Object

Representation ID: 9552

Received: 15/03/2019

Respondent: Richard Cobb Planning

There are significant inconsistencies in the application of the methodology which undermine the integrity of the whole site selection process. The Council should consider reviewing the SA in line with criteria set out in the Governments sustainability scorecard. For example using this to analyse site 4, the site only scored 30% sustainability putting it in a red rather than green category. It is difficult to see how some of the sites fall into the green category when they clearly have high impact. The SA excludes some smaller sites. There are missed opportunities for some red and amber sites to come forward in lesser performing green belt locations. Provision should be made for employment for existing and proposed residents in Dickens Heath, Balsall Common and Knowle.