No
Draft Local Plan Review
Representation ID: 6264
Received: 13/02/2017
Respondent: Alastair McCulloch
Concerned that the focus of developments proposed in Balsall Common will have the effect of increasing car use in contradiction to the overall intentions of Accessibility policies. The only explicit improvement mentioned is a bypass route for the A452. Extensive new housing is proposed despite existing public transport being insufficient to comply with the criteria specified, and the mix of housing may not lead to adequate usage for any improvements such as an evening bus service or more frequent train services. Site 2 is not within walking distance of most local facilities and has very limited access to public transport.
I am in general agreement but am concerned that the focus of developments proposed in Balsall Common will have the effect of increasing car use in contradiction to the overall intentions of the policies. The only explicit improvement mentioned is a bypass route for the A452. Extensive new housing is proposed despite existing public transport being insufficient to comply with the criteria specified, and the mix of housing may not lead to adequate usage for any improvements such as an evening bus service or more frequent train services.