Designation of Nature Conservation Sites

February 7, 2024 Approved View on council website
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(1)     That approval be given to the
Site Recommendations as detailed in Appendix A which include:
·     
The extension of the SINC at Land at Beaconview Road;
·     
The extension of the SINC at Ridgeacre
Branch Canal;
·     
The SINC at Gower Branch Canal maintaining its current status and
boundary;
·     
The SLINC element at Galton Valley be upgraded to SINC status, so
that the entire site will be a SINC. A small section in the centre
of the site to be deleted;
·     
The upgrading of part of the SLINC to a SINC at Thimblemill brook (West). This will extend the
extent of the SINC and reduce the size of the SLINC element;
·     
The upgrading of the SLINC to a SINC at Haden Hill Park so that the
entire site is a SINC. No action to be taken regarding the PSI, as
this did not meet the required standards;
·     
The extension of the SLINC at Dudley to Priestfield Disused Railway, with an amendment to
the boundary to exclude a building;
·     
To maintain the status and boundary of the SLINC at Bradley
Locks;
·     
To maintain the status and boundary of the SLINC at Broadwell
Park;
·     
To maintain the status and boundary of the SLINC at Market Place,
Tame Valley;
·     
To maintain the status and boundary of the SLINC at Ocker Hill Balancing Pool;
·     
To maintain the status and boundary of the SLINC at Woden Road South;
·     
To maintain the status and boundary of the SLINC at Thimblemill brook (East);
·     
To delete the entire SLINC at Dixon’s Branch Canal.
 
(2)     That the Director Regeneration
& Growth be authorised to make the necessary changes to the
Sandwell Local Plan Proposals Map to reflect the designations
identified in the report.

Supporting Documents

Designation of Nature Conservation Sites.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date7 Feb 2024
Subject to call-inYes