No
Draft Local Plan Review
Representation ID: 1469
Received: 15/02/2017
Respondent: Yasmine Griffin
I agree with policies to protect the environment. However, these have not been put in place when proposing the development sites in Balsall Common. The site at Barrett's farm has several ponds throughout it which are vital to land drainage of existing homes and land. These also provide a safe haven for many birds, bats, animals, amphibians such as newts and frogs. Housing on this site is likely be used by two car family commuters which simply encourages carbon emissions and thus climate change. Instead additional housing should be in urban areas where people can walk or cycle to work.
I agree with policies to protect the environment. However, these have not been put in place when proposing the development sites in Balsall Common. The site at Barrett's farm has several ponds throughout it which are vital to land drainage of existing homes and land. These also provide a safe haven for many birds, bats, animals, amphibians such as newts and frogs. Housing on this site is likely be used by two car family commuters which simply encourages carbon emissions and thus climate change. Instead additional housing should be in urban areas where people can walk or cycle to work.