Object
Solihull Local Plan (Draft Submission) 2020
Representation ID: 13962
Received: 11/12/2020
Respondent: Messrs Benton & Neary
Agent: Tyler Parkes Partnership Ltd
Legally compliant? Yes
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Yes
There is insufficient evidence to demonstrate that reasonable alternatives have been considered in reaching the decision to relocate and rebuild Arden School. There is no mention of any need for expansion at secondary school level in Knowle/Dorridge in the ‘Infrastructure Delivery Plan’, dated October 2020.
The financial and carbon cost of the school proposals may be significantly more than upgrading and extending existing facilities. Arden Academy has had recent upgrades and extensions, which undermines any need and cost justification. There would be potentially larger financial contributions available towards other essential infrastructure needs if the contributions required towards the schools proposal were minimised.
Robust evidence is required to demonstrate Arden Academy proposals are the most appropriate strategy having regard to reasonable alternatives.
Dear Sir/Madam,
Please find attached representations submitted on behalf of our Clients Messrs Benton & Neary to the Draft Submission Solihull Local Plan currently out to consultation.
We should be grateful if you would confirm receipt of these representations and confirm that they will be submitted for consideration by the Local Plan Examination Inspector.
We look forward to hearing from you.