Preferred Options November 2021

Support

Representation ID: 886

Received: 10/12/2021

Respondent: Bilbrook Parish Council

Support South Staffs Councils Strategic Objectives, however, it is hard to see how these will be
achieved without significant strategic investment. They do not marry with the ambitions set within the
Infrastructure Delivery Plan. Previous housing growth over the last 25 years in Bilbrook has not
delivered sufficient compensating infrastructure. Therefore, there is little faith that there is robustness in
delivery mechanisms to achieve the ambitions

Support

Representation ID: 887

Received: 10/12/2021

Respondent: Bilbrook Parish Council

In general, the preferred options strategy is welcomed. It sets out a clear strategic framework for the
entire district, however there is insufficient understanding of the issues in Bilbrook, specifically concerns relating to site 519 which is not supported.

Object

Representation ID: 888

Received: 10/12/2021

Respondent: Bilbrook Parish Council

Level of growth proposed for Bilbrook would erode its rural character the allocation of site 519 is contrary to national policy as it will see the erosion of the Green Belt and loss of best and most versatile agricultural land. The proposed release of site 519 will detrimentally erode the Green Belt between Bilbrook and the adjacent urban conurbation of the West Midlands, defeating the purpose of the Green Belt.

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).

Object

Representation ID: 890

Received: 10/12/2021

Respondent: Bilbrook Parish Council

Do not support allocation of site 519 due to impacts on Green Belt, BMV agricultural land, impact on highways infrastructure, flooding near site, Severn Trent sewage system currently overloaded, lack of demand for new first school, concerns regarding new retail and its impact on existing centre, no justification for Bilbrook as Tier 1 settlement.

Object

Representation ID: 891

Received: 10/12/2021

Respondent: Bilbrook Parish Council

The more specific policies including design, need more quantification and weight.