Object

Solihull Local Plan (Draft Submission) 2020

Representation ID: 10724

Received: 09/12/2020

Respondent: Miss Joanna Ledington

Legally compliant? No

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? No

Representation Summary:

Not content with the devastation of the semi rural landscape of Balsall Common for white elephant HS2, our so called Conservative council ( who traditionally protected greenbelt) is planning to put more than 31% of planned new homes In the borough in Balsall Common. This equates to more devastation and destruction of our green belt. Brownfield sites should urgently be identified - there are empty retail units in the borough which could be converted.
In para 521, the village is not well placed for future growth. It cannot cope with current levels of demand for GP, schooling or parking.

Change suggested by respondent:

Utilise as much brownfield as possible - should be revisited as with Covid there will be more permanently available for development.
Balance the share of building across the borough or phase differently. Balsall Common is being devastated by HS2. There has been excessive building in recent years. This should now pause until HS2 is complete.

Full text:

Not content with the devastation of the semi rural landscape of Balsall Common for white elephant HS2, our so called Conservative council ( who traditionally protected greenbelt) is planning to put more than 31% of planned new homes In the borough in Balsall Common. This equates to more devastation and destruction of our green belt. Brownfield sites should urgently be identified - there are empty retail units in the borough which could be converted.
In para 521, the village is not well placed for future growth. It cannot cope with current levels of demand for GP, schooling or parking.