Policy DSA2– Land at Swindon Road, Wall Heath, Kingswinford (The Triangle site) Strategic Allocation

Comment

Representation ID: 22542

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country

(DUH211, Land at Swindon Road, Wall Heath, Kingswinford (The Triangle Site)

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.

Object

Representation ID: 22573

Received: 29/10/2021

Respondent: Mr Roy Adams

Black Country Site Assessment Report
Dudley Appendix A, Page 79. The Triangle SA-0025-DUD
Road traffic congestion in this area is horrendous now, the A449 and A491 gets gridlocked at rush hour. The highway infrastructure is unsustainable!
The other new development sites at Stallings Lane and Ketley Quarry impact this area and no improvements have been made either.
The area includes valuable mature trees and hedgerows which are a haven for wildlife. These need protection.
Use Brownfield sites instead which is the right thing to do for all our futures, which enhances our area rather than reduce our precious green belt!

Object

Representation ID: 22579

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Mr Michael Tomkins

Holbeach and The Triangle
In my opinion the proposal & application contraviens totally the aims of all government offices of either persuasion to create an improved environment both living and visual for future populations. It would clearly overpopulate Wall Heath, Kingswinford, contest and destroy the area totally.
The approach between Himley & the Holbeach island (A449) would transform from grass to bricks! NOT A PRETTY SIGHT. The glorious mass of spring colour of trees and daffodils is "IRREPLACEABLE" it would be an extremely dumb idea indeed to impact the A449 & surrounding roads with yet more cars. Please be assured it is already over capacity at peak times & extremely dangerous.
The Triangle Swindon Rd island, Summerhill is probably a worst idea with a total over spill already of dense high speed traffic.
I have experience living in Wall Heath [personal details redacted] you will commit a great error if you impact more danger to these already over crowded roads.
School children need safety. One fatality is one too many. Please re-think

Object

Representation ID: 22584

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Mr Michael Wiggins

Not enough infrastructure in surrounding area to support new houses. Primarly the road network which is already congested
Additionally not enough schools and doctors

Object

Representation ID: 22590

Received: 08/10/2021

Respondent: Miss Ruth Forth-Eglon

BCP Site reference DUH 211 Landscape area reference BL13 known locally as 'The Triangle' land between road boundaries of Swindon Road (B4178) Lodge Lane (A4101) and Kidderminster Road (A449)
My concerns that this parcel of land is an easing into agricultural green belt land that if passed will set a precident of developing on green belt in surrounding areas in the very near future. Not only is this land a pleasure to see it does provide a habitat for local wildlife, it is also used as a pedestrian route for walkers and school children. School children use this land as a way of safely walking to Summerhill School, all three roads surrounding this land are high traffic roads and are dangerous to cross as has been highlighted by the horrfiic accident on Lodge Lane which resulted in a fatality and a speed camera being put in place. I will add that speed camera or not all three roads have issues with speeding vehicles which local residents regularly make the Police aware of and yet nothing has been done to improve this.
There are proposals to build 533 dwellings on this land which will most likely all have at least one but more likely two vehicles per household this will increase the amount of traffic on our already busy and congested roads. Commuters are likely to travel towards Wolverhampton or Stourbridge as these are the nearest train transport links to farther afield. There are already pinch points between Amblecote Brettel Lane and Wordsley High Street junction at 'The Cat' pub. The junction a 'The Cat' pub has already got issues with stop, start and idling traffic causing air pollution in the form of Nitrogen Dioxide (N02).
Air pollution does not just come from combustion fossil fuels of diesel and petroleum it is also from particulate pollution from brakes and tyres, these ultra fine particles are dangerous to our health as they are extremely inhalable entering our lungs and bloodstream. These particles cause tissue damage including inflamation of organs, heart disease and strokes. It affects people with underying health conditions such as Asthma and it can impact the developement of young childrens lungs.The World Health Organisation states that 90% of the global childrens population is affected by air pollution. How many schools and residential streets within a 1-2 mile radius of this land literally have 'Choke' points of congested traffic which are often busiest at the times of day when school children, parents and grand parents are are walking along these roads?
All of the surrounding roads will be impacted with more noise, air pollution and risk of accidents as people try to avoid main roads thus causing 'Rat Runs' on side roads. Using 'The Cat' pub traffic light junction as an example in 2018 it exceeded the national Air Quality Objective Safety Level of 40ug/m3 and was infact 50ug/m3 it has since seen improvements with traffic flow from new road layouts and smarter traffic light systems, but according to reports in The Dudley News on 25/11/2020 it has still missed it's targets. There are no other physical road changes that can be made at this junction so if these targets are inadequate at this point in October 2021 what chance have they if the traffic is increased due to developement of the surrounding area in the near future?
If develpoed the site will have to have vehicular access, would this be on the A449 Kidderminster Road which is notorious for speeding even though there are different speed limits along that stretch of road or would there be access off Lodge Lane where there is no real safe crossing point for school children, it could of course be Swindon Road which is already a cut through for motorists accessing parts of Wall Heath and Wordsley. I would not like to be a resident trying to turn right on either of these already busy traffic routes.
Barberry Devlopements state online that the residential development of the Triangle is a natural urban extension and that up to 450 houses and a local GP surgery and a local centre could be built, in the Black Country Plan it states that 533 homes are to be built with no mention of a GP Practice. Therefore all new residents would have to register with local GP surgeries with an already burgeoning load of patients that can take up to 2 weeks for an appointment time slot.
Local schools are already over susbscribed from residents as are NHS dentists and Pharmacies
ave extra pressures of supporting with prescriptions and consultations.
On 5/7/2020 Dudley Liberal Democrat Ryan Priest put out a plan for a greener Dudley to protect green spaces from development and to create a Biodiversity plan to implement a reduction in the use of pesticides and a widespread replanting of wild flowers...Where can this planting be done if all green spaces are built on for residential development? I recently attended an evening at Summerhill School where all local MP's were present and all rejected the idea of this proposed development even Andy Street the Mayor of the West Midlands wants Brownfield sites first before greenfield sites are devoloped.
Brownfield sites will require more financing due to possible land contamination and demolition costs but it can be done, once green field sites are built on they are lost forever.
Taken from Reason for Selection/Rejection provided by BCA, site reference SA-0025-DUD The Triangle, Lodge Lane/Swindon Road, K'ford "Selected for housing" 'Whilst it is accepted that the Green Belt and Landscape Sensitivity Assessment notes that damage to the Green Belt would be moderate to high if this land were developed it is considered that the site lends itself to release as "Rounding Off" of the urban conurbation. The site is boundaried on all three sides by roads and thus there would be a new defensible boundary created. There are no red ratings for this site except for greenfield....Amber rating relating to impact on protected trees...Potentially suitable for release from the green belt. I read this as 'It is basically greenbelt so people will object to developing it but because it is surrounded by roads and already adjoins residential areas that it is OK to develope and when in the future as the population grows it will be OK to just keep encroaching on surrounding greenfields/farmland and continue to develope the area.'

Brownfield sites first please, let us keep our green areas for our community our children and grand children to enjoy for years to come. It is taught in schools to be resposible for our own behaviour within our environment and to preserve all living things. We are to nurture nature and all the joy and education it brings. I am fully aware of the beautiful countryside on my doorstep and that many others are not as fortunate but I do hope that people power will prevail and we can continue to cherish our green open spaces.

Object

Representation ID: 22608

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Mrs Michelle Donald

I've been a resident of Kingswinford for over 35 years, it has always been a lovely place to live, with the countryside a short walk away. Access to the countryside over the last 12 months has been vital for my mental health with the pandemic taking its toll.
I am objecting to the proposal to build on green belt land ie: The Triangle and Holbeache because of the loss of habitat for many insects and animals and the biodiversity they bring to these areas. I belife that Dudley is on target to build the amount of homes the government requests, so feel that these two sites should not be put forward because once the greenbelt has gone its gone for ever. This land is used for growing crops which is vital for us because of the population growth across the world, furthermore we are trying to reduce population across the world.
Furthermore the infrastructure around both sites is not fit for purpose at the moment let alone for another 1000 homes+. The roads around this area are not designed for extra traffic. There are many pinch points along these roads that cause problems for residents at present, long cues not just at rush hour and the extra pollution caused. In addition to the above the local Doctors surgeries are all over subscribed making it difficult for residents at the moment to make appointments. The local schools are over subscribed, child not getting first choice, The government has said it is a parents right to choose a school, if this proposal goes a head there will be no choice for parents around education and schools.
The local Hospital (Russells Hall) is doing a brilliant job, but is already straining at the seems, if these proposals go ahead then I fear that this will put even more strain and burden on the NHS which is already under unbelievable pressure to treat residents at present.
One last point I do not feel it is appropriate for dudley to allow buildings for other areas ie. Sandwell and Wolverhampton, why should we give up our Green Spaces for other local Authorities
I hope that Dudley MBC will listen to its residents! We know there needs to be a plan for housing but I feel we need to exhaust our BROWN FIELD SITES before taking Green Belt, just because it is more lucrative to builders, because they can increase profits

Object

Representation ID: 22624

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Miss Mollie Haden

DUH 208 - Holbeache
DUH 211 - Triangle
DUH 218 - Guys Lane
DUH 031 - Straits Majors
DUH 210 - Viewfield Crescent

Environment - Destruction of habitats/hedgerows, trees - increased flooding
Road/Highways - Significant increase in highways traffic - accidents increase
- lack of infrastructure to support developments
- lose of village identity
- Additional houses will not be affordable
- Green space/belt should only be taken in exceptional circumstances - this is not exceptional circumstances as available brownfield sites

Object

Representation ID: 23139

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Mr and Mrs David & Hazel Boots

Number of people: 2

The Black Country Site Assessment Report - The Triangle SA-0025-DUD

The extra number of vehicles on the local road, if this 533 house building goes ahead at the triangle will totally and utterly gridlock an already over congested area. We are retired so, to a large extent, can go out when the "traffic rush" is over, but even so, I find, what should be a 10 minute journey to Asda @ Brindley Hill can, and has taken me 40 minutes what will it be like with all the extra traffic?? We just won't move.
Also, at Doctors surgeries - there are no appointments available as it is without an influx of over 1000 more people.
Russells Hall Hospital is literally at breaking point. On Monday 4th October there were four ambulances having to wait to unload patients for up to 4hrs. The waiting time in A&E was up to 9 hours. The out of hours dept. was on its knees with people sitting on the floor and in the door ways. There are plenty of Brownfield sites in this area, but planners and builders don't want to build on them because they do not have the attraction, and can't command the same amount of money. The schools are also over subscribed.

Object

Representation ID: 23203

Received: 23/09/2021

Respondent: Mr Colin Hopes

We refer to the flyer leaflet Wall Heath as we're campaigning to protect our surrounding green belt.
This includes the Black Country Plan which proposes to build 863 high value expensive houses on green belt land in our area:
- Triangle (Swindon Road) - 533 houses
- South of Holbeache Lane - 350 houses
Based on the information we deeply oppose this development under the but not least the following:
1. Effect on population. Based on average of 2-4 people per household for the development would increase by Triangle 1279 people and Holbeache 792 people.
2. Effect on local services - NHS. Average waiting times at Russells Hall Emergency Department at present are four hours and in some cases over. Also there are not enough local doctors (namely Moss Grove and Summerhill Surgery) and dentists in the local area.
3. Effect on local services - roads. The A449 traffic surveys already show high volumes of vehicles causing high CO2 emissions and poor air quality, also the risk of increased accidents.
4. Effect on local services - schools. At present Ofstead (2019) numbers show there to be Summerhill School capacity 1030, actual 1034 leaving 16 places, Kingswinford School capacity 899, actual 908 leaving minus 9 spaces.
5. Strain on local services - amenities. Already there is a lack of parks, no youth centres and no local sports centres.
6. Loss of green belt. Would impact on local wildlife and the environment. All brownfield sites must be used first before the green belt.
Thus we believe local opinion is to oppose this development when houses will be expensive, which will not help to achieve affordable housing targets. Thereby causing more problems for local paying residents.

Object

Representation ID: 23244

Received: 06/10/2021

Respondent: Colin Martin

DUH21 - Swindon Road / Lodge Lane / A444 Triangle
At present Kingswinford can be gridlocked at certain times of the day eg morning and evening commute. The biggest bottleneck is the Cross traffic lights. People try and avoid the bottleneck and use side-roads not designed to cope with the volume of traffic.
If the plan to go ahead with the addition of 550 houses the problems will only get worse leading to more pollution from car fumes.
Another problem is the extra pressures that will be added to the local dentists, doctors and hospitals.

Object

Representation ID: 23406

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: West Midlands CPRE

Agent: Gerald Kells

DUH213 [wrong reference for Triangle site] Dudley Kingswinford Triangle
This site is agricultural land. It is on a highly visible rise. There is a definite western boundary, the A449.
While there are bus services to the edge of the site, it would generate significant extra traffic on the A449, which would be used by much of the traffic that any housing on this land would generate. The A449 was formerly a trunk road and continues to be a Primary Route (green signs), the main road between Worcester and Wolverhampton. It would be harmful to the purpose of the A449 as a Primary Route to develop new housing adjacent to it, slowing down existing traffic, especially at peak hours, and causing road safety risks. There is also a risk of expansion outwards along or beyond the A449, raising concerns about the return of the controversial, damaging and twice-rejected past plan for a Western Strategic Route.
Green Belt assessment in Land Use Consultants’ 2019 Green Belt Study - Moderate-High

Object

Representation ID: 23467

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: N M Owen

With this so called plan being put forward, have the following points been considered:-
The general infrastructure of the area, education, roads, hospitals, G.P. Surgeries, dentists etc. which are already over used and are at breaking point! The impact of the wildlife which is constantly under threat

Object

Representation ID: 23472

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Mr Neil Page

Kingswinford and Wall Heath have already seen extensive housing developments in recent years with no additional schools, doctors, shops or improvements to infrastructure. The area is continually congested with traffic: There has been no new employer in recent years to attract more people and jobs, therefore requiring a demand for housing.
Commuting is very difficult. There are many brown field sites to redevelop before spoiling greenbelt. We are only moving the housing issue further out to create more super villages with no improvements

Object

Representation ID: 23473

Received: 08/10/2021

Respondent: Mr Neil Page

I object to Severn Drive SA-0199-DUD/BCP REF DUH222 being built on. As long as I can remember that piece of land being a great view and a part of that estate. It would be a great shame to lose it as I've often walked around it when visiting my friends. I cant see how the road around it will cope with extra cars and congestion. This would spoil the estate.

Summerhill Triangle-SA-0025-DUD/BCP REF DUH211
Building on this rea would cause so much congestion to an already busy area and roads and making it unsafe for motorists and pedestrians and school children. Also it is a view Kingswinford is known for and full of wildlife which we shouldn't lose

Object

Representation ID: 23483

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: N R Withers

Only when all brown field sites are exhausted will green field sites are investigated
Medical Facilities are stretched now unless more facilities are produced it is a no go

Object

Representation ID: 23496

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Mr Nicholas Warren

Traffic
We live on Wolverhampton Road and already suffer with traffic congestion. The local roads will not cope with additional traffic, there is already daily traffic backing up down Wolverhampton Road and A449 up to Holbeache island.
This traffic build up will then affect the centre of Wall Heath at the double island which again is congested most of the time.
Wall Heath will be brought to a stand still.

Local Schools - Primary & Secondary already over subscribed
Green Belt - Once lost never regained, this will affect generations to come

Will the massive increase in road traffic and the loss of greenbelt the local air pollution levels will increase enormously affecting health at the local population, with long terms effects on our children

Object

Representation ID: 23498

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Mrs Heidi Warren

Traffic
We live on Wolverhampton Road and already suffer with traffic congestion. The local roads will not cope with additional traffic, there is already daily traffic backing up down Wolverhampton Road and A449 up to Holbeache island.
This traffic build up will then affect the centre of Wall Heath at the double island which again is congested most of the time.
Wall Heath will be brought to a stand still.

Local Schools - Primary & Secondary already over subscribed
Green Belt - Once lost never regained, this will affect generations to come

Will the massive increase in road traffic and the loss of greenbelt the local air pollution levels will increase enormously affecting health at the local population, with long terms effects on our children

Object

Representation ID: 23500

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Mr Nicholas Haden

I strongly object to the planning proposals ref above, why do new housing estate need to be built on green land, I cannot believe that all the brownfield sites have already been developed.
Green belt land and in this case arable land is good for your health and wellbeing, something the government are promoting at present.
The infrastructure is already at breaking point, there is congestion and pollution this will only get worse, the road is also dangerous hence the no right turn off the 449 onto Beachcroft Rd and only turn left into the A449 when leaving Beachcroft Rd. These road restrictions would not be in place if the road was not dangerous or busy.
The schools are already and the doctors are full. the hospital s are struggling to meet government standards of being seen within 4 hours where are these 800+ families going to go?
These developments need top be on brownfield sites or town centres which would regenerate that particular area, empty shops turned in to homes would be idea, these would probably be the social housing homes because the 800+ homes would not include any social housing homes because the contractors would not make enough profit.
PS. Finally Gavin Williamson MP has recently been invited in the press endorsing what I have stated above, the green belt should be saved and new development should be built on wastelands and Brownfield sites express ad star 9/10/20

Comment

Representation ID: 43814

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Crestwood Park Residents Action Group

Green Belt Sites -- The Triangle (DUH211) and Holbeache (DUH208)

19. I have signed the bulk objection for these two sites, but wish to make an additional point.

20. Brownfield sites that have been deemed as unviable, in the Key Sites Viability document, have the potential to deliver 2,615 houses. This is roughly three times the number of houses proposed to be built on the Triangle and Holbeache. This does not demonstrate the
exceptional circumstances required to release land from green belt for development.

Object

Representation ID: 43839

Received: 02/10/2021

Respondent: Mr Daniel McLaughlin

The plan for Kingswinford and Wall Heath shows the construction of many more houses in the area. It is not clear in the documents provided what, if any, infrastructure will be provided to support this development.

Object

Representation ID: 43841

Received: 06/09/2021

Respondent: Mr Oneeb Ul-Haq

This will bring disorder, nuisance, litter, noise to our local environment. It will also increase traffic on Wolverhampton Road.

Object

Representation ID: 43899

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Mr Nicholas Johnson

DUH 208 P371 Holbeache
DUH 211 P371 Triangle
Dudley Appendix A, Page 79, The Triangle, SA-0025-DUD

This is an important & strategic tract of Green Belt preventing urban sprawl along the western edge of the Black County. If the proposed A449 Kidderminster Road forms the amended Green Belt boundary then all the Greenfield sites encompassed by that on the boundary of currently vulnerable from south Staffs Local Plan would be at risk from development as a precedent would be set for a new boundary. It is useful Agricultural land graded 3. Increase in traffic resulting in road safety issues for children walking to nearby schools. Poor air quality. Road traffic congestion in the area is already high. A449 & A419 gridlocked in a morning + Stallings Lane to add to the mix. Traffic on journey home just the same. Traffic flowing up back from Stourbridge too is bumper to bumper. Same on outward journey. The double islands in Wall Heath village creates a backlog of traffic & poorly designed causing many hazards to local school children. Flooding is another issue. Drainage of the area and ground water inadequate. Flooded island after rainstorm causing traffic jams of safety issues for children walking to Summerhill School!
HIGHWAYS would need to do a new road infrastructure around the triangle as already the roads can't cope with the high volume of traffic travelling along Swindon Road. Kewford Eagles Sunday Football already has an overflow of vehicles parked along Swindon Road causing traffic hazards. More houses more issues!!

Object

Representation ID: 45026

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Mrs Nichola Piggott-Turner

Ward: Kingswinford North & Wallheath
Site References:- DUH208 & DUH 211
Location of site: Land south of Holbeache Lane & Land at Swindon Road.
Central Government and Local Government manifesto's stated brown field sites first - protect our green belt areas - so why are we even fighting suggestions of potential of houses on these two green belt areas. We do not have the infrastructure to support more people, ie roads are already overused in every direction, Wall Heath is a bottle neck so more land will be needed for a bypass.
We simply don't have doctors, dentists of hospitals to absorb 515 + 300 houses, so potentially 4 people per household = 3,200 people additional to an already saturated system.
Following your manifesto promise & go with a brownfield site

Object

Representation ID: 45034

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Mr Nigel Kirc

Holbeache DUH 208
Draft BCP
The Triangle DUH211 Page 371
DSA2 Pages 424 - 428

Object

Representation ID: 45355

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Mr Nigel Wellings

1) SA-0050-DUD / BCP REF DUH 216 - Bryce Road (Green Space)
2) SA-0199-DUD / BCP REF DUH 222 - Severn Drive (Green Space)
3) SA-0025-DUD / BCP REF DUH 211 - Summerhill Triangle (Green Space)
4) SA-0017-DUD / BCP REF DUH 208 - Holbeache (Green Belt)
5) SA-0042-DUD / BCP REF DUH 213 - Lapwood Avenue (Green Space)
6) SA-0198-DUD / BCP REF DUH 221 - Standhills(Green Space)
7) BCP REF DUH 218 - Guys Lane
8) BCP REF 203 - Ketley Quarry (Policy DSA3)

1) SA-0050-DUD / BCP REF DUH 216 -
Absolutely fantastic ground for locals/youngsters playing sports - dog walking. Also I recall watching/seeing/observing the HAWKSHEAD MOTH catapillar along the adjacent disused "Round Oak" steelworks railway line cira 1978 - 1982 - Great Place to explore/+ History of old disused canal - please let it be. I grew up around these places :-(
2) Unsure of this - but object
3) Not to be touched - As the "Poppy Fields" are to remember! Very useful cut through for school children.
4) Perfect - GreenBelt - I'm sure Sandiacre (Richard & Anne) disapprove (my cousins)
5) Nature Reserve! (The Kracker?) High acres - Bach Pool N.R.?)
6) Football Sports Fields - Once again - which should be available for use/Local Community
7) As per #?
8) Ketley Quarry - Marc Hole - very dangerous - 50 + years but great for a green space
I'm 51 years old, and lived in Kingswinford & Pensnett all my life. We need areas to walk/play socialise. Please don't take the ("our spaces and heritage") away.

Please considere the few spaces which are remaining around Pensnett, BRockmore, Wordsley & Kingswinford. The sub-structure has now, nothings...schools, Doctors, (Aw Surgeries)…..nothing to offer. 26-09-21 - Not to mention the Road traffic!!!!
I could go on...

Object

Representation ID: 45367

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Mrs N Rose

Comments against building at the Triangle and Holbeach

1. Further encroachment on our green spaces. Loss of views, walking areas and hedgerows for our wildlife within Lodge Land the triangle.
2. Possibility of Chaterfields becoming 'less desirable' due to views. Will we have council tax cuts?
3. Local schools oversubscribed now so are more schools in the pipeline?
4. Drs Surgeries can't cope. Drs have closed leading to the remaining to pick up the short fall. Some patients are being sent to Kinver NOW!!
5. Roads are grid locked. currently so further traffic will only exacerbate problems.
6. DON'T USE OUR GREENSPACES. ONCE THEY'RE GONE THEY DISAPPEAR FOR GOOD!
'USE THE BROWN SITES'

Object

Representation ID: 45385

Received: 04/10/2021

Respondent: Mr and Mrs Herbert & Norma Trahearn

BLACK COUNTRY SITE ASSESSMENT REPORT
DUDLEY APPENDIX A, PAGE 79, THE TRIANGLE SA-0025-DUD
We are most concerned about the proposals for building 533 high value homes in this site and present our objections for the following reasons:-
1) This 'triangle' is certainly not suitable for buildings, it is close to Summerhill school with a 20mph speed limit, a dangerous road A449 where there has already been many road accidents, and congestion at the traffic lights at Summerhill is already horrendous.
2) Increase in number of vehicles would also increase pollution alongside road safety.
3) This would mean loss of green belt when it is far better to use brownfield sites for redevelopment first.
4) It would put even more pressure on local facilities such as doctors surgeries, schools (already over subscribed) shops and emergency services to make them even more unsustainable.
5) New primary schools would also need to be built to accommodate the increase in population.
6) The local environment would be severely affected regarding loss of ancient trees, natural habitats, loss of wildlife
7) It is also adjacent to Ridgehill Woods which will be greatly impacted affecting wildlife.
Please reconsider as local residents DO NOT WANT OR NEED this. An action which cannot be reversed!!
Thank you

Object

Representation ID: 45395

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Mr Oliver Harris

I object to the Greenbelt being used for housing. I think that Brownbelt should be used first. Greenbelt is good for my mental health and the outdoors should be protected

Object

Representation ID: 45408

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Mr Owen Haywood

I am writing today to object to the construction of new houses on the sites known as Holbeache and to the Triangle. As a commuter town, Kingswinford itself is already under great strain from heavy traffic - the construction of these houses will exacerbate this problem and add more cars to the roads which are already congested. Further, this increased traffic in the roads will drive down our air quality and decrease the overall quality of life for both current and new residents. Green Belt land exists, in principle, to protect wildlife and prevent urban sprawl; the construction of housesin these areas would damage some of the UK's dwindling wildlife, and is indicative of poor urban planning. As Kingswinford expands, its already struggling public services (Schools, doctors practices) will buckle under the weight of the new demands brought about through this development, all whilst the town's residents are further divorced from the local countryside - one of the towns most appealing factors.

Object

Representation ID: 45411

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Mr Owen Love

I am writing to strongly oppose the application for planning for the erection of over 500 residential units on the triangle site at Kingswinford site SA 0025-DUD.

I am afraid I simply cannot believe that we as a community of Kingswinford and Wall Heath we art being put in the position of having to oppose further development planning.

it is very very clear that Lodge Lane, Swindon Road and the A449 always has been and remains to this day, extremely busy roads especially at the beginning and end of the school day. The developers have not considered the roads at its maximum capacity currently and will be far beyond breaking point with the additional traffic that over 500 houses produces using it as them as access roads. There have already been numerous accidents including fatalities.
To any decision makers who may be looking at this planning application, I simply implore you to drive or walk around this local area and view the local ammenities for the public.
At the end of Lodge Lane, the junction leading on to the A449 is already a dangerous turning especially to the right as you turn out of Lodge Lane. It is already a major cause of concern for road users and is the scene of so many hits and near misses.

The amount of pedestrians, children, cyclists, animals, and parked cars in and around Summerhil Secondary school, is already a huge concern with the traffic but to add another 500+ houes would be multiple accidents waiting to happen. The road systems simply cannot take the increase in, household cars and all vehicles used to service the new housing.
The area does not have the capacity to allow sufficient infrastructure in place to support this. It can not support this increase in residents with primary and secondary school places, dentists, a1ong with and maybe most importantly Hospital and GP capacity.
The damage to the environmentand risk of increase flooding is also of great concern andMarthere are Multiple protected species including Skylarks and bats within the proposed area.