Comment

Representation ID: 8885

Received: 14/03/2019

Respondent: Kler Group - Gentleshaw Lane

Agent: Cerda Planning Ltd

- Do not consider there to be any issues with the first stage of the site selection/assessment process.
- Second stage of process is highly complex and respondent does not agree with the methodology of the site selection process. The numerous elements of the Council's assessment process allow for a higher incidence of error or for assessments to be overly subjective.
- The site selection process relies heavily on the accompanying Sustainability Appraisal. The use of the Sustainability Appraisal in assessing sites for allocation has not provided a firm framework for the individual evaluation of potential sites.
- Stratford-upon-Avon utilises a better approach to their site assessment methodology in accordance with Planning Practice Guidance
- Solihull Councils' assessment framework does not allow for constraints to be weighed differently and does not allow for mitigation of soft constraints.