Object
Solihull Local Plan (Draft Submission) 2020
Representation ID: 13898
Received: 14/12/2020
Respondent: IM Land - Land at Jacobean Lane, Knowle
Agent: Barton Willmore Planning
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Not specified
Object to the specific housing mix requirements set out by this policy which is weighted towards smaller (3 bedroom or fewer) houses. This approach does not take into account the length of the Plan Period and that market requirements may change over this period. Further, the specific requirement does not accord with Paragraph 62 of the NPPF which seeks to create mixed and balanced communities.
As such, we consider that a more pragmatic and flexible approach is taken, utilising latest market evidence. This is the approach taking for other matters wi thin this policy, and should be extended to the mix.
Amendment of policy to allow for housing mix based on up to date market evidence.
See attachments. LAND AT JACOBEAN LANE, KNOWLE