Object
Solihull Local Plan (Draft Submission) 2020
Representation ID: 14826
Received: 11/12/2020
Respondent: Mr William Cairns
Legally compliant? Yes
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Not specified
Barrett’s Farm is located at the narrowest point on the Meriden Gap 2km from Coventry boundary (para 515) and should be fully protected.
The SMBC Illustrative Concept Masterplan for BC1 (page 16) shows 4 roundabouts over a distance of only 1.5km through Barrett’s Farm, a recipe for holdups and added pollution in a new residential area. In addition, those residents within the noise envelop of HS2 will be expected to cope further disturbance and noise pollution.
Concerned about how the relief road will be funded.
Will have a major impact on the village centre, its
services and facilities. Disappointed that the plan contains no proposals for the centre.
School unlikely to be built in time to meet the demand from new build elsewhere in Balsall Common.
Concern that the delay in HS2 will push back the site's delivery.
Unsound as it fails to recognise or address the lack of POS in Balsall Common and its own policy of a sports hub.
Fractious relationships now do not bode well for a development of 845 homes.
Access point locations inappropriate.
The commitment to enforcing Concept Masterplans needs strengthening
Examine the alternatives presented.
Assessment of noise pollution created by the relief road running through Barrett’s Farm and onwards along Hall Meadow Road needs to be undertaken
It must be a condition of the plan being approved by the inspector that the section of road from the junction at Waste Lane south to Meer End is completed when the section from Station Road the Waste Lane is built, otherwise it will become a rat run to avoid traffic on the A452 and the village centre will not benefit from the reduction in traffic.
Sources of funding needs to be explained.
The council should examine a by-pass route to the west of Balsall Common, as it would have significantly less impact on residential areas and be freer flowing than that proposed to the east.
Produce outline proposals for village centre improvements.
Bussing primary children to distant schools should not be considered an option.
No housing development or school build until HS2 construction and installation of the railway is completed.
Develop an achievable plan to establish a meaningful park.
All vehicular access when under construction and when completed should be via the relief road.
Concept plans need to have considerable strength and be robust to ensure that not only the main intentions are respected but also the detail observed.
See attachement
About 16:07 today 11/12/2020 I sent you my submission for the Local Draft Plan by email. Unfortunately I have just realised that I forgot to put my name on the Part B forms. I have now done that so I am submitting the document again.
Sorry about this, I hope you can locate the one I sent in error earlier, and submit the one attached to this email in its place