Development Allocations

Object

Representation ID: 11614

Received: 21/09/2021

Respondent: Mr Carl Bates

(DUH222)

I strongly wish to register by objection to the building of houses on both The Greens backing onto Severn Drive.

My main reasons are as follows:

- There is already over-development in Pensnett and the surrounding areas, we already have a massive development being built on The Old Brickworks when roads have had to altered and the estate just keeps on growing. The traffic in the area is already fully-congested and will only get worse with the expansion of Pensnett Trading Estate and the Amazon warehouse etc, etc, etc.

- Within a 10 minute walk of Severn Drive, there are several smaller sites that the council could compulsory purchase as the builders do not seem to want the demolition costs, these plots are not Green Land so could be easily used without affecting our open spaces - details and photographs can be provided if needed.

- During covid, our Greens were a Godsend for people going on their daily walks, for local residents who were struggling, a little walk "up The Green" improved their mental health and continues to do so.

- It is an absolute joy to see the children in the community getting together, again after covid, it is a lovely sight and we would not want to lose this.

- Local dog walkers take great advantage of these green spaces and, again, it would be sad to see this end, the Council have provided dog bins either end of The Green and it is an ideal place to meet up with follow-dog walkers.

- The classroom numbers in our local schools are too high already and local children within the catchment area are struggling to even gain a place in their chosen schools.

- The wildlife that The Greens encourage includes a resident which visits every night, we have had in the trees ever since we have lived here, can often be seen on both of The Greens and visit our garden regularly. A cheeky young climbs over the back fence, not to forget the and hundreds of smaller birds who nest in the trees surrounding The Green.

Object

Representation ID: 11615

Received: 21/09/2021

Respondent: E L Bates

(DUH222)

I strongly wish to register by objection to the building of houses on both The Greens backing onto Severn Drive.

My main reasons are as follows:

- There is already over-development in Pensnett and the surrounding areas, we already have a massive development being built on The Old Brickworks when roads have had to altered and the estate just keeps on growing. The traffic in the area is already fully-congested and will only get worse with the expansion of Pensnett Trading Estate and the Amazon warehouse etc, etc, etc.

- Within a 10 minute walk of Severn Drive, there are several smaller sites that the council could compulsory purchase as the builders do not seem to want the demolition costs, these plots are not Green Land so could be easily used without affecting our open spaces - details and photographs can be provided if needed.

- During covid, our Greens were a Godsend for people going on their daily walks, for local residents who were struggling, a little walk "up The Green" improved their mental health and continues to do so.

- It is an absolute joy to see the children in the community getting together, again after covid, it is a lovely sight and we would not want to lose this.

- Local dog walkers take great advantage of these green spaces and, again, it would be sad to see this end, the Council have provided dog bins either end of The Green and it is an ideal place to meet up with follow-dog walkers.

- The classroom numbers in our local schools are too high already and local children within the catchment area are struggling to even gain a place in their chosen schools.

- The wildlife that The Greens encourage includes a resident Barn Owl which visits every night, we have had bats in the trees ever since we have lived here,. A cheeky young fox climbs over the back fence, not to forget the hedgehogs and hundreds of smaller birds who nest in the trees surrounding The Green.

Object

Representation ID: 11616

Received: 21/09/2021

Respondent: L M Bates

(DUH222)

I strongly wish to register by objection to the building of houses on both The Greens backing onto Severn Drive.

My main reasons are as follows:

- There is already over-development in Pensnett and the surrounding areas, we already have a massive development being built on The Old Brickworks when roads have had to altered and the estate just keeps on growing. The traffic in the area is already fully-congested and will only get worse with the expansion of Pensnett Trading Estate and the Amazon warehouse etc, etc, etc.

- Within a 10 minute walk of Severn Drive, there are several smaller sites that the council could compulsory purchase as the builders do not seem to want the demolition costs, these plots are not Green Land so could be easily used without affecting our open spaces - details and photographs can be provided if needed.

- During covid, our Greens were a Godsend for people going on their daily walks, for local residents who were struggling, a little walk "up The Green" improved their mental health and continues to do so.

- It is an absolute joy to see the children in the community getting together, again after covid, it is a lovely sight and we would not want to lose this.

- Local dog walkers take great advantage of these green spaces and, again, it would be sad to see this end, the Council have provided dog bins either end of The Green and it is an ideal place to meet up with follow-dog walkers.

- The classroom numbers in our local schools are too high already and local children within the catchment area are struggling to even gain a place in their chosen schools.

- The wildlife that The Greens encourage includes a resident Barn Owl which visits every night, we have had bats in the trees ever since we have lived here. A cheeky young fox climbs over the back fence, not to forget the hedgehogs and hundreds of smaller birds who nest in the trees surrounding The Green.

Object

Representation ID: 11618

Received: 21/09/2021

Respondent: J Bates

(DUH222)

I strongly wish to register by objection to the building of houses on both The Greens backing onto Severn Drive.

My main reasons are as follows:

- There is already over-development in Pensnett and the surrounding areas, we already have a massive development being built on The Old Brickworks when roads have had to altered and the estate just keeps on growing. The traffic in the area is already fully-congested and will only get worse with the expansion of Pensnett Trading Estate and the Amazon warehouse etc, etc, etc.

- Within a 10 minute walk of Severn Drive, there are several smaller sites that the council could compulsory purchase as the builders do not seem to want the demolition costs, these plots are not Green Land so could be easily used without affecting our open spaces - details and photographs can be provided if needed.

- During covid, our Greens were a Godsend for people going on their daily walks, for local residents who were struggling, a little walk "up The Green" improved their mental health and continues to do so.

- It is an absolute joy to see the children in the community getting together, again after covid, it is a lovely sight and we would not want to lose this.

- Local dog walkers take great advantage of these green spaces and, again, it would be sad to see this end, the Council have provided dog bins either end of The Green and it is an ideal place to meet up with follow-dog walkers.

- The classroom numbers in our local schools are too high already and local children within the catchment area are struggling to even gain a place in their chosen schools.

- The wildlife that The Greens encourage includes a resident Barn Owl which visits every night, we have had bats in the trees ever since we have lived here. A cheeky young fox climbs over the back fence, not to forget the hedgehogs and hundreds of smaller birds who nest in the trees surrounding The Green.

Object

Representation ID: 11619

Received: 21/09/2021

Respondent: L N Bates

(DUH222)

I strongly wish to register by objection to the building of houses on both The Greens backing onto Severn Drive.

My main reasons are as follows:

- There is already over-development in Pensnett and the surrounding areas, we already have a massive development being built on The Old Brickworks when roads have had to altered and the estate just keeps on growing. The traffic in the area is already fully-congested and will only get worse with the expansion of Pensnett Trading Estate and the Amazon warehouse etc, etc, etc.

- Within a 10 minute walk of Severn Drive, there are several smaller sites that the council could compulsory purchase as the builders do not seem to want the demolition costs, these plots are not Green Land so could be easily used without affecting our open spaces - details and photographs can be provided if needed.

- During covid, our Greens were a Godsend for people going on their daily walks, for local residents who were struggling, a little walk "up The Green" improved their mental health and continues to do so.

- It is an absolute joy to see the children in the community getting together, again after covid, it is a lovely sight and we would not want to lose this.

- Local dog walkers take great advantage of these green spaces and, again, it would be sad to see this end, the Council have provided dog bins either end of The Green and it is an ideal place to meet up with follow-dog walkers.

- The classroom numbers in our local schools are too high already and local children within the catchment area are struggling to even gain a place in their chosen schools.

- The wildlife that The Greens encourage includes a resident Barn Owl which visits every night, we have had bats in the trees ever since we have lived here,. A cheeky young fox climbs over the back fence, not to forget the hedgehogs and hundreds of smaller birds who nest in the trees surrounding The Green.

Object

Representation ID: 11645

Received: 24/09/2021

Respondent: Miss Claire Probert

(DUH216)
To whom this may concern,
I am writing this letter as a concerned Pensnett resident to object strongly against the plans of building new homes within Pensnett.

I believe the development would be detrimental and destroy the character of our village that already suffers severe traffic congestion, lack of school spaces and health care waiting lists not to mention the areas mentioned being a small number of green spaces left in our neighbourhood.

The desert, as it is known to us locals has been used for years by families and sports clubs. Football teams have previously used this pitch until the council took down the posts and refused to establish the green as a pitch. Numerous teams have enquired about using the green to be rejected. Dog walkers are regularly seen together chatting, families having picnics, children gather to play football and even adults practising their golf swing. This piece of land at the top of Bryce Road also features several wildlife including, foxes, bats, moles and birds. The demolition of this field would cause extinction of these animals within this vicinity. This development would also have a huge impact on the triangle of the 3 estates that this piece of greenery serves.

I have lived in Pensnett for [x] years spending the last [x] in [Road given]. I have recently brought my home from Dudley Council on the understanding that our quiet cul-de-sac and fields would serve my grandson as it has my own children. The increase in traffic is a big concern for me and i would not appreciate the number of vehicles and pollution it would cause if Bryce Road was made an access road for this development. It is already congested with a large volume of vehicles from residents that live on the street without extra being forced through this already small road.

I have also had the pleasure of working for 4 years in a local primary school where class sizes were bursting (36 in one year class). This is only going to get worse and will have a massive impact on our future generations. Good schools are very hard to find and with a lot of pressure on education, this will put extra strain on our teachers and school staff.

Our NHS is stretched to the max already with residents already complaining that getting an appointment at their local GP is hard and having to wait on endless lists for treatment. Increasing the population in this small village is only going to make matters worse.

Dudley Council have already taken a significant amount of land from the locals including sports facilities, closing schools and shutting GP surgeries without taking our green fields as well.

To conclude I feel that Dudley Council have tried their hardest to hide this project from the residents of Pensnett. There are many large derelict sites that could be used that would enhance and improve Dudley without causing disruption, upsetting residents and taking away the people's areas. Most people are aware of the debt that our local council are in, and I feel that they are selling this land to claw back the money that they have wasted at our expense, and I will personally do what I can to stop this development from advancing.

Object

Representation ID: 11649

Received: 24/09/2021

Respondent: C Dhadwal

I strongly wish to register by objection to the building of houses on both The Greens backing onto Severn Drive.

My main reasons are as follows:

- There is already over-development in Pensnett and the surrounding areas, we already have a massive development being built on The Old Brickworks when roads have had to altered and the estate just keeps on growing. The traffic in the area is already fully-congested and will only get worse with the expansion of Pensnett Trading Estate and the Amazon warehouse etc, etc, etc.

- Within a 10 minute walk of Severn Drive, there are several smaller sites that the council could compulsory purchase as the builders do not seem to want the demolition costs, these plots are not Green Land so could be easily used without affecting our open spaces - details and photographs can be provided if needed.

- During covid, our Greens were a Godsend for people going on their daily walks, for local residents who were struggling, a little walk "up The Green" improved their mental health and continues to do so.

- It is an absolute joy to see the children in the community getting together, again after covid, it is a lovely sight and we would not want to lose this.

- Local dog walkers take great advantage of these green spaces and, again, it would be sad to see this end, the Council have provided dog bins either end of The Green and it is an ideal place to meet up with follow-dog walkers.

- The classroom numbers in our local schools are too high already and local children within the catchment area are struggling to even gain a place in their chosen schools.

- The wildlife that The Greens encourage includes a resident Barn Owl which visits every night, we have had bats in the trees ever since we have lived here. A cheeky young fox climbs over the back fence, not to forget the hedgehogs and hundreds of smaller birds who nest in the trees surrounding The Green.

Object

Representation ID: 11653

Received: 21/09/2021

Respondent: Claire Redhern

I wish to register my objection to the proposal to build 15 houses on our 'green' area between Severn Drive and Fernhurst Drive (DUH222).
This green is the heart of our community and is well used on a daily basis, by residents of all ages. It has been invaluable during the pandemic both for our mental health and for exercise and relaxation.
The well established trees are a haven for wildlife enjoyed by all.
I am so saddened to think that we might lose this space.
I have taken some time out this week to study the Black Country Plan and try to understand what it means for us. Initially I can see that in December this site was removed from the proposal and I confused to see that it is now included in the plan. It leaves me wondering as to the accuracy of the information.
In addition following the re-development of the main road at Tansey Green it has become increasingly difficult to join the main road from this area with Corbyns Hill road now a major throughfare.
It is practically impossible to turn right at the bottom of Corbyns Hall Lane because of the traffic lights and also people using the Sainsburys supermarket are regularly parking on the roadside instead of using the car park. These roads are not equipped for the volume of traffic already using them let alone any extra or construction vehicles.
I can confidently speak for all concerned when I say that we will fight this proposal to the bitter end.

Object

Representation ID: 11661

Received: 07/10/2021

Respondent: Ms Martina Kent

Re: DUH227, Wollaston Greenbelt.
Historical pathway that is important to preserve with ancient tracks providing a link to nearby districts. Our family uses daily for exercise & dog walking meeting cyclists, joggers & walkers. Natural habitat for native animals, birds & plants. All entitled to be near to natural green spaces between areas of housing for fresh air & natural sounds. No clear access points & making them would be too disruptive in the process & detrimental to the.area. Strain/lack of services. Already busy area with primary school, increased traffic would be too dangerous.

Comment

Representation ID: 11664

Received: 07/10/2021

Respondent: Mr anthony shaw

DUH045 Why wait until 2024 to build these 80 houses just get on with it now .
this site has been empty and a mess for circa 10 years what are you waiting for a miracle ?.
Also please make these houses are affordable to working class first time black country or reasonably local buyers and not for the likes of Londoners who are looking to move from their locality . maybe if you genuinely actually do this for once you may get more than 80 houses on that site.

Object

Representation ID: 11670

Received: 07/10/2021

Respondent: Mrs Sonia Graham

[DUH008]

I object to the proposal for the Black Country Plan.

It is absurd that they are looking  to build houses where Nisa, the chip shop and the chemist are rather than the horrific eyesore that needs demolishing. This makes no sense to me.

It is so difficult to get a GP appointment currently and I fear that having more houses/people in the area will add to the difficulties. 

I do not understand why they have chosen these particular sites and areas. 

Colley Gate is a bottle neck for traffic as it is and this will only add to the problem.

Object

Representation ID: 11696

Received: 08/10/2021

Respondent: Mr RAJAN BHUCHAR

The sites situated in Worcester Lane in Stourbridge are green belt - there is infrastructure issues that will occur due to the lack of space to expand roads. The larger site is currently farm land - we are a country are already suffering economic hardship with increased prices for food - how can you build on farm land? Worcester Lane in places floods, flooded the other day where cars could not pass due to heavy rain - this will get worse. There will be increased poor air quality as a result of these developments and will harm people's health.

Object

Representation ID: 11698

Received: 08/10/2021

Respondent: Mr Peter Baxter

[Wollaston Farm]

We need our green spaces for peoples well being. Future generations will benefit from land left undeveloped.

I object to the proposed development at Wollaston Farm and Worcester Lane. Schools and especially medical services are already over subscribed and would be unable to accommodate any more people.

I also object to any future plans for any development on or near Racecourse Lane. This needs to remain green space. In addition if any development was planned, traffic conditions would be chaotic, on local roads that are at present too busy for the size of the roads.

Object

Representation ID: 11699

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Miss Elizabeth Connor

Re: Worcester Lane Site: REF DUH206, DUH207, DUH209.
Bromwich Lane site: REF SA-0016-DUD.

I object to the building of houses on both the above sites.

These areas are GREENBELT, beautiful open spaces full of wildlife which have been a godsend over lockdown for health and wellbeing. Hundreds of families walk these fields. Worcester lane is already a very busy and fast road. There are daily traffic jams into Hagley both morning and night. There are not enough school places to accomodate 200+ extra homes. There are not enough doctors, dentists etc. It will ruin the area and cause mayhem at rush hour and school times. It will be more dangerous for pedestrians with the increased traffic, not to the added pollution of an extra 400 cars!! The fields are still currently used as farmland with active crops. Our house overlooks the beautiful fields, we would be devastated to have hundreds of houses built right behind us plus it will lower the value of our own property. Please don't allow this beautiful area to be ruined!

Object

Representation ID: 11700

Received: 08/10/2021

Respondent: Mr David Ellis

Reference DUH218, Guys Lane Lower Gornal.
I strongly object to this land being removed from greenbelt. This land provides a natural barrier between the current housing and the sewerage works and landfill site beyond. It also provides a natural habitat for all sorts of wildlife, including; rabbits, foxes, , newts, green woodpeckers, buzzards and many others wild birds and birds of prey. There has also been issues with nearby housing suffering from subsidence meaning the land is unsuitable for building homes on. Valued in the community as a place to walk dogs and observe wildlife.

Object

Representation ID: 11701

Received: 08/10/2021

Respondent: Mr Mike Cash

I strongly object to proposal for land ref DUH211 on grounds of loss of green belt, local amenity, increased road traffic and pollution, biodiversity and ecological losses, impact on local amenities such as schools, shops, GP's etc.
The Local Authorities should look to provide new housing in previously developed and now unused locations to bring these areas back to life rather than take the easy option and destroy green belt land.

Object

Representation ID: 11702

Received: 08/10/2021

Respondent: Mr David Pentreath

DUH206-208

With regards to the housing development plan on Worcester Lane; Plots DUH 206 / 207 / 208. I do not feel that it is right to build on this green belt. I believe that it will increase the flooding of Worcester lane due to natural drainage land being removed and replaced with houses, no where for surface water to drain. Insufficient infrastructure to support the housing development, in particular: schools; medical and dental practices; roads. Traffic issues with access to the housing development and crossing Worcester Lane. Wildlife habitat and access to public footpaths.

Object

Representation ID: 11717

Received: 27/09/2021

Respondent: Mrs Esther Kendrick

We should not be losing any more green land, it is a well loved and used area for all ages. There is enough houses being built in the area as it is.

Object

Representation ID: 11721

Received: 08/10/2021

Respondent: Mrs Alison Jones

Reference DUH218, Guys Lane Lower Gornal.
I strongly object to this land being removed from greenbelt. This land provides a natural barrier between the current housing and the sewerage works and landfill site beyond. It also provides a natural habitat for all sorts of wildlife, including; rabbits, foxes, newts, green woodpeckers, buzzards and many others wild birds and birds of prey. There has also been issues with nearby housing suffering from subsidence meaning the land is unsuitable for building homes on. The land is valued in the community for dog walking and to observe wildlife.

Object

Representation ID: 11722

Received: 08/10/2021

Respondent: Mrs Claire Price

DUH217 - This pathway allows me to walk my dog and walk / run with my daughter in a safe environment which is highly important for our mental wellbeing. Working long hours limits time available to access green space, this route is used daily by us. Increased traffic outside St James School would be terrible, there are too many near misses as it is. Greenbelt should be protected to conserve biodiversity and provide access to all for educating the next generation. There are no clear access points to the site. Building here makes accessing the canal more difficult.

Object

Representation ID: 11724

Received: 08/10/2021

Respondent: Mr Craig Jones

DUH218 should not be removed from greenbelt as exposes current properties to the sewerage works that are barriered by the land.

Object

Representation ID: 11726

Received: 08/10/2021

Respondent: Miss Alisha Clayton

It will not be beneficial to anyone

Comment

Representation ID: 11733

Received: 08/10/2021

Respondent: Mrs Kathleen Jeffs

DUH008 I cannot understand why you would wish to take down the developed areas of the Nisa shop, the pharmacy and the Chain Makers Chip Shop which are needed in this location and leave the abandoned buildings standing which are an absolute eyesore. You have already forced out our local Chinese takeaway ( The Golden Cup). That is the part that needs redeveloping !

Comment

Representation ID: 11734

Received: 27/09/2021

Respondent: Mr Frank Cooksley

Land at Worcester Lane, Stourbridge

Our elected representatives (m.p/ mayor of West Midlands/leader of Dudley Council) all share the view, as I do, that the focus should be on re-developing existing brownfield sites.
Green belt/greenfield sites are precious commodities. Once built on they are lost forever. I moved to my current address [x] years ago and the close proximity to natural, green fields, with the abundant associated wildlife, was a major factor in that move.
Worcester lane is already a very busy road with much of the traffic exceeding the 40 mph limit. 115 additional houses would put an extra burden on traffic volume increasing delays particularly at rush hours and school runs.
I hope that common sense prevails and that the proposed development is removed from the Black Country Plan.

Object

Representation ID: 11735

Received: 23/09/2021

Respondent: Mr Gary Phelps

I object to the use of green belt land for housing as once its going its gone. The use of redeveloping derelict buildings and land would be much preferred as this is a lot on the landscape anyway.

Support

Representation ID: 11740

Received: 08/10/2021

Respondent: Mr Michael Lay

DUH003, land west of Engine Lane, Lye.
To me this has, for wears, seemed an ideal brownfield site suitable for a sizeable housing development.

Object

Representation ID: 11742

Received: 27/09/2021

Respondent: Mr G M James

Destruction of green areas, animal welfare and habitat, traffic and noise levels, increased pollution and litter. Roads already over crowded and many in poor condition. There is no future for the real Black Country and its remarkable history and sadly for its people.

Object

Representation ID: 11795

Received: 09/10/2021

Respondent: Mr Paul Hebron

I am objecting to development on green belt land in Stourbridge. During the pandemic having access to these areas has been critical for my mental health and wellbeing, as it has been for many residents. There is plenty of brownfield land which should be developed first. This proposal violates the 5 purposes of the Green Belt, particularly C, D and E. Housing on Worcester Lane is unlikely to be affordable housing so does nothing to address the current housing situation. Building on our green belt is universally opposed and I am prepared to join protests should residents feedback be ignored.

Object

Representation ID: 11796

Received: 09/10/2021

Respondent: Mr Paul Hebron

I object to the development on Green Belt land in Stourbridge. During the pandemic, access to this countryside was critical for my mental health and wellbeing as it would have been for many residents. This proposal violates the five purposes of the Green Belt, particularly C,D and E. There is plenty of brownfield land available. Any development on Worcester Lane is unlikely to be affordable housing so does nothing to address the current housing situation. This proposal is universally opposed locally, I feel so strongly that I would join any protest should residents feedback be ignored.

Object

Representation ID: 11805

Received: 09/10/2021

Respondent: Mrs Lynda Potter

[Worcester Lane]

Boris Johnson "We will make it faster and easier to build beautiful new homes without DESTROYING THE GREEN BELT OR DESECRATING THE COUNTRYSIDE". You are proposing to destroy and desecrate virgin green belt, grade one farming land.
This is land of historical interest with ancient hedgerows etc (Stourbridge's Ancient Heathland - BSc Hons, MSc, Phd, FIAP).
There are twenty-seven brownfield sites on Dudley's Brownfield Register. Total 57.4 hectares. This should be developed first, not just develop the easiest, most profitable land. The houses would have to be in-keeping with the area which means that they would cost a minimum of £600,000. This is not affordable housing for the masses. It is just profit for the developer.
The development is out of catchment for Hagley Primary and Haybridge High (oversubscribed)(WORCESTERSHIRE). The site is not within 10 minutes' walk of a school.
Urban sprawl. Pollution. Traffic. Lack of medical facilities