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Representation ID: 14669

Received: 10/12/2020

Respondent: Association of Black Country Authorities (ABCA)

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? Not specified

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

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BC expect a shortfall in the BC of 27,000 homes to 2038, and a shortfall of employment land of between 287-567ha.
BC previously commented that SMBC’s previously stated contribution of 2,000 was disappointing Contribution to the HMA should be to 2036, not just to 2031.
The 2,105 contribution is disappointing, given the strong physical and functional relationship of Solihull to the conurbation, and in the context of the Strategic Growth Study (SGS) that identified options (for further exploration) south of the airport and for a new settlement at Balsall Common
Further clarity sought on why only 2,105. Plan should consider HMA shortfalls over full period of the plan.
2,740 dwellings in the UKC appears a proportionate response to the SGS, but 1,615 at Balsall Common is short of being a ‘new settlement’. Not explained how limits of the environment and attractiveness of the Borough prevent allocation of further housing, and not all reasonable alternatives have been explored.