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Reg 19 Publication Plan – Main Modification Document
APPENDIX B – Sandwell Site Allocations
Representation ID: 1668
Received: 03/06/2025
Respondent: Natural England
Proposed additional site allocation (Rowley Regis Golf Course – new housing allocation of 250 dwellings)
We note that this housing allocation will reduce the available greenspace in the area for public access and that it is adjacent to a SINC site. We encourage the incorporation of appropriate functional and attractive Green Infrastructure and Urban Greening Factor (UGF) as part of the site, so that the nature conservation value of the adjacent SINC is not undermined as a stepping stone for nature.
Natural England has no other significant comments to make on the Main Modifications for the Local Plan.
The lack of comment from Natural England should not be interpreted as a statement that there are no impacts on the natural environment. Other bodies and individuals may wish to make comments that might help the Local Planning Authority (LPA) to fully take account of any environmental risks and opportunities relating to this document.
If you disagree with our assessment of this proposal as low risk, or should the proposal be amended in a way which significantly affects its impact on the natural environment, then in accordance with Section 4 of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006, please consult Natural England again.
Proposed additional site allocation (Rowley Regis Golf Course – new housing allocation of 250 dwellings)
We note that this housing allocation will reduce the available greenspace in the area for public access and that it is adjacent to a SINC site. We encourage the incorporation of appropriate functional and attractive Green Infrastructure and Urban Greening Factor (UGF) as part of the site, so that the nature conservation value of the adjacent SINC is not undermined as a stepping stone for nature.
Natural England has no other significant comments to make on the Main Modifications for the Local Plan.
The lack of comment from Natural England should not be interpreted as a statement that there are no impacts on the natural environment. Other bodies and individuals may wish to make comments that might help the Local Planning Authority (LPA) to fully take account of any environmental risks and opportunities relating to this document.
If you disagree with our assessment of this proposal as low risk, or should the proposal be amended in a way which significantly affects its impact on the natural environment, then in accordance with Section 4 of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006, please consult Natural England again.
