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Representation ID: 1126

Received: 11/02/2022

Respondent: Wombourne Parish Council

Wombourne has no railway station unlike Tier 1 villages, has grown larger than other settlements in these Tiers and is underserved by public transport (particularly on its western side) despite consistent historic development. Demands on the infrastructure from satellite villages will exacerbate this. Traffic and pedestrian infrastructure is inadequate with road traffic accidents around proposed sites. The HECA 2011 has not been considered. Increased wastewater capacity is required. The village centre has not been a focus for investment. Contact with local GP surgeries and schools suggests capacity issues. Dentists and local policing teams capacity are also general concerns.

Questions why the Black Country has only focused on growth corridors, has not released more Green Belt and pushed demolished housing stock into South Staffordshire. A higher minimum density should be used in Black Country. South Staffordshire’s housing contribution should be reduced in light of its employment contribution. South Staffordshire Council should re-consider the actual need for the additional housing from GBHMA.