Object
Solihull Local Plan (Draft Submission) 2020
Representation ID: 14962
Received: 11/12/2020
Respondent: CPRE Warwickshire Branch
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Not specified
Representation Summary:
Sustainability Appraisal
- November 2015 Interim SA found that large scale expansion of rural settlements was one of worst performing options.
- Major adverse impacts in terms of resource efficiency, and moderate adverse effects with regard to reducing need to travel and impact on landscape.
- Initial findings were ignored by Council, which opted for large housing allocations in rural villages over sustainable urban extensions.
Full text:
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