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Draft Local Plan Review

Representation ID: 6212

Received: 17/02/2017

Respondent: Cosmic Fireworks Directors Retirement Fund

Agent: Tyler Parkes Partnership Ltd

Representation Summary:

Policy P4(A) - Supported insofar it confirms the threshold for sites which should provide affordable housing; in line with Government guidance and Court of Appeal judgement May 2016.
Contradiction in wording, however, as Starter Homes is not included in Meeting Housing Needs SPD, but states that definition is set out therein.
Needs to provide greater clarity on proportions of types of housing tenures to be included in definition of affordable housing.
50% target needs to be tested through Viability Study.
Support reference to provision of affordable housing developments on Green Belt land if meet local needs and is supported locally.

Full text:

Please find attached representations to the Draft Solihull Local Plan Review for the land at Barston Lane/ Oak Lane, Barston B92 0JR

The submission comprises the letter of representations (10445 LA3 GC LPR APP) and a site plan (ref.no. 10445-01A) with the site edged red.