Support

Representation ID: 13704

Received: 12/12/2020

Respondent: Environment Agency

EA are already closely engaged with the elements of the HS2 proposals controlled via specific Government Bills and associated legislation, and as such are satisfied that matters in relation to the tracks and the river diversion will have satisfactory controls via this route.
In terms of the development within the scope of the Local Plan, we welcome the policy proposals in relation to flood risk and water quality.
Urge the Local Plan to carry through aspiration of BREEAM Excellent rating for the HS2 station, and extend to wider area. A key part of the station’s BREEAM measures is sustainable transport, with non-car travel solutions such as a cycle route over the M42 being integral to the success of the station.
Note and welcome the policy commitment to promote ‘sustainable movement patterns to enable site wide and beyond connectivity’, but not been explicitly referenced within the plan. Therefore must be included within The Hub Framework Plan and Arden Cross Masterplan to be effective.