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Lakes to become fishing pools in Great Wyrley

6/9/2016

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Budding fishermen in South Staffordshire may have a new place to hook a fish after the council approved plans to transform lakes on Green Belt land. The site, just off Strawberry Lane in Great Wryley, is part of a disused 
canal line, which is now a nature reserve containing several ponds.
A recent application to South Staffordshire council proposed that the use of the site be changed to become three recreational fishing lakes. The site spans 0.7 hectares, with a public footpath running through.

A total of 25 fishing pegs are to be installed in the change, with some already in situ. The access to the lake will remain along Strawberry Lane, as will the existing car park on Old Landywood Lane which holds approximately eight cars. However, further parking and and turning areas must be proposed and approved before the full development of the site can take place.

The council, who are the official owners of the land, approved planning permission last week.

In a document approving the application, the council states: "The proposal represents an acceptable form of development within the Green Belt."

The news has been welcomed by Councillor Ray Perry, Conservative district councillor for Great Wyrley Landywood. He said: "We're very protective over our Green Belt land. But what this development does is preserve the land as well as make it useful and enjoyable for people in the area. I'm particularly delighted as it may mean that more young people will get involved in fishing and rather than having them sit inside on computer games, they'll be able to come outside and experience what fishing is all about. I'm absolutely thrilled, I think it's a great idea."

Now the applicant has three years to complete the work.
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