No
Draft Local Plan Review
Representation ID: 1743
Received: 17/02/2017
Respondent: Mrs Jennie Lunt
More reference to the historic place of Oakley Heath required. Would like to see further emphasis on Hockley Heath keeping a village feel and retaining its rural character.
Would also like some additional protection for Hockley Heath as an inset into the green belt to reinforce separation, protect rural setting and ensure fields that keep Hockley Heath contained are not compromised by development.
I would highlight in P16/ Conservation of Heritage Assets & Local Distinctiveness
Yes, agree with the principles of P16 but would like it emphasised how important it is to Hockley Heath to keep the "village feel" and remain its rural character.
In respect of P17/ Countryside & Green Belt
Agree with policy that inappropriate development will not be permitted in the Solihull green belt. Concerns raised by HHPC/Residents Association and residents at local consultation that plan states that small settlements of ........, HH, which are inset in the green belt are not subject to green belt policy. Following recent planning decisions in and adjacent to HH there are concerns that SMBC will not take into account the importance of the rural setting and note any feedback or objections from HHPC and residents of HH. The importance of maintaining the distinctiveness of HH and its separation with Dorridge and Blythe valley should be reinforced in the Local Plan..