Policy CSA1 – Bushbury Strategic Allocation

Object

Representation ID: 18174

Received: 07/10/2021

Respondent: Mr phillip allen

Wolverhampton Summary
Bushbury Strategic Allocation

The building of 532 homes in this area would in my opinion have a detrimental effect on the health and well being of the greater population of Bushbury we have very minimal areas of green open space to enjoy fresh air and local wildlfie. Even with the implementation of improved highways. I believe that traffic congestion and pollution will affect everyone in the area. Whilst I agree that housing is needed across the region it is not acceptable in green belt area. There will be an environmental issue to with regards to hedges, trees and wildlife including [Redacted-sensitive information].

Object

Representation ID: 18287

Received: 08/10/2021

Respondent: Judy Williams

As a resident living on Moseley Parklands in Wolverhampton I would like to express my concerns about the proposed housing developments of over 500 houses on Bushbury Lane, Northycote Lane and Cat and Kittens Lane, bordering with South Staffordshire and on the open spaces in the area.
My first concern is the massive loss of agricultural / Green Belt land and the effect this will have on the natural habitat for local wildlife, particularly the loss of a number of trees which border these areas. People from Northycote Farm will be able to provide information regarding the species of birds and mammals that have made these areas their home.
During the last two years in particular it has become acknowledged that the value of these spaces is integral to people's physical and mental wellbeing.
N.b. my concerns also apply to other green belt areas within the Black Country that are threatened by this plan of developments. They are few and far between and need protecting.
These developments will also have a detrimental impact on the historical sites of Northycote Farm and Moseley Old Hall and their surroundings. I fully support Northycote Farm and the National Trust in their opposition to these developments.
Additional housing would have an impact to the local residential areas. Firstly the volume of traffic using Cat and Kittens Lane, Greenfield Lane and Northycote Lane has already increased considerably year on year. During peak times in particular it becomes all the more difficult to leave the estates and enter the flow of traffic. If one assumes that most families will have at least two cars per household this would mean additional traffic using the proposed roads which would also result in additional noise pollution to the area, which already has extra volume from traffic using the M54. It will mean more through journeys thereby increasing CO2 emissions and contributing to global warming / climate change.
I respectfully ask you to take my concerns into account in your decision making process.

Object

Representation ID: 18302

Received: 08/10/2021

Respondent: Julie Hancock

Our family have lived in this local and historic area for almost 40 years. We have used the local
green space all of that time, enjoying Moseley Old Hall and Northicote Farm. I feel that the
prosposed new housing will envelope these historic places.
The green fields, public bridleways and footpaths are within walking distance of our home and have
been an enormous benifit throughtout the pandemic and lockdown. In a time when mental health
isuses are at the forefront of many discusions we feel that any development on this land will have
detrimental influences on the local people.
We feel that if this plan goes ahead the current infrastrucure will be further weakened (increase in
traffic, pollution and damage to the enveriment)

Object

Representation ID: 18392

Received: 30/09/2021

Respondent: Mr and Mrs Richard and Maureen Salter

Number of people: 2

[Redacted-GDPR] when we moved into our house we had lots of open spaces which we were told could not be built on. Since that time we have had to big estates built! In recent times we have had the Goodyear site been built on! The top of Kempthorn Ave has had numerous houses built in the grounds that was once a church. The pub on Showell Circus has also been developed. Northicote School grounds have been designated for 196 houses! The green opposite the shops in Broadway Bushbury is to be a doctors surgery (a new build) for two doctors to amalgamate.
The field which was once a playing field for Northicote School has been looked at before and redeemed not stable enough for houses! Our gardens do get a fair amount of water from this field. Now we discover that plans are afoot to build more houses - HOW MANY MORE CAN WE ACCOMMODATE? The woods which are a place of enjoyment will be affected and what provisions will be made to accommodate all these extra people? (DRS and schools). We feel these houses will have a detrimental effect on our neighbourhood! Happy to talk to someone!!!

Object

Representation ID: 18478

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Sport England

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
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?

Object

Representation ID: 19298

Received: 27/09/2021

Respondent: Mrs Rosemary Ball

Having lived in my house for 45 years , paying Council tax to Wolverhampton City Council, I feel that I am well within my right to firstly , commend the Council for their regeneration of brownfield sites within their area. That said there are countless such sites still undeveloped and generally causing an eye sore to people travelling in and out of the City. I suggest that the Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment should have highlighted these and I question whether they actually visited the greenfield sites they've highlighted. Andy Street has said there is 'a significant pipeline of brownfield sites across the area' and Councillor Ian Brookfield has stated on many occasions that brownfield sites would be built on first and yet in the proposed Black Country Plan, he finds 3 if not 4 greenfileld sites not 2 miles from his house!
Secondly, when there are numerous newspaper and other media reports daily of the ravages of climate change and equally the need to keep open spaces for our general wellbeing and exercise, schools,charities and householders such as myself that are sewing wildflower meadows or planting trees in an attempt to do our bit to combat climate change, what proposals are put infront of us ! The sacrifice of large swathes of greenfield sites within Bushbury, which will have catastrophic effects.
In 1969 Bushbury baths were constructed on the ridge of Bushbury Heights, almost the last urban outpost of Wolverhampton before the countryside was reached. Since then the Moseley Parklands development was completed and Northicote Senior School demolished, reducing education provision in that area. Roads in the proposed area are busy enough as it is and quite unsafe for cyclists - have a look to see what happened to Jayne and Jodie Scrivens in 1994/5! Massive impact on levels of traffic, congestion, air pollution, noise and general road safety all come into question.Moseley Old Hall lies just on the edge of the one proposed area - a building of considerable historical importance as is Northicote Farm.
The area around there provides a beautiful tranquil oasis for many of the local residents who work in Wolverhampton or further afield, as well as providing a peaceful resting place for hundreds of local residents in Bushbury Cemetery. With proposed development of the old Ordnance factory on the M54, even though outside Wolverhampton boundary, but only just, that whole green area will be gone forever and I for one will not be happy with the lack of green open spaces my Grandchildren can access in years to come, long after I am resting in the cemetery.

I appreciate living space is needed, but surely not at the expense of lovely open spaces where you can run your fingers through the grass and smile!

Comment

Representation ID: 23198

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Bloor Homes Midlands

Agent: Cerda Planning Ltd

6.4. When considering the somewhat questionable location and boundaries to sites on the edge of the plan area such as the proposed allocations under policies WAS4, WSA1, CSA1 and CSA2, the plan and its policies do little to consider the wider spatial or landscape impacts of developing these sites and appear to reduce the weight given to high (and moderate-high) levels of Green Belt and landscape harm in these areas favoring its central area.

6.5. The plan identifies the development of a network of Neighbourhood Growth Areas are proposed to be released from the Green Belt in sustainable locations. However, given the identified infrastructure requirements on each of these sites (noting that no fewer than 7 new Health Centres
are required by the allocating policies) it is our submission that these areas should be planned more holistically to ensure that wider benefits ensue from these allocations and that the delivery of the necessary infrastructure is actually viable and will be delivered where there is a proven need. To this end the term NGA, which is, by any other name, a housing allocation should be widened to provide for coordinated growth in areas where there is an identified need (or deficiency) of services and sites allocated in order to provide for both the much needed new homes but also new services and facilities.

Object

Representation ID: 23382

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Councillor Adam Collinge

In terms of the Bushbury Urban Extension (CSA1) proposals into the Green Belt, I note that land east of Northycote Lane has a harm rating of Very High. This is highest harm rating in the Green Belt Assessment, thus indicating the highest degree of conflict with Green Belt policy. Moreover, irrespective of whether there is justification for Green Belt release, I note that both the Bushbury and Wood Hayes/Falling Park Urban Extension areas extend beyond what may be considered permanent and defensible Green Belt boundaries in the form of Northycote Lane/Legs Lane/Cats and Kittens Lane and Wood Hayes Road respectively. Para 143 f) of NPPF requires for Green Belt to "define boundaries clearly, using physical features that are readily recognisable and likely to be permanent". Some of the extension proposals extend beyond such pre-existing permanent boundaries to the Wolverhampton borough boundary, but it is unclear to me whether the extension edges would be sufficiently robust where they abut open countryside beyond. I believe this aspect should be considered further.

Object

Representation ID: 23403

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: West Midlands CPRE

Agent: Gerald Kells

WHO 257/258/259/260 Wolverhampton Bushbury
The sites run along the edge of Bushbury. There is currently no clear boundary to the West of the site and they would have an impact on the Northycote Country Park, which is also an area with nature conservation value, as well as the settings of the Grade II listed Northycote Farm and Moseley Old Hall further north. There is potential for infill development to the North in South Stafford shire between the site and the M54. The site would be near the hourly 65 bus route, but it is likely to be largely car dependent. It is also likely to be contrary to Policy ENV5 and ENV8 because of the parkland and historic buildings whose setting would be affected.
Green Belt assessment in Land Use Consultants’ 2019 Green Belt Study – Moderate / Others Very High

Object

Representation ID: 43843

Received: 07/10/2021

Respondent: National Trust

The National Trust representation covers six matters relating to the CSA1 Bushbury Strategic Allocation: 1. release of greenbelt land (p4) 2. site WOH259, north of Moseley Road (p5) 3. Moseley Road and its associated trees and hedges (p6-7) 4. the northern edge of CSA1 (p8-10) 5. walking links to the greenspace and heritage attraction at Moseley Old Hall (p11-12) 6. land east of WOH259 and north of Moseley Road (p13) Background information relating to the National Trust and Moseley Old Hall is set out on pages 2 and 3. We would be happy to discuss any of these points further.

Background The National Trust is a charity founded in 1895 to promote the permanent preservation of places of historic interest and natural beauty for the benefit of the nation. Although independent of government, we have been given the unique ability to declare our property ‘inalienable’ meaning that it cannot be sold and will be protected for everyone, for ever. Moseley Old Hall is a heritage asset of the highest significance, as defined in paragraph 200 of the National Planning Policy Framework 2021. Being a grade II* listed building (1039208), it is in the top 8.3% of listed buildings nationally. The particular significance of the Old Hall, an Elizabethan farmhouse built for a Catholic family, lies in its part in the escape of Charles II after the battle of Worcester in September 1651. Following his restoration in 1660, documentary accounts were published of the King’s escape. These included the eyewitness account of Mr Whitgreave, the owner and occupier of the Old Hall at the time. They give a remarkable depth and texture to the historic significance of Moseley Old Hall that still resonates with our visitors. Moseley Old Hall was given to the National Trust in 1962 by Mrs Nellie Wiggin. The endowment needed for future upkeep of the property was partly raised by public subscription. Further land has been acquired by the National Trust over the following decades and our ownership now extends to 12.6ha. There have been significant development impacts on the setting of Moseley Old Hall, notably through the construction of the M54 that severed the Hall from farmland to the north with which it was historically associated. On the other hand, significant steps have also been taken by the National Trust and others to safeguard and enhance the setting of the Old Hall, allowing it to retain something of its character as a historic farmhouse in a rural setting. These include: • Creation of a 17 century garden within the walled garden area of the Hall (1962/3) • th Creation of a 700m long, substantial earth bank planted with woodland, to shield the Hall from the motorway (early 1980s) • • • National Trust acquisition of land and buildings surrounding the Hall (1982) Woodland planting east of the Hall (early 1980s) Substantial landscape buffer to Hilton Cross Business Park (late 1990s – early 2000s) and its transfer to the National Trust (2010) • • National Trust acquisition of farmland and woodland east and west of the hall (2012) Reversion of the acquired farmland from arable to wildflower meadow (ongoing, started 2013/4). • A Gating Order for Moseley Old Hall, significantly reducing fly-tipping on the lane and protecting the area from other night-time anti-social behaviour (2014) • Alternative route selected and approved for access to the ROF Featherstone Development, instead of the option crossing the fields south of Moseley Old Hall (2020/21).

1. Release of green belt The National Trust considers that Green Belts around our towns and cities are an important planning tool which prevent urban sprawl by keeping land permanently undeveloped. Green Belts have the potential to deliver much more public benefit. We would like to see the quality of land improved for people and for nature, with more space for wildlife and better access for those living in nearby cities and towns. Green Belt land could also play an important role in helping the UK tackle climate change and reduce the risk of flooding in urban areas. We acknowledge that there are some limited circumstances where development is acceptable, or where very special circumstances are clearly demonstrated which might outweigh harm to the Green Belt. Any changes to Green Belt boundaries must be fully evidenced and justified and formally decided through the Local Plan process, and any development must be delivered in a sustainable and strategic way. The proposed Bushbury Strategic Allocation (CSA1) would require the release of a significant area of land from green belt for development. The plan will need to demonstrate that this release is justified with regard to national planning policy, notably: “Once established, Green Belt boundaries should only be altered where exceptional circumstances are fully evidenced and justified, through the preparation or updating of plans. Strategic policies should establish the need for any changes to Green Belt boundaries, having regard to their intended permanence in the long term, so they can endure beyond the plan period.” (NPPF2021, paragraph 140) “Before concluding that exceptional circumstances exist to justify changes to Green Belt boundaries, the strategic policy-making authority should be able to demonstrate that it has examined fully all other reasonable options for meeting its identified need for development. This will be assessed through the examination of its strategic policies…” (NPPF2021, paragraph 141) The draft plan recognises the national policy requirement for compensatory enhancement to the environmental quality and accessibility of remaining greenbelt land (NPPF2021 paragraph 142) and includes proposals for this to be achieved through extending Northycote Farm Country Park. We make additional suggestions below about how accessibility could be further enhanced.

2. Site WOH259, north of Moseley Road The Trust is particularly concerned about the northern part of the CSA1 allocation comprising site WOH259. WOH259 is a strip of land about 70m deep running from Moseley Road and Cat & Kittens Road to the city’s administrative boundary with South Staffordshire. This land is partly visible from the grounds of Moseley Old Hall. National policy states, “When defining Green Belt boundaries, plans should… define boundaries clearly, using physical features that are readily recognisable and likely to be permanent.” (NPPF2021, para 143). The city boundary at site WOH259 does not follow any physical feature on the ground. It is an intangible line partway across a large arable field.

If the large-scale release of green belt land for the Bushbury strategic allocation is found to be justified, we consider that Moseley Road should form the northern boundary of the development. Moseley Road is a clearly defined and defensible physical boundary comprising not just the road but also substantial hedges and mature trees. The road, hedges and trees are a long-standing and notable feature in the landscape. Site WOH259 should remain as undeveloped green belt land outside the strategic allocation. The draft South Staffs Local Plan considered by their Overview & Scrutiny Committee on 28 corresponding release of greenbelt land for development on land adjoining WOH259. th September 2021 shows no 5 3. Moseley Road and its associated trees and hedges Moseley Road is an attractive and historic narrow country lane. Along the section through CSA1, substantial trees and hedges stand close to the carriageway on both sides of the road giving it a strongly rural character. Many of our visitors travel along the road and it contributes to their experience of Moseley Old Hall as a historic farmhouse in the countryside. The nature conservation value of trees and hedges alongside Moseley Road has been recognised through their designation as a Site of Local Importance for Nature Conservation (SLINC). Paragraph D.41 states, “All existing SINCs, SLINCs, tree preservation orders, hedgerows, woodland and significant trees, both within and adjoining the development sites, should be retained, protected and incorporated sympathetically into the design of development (see Policy ENV4). Sufficient buffer zones should be provided at the edge of these habitat areas, particularly where there are mature trees and hedgerows, to allow them to thrive following development.” This reflects the national design guide, which advises:
"Well-designed places: • integrate existing, and incorporate new natural features into a multifunctional network that supports quality of place, biodiversity and water management, and addresses climate change mitigation and resilience; • prioritise nature so that diverse ecosystems can flourish to ensure a healthy natural environment that supports and enhances biodiversity; • provide attractive open spaces in locations that are easy to access, with activities for all to enjoy, such as play, food production, recreation and sport, so as to encourage physical activity and promote health, well-being and social inclusion.” (Paragraph 91) Substantial trees, like those along the lane, have sizable root zones that can easily be damaged by development. In addition, the layout and design of development needs to contribute to rather than prejudice their longer-term survival. As BS5837:2012 “Trees in Relation to Construction” points out, “Layouts sited poorly in relation to retained trees, or the retention of trees of an inappropriate size or species may be resented by future occupiers and no amount of legal protection will ensure their retention and survival.” (Paragraph 3.1.1). Protecting the nature conservation and amenity value of the trees and hedges alongside Moseley Road by requiring a landscape buffer used and managed for public access would be consistent with paragraph D.44 of the draft plan. We suggest that it should be made a specific requirement of the development. A buffer would, of course, also be required against the woodland east of WOH259. However, there is also a threat to the trees and hedges from upgrading Moseley Road. Paragraph D.36 of the plan states, “Part of Moseley Road will also need to be upgraded to provide access to Sites WOH258 and WOH259…” Discussion with officers at Wolverhampton City Council has confirmed that this is the section within CSA1. The section of Moseley Road within CSA1 is a single-track road with informal passing places. There is almost no space to upgrade it without felling trees and removing hedges, contrary to paragraph D.41, and altering its character in a manner that would harm the experience of visiting Moseley Old Hall. We would be opposed to this. As set out above, we consider that development north of Moseley Road on site WOH259 should not take place. We believe that omitting development on WOH259 would significantly reduce the case for upgrading Moseley Road. If WOH259 is retained as a housing allocation, we consider that alternative approaches to vehicular access should be followed to enable the retention of the current character of Moseley Road and to allow the trees and hedges alongside the road to be kept, and that there should be a buffer along the northern side of Moseley Road to enable long-term retention of the trees and hedges.

4. Northern edge of CSA1 As set out above, the National Trust considers that site WOH259, north of Moseley Road, should be deleted from the allocation to remain as undeveloped greenbelt. We also consider that there should be a landscaped buffer between housing and Moseley Road to ensure the protection of the roadside trees and hedges and the character of the lane. If WOH259 is deleted the landscape buffer south of Moseley Road would become the northern edge of the allocation.

Without prejudice to this we want to address the question of the northern boundary if WOH259 is taken forward. The plan text suggests creating a new physical boundary on the north side of WOH259: “To provide a defensible new green belt boundary in this location, it is important to ensure that the design of development on the site incorporates a significant landscaped buffer along this northern boundary.” (Paragraph D.39) “Significant landscaped buffer” is not defined. 8 The landscape buffer west of Hilton Cross Business Park is in the order of 70m deep and planted as woodland. We would consider something of this scale to be a ‘significant landscaped buffer.’ The M54 buffer north of Moseley Old Hall is narrower but is made substantial by use of a massive earth bank planted as woodland. As the WOH259 site is only 70m deep, it appears inconceivable that a significant buffer could be achieved within the allocated area, particularly when allowance is made for buffering housing from the trees and hedges along Moseley Road. There is no additional land north of the site within the plan area. Yet no mention is made in the draft Black Country Plan of cross-border working or agreement with South Staffordshire Council about a landscape buffer being provided within their district. The draft of the South Staffs Local Plan considered at their Overview & Scrutiny Committee on 28 September 2021 does not contain any proposals for the land north of WOH259, other than it remaining as greenbelt. Without a genuinely significant landscaped buffer, housing on site WOH259 would be visible from the grounds of Moseley Old Hall.

We would also like to address the long-term use and management of the landscape buffer. Paragraph D.44 states, “no new on-site open space will be required, beyond that necessary to protect existing nature conservation value and to provide sufficient natural, sustainable drainage 9 systems.” A ‘significant landscaped buffer’ used as open space would deliver multiple benefits and would help to ensure its future maintenance. Public access to and along the landscaped buffer would be an additional means of enhancing the accessibility of the remaining greenbelt. If WOH259 is taken forward, we want the location, dimensions, design, use and future management of the landscaped buffer to be addressed.

5. Walking links to the greenspace and heritage attraction at Moseley Old Hall Moseley Old Hall is a nationally known heritage attraction managed and promoted by the National Trust and attracting visitors from far and near. In addition to the Hall, we provide access to the gardens, orchards, woodland and fields in our ownership and have been increasing the site’s attractiveness for outdoor recreation. In 2014, we installed a large tree house play area. In 2015, South Staffordshire Council granted a planning permission that included the change of use to use for public recreation and nature conservation of land to the east and west of the Old Hall (14/00904). The field and woodland west of Moseley Old Hall has now been incorporated into the visitor area and includes features such as a mud kitchen and mown maze. We are currently working on enhancing access to the land east of the Old Hall and reverting the field from arable to a wildflower meadow. Almost all visitors to Moseley Old Hall arrive by car but we are keen to encourage and facilitate access by more sustainable means. The best pedestrian access to Moseley Old Hall is via the bridleway running north from Northycote Farm to Moseley Road, east along Moseley Road for about 160m and then north along Moseley Old Hall Lane. This walking route forms part of the Monarch’s Way – a 625 miles long distance path that approximates the route taken by Charles II after the battle of Worcester.

The bridleway from Northycote Farm runs along the eastern side of sites WOH257 and WOH258. There is potential for pedestrian linkages between this path and housing in these areas, including along the landscape buffer we suggest on the north side of WOH258 near Moseley Road. The proposed extension of Northycote Farm country park also creates the potential for a new recreational footpath east-west between the bridleway and Northycote Lane. This would benefit existing residents west of Northycote Lane. Although lightly trafficked in absolute terms, Moseley Road carries a level of vehicular traffic that makes walking along the road off-putting, particularly bearing in mind the curvature of this section of road coupled with high hedges that limit visibility and a lack of verges. An off-road footpath joining Moseley Old Hall Lane and the footpath from Northycote Farm would make a significant difference to the attractiveness of this route, particularly for families with children. This could be done by creating a field edge path on the farmland north of Moseley Road east of WOH259. We estimate that about 160m of new path would be required along with the creation of a small opening in the hedge on Moseley Road and alterations to an existing field gate entrance at Moseley Old Hall Lane. The path would be within the plan area. Its delivery could be written into the plan as an extension of the approach already set out at paragraphs D.37-38 covering green belt loss mitigation and D.44 regarding recreational open space. This would be a means of improving the accessibility of remaining greenbelt.

6. land east of WOH259 and north of Moseley Road The draft policies maps show an area of land east of site WOH259 as being within the Bushbury Strategic Allocation while at the same time remaining as green belt. We welcome the retention of this area as green belt but are unclear of the purpose or implications of its inclusion within the strategic allocation. As set out above, we consider that site WOH259 should be removed from the allocation and that this section of Moseley Road should not be upgraded. We therefore suggest that the CSA1 boundary should follow the south side of Moseley Road. Without prejudice to this, if the CSA1 boundary remains unchanged we ask for the plan to clearly set out any proposals for the land east of WOH259 as part of the CSA1 strategic allocation. If there are no such proposals, we ask that this land is removed from the strategic allocation.

Object

Representation ID: 43892

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country

WOH257 - Northycote Lane, Bushbury, Wolverhampton
WTBBC have concluded that the Site Assessment process should not have selected site:
• The site contains a Site of Local Importance for Nature Conservation (SLINC).
• Site hedgerows and lanes/greenways are of high ecological and historic landscape value.
• Adjoins SINC and probable ancient semi-natural woodland and therefore high potential for detrimental impact.
• Ecological Evaluation of BC Green Belt found site to be of High ecological value.
• High ecological connectivity value (Draft BC Local Nature Recovery Strategy).
• Green Belt Assessment found development would be of Very High harm.
• Adjoins Area of High Historic Landscape Value and Designed Landscape of High Historic Value.

Object

Representation ID: 43893

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country

WOH258 North of Moseley Road, Bushbury, Wolverhampton

WTBBC have concluded that the Site Assessment process should not have selected site:
•The site contains a Site of Local Importance for Nature Conservation (SLINC).
•Hedgerows and Moseley Road are of high ecological and historic landscape value.
• Adjoins SINC and probable ancient semi-natural woodland and therefore high potential for detrimental impact.
•Ecological Evaluation of BC Green Belt found site to be of High ecological value.
•High ecological connectivity value (Draft BC Local Nature Recovery Strategy).
•Green Belt Assessment found development would be of Very High harm.
•Adjoins Area of High Historic Landscape Value and Area of High Historic Townscape Value.

Object

Representation ID: 43894

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country

WOH259 North of Moseley Road, Bushbury, Wolverhampton
WTBBC have concluded that the Site Assessment process should not have selected site:
• The site contains a Site of Local Importance for Nature Conservation (SLINC).
• Hedgerows and Moseley Road are of high ecological and historic landscape value.
• High ecological connectivity value (Draft BC Local Nature Recovery Strategy).
• Green Belt Assessment found development would be of Very High harm.