Appendix 2 - Representations DOR REF RESPONSE DOR02001 Please protect our green belt DOR02002 There are lots of empty spaces that are not green belt and there must be ways to avoid losing green belt. All the brownfield spaces in Wirral should be shown as part of the consultation. I am particularly concerned about Column Fields. - Column Fields are a part of the very precious area from Caldy Hill/Stapledon Wood to Thurstaston Hill/Royden Park. - To destroy Column Fields would be a disaster as Caldy Hill/Stapledon Woods would become an "island" surrounded by houses with negative impact on the whole area and in particular on Stapledon Woods. - The views from Thurstaston to Caldy Hill and vice versa should not be blighted by and estate on Column Fields. The area from Caldy Hill to Thurstaston Hill, including Column Fields, is an iconic area, and a priceless asset to all Wirralians and the many visitors from outside Wirral. - There would be an adverse impact on wildlife and the environment, over the whole area. -opposite Column Fields there is a wildlife pond that is home to many birds/ducks/geese that migrate every year to this area. The loss of Column Fields would have a significant negative impact. - The traffic on Column Road and Caldy Road is already at high levels (dangerous levels in Caldy Road which is narrow and winding) and a further increase in traffic would affect the whole area. DOR02003 This plan encourages the unrestricted sprawl of the large built up areas in Wirral to encroach into the precious and small green belt areas we possess. It will dramatically reduce the opportunity for urban regeneration by discouraging the recycling of existing brownfield sites especially in socially deprived and derelict areas of Birkenhead and Wallasey. The precious WIRRAL countryside, far from being protected, is being sacrificed for low density, high cost executive developments when immediate investment in brown field affordable homes is essential not only to meet housing needs but also to promote the economic and social regeneration of town centres that have suffered decades of neglect. DOR02004 I am emailing you in response to the proposed release by the council of the land east of Poulton road (SP043) .Namely Spital field, brotherton park and dibbinsdale local nature reserve. Firstly I'd like to say I appreciate the council's position with regards building new homes in the borough and meeting targets set by central government. To my knowledge there are 6,000 empty houses in Wirral which could be made ready for those requiring a home. There are also 5 planning applications for developments at Wirral Waters, which were submitted way back in March, but as yet have not been brought to Planning. There are more than enough brownfield spaces. I have to say that I am aghast at the above mentioned proposal! I find it incredulous that it has even been earmarked for consultation. As you are no doubt aware the afore mentioned land is part of a unique and very special green belt area which includes ancient history , home to rare wildlife , and has its own eco system not to mention it's popularity for dog walkers and ramblers alike . I know it is stated that the LNR and Brotherton Park is to be protected but if this is the case why is the whole area(brotherton park) outlined in red on the map. If ANY of the land in this area is used for housing development it would bring about end of all the benefits and qualities this land has to offer for today's and future generations. For me the whole area is something to be very proud of as a community and should never be considered for any kind of housing development. DOR02005 [SAME AS DOR01546] All the residents in our village are worried upset as are all residents in the affected areas and everyone who loves and appreciates the beauty and diversity that is Wirral. Many meeting have been on all over the area of Wirral and residents and council are guardians of the jewel that is Wirral green spaces and must work together to protect what is unique to Wirral and not use this plan to be used as a political football . Just to add also The green area round storeton reduces risk of flooding on to the motorway which if this did happen would increase risks of accidents and green belt here is a safety zone for flight path for local airport. DOR02006 Greenbelt parcel SP010 Greasby Copse. This is high grade agricultural land (presently a dairy farm), a site of biological importance (a core biodiversity area). I have personally seen foxes, owls and bats at the site as well as birds of prey flying over the field. It is near a Mesolithic site verified by Liverpool Museum as circa 8500 BC and has a Roman Road running adjacent to it. The site should be considered a heritage site and not just greenbelt that could lose this status and be built upon. I am amazed that it is even on the list of sites for potential future development. DOR02007 I would like to add my voice to the thousands already opposed to the development of green belt sites across Wirral. There certainly needs to be a brownfield site first policy, adopted by Liverpool City Council. Wirral waters appear to be doing a sterling job of regenerating these brownfield areas. Which will lift up those locked in expensive private rental agreements and inject life in to otherwise forgotten derelict areas of the Wirral. In my opinion the development of green field sites would not lead to sustainable housing, which could be afforded by those who most need it, but instead create extra pressures on schools, and other council services (refuse collection and bus services). Not to mention the impact on congestion and associated pollution to an already busy infrastructure. I hypothesise the housing built in these greenfield areas would be by their very nature and position be for upper middle class families and not those of lower incomes or younger working professionals who need help to get on the property ladder. The areas of green belt suggested also a butt tenant farmers land, which combined with the threat of a no deal Brexit, do we really need to saddle these farmers with reduced fallow land and income in an already perilous economic situation. This isn't about being a NIMBY it is about common sense and coherent local strategy to tackle a countrywide lack of housing. The allocation of green belt land smacks of trigger happy planning with ill thought out consequences, which would have grave ramifications for future generations. DOR02008 I feel this is not a good idea, how long have the council known they needed to fill their quota of 13000 homes. There is plenty of brown land owned by peel holdings that could be used. Once this land is used up what next parks and school play grounds. Page 1 of 200 Report of Consultation on Development Options - Wirral Council – February 2019 Appendix 2 - Representations DOR REF RESPONSE DOR02009 I think it's ridiculous to offer so much green belt land up for development. Once this green belt land is gone it is gone forever. I moved to Barnston so my children would grow up surrounded by fields away from a highly populated area for the good of their health. The proposals do not make sense due to the lack of public transport therefore encouraging car use and more pollution. Brown field sites with good access links are the best way to keep developing Wirral. DOR02010 The sheer amount of green belt at risk with this development is disgraceful and has no concrete requirements document for the public to view. We are all very aware of the housing crisis, however these areas are not deemed to have a population increase on this scale and the wildlife impact must also be taken into account, what is being done to address this?? DOR02011 We should aim to preserve the environment as much as possible for future generations. Not destroying green belt land not only keeps the areas natural beauty intact, it also preserves the areas natural wildlife. DOR02012 I understand that independent professionals have demonstrated there is no need to release any green belt land to provide in a timely fashion the housing need for the Wirral community. Please ensure our green belt is retained for future generations to come. DOR02013 I live in Moreton or Moreton west as it is now ridiculous called! No part of Moreton needs anymore houses or flats or bungalows! It is already overrun with people and traffic without making things a million times worse! There isn't a single decent sized park in Moreton for people to go to, although our local council would charge to use it, if there was one! It's ok for politicians to rattle on about housing but they all live in places with big gardens and plenty of country side , whereas the countryside on the Wirral won't exist the way things are going, it will be one massive concrete jungle! The housing problem needs to be tackled by encouraging people not to have loads of kids, and stop all and sundry walking into our country and given houses etc! Please start using your common sense if you have any and do these things now, or the UK will do one enormous concrete mess!!!!!!!! And constant whinging about having no money is utter rubbish!!! Governments have always had plenty of money, they all just get into a habit of saying no money like a repeating stuck record! Intelligence and common sense are what's desperately needed not more houses and whinging about having no money.