Support
Solihull Local Plan (Draft Submission) 2020
Representation ID: 14663
Received: 14/12/2020
Respondent: Heyford Developments Ltd (Dorridge Site)
Agent: Barton Willmore
Support the principle of the KN2 allocation but have significant concerns that the level of growth identified is not deliverable.
The relocation and delivery of an all through school is not listed in the IDP -it only refers to requirement for primary school places. If the new school will be part funded by developer contributions and other sources, this should be made clear as it will be key to establishing that the school and housing is deliverable. Delivery of an all through school should be assessed through the Viability Study in order to determine whether the site can be delivered at all, let alone with a policy-compliant affordable housing provision and other infrastructure requirements.
The site has a number of landowners which could affect assembly and deliverability. Lack of evidence is submitted to demonstrate availability and deliverability.
A full assessment of the site’s availability, obligations and requirements should be undertaken, particularly around the deliverability of the new all through school. It is likely additional sites will be needed to help fund this, and our Client’s land can assist. This should be reflected in the IDP and Viability Study.
See attached documents