Draft Black Country Plan

Object

Representation ID: 23114

Received: 30/09/2021

Respondent: RSPB FAO Natalie le Brun

Agent: RSPB FAO Natalie le Brun

Objects to SAH224.
Cites adverse impacts on wildlife populations of local and county importance, loss of nature-rich greenspace at 'green entrance' to Sandwell Valley.
Further objects as site adj Sandwell Valley, which supports various fauna/flora.
Urges consideration of less damaging allocations.
SAH224 needs to show it won't damage wildlife in RSPB Sandwell Valley reserve & SAH224 itself.
Further objects as adverse impact loss of greenspace on physical & mental well being.
Objects to potential impacts on wildlife and habitat, inc. red listed species.
Objects as site will require buffers to mitigate effects, meaning scale of proposal not feasible & alternative locations should be found.