Support

Representation ID: 1702

Received: 17/03/2026

Respondent: Rattlechain Redevelopments Ltd

Agent: Ms Altine Elias

We support the proposal for the council to apply national policy to Green Belt decisions

Comment

Representation ID: 1733

Received: 27/03/2026

Respondent: Mrs Sara Lovell

It is critical to recognise the multiple benefits and opportunities that greenbelt provides, especially in heavily urbanised areas such as Sandwell so nature recovery and the maintenance of (rare) agricultural landscapes should be explicitly stated.as per the following suggestion: '...Sandwell Council will maintain a green belt boundary around Sandwell, to limit urban sprawl, protect natural and agricultural landscapes, and provide recreational and environmental benefits such as to mitigate climate change impacts, nature recovery and easy access to the countryside for residents.'

Comment

Representation ID: 1734

Received: 27/03/2026

Respondent: Mrs Sara Lovell

comment relating to 3.2.b - We are concerned by the use of terminology such as 'providing facilities' This could be interpreted in a number of ways that imply the policy is encouraging built infrastructure. This feels unnecessary and may give rise to potential conflicts to arise in the context of this policy more broadly. We suggest alternative wording such as '...b. by encouraging active and passive recreation (if this preserves the openness of the Green Belt and does not conflict with the purposes of including land within it2);' could be a suitable alternative.