Object

Representation ID: 977

Received: 01/12/2021

Respondent: Kinver Parish Council

South Staffordshire's own housing number at almost 5000 dwellings is too high and should be recalculated. Supply has been underestimated - windfall allowance of 30 dph is far too low, allocated sites typically achieve 25-50% higher numbers than those allocated, should use updated ONS population estimates. Plan is excessively pro growth counter to sustainability, green belt and climate change policies. 4000 contribution to GBHMA needs is too high and should be revisited. 35% uplift for Wolverhampton intended to revitilise urban areas and should not be exported to rural areas. There is sufficient non Green Belt land to meet local need so exceptional circumstances have not been met. Biodiversity net gain will not compensate for this loss. Sites should be released slowly with Green Belt release last