Object

Solihull Local Plan (Draft Submission) 2020

Representation ID: 10875

Received: 14/12/2020

Respondent: Mr Michael Donovan

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? No

Representation Summary:

Abomination of green space including public footpaths
ruined setting of historic light hall farm
inadequate references to public transport upgrade details
inadequate references to the required upgrades required to the surrounding highway network
no reference made to current highway network capacity issues at peak time

Change suggested by respondent:

It needs to be removed altogether from the plan. Solihull Council's shameless approach to decimating every last area of green space is a significant concern.

Full text:

The proposed plan for 1000 dwellings is staggering and turns a blind eye to the highway capacity issues that exist currently on Dog Kennel Lane and the surrounding network. In the evening peak it is possible to walk from the junction of A34 Stratford Road to the roundabout at B4102 and this is before the development which is currently under construction on the opposite side of DKL is complete. The proposals also note the need for a school, but fail to explain how this will be factored into the highway network, especially given the distinct lack of public transport in this area. The proposals make a brief reference to a need to promote and enhance transport, but do not give any details on how a significant upgrade to public transport could be accommodated.
The proposals are overbearing and inappropriate for this area of greenbelt. The historic Light Hall farm setting would be completely ruined, and the quiet peaceful semi-rural footpaths will be completely detached from their setting, much like the abomination that you have created at Blythe Valley. If the COVID pandemic has taught us anything, it is that we need to protect and enhance our green spaces and ensure people have quiet areas to retreat to, rather than building everywhere and providing no upgrade to the surrounding infrastructure.