Object

Representation ID: 889

Received: 10/12/2021

Respondent: Bilbrook Parish Council

Currently, the evidence base to support this growth strategy fails to demonstrate the wider transport and natural environment impacts. Do not support decision to build 4000 homes on behalf of the Black Country under the Duty to Cooperate. It is not right that the Green Belt of South Staffordshire should be sacrificed to save the Green Belt of the West Midlands. Brownfield sites in the Black Country should be considered first. Empty properties should be used before releasing Green Belt. Further evidence on brownfield site options is required including investigating options at the Grange Pub, Bilbrook House. Do not agree with Bilbrook's classification as a Tier 1 settlement with infrastructure, including Bilbrook train station,is not within walking distance of the proposed new development. No data available on highways impacts. Climate Change study disappointing as does not include site specific mapping to inform design. Plan should make provision for semi natural habitats and the green corridor along the Shropshire Union Canal is too narrow and should be extended to the East of Barnhurst Lane (which is proposed for housing as site 519).