Object

Solihull Local Plan (Draft Submission) 2020

Representation ID: 10819

Received: 13/12/2020

Respondent: Mr Alan Weeks

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? No

Representation Summary:

The proposal to locate a new waste site on Damson Parkway fails the criteria as “justified with clear evidence” as there is no consideration of the impact of relocation or any reasonable consideration of alternative locations.

It also fails on “consistent with national policy” as it proposes to develop on precious green belt land that is adjacent to an existing heavily developed area with high density residential housing. There are existing waste related sites that could be further developed and thus protect the precious green belt.

Change suggested by respondent:

The plan must describe why existing waste sites cannot be extended and any new facility can't be located adjacent to the final destination of the waster or processing site. The specific impact on traffic, conflict with other nearby developments, risk of fly tipping, needs and wants of local residents and the avoidance of further loss of green space and green belt land need to be addressed.
Where was the prior consultation before the draft plan was issued?

Full text:

The proposal to locate a new waste site on Damson Parkway fails the criteria as “justified with clear evidence” as there is no consideration of the impact of relocation or any reasonable consideration of alternative locations.

It also fails on “consistent with national policy” as it proposes to develop on precious green belt land that is adjacent to an existing heavily developed area with high density residential housing. There are existing waste related sites that could be further developed and thus protect the precious green belt.