The fight to save our Historic Fulfen Hamlet and the Burntwood Green Settlement Gap has reached a critical stage. Bloor Homes has submitted their plans for 250 houses off Church Road / Coulter Lane—and we only have until January 20th to get our objections in.

We have made it easy for you to take action. Visit our dedicated Planning Portal: https://burntwoodactiongroup.org/church-road-coulter-lane-planning-information/

DON’T JUST SAY “NO”—SAY IT WITH THE LAW! To win this battle, our objections must be based on technical planning rules. Generic complaints are often ignored, but lawful objections cannot be.

HOW TO HELP:

Visit this link: https://burntwoodactiongroup.org/church-road-coulter-lane-planning-information/bloors-how-to-object-a-guide-for-burntwood-residents/

Find the latest POST 13 on that page, right at the top.

This is our Official Resident Guide, packed with 10 key “Technical Objections” (including the “Golden Rule” failure, the 75% traffic load increase, and the false biodiversity data).

Use these points to write your personal objection directly to Lichfield District Council.

WHY THIS MATTERS:

75% Traffic Surge: Our data shows Church Road cannot cope.

The “Golden Rule” Shortfall: We believe the developer is short-changing our town on affordable housing.

Heritage at Risk: This plan destroys the setting of Fulfin Cottage, Fulfen Farmhouse, Christchurch, the Francis Barber legacy site and the locally listed historic assets in our Hamlet.

DEADLINE: TUESDAY, 20TH JANUARY 2026

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