6.4

Comment

Representation ID: 3985

Received: 18/11/2022

Respondent: Lesley Collins and Clive Whitehouse

Figures taken from CPRE Staffordshire:
*2021 Census shows 9,000 fewer households in the Black Country than is being considered in the BCP
*Projections suggest this could rise to 15000 fewer households over the length of the plan
*WMCA says there is significantly more brownfield land available than previously thought. CPRE estimates this could be enough to supply between 5,000 and 12,000 homes
* Birmingham Plan. Between 2017 and 2020 additional supply increased by 27%, almost 14,000 homes. If this is the case then...
*The Black Country's claim of a shortfall of 28,000 homes could be wildly exaggerated

Object

Representation ID: 4109

Received: 19/12/2022

Respondent: Kinver Parish Council

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? No

e – 274
This site was released from Green Belt under a previous plan and is now land safeguarded for building. The current site consists of two meadow fields, the slightly northern one fronting White Hill has received outline planning consent for 38 dwellings(20/00621/OUT).
– 576
We refer to our previous observations on the necessity test for Green Belt releases not being met.
Site 576 offers a small development with an identified area of ‘Green Infrastructure’. We refer to our previous observations regarding Green Belt Compensatory Improvements and that any proposals should be designed in collaboration with local conservation bodies.

Object

Representation ID: 4110

Received: 19/12/2022

Respondent: Kinver Parish Council

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? No

Kinver Development site – 576
Kinver development site – 274

Object

Representation ID: 4143

Received: 21/12/2022

Respondent: Kinver Neighbourhood Plan Group

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? No

Development on these sites will increase traffic flow. Both will contribute to congestion in the area of Potter’s Cross, and its two schools. This junction area is already of concern to local people due to congestion and danger to children.

Site 274: This is a very sensitive site, crossed by the Staffordshire Way/bounded by NT nature reserve. Highly visible from the Kinver Edge viewpoint. Its much used by local people for walking/recreation. Great care to ensure the character and attractiveness of this Way is maintained; the wildlife corridors are maintained/enhanced, amenity for local walkers/play area is maintained and enhanced.

Object

Representation ID: 4144

Received: 21/12/2022

Respondent: Kinver Neighbourhood Plan Group

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? No

274/576Development on these sites will increase traffic flow. Both will contribute to congestion in the area of Potter's Cross, and its two schools. This junction area is already of concern to local people due to congestion and danger to children. Site 274: This is a very sensitive site, crossed by the Staffordshire Way/bounded by NT nature reserve. Highly visible from the Kinver Edge viewpoint. Its much used by local people for walking/recreation. Great care to ensure the character and attractiveness of this Way is maintained; the wildlife corridors are maintained/enhanced, amenity for local walkers/play area is maintained and enhanced.

Object

Representation ID: 4305

Received: 20/12/2022

Respondent: Kinver Parish Council

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? Not specified

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

Site 274 - The allocation for the second phase of a minimum of 82 dwellings is too high for this site. The character of the Staffordshire Way should not be jeopardised and the environmental impact on adjacent nature reserve should be carefully mitigated. Careful mitigation of landscape impact should be secured. Kinver Parish Council would not want to see loss of the public right of way but would consider some realignment/diversion of the Staffordshire Way. Significant concerns remain regarding Site 274 and its impact on traffic movements at White Hill - Potters Cross junction as this is important for school traffic.

Site 576 - recognise that in many respects the site represents a more consistent settlement boundary. Want to understand the future of the small triangle of land to the west of the development which is excluded from both house building and green infrastructure, but is unmanageable for farming. Remain concerned about the loss of productive farming land on national food security and the site will require careful consideration of its impact on the Mill Brook/River Stour flood risk. The Hyde Lane/Bridgnorth Road junction may require improvements.