The North side of Tamworth, a place of serene beauty and peaceful community living, has already been subject to excessive development in recent years. We've weathered wave after wave of urban sprawl, with numerous housing projects drastically altering the landscape of our charming neighbourhood. But instead of progress, we're left with an infrastructure that simply cannot keep pace. Our roads, once perfectly adequate, creak under the strain of increased traffic; public services, the lifeline of our community, are stretched to breaking point. To add to this mounting crisis, Bellway is now planning to construct 350 homes on land off Coton Lane. 

This is not just any piece of land. It's a valuable green space that serves as the lungs of our little town, an area that offers relief from the concrete and tarmac that threaten to swallow every open space. But more so, it's a symbol of our struggle against unsustainable development. Top experts agree that irresponsible and excessive building projects can have catastrophic impacts on local ecosystems and resident well-being (Source: United Nations Statistical Division). This fight is not just about a patch of land; it's about the very essence of what our area stands for - sustainable growth, community engagement and protection of natural spaces.

We urgently request that Tamworth Borough Council and Lichfield District Council to heed our call. Deny the planning permission for Bellway's proposed development. Let us prioritise the quality of life and visual beauty of the North of Tamworth over short-term profit interests. Join us in affirming that urban planning must serve the community, not break it. Please sign this petition and stand with us for sensible, sustainable development.