Object
Solihull Local Plan (Draft Submission) 2020
Representation ID: 14724
Received: 14/12/2020
Respondent: Mr Ian Williams
Legally compliant? No
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Not specified
Lack of evidence to demonstrate deliverability and viability. The Site is not "very accessible" and is not the best site compared to other possible alternatives. It is not clear that the sporting facilities could or would be provided. No opportunity to consult on or assess the Traffic report, which is out of date and unrealistic especially regarding cycling and walking and access to key facilities. It is unsatisfactory that the Green Belt boundary is not finalised, risking development creeping further into Green Belt. The masterplan is not agreed with the developer.
If the Site were subsequently deemed deliverable, additional measures are needed to add to or strengthen policy provisions in relation to site KN1 including densities; Grimshaw Hall; trees and hedgerows; footpaths; engineering works; community use; primary health care; highway improvements; and concept masterplans.
See representation for detailed wording which include.
Densities shall not exceed 35 dph other than in any care village or retirement complex developed on the southern part of the site.
The area between Hampton Road and the limits of the development shall be landscaped as amenity areas
Reference to sports pavilion in point 2 viii
Retention of footpath along current alignment.
Reference to neighbourhood plan policies
Reference to contributions to primary health care.
No departure from the policy principles.
Inclusion of specific infrastructure requirements
There shall be no commencement of development until a planning obligation has been executed governing the nature of the development; its timing and phasing; and the funding of all aspects. No more than 20% of the housing shall be occupied before the playing fields and sports pavilion are brought into use.
Modifications as set out in the representations for justification section which include:
Additions to paragraph 713.
Deletion of paragraph 715
Correction in paragraph 716 to say that the former hedge line still exists
Amend accessibility commentary in paragraph 718.
Say that development is consistent with Option F for the limited expansion of rural villages in paragraph 719.
See attachments.