CAMPAIGNERS say they are determined to keep up the fight against plans for hundreds of new homes on land in Burntwood.
Bloor Homes has drawn up revised proposals for the site off Coulter Lane.
But the development could still see 250 properties built on the plot.
Despite the changes to the plans, Burntwood Action Group said it was ready to launch a battle to halt the development.
A spokesperson said:
“We are finalising an objection guide based on professional advice from our planners and heritage experts.
“We are ready for this fight.”
The group has urged residents to follow the advice if they want to object to the proposals.
They explained:
“We know people are angry – we are too. But now is time for strategic action and not a rush to object.
“Why? Because a comment is not the same as a legal objection. To stop 250 houses on our green belt we need to talk about heritage, highway law, infrastructure and policy.
“If everyone posts ‘I don’t want this’ it is easy to ignore. If we all post technical, law-based objections they have to answer us.”
Bloor Homes’ revised proposals have reduced the number of homes originally earmarked for the site, as well as removing a planned community hub following feedback from residents.
Emma Foster, senior planning manager at Bloor Homes Midlands, said:
“We are pleased to have submitted our outline planning application for a sensitive, landscape-led development in Burntwood.
“We are conscious of the significant local interest in our proposals and have sought to respond positively and proactively to feedback received through our community consultation wherever we can.
“We have significantly reduced the overall scale of development and removed development completely from the site parcel east of Coulter Lane.
“Our plans will provide extensive attractively landscaped public open spaces offering a range of outdoor recreational opportunities for the whole community.
“The outline planning application is the first formal stage in the planning process and we remain committed to ongoing engagement with local representatives to provide much-needed high-quality homes at this sustainable infill location while delivering community benefits wherever possible.”
If they refuse the application the developers simple contact the Secretary of State who will rubber stamp it ☑️ (Approved)
Everyone knows this; the developers know the score and how to get things done. Lichfield was surrounded by Green Belt what difference did that make? non whatsoever. Just fave the fact whilst government policy is set like it you’ll never stop the builders.
Of the formal infrastructure consultees, so far (it’s early days) only Severn Trent and the County Council’s local flood risk department want more information because they have some concerns.
The County Council’s education department says, “Our analysis concluded that we would not seek an education contribution from this development for primary or secondary school provision at this time.”
The County Council’s highways department has yet to respond and will be an important consultee.
Burntwood Town Council, as a consultee, has strongly objected to development in the Green Belt.
This Emma Foster really knows how to put a spin on things…but we’re not stupid!
This is NOT a sustainable location NOR is it an infill…a careful choice of words to justify their awful plans. The fact remains that this is beautiful Greenbelt that links to Gentleshaw SSSI. This land is one of the last remaining areas of open countryside in Burntwood. It is strategic to the historic area of Burntwood Green and it’s heritage buildings. No amount of “landscaping” will mitigate the damage Bloor will do to this area both aesthetically and environmentally.
I really don’t know how these people sleep at night!
Sorry Emma@ Bloor Homes, but this land is simply not Grey belt and should not be built on in the first place.It is of significant importance to the Greenbelt, and to this local community and it’s Heritage.
Do your homework!..listen to the community!.do you job properly! and stop being part of a short sighted destructive culture.
To be fair to ‘Emma’ she is only doing her job! (Am not supporting this scheme by the way but bloor are obviously making their best case)
Bloor Homes and Lichfield DC best buddies! Good luck to Burntwood Action Group give these greedy housing developers a good kicking!
You would think that Bloor Homes and their associated experts would have at least got road names correct on their planning documents. I for one have no knowledge of a Coulter Road or The Follies being in this area!