Object
Solihull Local Plan (Draft Submission) 2020
Representation ID: 11196
Received: 14/12/2020
Respondent: Persimmon Homes Central
Agent: Planning Prospects
Legally compliant? Yes
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Yes
Criteria 5 of Policy BL1 restricts development of the site until the existing sports facilities south of Tythe Barn Lane are relocated. Mitigation can only reasonably be imposed upon any phase of development of the site which results in the loss of the existing facility- the Persimmon site does not impact on existing facilities.
The plan should seek opportunities for phased delivery to support early housing delivery in the plan period. The current wording of BL1 is restrictive and could potentially prevent early delivery of the Persimmon parcel.
Criterion 5 should be amended to the following:
“To support sustainable development within the area, the site should be promoted on a comprehensive basis and where the proposals result in the loss of the existing sports facilities, supporting the positively planned relocation of the existing sports facilities south of Tythe Barn Lane to alternative locations within the surrounding area. Where a phase of the development results in the loss of the existing sports facilities, until such time as these facilities are appropriately relocated or robust plans have been confirmed to secure a timely relocation that would prevent the closure of any associated clubs (either for a short period of time or permanently), development of that phase of the development site will not be supported.”
Sirs
Please find attached representations on behalf of Persimmon Homes, comprising Part A and subsequent separate Part B forms relating to each objection/response
We look forward to discussing the attached and suggested amends further with Officers
Regards