Object
Solihull Local Plan (Draft Submission) 2020
Representation ID: 14141
Received: 14/12/2020
Respondent: Transport for the West Midlands
Legally compliant? Yes
Sound? Not specified
Duty to co-operate? Yes
Freight:
- Growth in online retailing has resulted in increase in smaller scale deliveries across by region, particularly by vans, which contribute to congestion and pollution,
- TfWM seeks reference to minimising freight levels and adverse impacts on communities,
- Include reference to consolidation of deliveries, including use of low- and zero-emission vehicles including electric vehicles, cargo/E-cargo bikes, changing
procurement practices, and avoiding the need for repeat delivery attempts should all be policies in the plan, and covered in the master planning process.
Policy P8:
Request additional text on the efficient and sustainable movements of freight. To consider:
- Ensuring provision of consolidation centres/hubs and the use of low- and zero-emission vehicles including electric vehicles, cargo bikes and E-cargo bikes for local and last mile deliveries.
- Ensuring new development provides appropriate provision for deliveries and servicing, with consideration paid to road safety issues, traffic congestion and environmental impacts.
- Consolidation facilities/ Hubs should also be considered in all developments. This could be achieved through the production of Delivery and Servicing Plans by developers from the outset, to ensure freight movements are fully considered.
See Attached Letter and Representation Form.