Preferred Options November 2021

Object

Representation ID: 1125

Received: 11/02/2022

Respondent: Wombourne Parish Council

Provides background information on importance of local gaps between village and A449, the age profile of the village, deprivation in the south-west ward and unaffordability in the village.
Goes against the NPPF

Object

Representation ID: 1126

Received: 11/02/2022

Respondent: Wombourne Parish Council

Wombourne has no railway station unlike Tier 1 villages, has grown larger than other settlements in these Tiers and is underserved by public transport (particularly on its western side) despite consistent historic development. Demands on the infrastructure from satellite villages will exacerbate this. Traffic and pedestrian infrastructure is inadequate with road traffic accidents around proposed sites. The HECA 2011 has not been considered. Increased wastewater capacity is required. The village centre has not been a focus for investment. Contact with local GP surgeries and schools suggests capacity issues. Dentists and local policing teams capacity are also general concerns.

Questions why the Black Country has only focused on growth corridors, has not released more Green Belt and pushed demolished housing stock into South Staffordshire. A higher minimum density should be used in Black Country. South Staffordshire’s housing contribution should be reduced in light of its employment contribution. South Staffordshire Council should re-consider the actual need for the additional housing from GBHMA.

Object

Representation ID: 1127

Received: 11/02/2022

Respondent: Wombourne Parish Council

Site 416 – Concerns noted under multiple Sustainability Appraisal criteria. Traffic congestion also a concern.
Site 285 – No footpaths or bus service, need for improved public transport. Traffic congestion a concern and HGV traffic has resulted in rock face damage on Hellier Drive. Flooding observed on the site. Concerns noted under multiple Sustainability Appraisal criteria.
Sites 562 & 415 - No footpaths or bus service, need for improved public transport. Traffic congestion a concern and HGV traffic has resulted in rock face damage on Hellier Drive. Flooding observed on the site. Concerns noted under multiple Sustainability Appraisal criteria.
Site 459 - No footpaths or bus service, need for improved public transport. Traffic congestion a concern and HGV traffic has resulted in rock face damage on Hellier Drive. Flooding observed on the site. Concerns noted under multiple Sustainability Appraisal criteria.
Sites 463 & 284 – Strongly object, would remove gateway to Wombourne village. Concerns raised over impact on surrounding areas, site specific considerations and effects on listed buildings and conservation area. Site has major negative effects on landscape and will adversely affect traffic in village centre. Concerns noted under multiple Sustainability Appraisal criteria.
Site 416 – Concerns noted under multiple Sustainability Appraisal criteria. Traffic congestion, migration of estates from Bridgnorth Road and cemetery impact also concerns.
Site 310b – Occupier may relocate and site is only assessed as having initial highways concerns. Other allocated sites are similarly remote from village centre and there are nearby supermarkets. Site is previously developed land and should be allocated.

Object

Representation ID: 1128

Received: 11/02/2022

Respondent: Wombourne Parish Council

HC1 – the proportion of 3 bedroom properties should be 90% and 40% should be affordable