Object

Solihull Local Plan (Draft Submission) 2020

Representation ID: 10589

Received: 08/11/2020

Respondent: Mr Andrew Dean

Legally compliant? No

Sound? Yes

Duty to co-operate? No

Representation Summary:

The plan uses maps which are out of date. They do not take in to account development on existing properties that has taken place since the initial plans were submitted.
The allocation of the 'zone of significance' around listed buildings is arbitrary and illegally impacts the residential and development rights of existing properties arbitrarily placed inside said 'zone'.

Change suggested by respondent:

1. The Zones of Significance should be altered so as not to encroach on any existing dwelling / garden / plot. Failure to do so will result in legal action from representatives of 20 Balsall Street East.
2. There should be a formal footpath designated across the Holly Lane playing fields to facilitate pedestrian access to the schools. Even better (in addition) would be a footpath directly through to Balsall Street East at the northern or eastern part of the development.
3. The vehicular entrance road junction with Balsall Street East should have some element of traffic management, e.g. a mini-roundabout, to improve traffic flow in & out of the development and improve safety by reducing traffic speed along Balsall Street East.
4. All existing properties along Balsall Street East should be provided with an 'enhanced green edge' / bund to alleviate the impact to privacy of rear gardens - including houses backing on to the SI Grassland field to the West
5. Houses adjacent to the access road should have an 'enhanced green edge' to the sides of their properties to alleviate the impact of traffic noise, light and pollution of idling cars queuing to exit the development.
6. If (when?) the site is given the go-ahead for development, impacted residents should be proactively contacted to review and comment on the detailed development proposals prior to final approval.
7. Road lighting on the access road should be low in height so as not to impact the existing properties.
8. The access road should have speed calming measures and a 20mph speed limit.

Full text:

The plan uses maps which are out of date. They do not take in to account development on existing properties that has taken place since the initial plans were submitted.
The allocation of the 'zone of significance' around listed buildings is arbitrary and illegally impacts the residential and development rights of existing properties arbitrarily placed inside said 'zone'.