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Residents have filed a petition to save a rare reptile that inhabits the land for 110 new homes.
And more than 1300 people signed the document online in an effort to save the slow worms at the Barrows Lane, Yardley site.
They are also concerned that the assignment will result in protective disorders, noise disorders and deprive those of much-needed sports facilities.
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If given the green light, 110 houses, a building and social housing, would be built on the co-op club site, which includes football pitches.
And resident Stephen Pollard fears the bulldozers will sound the end of the slow worms that breed on earth.
Slow worms, mistaken for snakes, are in decline across the country, and habitat loss is one of the main reasons.
The Foundation for the Youth Environment states: “Slow worms are by law in Britain, meaning they cannot be intentionally killed, injured or publicised in any way.
“It is believed that their numbers will be declining in the UK and it is a ‘priority species’ in the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. “
Ecological landscaping contractor JPR Environmental describes the law surrounding the creatures: “Ideally, it is preferable that slow worms and their habitats are there before making plans, permission has been granted for the progression of a site.
“If a known or suspected site of slow worms is threatened by development, the local planing authority and the local workplace of the Statutory Organization for The Conservation of Nature (SNCO) will be informed as far in advance as possible. These organizations will ensure that they are seriously thought of as part of the planning process.
The petition presents a number of reasons for blocking the app, adding that they have an effect on asset costs and pressure on medical services.
He says: “Those who live close to the progression will see the price of houses fall, more noise and a massive effect in the area, adding more crime and quality of life. We will have to combine as a network to raise our objections to this progression.
“It is estimated that this progression may mean only 270 more cars on the road in the local area, causing more congestion with the related danger of increased traffic. Yardley is already a hot spot for car injuries and infant mortality.
“There are few loose places in schools locally and there would be a huge loss of amenities for other young people to play football and other sports at a time when we are involved in building obesity in the formative years. In addition, we are wasting a potential networking hub that may be offering meaningful activities to other young people.
“The EU already has Birmingham as one of the main threats from air pollutants. The accumulation of air pollutants from all additional cars, as well as the loss of green space, the addition of trees, will worsen air pollutants in the region.
“The loss of the local green area will also result in an additional loss of valuable corridors. This is OUR local green area that is priced for other people and Array
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A spokesperson for developers Persimmon Homes Central said: “We are aware of local considerations about wildlife, namely slow worms and their habitat, and have worked intensively with Birmingham City Council in the process of drawing up plans. The discussions between our ecologist and the municipal ecologist are still positive and ongoing.
“In line with the plan drawing requirements, we have submitted a number of specialist reports, adding on ecology, traffic and air quality, which will be thoroughly reviewed through Birmingham City Council. We can also verify that our plans fully meet the 35% housing requirement of the City Council, and that the necessary new homes are designed to offer a complete diversity of tenure. Create a combined and colorful network that satisfies the wishes of the local population.
“The existing sports hall on site is harmful and not worthy of use, so as a component of our proposals, we will provide a new logo for the facilities that meets the needs of the English Cricket Board and Sports England. In addition, significant investments under an S106 agreement will be made in Birmingham City Council’s Commonwealth Games Legacy Fund, where cash will be used for new amenities in the community at large. “
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