Comment
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 7504
Received: 11/03/2019
Respondent: Portland Planning Consultants
The plan is very heavily reliant on two major sites (UK Central Hub and Barratts Farm, Balsall Common) which have uncertainties relating to them. In the case of Barratts Farm it is understood there is a multiplicity of ownership. Whilst the consultation seeks to secure a comprehensive development proposal these are very difficult to put together and I have known long gestation periods whilst this takes place. There is therefore a material uncertainty regarding deliverability which currently would render the plan ineffective and therefore unsound. More reliable sites such as 114 - 118 WIdney Manor Road should be allocated.
The plan is very heavily reliant on two major sites (UK Central Hub and Barratts Farm, Balsall Common) which have uncertainties relating to them. In the case of Barratts Farm it is understood there is a multiplicity of ownership. Whilst the consultation seeks to secure a comprehensive development proposal these are very difficult to put together and I have known long gestation periods whilst this takes place. There is therefore a material uncertainty regarding deliverability which currently would render the plan ineffective and therefore unsound. More reliable sites such as 114 - 118 WIdney Manor Road should be allocated.