Object

Solihull Local Plan (Draft Submission) 2020

Representation ID: 13981

Received: 14/12/2020

Respondent: Transport for the West Midlands

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? Not specified

Duty to co-operate? Yes

Representation Summary:

- Solihull faces significant challenges for planning for future homes and jobs across the borough, and whilst TfWM considers that the ideal location for new development is concentrated in areas already well served by public transport, such as high-volume corridors (as emphasised in TfWM’s 10 year Delivery Plan), we appreciate that other sites will also need to be considered.
- For such sites located in the green belt, sustainable transport should play a major role – with the plan demonstrating good accessibility measures and sustainable transport infrastructure in place. This is especially important for employment sites such as Birmingham Business Park, Blythe Valley Business Park and Damson Parkway, where currently these sites do not reflect sustainable commuting patterns.

Change suggested by respondent:

RECOMMENDATION:
Policy P1 UK Central Solihull Hub Area UK and P1A Blythe Valley Business Park should demonstrate the importance of transport master plans, with opportunities being demonstrated which can reduce car dependence and fully promote sustainable transport.

Full text:

See Attached Letter and Representation Form.

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