No

Representation ID: 6486

Received: 17/02/2017

Respondent: IM Properties

Agent: Turley

Critique of ELR contd:
Agree with using an economic forecasting model to calculate need, further consideration also needs to be given to historic rates of take-up and/or market drivers in validating future need.
ELR concludes there is a 'notional oversupply' of employment land.
Over-stated and not adequately justified.
Concern this conclusion is misleading, fails to fully acknowledge market signals and potential demand generated from major projects both in Solihull and wider region.
Methodology of translating employment forecasts to floorspace and land is not considered to be robust or appropriate.