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To: Redditch Borough Council

Stop housing development on Abbey Park Golf Course

We call on the Redditch Borough Council to do everything in their power to stop any part of this precious green space being turned into a housing development and to reject planning application 21/01830/FUL.

Why is this important?

We are deeply concerned that building houses on the Abbey golf course (Redditch) will have direct negative impact to all residents of Hither Green Lane as well as affecting residents of Church Hill, Beoley and Bordesley.

The proposed development would have a detrimental effect on the environment, biodiversity and the wild life in the area which includes deer, foxes, bats, rabbits and birds in and around the numerous ponds. There is also an even greater risk of flooding as more and more fields are concreted over.

This would mean further loss of green space in an area that has already suffered heavy losses in green space with the newly built Bovis homes opposite the Abbey Stadium and the planned development of 800 plus Persimmons homes adjacent to it; all on greenfield sites. The Redditch Borough Council has sufficient land allocated to housing development in order to meet its stated targets up to 2030 which therefore renders any development on the golf course (within this timeframe) completely unnecessary.

The Birmingham Road (A441) and Dagnell End Road traffic light junction is already over capacity with frequent traffic jams occurring as a result. The additional cars and journeys that come with those houses would extend people's travel times and increase air and noise pollution. During a climate emergency this is counter to the council’s commitment to reduce carbon emissions.

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Hither Green Ln, Redditch B98 9BW, UK

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Updates

2024-03-22 19:40:04 +0000

Thank you to all of you that have supported this petition and helped in objecting to this application. As the article in the Redditch Standard outlines the application was unanimously refused:
https://redditchstandard.co.uk/news/application-for-housing-development-on-redditchs-abbey-park-golf-course-refused/

Our thanks to our local MP, the several Councillors from across the political spectrum and former Councillor who spoke or wrote opposing the application. Their words added weight to the compelling case NoRCA had produced.

However, it is possible the applicant will seek to appeal the decision or may resubmit a revised application. NoRCA will remain vigilant and will be prepared to rebut any further challenges.. The first battle has been won – but there may be more work to do ahead.

2023-05-06 08:57:59 +0100

The council planning website has an updated application for the David Wilson homes on the Golf Course which claims to have addressed concerns but includes minimal material change.

It is vital for the campaign to have your objections or reiteration of your previous objections lodged by 26th May latest. They need to be in your own words and indicate your strong objection.

Please submit your comments via the Council’s website using the online public comments facility
at https://publicaccess.bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk/.../log...
The planning reference is 21/01830/FUL

2022-08-29 14:57:49 +0100

Newsletter 4 at https://www.facebook.com/NorthRedditchCommunitiesAlliance/
Once the date for the Planning Committee meeting is known, when the application will be considered, we will notify all residents in the NoRCA area.
The NoRCA case will be presented at the Planning Committee meeting by Charles Robinson of TwelveTwentyOne Planning, a specialist consultancy.

2022-05-01 20:03:26 +0100

1,000 signatures reached

2022-04-29 21:33:45 +0100

Update. The 300+ individual objections to Redditch Borough Council, coupled with the near 1000 signature petition, have been significant in delaying consideration of the application by the Planning Committee to beyond the 5th May local elections and probably into at least July-August and possibly even into the Autumn.

The Steering Committee of North Redditch Communities Alliance (NoRCA) still meets regularly to update information and consider further actions, including more meetings with relevant Councillors after the election results are known.

We continue to believe that our case for rejection is strong.

2022-03-11 20:31:15 +0000

Our 3rd newsletter provides the latest status and recognises the 265 objections that were lodged with the planning office. Thanks everyone for your support.

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2022-02-13 12:11:36 +0000

Thank you to everyone that has taken the time to sign this petition.The petition has now been formally submitted to the case officer in the planning office on the 12th Feb; the final date to submit objections. There are over 180 comments registered on the plannning website and the NoRCA committee have submitted a formal report to object to the planning application which we will share in the next newsletter. Please keep up to date using our Facebook page and thank you for your ongoing support as this won't stop here. https://www.facebook.com/NorthRedditchCommunitiesAlliance/

2022-01-29 10:42:36 +0000

500 signatures reached

2022-01-25 23:01:08 +0000

100 signatures reached

2022-01-24 22:15:13 +0000

50 signatures reached

2022-01-24 20:34:11 +0000

25 signatures reached

2022-01-24 20:07:56 +0000

10 signatures reached