Object

Solihull Local Plan (Draft Submission) 2020

Representation ID: 13744

Received: 10/12/2020

Respondent: Knowle, Dorridge & Bentley Heath Neighbourhood Forum CIO

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

Representation Summary:

These representations address firstly, an objection to the lack of evidence regarding the deliverability of this allocation: and secondly, a raft of measures that are needed to add to or strengthen policy provisions in relation to site KN2: South of Knowle (Arden Triangle). They concern densities; community access; highway access; trees and hedgerows; structure planting; primary health care; bus services; footpaths; and concept masterplans.

Change suggested by respondent:

Modifications as proposed in the representations for Policy KN2 which include:
- Setting out densities specifically.
- Referencing Neighbourhood Plan policies relating to community access to school.
- No vehicular access to the schools off Station Road.
- Important landscape features specifically mentioned.
- Need for a landscaping strategy to include screen planting along Warwick Road
- Developer contributions will be required for related improvements to the local primary health care system;
- Provision shall be made for access to enhanced bus services;
- Retention of exiting rights of way along current alignment
- No departure from the principles and other requirements applying to Site KN2
- No commencement of development until a planning obligation has been executed governing the nature of the development; its timing and phasing; and the funding of all aspects.
- Additional para after Para 720 as follows:
"That part of the site adjacent to Station Road is closer to bus routes and to the amenities of Knowle and Dorridge. Higher densities would be appropriate. Elsewhere, the landscape setting and proximity to the listed Rotten Row Farm dictate a lower density of housing, reducing in a southerly and easterly direction reflecting the transition to countryside."
- Additional para after Para 724 as follows:
"Policy KN2 requires access to enhanced bus services. As a minimum, applicants will be expected to negotiate with providers to achieve a meaningful diversion of existing services into the site. Increased frequency and the provision of new services shall also be considered and addressed where feasible."
- Valued landscape features should be named.

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