Support
Solihull Local Plan (Draft Submission) 2020
Representation ID: 14924
Received: 14/12/2020
Respondent: ZF Automotive UK Ltd
Agent: Turley
- ZF Automotive UK Ltd (ZF) own Lodge Farm site (18ha), off A34, Stratford Road. Site forms part of allocation BL2.
- To date, with ZF support, Taylor Wimpey have promoted the wider proposed allocation.
- Seek to support proposed allocation BL2 and confirm it can be delivered within plan period, either under one application or brought forward by 2 separate parties.
- Welcome location of new 2-form entry primary school.
- Acknowledge requirement of public open space, play areas, flood alleviation measures and betterment for Mount Brook tributary of the River Blythe.
- Acknowledge developer contributions will be required for primary and secondary care health services.
- Mindful of intention to review CIL Charging Schedule.
- Important that Green Belt compensation is proportionate to the loss and comparable to other sites.
- ZF owns land to west of Jerrings Hall Farm off Tanworth Lane, which could form part of biodiversity net gain.
- Green Belt definition is unclear.
- Question Para. 609 that internal estate roads should form boundary with housing overlooking the Green Belt. Other ways to provide a suitable urban edge.
- Green Belt definition is unclear.
- Question Para. 609 that internal estate roads should form boundary with housing overlooking the Green Belt. Other ways to provide a suitable urban edge.
See attached letter.