Object
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 10460
Received: 14/03/2019
Respondent: Mrs Rita Perks
Three brownfield sites in Balsall Common were suggested as alternatives to site 2 and 3 in the last consultation. However instead of developing these sites instead of the greenfield sites, they are to be developed in addition. Village of circa 3900 homes is now expected to grow by a further 1755. Other settlements within the borough are seeing a big reduction in the proposed housing numbers (South Shirley and Dickins Heath) and Dorridge has not been allocated any housing sites at all. This does not seem to be a fair distribution. Development of Site 3 would create the narrowest gap between settlements despite support for protecting the Meriden Gap. Alternative proposal for a new settlement north of Balsall Common needs serious consideration, instead of the significant expansion proposed for the settlement.
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