Object
Solihull Local Plan (Draft Submission) 2020
Representation ID: 14409
Received: 14/12/2020
Respondent: Lynda Oxley
Legally compliant? No
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? No
The proposed relocation of the Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) within the UK2 is legally non-compliant as this is the first time that the proposal has been published. This does not comply with Solihull's Statement of Community Involvement.
There is no evidence on how the LPA complied with the duty to "engage constructively, actively and on an ongoing basis with the neighbouring authorities" - the LPA have failed to comply with the duty to cooperate
Test of Soundness have not been met, as no evidence has been provided to justify the location of the HWRC, and that all options have been explored to identify a preferred location.
In paragraph 354, the 3rd bullet point states that the site "accords with the policy on the location of waste management facilities" - yet no policy is referenced. The 5th & 6th bullet point states "with sufficient space for queuing vehicles at peak times" & "the site is relatively isolated from residential use" yet no access/egress or the location of the HWRC have been shown on the UK2 allocation.
There is no evidence of traffic/environmental assessments in relation to the site.
Given the apparent lack of community involvement regarding the proposed relocation of the HWRC to a site within the UK2 allocation, the plan should justify the need for improved HWRC facilities, provide the potential options including expanding the existing site. In each option and where applicable the location of the HWRC, including access points, should be identified on the map. The plan should state how the LPA will arrive at a decision and consult on the preferred option, be evidence based and in line with Solihull's Statement of Community Involvement.
See attached representation form