Draft Black Country Plan

Object

Representation ID: 44826

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country

SAH100 Edwin Richards Quarry, Portway Road, Rowley Regis
WTBBC have concluded that the Site Assessment process should not have selected site:
• 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.
• Much of the remainder of the site has been identified as Potential Site of Importance (for nature conservation).
• A Local (wildlife) Site Assessment is required to provide evidence to inform the BCP Site Assessment process.
• WTBBC object to the allocation on this basis.

Comment

Representation ID: 44827

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country

SAH103 The Phoenix Collegiate, Friar Park Road, Wednesbury
WTBBC have concluded that the Site Assessment process should not have selected site:
• 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.
• Part of the remainder of the site has been identified as Potential Site of Importance (for nature conservation).
• A Local (wildlife) Site Assessment is required to provide evidence to inform the BCP Site Assessment process.
WTBBC object to the allocation on this basis.

Object

Representation ID: 44828

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country

SAH224 Land off Tanhouse Avenue, Great Barr
WTBBC have concluded that the Site Assessment process should not have selected site:
• The site is a Site of Local Importance for Nature Conservation (SLINC).
• Adjoins a Local Nature Reserve and Site of Importance for Nature Conservation, therefore high potential for detrimental impact.
• Ecological Evaluation of BC Green Belt found site to be of Very High ecological value.
• High potential for Priority species on site.
• WTBBC strongly recommend that alternative development sites are sought in order to prevent loss of green belt.
• Development would have significant negative impact on amenity and aesthetic value of RSPB Sandwell Valley.

Object

Representation ID: 44829

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country

SAH226 Land to north of Painswick Close Sub Station
WTBBC have concluded that the Site Assessment process should not have selected site:
• The site is a 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. WTBBC therefore object to the allocation on this basis.
• High ecological connectivity value (Draft BC Local Nature Recovery Strategy). Site forms part of an important ecological corridor linking Sandwell Valley to the Walsall green belt.

Object

Representation ID: 44831

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country

WTBBC have concluded that the Site Assessment process should not have selected site:
• Site identified as Potential Site of Importance (for nature conservation).
• A Local (wildlife) Site Assessment is required to provide evidence to inform the BCP Site Assessment process. This has not been undertaken and therefore WTBBC object to the allocation on this basis.
• WTBBC understand the allocation is an area of de facto public open space. It is WTBBC’s position that due to the densely urban local landscape and the broad range of benefits that public open space provides, the formalisation of this use should be pursued.

Comment

Representation ID: 44832

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country

SAE246 Whitehall Road, Tipton
WTBBC request that the following is required of the site redevelopment:
• Site adjacent to a canal: Include measures to ensure the development doesn’t have both short and long term detrimental effects on the adjacent canal corridor (please also refer to WTBBC comment under policy ENV7) and, through the implementation of Black Country Plan Policy, support development that not only causes no damage but also delivers enhancements to the Local Nature Recovery Network.

Object

Representation ID: 44833

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country

SAE176 Coneygree, Newcomen Drive, Tipton
WTBBC have concluded that the Site Assessment process should not have selected site:
• A Local (wildlife) Site Assessment is required to provide evidence to inform the BCP Site Assessment process. This has not been undertaken and therefore WTBBC object to the allocation on this basis.
• High potential for/evidence of presence of priority habitats and species (namely Open Mosaic Habitats on Previously Developed Land (OMHPDL), rare plants, butterflies and other notable invertebrates/of conservation concern).
• Site forms part of important and well connected area in Draft Local Nature Recovery Strategy.

Object

Representation ID: 44834

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country

SAE200 Land adjacent to Asda, Wolverhampton Road, Oldbury
WTBBC have concluded that the Site Assessment process should not have selected site:
• A Local (wildlife) Site Assessment is required to provide evidence to inform the BCP Site Assessment process. This has not been undertaken and therefore WTBBC object to the allocation on this basis.
• Site is adjacent to River Tame and forms part of the wider Tame Valley Wildlife Corridor. Development of this site would significantly narrow the corridor at this point.
• High potential for/evidence of presence of priority habitats and species.
• Site forms part of important and well connected area in Draft Local Nature Recovery Strategy.

Object

Representation ID: 44835

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country

SAE158 Severn Trent land off Roway Lane, Oldbury
WTBBC have concluded that the Site Assessment process should not have selected site:
• A Local (wildlife) Site Assessment is required to provide evidence to inform the BCP Site Assessment process. This has not been undertaken and therefore WTBBC object to the allocation on this basis.
• High potential for/evidence of the presence of priority habitats and species (namely Open Mosaic Habitats on Previously Developed Land (OMHPDL), rare plants, butterflies and other notable invertebrates/of conservation concern).
• Site forms part of important and well connected area in Draft Local Nature Recovery Strategy.

Object

Representation ID: 44836

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country

SAE253 Rounds Green Road / Shidas Lane, Oldbury
WTBBC have concluded that the Site Assessment process should not have selected site:
• A Local (wildlife) Site Assessment is required to provide evidence to inform the BCP Site Assessment process. This has not been undertaken and therefore WTBBC object to the allocation on this basis.
• Site forms part of important and well connected area in Draft Local Nature Recovery Strategy.