Draft Black Country Plan

Object

Representation ID: 19723

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Dudley Liberal Democrats

[DUH059 New Hawne Colliery (part only)]

I strongly object to the Conclusions in the draft plan that do not protect our greenbelt and green spaces in Dudley borough, and particularly in Cradley & Wollescote and Belle Vale by assessing sites there as suitable for residential or industrial purpose as follows:•
DUH041 Land rear of Two Gates Lane, Cradley; DUH214 Seymour Road, Wollescote; DUH059 New Hawne Colliery (part only). I do not believe it is possible to put in place sufficient mitigation to make up for the loss of any greenbelt or green space to a community.

Comment

Representation ID: 19724

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Dudley Liberal Democrats

[Flint Field - LGS]

I support the application by Friends of Homer Hill Park and Gradley Then & Now for designation of Local Green Space for Site ID 10522 The Flint Field, Land North of Oldnall Road, Gradley & Wollescote. The area is a special place for the community and holds particular local significance because of its natural beauty, tranquillity, wild life, archaeology, history and recreational value. Its size and character is different to neighbouring or other greenbelt land in Gradley or Wollescote. A visit there for recreation is a different experience to visiting anywhere else in the locality, which is
demonstrated by organised walks, and the support of the Black Country Society. It's appreciated for its breathtaking views over the Black Country, and its secluded, private areas, quite different to the much larger fields overlooked by the farm and farm buildings to the south of Oldnall Road or the enclosing, towering treescape of Caslon Wood.

Object

Representation ID: 19725

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Dudley Liberal Democrats

[General Greenfield/ Brownfield]

It is claimed that there are exceptional circumstances now regarding the need for housing and commercial premises, I believe that there is no justification for removing the protection on greenbelt and greenfield land. It can never be replaced as a source of pleasure and enjoyment for the community. It is not sustainable to build on our countryside, resulting in loss of farmland, natural habitat for wild life, hedgerows and trees.

There are many brownfield sites that remain unused because builders prefer new, easy to develop sites that bring greater profits.The homes built on these greenfield sites are not affordable for most people. More recently many shops and offices are closing whose sites would provide extra capacity for homes in towns and cities which are in need of revival and redevelopment.

Large developments on the edge of our communities bring extra traffic to roads that are already over busy, and extra pressure on local services such as schools and health centres.This lowers the quality of life for the existing population and brings the same problems for the new residents that they may not have anticipated. I do not support any loss of green space, greenbelt land or greenfield land.