Object
Solihull Local Plan (Draft Submission) 2020
Representation ID: 13752
Received: 14/12/2020
Respondent: Heyford Developments Ltd
Agent: Barton Willmore
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Not specified
We have concerns with the application of the Site Assessment methodology in terms of its transparency and consistency.
The site assessment of Site 418 is based on an incorrect site area and should be updated. The latest Vision Document proposes a capacity for around 292 dwellings rather than 901 dwellings. The Site Assessment process has not considered the ability for the issues identified to be addressed via a lower site capacity.
There are inconsistencies between the different evidence base documents used to inform the Site Selection process for Site 418, in relation to proximity of listed buildings and accessibility.
It is not clear in the Site Assessments what factors have been given greater weight and whether the ability to mitigate adverse effects has been taken into account consistently.
There is no justification why Site 418 is not coming forward alongside HA1 and HA2, based upon the Site Assessment methodology. Mitigation measures are not applied consistently to all sites. Mitigation measures related to accessibility for HA1 have been proposed within the policy, however mitigation measures for defensible boundaries for Site 418 were not similarly considered.
The Site Selection process should be reviewed for consistency and transparency to provide a justified evidence base for the draft Plan.
The process should consistently consider the potential for mitigation measures in the assessment of sites.
Issues relating to Site 418 should be addressed, including the incorrect red line boundary area and assumptions around dwelling numbers.
Hello,
Please find attached forms and a letter of representations on behalf of Heyford Developments in relation to their site at Old Station Road, Hampton-in-Arden.
Regards,