was owned by [text redacted] who left the land, in perpetuity, to the 'people of Wednesfield'. The site immediately adjoins the South Staffordshire Green Belt, and effectively forms part of it!

Object

Draft Black Country Plan

Representation ID: 14631

Received: 26/09/2021

Respondent: Mr Keith Hammond

Representation Summary:

Fallings Park- Strategic Allocation:

The building of 303 homes on green belt land is strongly objected to. Why is so much green belt land to the north of Wolverhampton being proposed to be built on? Before releasing green belt land other options need to be considered:

1. Use brownfield sites as a priority- as these sites already have relevant infrastructure in place. Brownfield sites would accommodate affordable housing more readily. It is a known fact that developers prefer green belt land as a way of making vast amounts of profit on the building of non-affordable homes. Incentives should be given to developers to build on brownfield sites.
2. City/Town centres should be re-configures to include housing- as many city and town centre offices and stores have lay empty for many years. Green spaces could be provided in the city and towns, thereby these areas become pleasant places to live and within a short distance from shops, restaurants and public transport. Therefore less need for the use of a car.

Bushbury- Strategic Allocation:

The building of 532 homes on green belt land is strongly objected to. Why is so much green belt land to the north of Wolverhampton being proposed to be built on. I refer to my previous comments above as to the use of other options

Object

Draft Black Country Plan

Representation ID: 14749

Received: 05/10/2021

Respondent: Joginder Dosanjh

Representation Summary:

i am writing to you about the proposal to build houses on the green belt [redacted]
My objections are the traffic. the wildlife and also part of the land was left to the people of Wednesfield by late Mrs.E Lowndes
There are plenty of brownfield sites that i am sure you are aware of.
A similar plan was put forward in 1992. and it was rejected

Object

Draft Black Country Plan

Representation ID: 14784

Received: 07/10/2021

Respondent: Mrs Joanne Gainey

Representation Summary:

I am responding to the Black Country Plan for housing and the city of Wolverhampton draft plan consultation for housing. I am objecting to the plan B Fallings Park Strategic Allocation.
I object to this because:
Building housing on Wood Hayes Road (labelled 'Wood end road') would create a worse bottle neck of traffic than at present for residents of W'ton trying to reach the M6 and M54. This would increase congestion and journey ties for me and make my journey to work more stressful.
I also object to building on greenbelt as this amenity improves my quality of life and well-being - I do not want any of this building working stretching onto land on Linthouse Lane. I have especially valued this farmland and walking on the public footpaths for my mental wellbeing during lockdowns. Once this greenbelt is built on, we can never get it back. New housing should be on brownfield sites.

Object

Draft Black Country Plan

Representation ID: 14795

Received: 09/10/2021

Respondent: Mr Andrew McNeil

Representation Summary:

I strongly object to the proposals for building on Wolverhampton Greenbelt in Bushbury North (highly defensible boundary of greenbelt) & Fallings Park (well used playing field) . The evidence and rationale provided falls far short of providing any justifiable reasons for the removal of this well used and highly valuable green belt land with very weak evidence given. This is a crown jewel area of the city, with people travelling to use, due to the poor environment in most of the city.

Fallings Park - SA0009 - Thiis is a well used open space for walkers, dog walkers and exercise for sport and leisure. There are few spaces in the local area for people to have fresh air and enjoy a countryside space. Would be a huge loss to local residents.

Object

Draft Black Country Plan

Representation ID: 15919

Received: 25/09/2021

Respondent: Patricia Kerr

Representation Summary:

I am absolutely disgusted that anyone should consider building houses on green belt
land around Wood Hayes. Surely the road structure at the junction of Blackhalve lane
, alone, is totally unsuitable for an Increase in traffic with houses and businesses at
this junction making it impossible to widen the road. The width of the whole Wood
Hayes road will make it impossible to cope with increased volume of traffic and of
course widening the road will destroy the lovely countryside. Wild life habitat will be
destroyed. Children will have no where to play, dog walkers limited to where to go.It
appears no thought has been given to accessing this area. I can see no provision for
shops or a G.P surgery and local schools are already full to capacity. G.Ps are
already unable to take more patients. It appears that councils have seen some green
fields to build on and obviously not looked at the wider picture. I think the only people
to benefit from this idiotic scheme are the people selling the land.

Object

Draft Black Country Plan

Representation ID: 16712

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Mrs Margaret Shelley

Representation Summary:

Objection to the Black Country Plan for housing and the City of Wolverhampton draft plan consultation for housing; to the 'Plan B Fallings Park Strategic allocation.'

Building houses on Wood Hayes Road (listed as Wood End Road) would cause significantly more traffic congestion and stress than presently to residents of Wolverhampton, particularly in regard to access of the M6 and M54.
I object to houses being built here as this farmland is 'green belt' and many people value and enjoy this small piece of countryside for their leisure and exercise. New housing should be built on 'brown fields' not 'green belt.'

Object

Draft Black Country Plan

Representation ID: 17009

Received: 30/09/2021

Respondent: Miss Hannah Gainey

Representation Summary:

I am responding to the Black Country Plan for housing and the City of Wolverhampton draft plan consultation for housing. I am objecting to the Plan B Fallings Park Strategic allocation.

I object because:
Building either side of Wood Hayes Road would cause delays for me and residents to get to the M6 and M54. I also feel strongly that you should not build on Farmland Greenbelt. There is plenty of brownfield in Wednesfield. Protect our valuable open green spaces.

Object

Draft Black Country Plan

Representation ID: 17093

Received: 08/10/2021

Respondent: Mrs Hasmitta Stewart

Representation Summary:

My representation / comments refer to the City of Wolverhampton draft plan and the Fallings Park Strategic allocation.

I strongly object to your proposals on building on and all greenbelt land in Wolverhampton.

This is not good for the environment as we need to ensure that there is enough untouched land which can help with drainage following heavy rainfalls and we need to maintain natural sustainable drainage sources. We also need to maintain the biodiversity that greenbelt land helps to nurture and prosper. Also I would be interested to see if these plans adhere and take into account the government's objectives to eliminate/ reduce nutrient sources (ie from waste water treatment works) which end up in or inland waterways and lead to eutrophication in the rivers and ends up destroying the ecosystems in the rivers.

Object

Draft Black Country Plan

Representation ID: 17163

Received: 04/10/2021

Respondent: Mrs Joan Lee

Representation Summary:

I am writing to object to the fallings park strategic allocation plan to build houses on green belt land, on the basis that this cannot be undone, and the land will be lost forever. I also believe that there is plenty of undeveloped land, particularly around the town center.

Object

Draft Black Country Plan

Representation ID: 17485

Received: 06/10/2021

Respondent: Mr Philip Fryer

Representation Summary:

I am complaining regarding the building of houses on land either side of Wood Hayes Road.
The farm land to the right hand side of the road from being destroyed and the land to the left and directly behind sundour cresent.
The main field where you plan to build 86 homes plus recreatrional areas is already used for
recreation! purposes, the playing of football and dog walking picnics and peace and quite from the constant noise of the main Cannock Road A460 and Blackhalve lane where i live the 84156.
Black Halve lane is extreamly busy carrying lorrys and is a work route for the majority of the day. traffic tailbacks are constant at the light crossing woodhayes Road and Wood End Road for at least 3 hours in the morning and 3 to 4 at night and the rest of the day a constant flow of traffic is present. The cannock road is a constant flow of traffic all day.
The land inbetween offers a much need respite from the noise which can still be hear but as a hum rather than thunder and of course wild life which we have so little of.
The fields them selves are a haven for wild life included a good number of moles across the field that cannot nest and breed on farm land and wiped out by building works, birds foxes flowers insects all make thier homes here. and for us it as been heaven sent. many people walk this area with or with out dogs, its a place where dogs can be let loose to run with out fear of interaction with farm animals or damaging crops, it is fenced in by trees and shrubs which gives security for the dogs as well.
Through out the day it is a lovely area to just breathe and unwind and as been for years do not turn it into brick mortar and people.
These houses are not wanted and will cause havok on our already burdened road system, it will be dangerous for elderly the infirmed and children.


The crime rate will soar depending who you are putting in this houses, when our own children and homeless cannot afford to get on ther housing ladder or get accomodation. No One gave me a house i had to work for 40 plus years pay a mortgage sweat blood and tears at times, no one gave me money for nothing or housing

Object

Draft Black Country Plan

Representation ID: 17497

Received: 20/09/2021

Respondent: City of Wolverhampton Liberal Democrats

Representation Summary:

The above document calls for responses to the Plan, specifically to the plans for substantial housing development on the fringes of the City.
City of Wolverhampton Liberal Democrats are concerned about several aspects of the plan to expand housing in the North-East part of the City, in particular with regard to both the Bushbury strategic allocation and the Fallings Park allocation.
In both cases, the majority of the plan involves an intrusion into the Green Belt, not just in a technical sense, but in demolishing some of the most beautiful and historic parts of the City, well used by local people for recreation.

Fallings Park strategic allocation

Turning to the Failings Park allocation (which is nowhere near Fallings Park!), we object to the Housing Proposals on both sides of Wood End Road, for the similar reasons, of environmental destruction, and the felling of several mature trees (oak, beech and others).

Given the recent changes to the Planning White Paper, and uncertainties thereto, we recommend that the areas we identify as naturally sensitive should be omitted from any Housing Plan.

Object

Draft Black Country Plan

Representation ID: 17761

Received: 11/09/2021

Respondent: Mrs Kathleen Smith

Representation Summary:

I wish to object to the building on Green Belt land especially in Wolverhampton. The amount of Green Belt land in
Wolverhampton is I believe approx. 11% and cannot afford to lose any of this. The benefits of green spaces to the community are well
documented.
The most recent survey regarding the loss of biodiversity (Oct 2021) confirms the devastating effect building on green land
has had to this country. Building on Green Belt will further erode the limited green spaces available in the Black Country. I also feel the
local infrastructures will have difficulty coping with the increase in local populations.
I strongly oppose any loss of Green fields

Object

Draft Black Country Plan

Representation ID: 18405

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Mr Matthew Gainey

Representation Summary:

I am responding to the Black Country plan for housing and the City of Wolverhampton draft plan consultation for housing. I am objecting to the Plan B Fallings Park Strategic Allocation.
I am objecting because:
* I believe 'green belt' needs to be protected, with the overall view for 'brownfield sites' to be used first, such as Neachalls Lane, Wolverhampton. This keeps residents happy and also brings use to disused infrastructure on 'brownfield site'.
* Also the area is not currently suitable for development. With poor transport links, poor public transport, residents would find it hard to to and travel other than car. This creates significant environmental impact. With a better connected site, less harm would be done. With better roads and better public transport, residents would also be happier. A more ideal solution.

Object

Draft Black Country Plan

Representation ID: 18479

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Sport England

Representation Summary:

The occupiers of new development, especially residential, will generate demand for sporting provision. The existing provision within an area may not be able to accommodate this increased demand without exacerbating existing and/or predicted future deficiencies. Therefore, Sport England considers that new developments should contribute towards meeting the demand that they generate through the provision of on-site facilities and/or providing additional capacity off-site. The level and nature of any provision should be informed by a robust evidence base such as an up to date Sports Facilities Strategy, Playing Pitch Strategy or other relevant needs assessment. The Council are currently preparing a new Playing Pitch and Outdoor Sports Facilities Strategy (PPOSS) to consider how to meet existing and future needs for playing pitches and other outdoor sports facilities. The PPOSS will scenario test the proposed major housing growth sites within the proposed plan and make recommendations for how best to meet the future needs generated by this population growth. These needs might be best met by either on-site provision of new pitches and ancillary facilities, off-site contributions to improve existing provision of pitches/ancillary facilities in the local area or a combination of both. Sport England are aware that there are several existing sports facilities locally that would potentially benefit from developer contributions in order to improve the existing provision to cater for the additional demand generated by these proposed developments. Sport England considers that the following proposed allocations are of sufficient size to justify suitable developer contributions towards sport to meet the needs of the respective developments. At Reg 19 stage, following the completion of the PPOSS, Sport England will make more detailed comments with reference to Sport England's Playing Pitch Calculator. The following proposed policy allocations should make specific reference to securing suitable developer contributions towards the provision of facilities for sport in line with the findings and recommendations of the PPOSS: The following four sites are locationally interlinked and form parts of the same strategic allocation for 532 new dwellings: WOH259 (CSA 1) - Land north of Moseley Road, Bushbury - 78 dwellings WOH258 (CSA 1) - Land south of Moseley Road, Bushbury - 124 dwellings WOH257 (CSA 1) - Northycote Lane, Bushbury - 182 dwellings
WOH260 (CSA 1) - Land at Bushbury Lane/Legs Lane, Bushbury - 148 dwellings For the reasons explained above, Sport England does not agree with the contents of para D44 which states that it is considered that the local area will have good access to...sports facilities that have capacity to meet the varied needs of new residents. In advance of the completion of the PPOSS, this cannot be agreed. The PPOSS may in fact demonstrate a shortfall of capacity for some sports? The following four sites are locationally interlinked and form parts of the same strategic allocation for 303 new dwellings: WOH263 (CSA 2) - Land east of Wood Hayes Road, Wolverhampton - 80 dwellings WOH264 (CSA 2) - Land at Grassy Lane, Fallings Park - 95 dwellings WOH262 (CSA 2) - Open Space at Grassy Lane, Fallings Park - 88 dwellings WOH271 (CSA 2) - Land east of Wood Hayes Road - 40 dwellings For the reasons explained above, Sport England does not agree with the contents of para D62 which states that it is considered that the local area will have good access to...sports facilities that have capacity to meet the varied needs of new residents. In advance of the completion of the PPOSS, this cannot be agreed. The PPOSS could demonstrate a shortfall of capacity for some sports?