Object

Solihull Local Plan (Draft Submission) 2020

Representation ID: 15003

Received: 13/12/2020

Respondent: Tidbury Green Parish Council

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Yes

Representation Summary:

Part of Site BL1 (parcel south of Tythe Barn Lane) objected to on number of grounds:
Ecological value:
- Development of site would conflict with DSP's natural environment objectives
- Adverse effect on wildlife and ecological connectivity
- 4 Local Wildlife Sites in immediate vicinity, particularly Little Tythebarn coppice ancient woodland and Tythebarn meadows wetlands
- More LWS within 1km of site
- Appropriate assessment evaluation not been carried out, contrary to NPPF Para. 177
- Wildlife Trust strongly oppose site
- Road junction improvements at Dickens Heath Road/Birchy Leasowes Lane would result in loss of ancient woodland, contrary to protections in NPPF Para. 175
- Contrary to Solihull's Sustainable Community Strategy
- Contrary to Government's 25-year Environment Plan
- Many local authorities asking for 20%, not 10% biodiversity net gain on site.
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Change suggested by respondent:

Remove part of Site BL1 (south of Tythe Barn Lane) from the plan.

Full text:

See attached letter.

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