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Solihull Local Plan (Draft Submission) 2020

Representation ID: 11261

Received: 10/12/2020

Respondent: Mr Robert Muntz

Agent: Sworders

Representation Summary:

Write in support of the site HH1.
- The site has strong defensible boundaries, which are clear, physical and permanent boundaries. They would define the limit of development on the site.
- HH1 is in a sustainable location, and pedestrian access to the village would be improved as part of the development.
- Community engagement has ensured that to ensure that policy HH1 provides for the retention of trees and hedgerows, the management of flood risk and the provision of enhancements to pedestrian safety in the vicinity of the site.
- Development of the site is achievable and housing could be delivered on the site within two years of the adoption of the Local Plan.

Change suggested by respondent:

No modifications are required.

Full text:

We write on behalf of Mr Robert Muntz and his family, who own part of the land
proposed for allocation under Policy HH1.
Our clients support the proposed release of this land from the Green Belt and
allocation for residential development. It is considered that the Plan’s intentions
for the site are sound, for the following key reasons:
• The site has strong defensible boundaries, in the form of the Stratford upon
Avon Canal and of a number of roads. These are clear, physical and
permanent boundaries in place which would enable the site to be released
from the Green Belt and would define the limit of development on the site.
• The site lies in a sustainable location, with excellent accessibility to local
services in Hockley Heath, including the primary school and a range of shops
and services. The pedestrian access between the site and the village would be
improved as part of the development.
• Community engagement about potential development on the site has taken
place during the preparation of the Plan. The feedback from this engagement
has informed the criteria within Policy HH1, to ensure that the policy provides
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for the retention of trees and hedgerows, the management of flood risk and the provision of enhancements to pedestrian safety in the vicinity of the site.
• Our client confirms the deliverability of the site. The site offers a suitable location for development now, it is achievable and housing could be delivered on the site within two years of the adoption of the Local Plan.