Comment

Representation ID: 3988

Received: 23/11/2022

Respondent: Inland Waterways Association (IWA)

The northern part of the Land at Cross Green strategic development housing allocation borders the Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, although the Indicative Concept Plan (Appendix F) shows this as “green space network with biodiversity improvements”. The canal is a historic waterway and a valuable amenity and recreational corridor providing leisure boating, walking, angling, cycling and nature conservation benefits to the area. It is designated as a Conservation Area for its special architectural and historic interest. IWA is content that in principle the green space will protect the canal and its Conservation Area, subject to more detailed plans and consultation.