Object
Solihull Local Plan (Draft Submission) 2020
Representation ID: 14715
Received: 14/12/2020
Respondent: Mr Ian Williams
Legally compliant? No
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Not specified
The Introduction needs to be modified to indicate that, following adoption of the Local Plan, neighbourhood plans will still be part of the development plan. In addition, neighbourhood plan policies that provide a more appropriate local expression should be identified in the related settlement chapter / allocation policy.
Amend Para 20 as follows:
“There are now three neighbourhood development plans that have been ‘made’ and are part of the development plan for the Borough. Others that come forward will need to reflect the strategic policies of this plan”.
Amend Para 21 as follows:
“The Council places great importance on neighbourhood plans and recognises the substantial efforts that communities have made in bringing forward plans. In the context that this plan provides a number of policies that include Borough wide standards or expectations, there may be occasions when existing neighbourhood plans (particularly if they are up to date and reflect current evidence) provide a more appropriate local expression of a standard or expectation that should be taken into account and given due weight. These policies are identified in the related settlement chapter or allocation policy.”
See attachments.