Object

Solihull Local Plan (Draft Submission) 2020

Representation ID: 10604

Received: 13/11/2020

Respondent: Miss Amanda Poulton

Legally compliant? No

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? No

Representation Summary:

Relocate Bickenhill Waste Disposal Facility to another location this is going to have a negative impact to the local residents - this is contrary to 'Protecting and Enhancing our Environment' theme.

Change suggested by respondent:

Relocate Bickenhill Waste Disposal Facility.

Full text:

I disagree with this policy because in this policy you have stated the national definition of sustainable development aims to enable people to meet their needs without compromising the quality of life of future generations, and includes protection and enhancement of the physical and natural environment, and efficient use of resources and energy. The NPPF states that the purpose of the planning system is to contribute to sustainable development, which includes the need to protect and enhance the natural environment, use natural resources more prudently, and to mitigate and adapt to climate change, thereby moving to a low carbon economy.
Since the SLP was adopted, the Council has developed a "Climate Change Prospectus" which captures how the Council is delivering a sustainable, low carbon Solihull. The prospectus sets out the Council's vision for the future, along key themes that are essential if the Borough is to become more sustainable. They are:
Clean Growth
Clean Air
Nature Gain
I do not see how this has happened in the Damsonwood area when green belt has been destroyed for JLR and by the relocation of Bickenhill Waste Disposal Facility this is going to increase carbon emissions and contribute to more climate change in this area. In Damsonwood area the natural environment is not being protected when trees and landscape are being destroyed for new infrastructure. With relocating Bickenhill Waste Disposal Facility to the local area this is going to have a negative impact to peoples lifestyles with the amount of disruption such as noise, traffic and pollution it will bring.