Dog Kennell Lane – Planning Committee
Dog Kennel Lane – Planning Committee
On Wednesday 10th December there are two sites on Dog Kennel Lane going before the planning committee
I have submitted the following statement to be placed on record
We are still awaiting the West Midlands Spatial Development Strategy, a document that could significantly shape how we prepare our Local Plan. Until this strategic direction is known, it is premature to progress major developments. With two large proposals totalling 1,200 houses on protected Green Belt land, I believe these plans should be paused. Moving ahead now risks locking our community into decisions that may conflict with regional policy, undermine long-term planning, and cause irreversible harm to our environment.
I also have concerns surrounding Infrastructure and sustainability
The community deserves absolute assurance that essential infrastructure is delivered before large-scale housing is completed. Roads, healthcare, schools, drainage and public services must be fully in place and operational to prevent unacceptable pressure on existing systems. Equally, flood-attenuation measures must be future-proof, designed not just for today’s climate but for the increasing rainfall and extreme weather patterns we are already experiencing. Too often, attenuation ponds and drainage schemes are built to minimum standards, leaving residents to face the long-term consequences. New development must prioritise resilient infrastructure from the outset to protect both current and future generations.