Object

Solihull Local Plan (Draft Submission) 2020

Representation ID: 10825

Received: 13/12/2020

Respondent: Mr Stephen Walker

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Yes

Representation Summary:

Quote 4: The Concept Masterplan document should be read alongside this policy. Whilst the Concept Masterplans may be subject to change in light of further work that may need to be carried out at the planning application stage, any significant departure from the principles outlined for Site HA2 will need to be justified and demonstrate that the overall objectives for the site and its wider context are not compromised.

Change suggested by respondent:

HA2 Oak Farm is a sensite location. It has been the subject of numerous speculative planning applications in the past. It should be linked to the proposal for S01. Justification for proposed developments of this site have failed to describe how the possible 95 dwellings possibly increased with the development of land adjoining Friday Lane would impact on the community and infrastructure of Catherine de Barnes.

Described as a Brownfield Site, Oak Farm is not derelict and is a place of employment. Its potential as a site for small scale starter light industrial use has not been explored. The balance between additional housing and emploment was not considered sufficiently.

The context of another large Continuing Care Retirement Community needs to be linked to other "Retirement Schemes" Eg. Eastcote Park.

Full text:

Quote 4: The Concept Masterplan document should be read alongside this policy. Whilst the Concept Masterplans may be subject to change in light of further work that may need to be carried out at the planning application stage, any significant departure from the principles outlined for Site HA2 will need to be justified and demonstrate that the overall objectives for the site and its wider context are not compromised.