Object

Representation ID: 972

Received: 01/02/2022

Respondent: Stafford Borough Council

Supports preferred option of meeting local housing need plus 4,000 new homes towards the Black Country shortfall as the most appropriate approach, noting the West Midlands Green Belt and need to minimise infrastructure implications for neighbouring areas. Also consider preferred approach appropriate in terms of addressing the employment land provision. Supports the balance of development across Tier 1-3 villages based on access to services.

Nevertheless, significant concerns are raised regarding the urban extension South of Stafford. This does not appear consistent with Strategic Objective 2 as it is not a sustainable approach to meeting Birmingham's housing needs and there are other more sustainable sites in South Staffordshire/adjacent to the Black Country. The site has not demonstrated it would provide appropriate infrastructure to mitigate its impact on roads, schools and leisure in Stafford.