Object
Solihull Local Plan (Draft Submission) 2020
Representation ID: 13994
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 Arden Cross 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.
The site scored badly within the Sustainability Appraisal, matters on social infrastructure and achieving a satisfactory solution with regards heritage need to be considered.
The Green Belt Assessment identifies a refined area (reference RP13). If the site had been considered as part of the wider area, its performance against the purposes of the Green Belt would have been assessed differently.
The Archaeological Assessment states that the proposals will likely have a significant negative archaeological impact. There does not appear to have been an ecological assessment.
Delivering the necessary infrastructure will be a challenge. There are major constraints to development, including managing the construction land-take and impacts of construction works.
There are issues with provision of social infrastructure such as schools and health care facilities which would place residents at a disadvantage if occupation precedes infrastructure delivery.
The Arden Cross 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.