Draft Black Country Plan

Object

Representation ID: 45812

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country

WAE093 - Axcess 10 Business Park, land adjacent Unit 401, Bentley Road South - WTBBC have concluded that the Site Assessment process should not have selected site:
• Site has been identified as a Potential Site of Importance (for nature conservation) and forms part of the River Tame Valley.
• 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.

Comment

Representation ID: 45813

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country

WAE103 - Former IMI south of canal, Darlaston Road, Pleck (Phoenix 10 Site A - Part) - It is WTBBC’s position that features within the site should be retained:
• Site adjacent to canal SLINC: Include measures to ensure the development doesn’t have both short and long term detrimental effects on the adjacent SLINC (and PSI area) 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.

Comment

Representation ID: 45814

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country

WAE104 - Former IMI Works, Pleck (Phoenix 10 Site A - part) - It is WTBBC’s position that features within the site should be retained:
• Site adjacent to canal SLINC: Include measures to ensure the development doesn’t have both short and long term detrimental effects on the adjacent SLINC (and PSI area) 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.

Comment

Representation ID: 45815

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country

WAE315 - Casino and Cinema, Bentley Mill Way

It is WTBBC’s position that features within the site should be retained:
• Site adjacent to Sneyd Brook Potential Site of Importance (for nature conservation): Include measures to ensure the development doesn’t have both short and long term detrimental effects on the adjacent SLINC 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: 45816

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country

WAE106 - North of IMI, Pleck (Phoenix 10 Site B) - WTBBC have concluded that the Site Assessment process should not have selected site:
• Site has been identified as a Potential Site of Importance (for nature conservation) with important/priority habitats present and evidence of protected species.
• 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.

Object

Representation ID: 45818

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country

WAE105 - Rear of Globe Pub, Darlaston Road, Walsall - 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.
• LNRS core habitat zone with high potential for/evidence of presence of priority habitats/ species. Forms part of the River Tame Valley.

Comment

Representation ID: 45819

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country

WAE317 - Millers Close, Bentley Mill Way

It is WTBBC’s position that features within the site should be retained:
• Site adjacent to River Tame Potential Site of Importance (for nature conservation): Include measures to ensure the development doesn’t have both short and long term detrimental effects on the adjacent SLINC 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.

Comment

Representation ID: 45820

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country

WAE328 - Leamore Lane (south side - former Dealeys Castings)

It is WTBBC’s position that features within the site should be retained:
• Site adjacent to canal SLINC: Include measures to ensure the development doesn’t have both short and long term detrimental effects on the adjacent SLINC 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: 45821

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country

WAE333 - Willenhall Sewage Works

WTBBC have concluded that the Site Assessment process should not have selected site:
• 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 locally designated sites of importance for biodiversity. The SLINC and a suitable buffer should be retained.
• Remainder of 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.

Object

Representation ID: 45823

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country

WAE341 - Hughes Road, Moxley

WTBBC have concluded that the Site Assessment process should not have selected site:
• 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. This has not been undertaken and therefore WTBBC object to the allocation on this basis.
• LNRS core habitat zone with high potential for/evidence of presence of priority/important (post-Industrial) habitats and species