Object
Solihull Local Plan (Draft Submission) 2020
Representation ID: 13993
Received: 11/12/2020
Respondent: Messrs Benton & Neary
Agent: Tyler Parkes Partnership Ltd
Legally compliant? Yes
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Yes
In respect of the proposals at the NEC, there is no site-specific policy, no Concept Masterplan and no allocation within the Policies Map to identify the location or quantum of housing contribution. There is uncertainty as to the evidence demonstrating that the site is suitable or deliverable as it does not appear to have been appraised. It appears that the NEC housing area was not subject to a Sustainability Appraisal, and it would likely have scored low against objectives SA1, S14 and SA17.
The NEC proposals will be delivered as apartments in a relatively small residential community, with no opportunity for future growth and limited housing types likely to appeal to a narrow demographic. Locating residential development amongst “… an unrivalled 24-hour entertainment and leisure destination” would be contrary to Policy P14.
The NEC site should be fully assessed for its suitability for development.
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.