Petition to Stop the Proposed Housing Development Birch Hill, Aldridge

Rejected 11 signatures

What the petition asks

Strongly opposed to the proposed housing development in Birch Hill, Aldridge.

This development threatens to negatively impact the local community, environment, and infrastructure

• Loss of Green Space: one of the few remaining natural areas in Aldridge that offers a haven for wildlife and a peaceful space for residents.
• Increased Traffic and Congestion: The local roads are already heavily used. Additional housing would put further strain on an already congested road network.
• Pressure on Local Services: Local schools, GP surgeries, and emergency services are already overstretched and cannot sustain a large influx of new residents.
• Flooding and Drainage Concerns: The land in question may not be suitable for large-scale development due to water runoff and potential flood risk.

Why it was rejected

It was about a matter for a local council or devolved government, not the UK Government or Parliament.

We have to reject petitions that call for action at a local level.

You could ask your MP to take action on your concerns about this issue, including by asking them to present a public (paper) petition about this.

You can find contact details for your local MP here: https://members.parliament.uk/FindYourMP

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You could also raise your issue with a local councillor who represents you. You can use this page to find out who your local councillors are, and how to contact them: https://www.gov.uk/find-your-local-councillors

Timeline

5 Aug 2025	Petition opened for signatures
14 Aug 2025	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 11

Status Rejected

Rejected 14 Aug 2025

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