Object
Solihull Local Plan (Draft Submission) 2020
Representation ID: 13904
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
Given that none of the emerging masterplans show any compensatory improvements within the Green Belt, it would appear that P17A is relying on there being additional land being available within the control of applicants (which may not be the case), or the payment of contributions.
SMBC’s viability evidence does not take this requirement into account, and no detail is provided as to how these contributions will be spent or what level of contribution is required. This therefore brings uncertainty, and the Policy should be reconsidered to ensure what is required is clear, and that it will not impact upon the viability of schemes.
Reconsideration of the policy to ensure that it is evidenced based, does not impact upon viability of schemes, and is in accordance with national policy.
See attachments. LAND AT JACOBEAN LANE, KNOWLE