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Sprint Route and Car Park
P002674 - 07 July 2021
Presentations: 1
Presenters: 1
At a Glance
This petition concerning sprint route and car park was presented to Parliament once by 1 MP.
Issue Summary
The petition is about residents of Walsall South opposing the proposal by Transport for West Midlands to build a 300-space Park and Ride car park on green belt land adjacent to the Bell Inn, Birmingham Road, due to lack of consultation with local residents and removal of mature trees without prior notice.
Action Requested
The petitioners request that the House of Commons urge the Government to ensure Transport for West Midlands withdraws its application to build a car park on green belt land.
Key Facts
- 300-space Park and Ride car park proposed
- Located on green belt land, contravening National Planning Policy Framework and Walsall MBC’s Site Allocation Document
- Four mature trees removed along Birmingham Road without consultation
- No consultation with local residents before decision made
- Walsall MBC approved Environmental Impact Assessment Screening option for the site, exempting it from a full Environmental Impact Assessment
Presentation Timeline
MPs presented this petition on the following dates. Each card shows the presenters and any recorded remarks.
Presented
07 July 2021
Valerie Vaz
Lab
Walsall and Bloxwich
Can I start by wishing the right hon. Member for Old Bexley and Sidcup (James Brokenshire) a speedy recovery? He is a great person and a great parliamentarian.
My petition is about the Sprint route car park, and it is from the residents of Walsall South.
The petition declares:
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