Question 9 - Site 23 - Lavender Hall Farm
Object
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 6584
Received: 05/02/2019
Respondent: Mr Leslie Noble
Though this area is close to the village centre and near the train station, it should be rejected, to keep open spaces available to the housing in the area
Though this area is close to the village centre and near the train station, it should be rejected, to keep open spaces available to the housing in the area
Object
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 6585
Received: 05/02/2019
Respondent: Mr Leslie Noble
This is green belt and should be defended
This is green belt and should be defended
Support
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 6591
Received: 05/02/2019
Respondent: Mr Michael Smitham
After living in there area for many years, and understand that there is a need for more houses, I'm on the firm belief that sites like Lavender Hall should be utilised first.
After living in there area for many years, and understand that there is a need for more houses, I'm on the firm belief that sites like Lavender Hall should be utilised first.
Object
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 6623
Received: 06/02/2019
Respondent: Mr Harry Siggs
Plan is supposed to avoid adding population in areas without transport infrastructure and local employment. Balsall Common is specifically identified as lacking in local services and in local employment. No plans are given for new business premises
Plan is supposed to avoid adding population in areas without transport infrastructure and local employment. Balsall Common is specifically identified as lacking in local services and in local employment. No plans are given for new business premises
Support
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 6707
Received: 16/02/2019
Respondent: Mr Leigh Mayers
I support this allocation of land as it is currently largely brownfield land or unused waste land
I support this allocation of land as it is currently largely brownfield land or unused waste land
Support
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 6849
Received: 27/02/2019
Respondent: Mr Gary Lindop
Site 23 Lavender Hall Farm should be included as an allocated site because the location provides:
Easy access for residents to the A45 and motorway network along the A452 without the need to pass through Balsall Common causing increased traffic congestion.
A large enough area to incorporate facilities such as shops, and possibly a primary school.
Easy access to the Balsall Common Healthcentre via Hallmeadow Road.
Reduced infrastructure requirements compared to alternatives such as Barrets Farm.
Less impact on existing residents.
Site 23 Lavender Hall Farm should be included as an allocated site because the location provides:
Easy access for residents to the A45 and motorway network along the A452 without the need to pass through Balsall Common causing increased traffic congestion.
A large enough area to incorporate facilities such as shops, and possibly a primary school.
Easy access to the Balsall Common Healthcentre via Hallmeadow Road.
Reduced infrastructure requirements compared to alternatives such as Barrets Farm.
Less impact on existing residents.
Comment
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 6853
Received: 28/02/2019
Respondent: HS2
High level references are made to the arrival of HS2 in the Borough, so no soundness concerns from a safeguarding planning perspective. Concept Masterplans should indicate extent of land that is subject to formal safeguarding directions.
The site is referred to as site 21 in the 'Concept Masterplan' document. While this site is also affected by the HS2 safeguarding direction, it is noted that there is no mention of a potential need to phase this development within the plan-period in order to avoid conflict with HS2.
Our ref: HS2-SMB-PE-013
Dear Sir/Madam,
Thank you for consulting HS2 Ltd on the above matter, we have the following comments and observations on the document.
High level references are made to the arrival of HS2 in the Borough and as such there are no immediate concerns in 'soundness' terms from a safeguarding planning perspective.
On a more detailed level it is noted that there are two sites proposed for allocation affected by the HS2 formal safeguarding direction for Phase 1.
Ref: Site 1 Barratt's Farm
HS2 Ltd welcomes the addition of text recognising the need to phase the delivery of the site until later in the plan-period so as to avoid conflict with HS2.
Ref: Site 21 Lavender Hall Farm
This site is referred to as Site 21 in the 'Solihull Local plan Allocations - Draft Concept Masterplans document', however, in the 'Reviewing the plan Solihull's future supplementary consultation 2019' the site is referred to as Site 23. Furthermore, while this site is also affected by the HS2 safeguarding direction, it is noted that there is no mention (similar to the text included for Site Ref 1) of a potential need to phase this development within the plan-period in order to avoid conflict with HS2.
In addition, in advance of preparing these comments, HS2 Ltd made contact with Charlene Jones (SMBC) regarding a cartographic issue relating to both of the sites referred to above. Site plans within the Solihull Local Plan Review Draft Concept Masterplans document present an area that is referred to as 'HS2 safeguarded land' using a purple shading. HS2 Ltd understands from discussions that the extent of the purple shaded area shown in these plans reflects land subject to formal safeguarding directions + a buffer which has been applied by the local authority to assist with its internal processes and procedures. Therefore, the area indicated as safeguarded by these plans is not consistent with that to which the formal safeguarding directions apply. To avoid potential confusion it would be appreciated if future plans and policies maps indicate the extent of land that is subject to formal safeguarding directions.
Below are links to published guidance relating to HS2 for Local Planning Authorities and where the latest safeguarding maps can be found:
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/735577/Phase_1_SG_Directions_LPA_guidance.pdf
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hs2-safeguarding-maps-solihull-birmingham-and-warwickshire
Support
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 6942
Received: 04/03/2019
Respondent: Mrs Barbara Hedley
This is already degraded land and could be put residential use. But as a wedge of land between the existing and new HS2 line, exceptional effort will be needed to ensure that good quality homes with adequate amenity, sound proofing and access to the main parts of the village are provided. Poor design could result in an isolated enclave. Good design could blend development with the existing fishing lakes, which should be retained and access improved as amenity space for everyone.
This is already degraded land and could be put residential use. But as a wedge of land between the existing and new HS2 line, exceptional effort will be needed to ensure that good quality homes with adequate amenity, sound proofing and access to the main parts of the village are provided. Poor design could result in an isolated enclave. Good design could blend development with the existing fishing lakes, which should be retained and access improved as amenity space for everyone.
Support
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 7026
Received: 05/03/2019
Respondent: Michael Watkinson
An appropriate brownfield site
An appropriate brownfield site
Support
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 7119
Received: 07/03/2019
Respondent: Mr Paul Joyner
This stretch of land will be redundant, squeezed between Hs2 and the ring road, so limited development would be sensible - concept plan appears too dense.
Access will also need to be given consideration, as access near Berkswell station will create congestion issues
This stretch of land will be redundant, squeezed between Hs2 and the ring road, so limited development would be sensible - concept plan appears too dense.
Access will also need to be given consideration, as access near Berkswell station will create congestion issues
Support
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 7235
Received: 09/03/2019
Respondent: Mr Geoffrey Kennedy
Given the need for additional housing, I support the proposal.
Given the need for additional housing, I support the proposal.
Support
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 7302
Received: 11/03/2019
Respondent: Mr Richard Davis
Support
Support
Comment
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 7475
Received: 11/03/2019
Respondent: Wendy Cairns
While it is a poor quality green belt site it will be stuck between two railway lines and a road and may not be ideal for residential development
While it is a poor quality green belt site it will be stuck between two railway lines and a road and may not be ideal for residential development
Support
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 7540
Received: 11/03/2019
Respondent: Mr Kevin Thomas
I would support development of this brownfield site but work will be required to ensure safe access to Lavender Hall Lane, including creation of dedicated pedestrian routes.
Some sort of pedestrian bridge over the existing railway and bypass would also be required to prevent the site being cut off from the rest of the village
I would support development of this brownfield site but work will be required to ensure safe access to Lavender Hall Lane, including creation of dedicated pedestrian routes.
Some sort of pedestrian bridge over the existing railway and bypass would also be required to prevent the site being cut off from the rest of the village
Support
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 7630
Received: 12/03/2019
Respondent: BFNAG
Building on previously developed land is to be encouraged even if it currently sits in Green Belt.
Building on previously developed land is to be encouraged even if it currently sits in Green Belt.
Support
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 7652
Received: 12/03/2019
Respondent: Mrs Judith Thomas
I support development of this brownfield site but work will be required to ensure safe access to Lavender Hall Lane, including creation of dedicated pedestrian routes.
Some sort of pedestrian bridge over the existing railway and bypass would also be required to prevent the site being cut off from the rest of the village
Isupport development of this brownfield site but work will be required to ensure safe access to Lavender Hall Lane, including creation of dedicated pedestrian routes.
Some sort of pedestrian bridge over the existing railway and bypass would also be required to prevent the site being cut off from the rest of the village
Support
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 7665
Received: 15/03/2019
Respondent: Mr Keith Tindall
Brown field development should take priority over Green Field sites. This is a Brown field site and I support its development.
Brown field development should take priority over Green Field sites. This is a Brown field site and I support its development.
Support
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 7771
Received: 13/03/2019
Respondent: Mr Geoffrey Wheeler
I support this proposal. This small brown field site is in an area bounded by the west coast main line and HS2 which has little alternative use.
I support this proposal. This small brown field site is in an area bounded by the west coast main line and HS2 which has little alternative use.
Object
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 7981
Received: 13/03/2019
Respondent: Izumi Segawa
If you need to tackle the housing deficiency, build more flats in the town centre.
Obviously HS2 gives a good excuse to move the town boundary up to the line. Is HS2 allowed to go through towns at high speed? I doubt it. So high speed train will be not so high speed, which makes the whole exercise yet again completely pointless.
If you need to tackle the housing deficiency, build more flats in the town centre.
Obviously HS2 gives a good excuse to move the town boundary up to the line. Is HS2 allowed to go through towns at high speed? I doubt it. So high speed train will be not so high speed, which makes the whole exercise yet again completely pointless.
Comment
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8061
Received: 14/03/2019
Respondent: Andrew King
If development is to be agreed, the above needs to be confirmed and the bypass needs to be built first so traffic congestion through the village can be kept to a minimum. No development of housing until HS2 is complete.
If development is to be agreed, the above needs to be confirmed and the bypass needs to be built first so traffic congestion through the village can be kept to a minimum. No development of housing until HS2 is complete. Barretts Lane needs to be built in keeping with the village and it's rural setting and not let developers build however they like.
Support
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8090
Received: 14/03/2019
Respondent: Sheila Cooper
Support the allocation of Brownfield Sites and inclusion of this site.
Concept Masterplan
Text proposes medium/high-density housing, however, graphic ONLY shows medium/low-density housing. Clarification would be appreciated.
Improved footpath access needed from site to station/medical centre/Village Centre and to Hall Meadow Road for access to the park/recreational facilities.
If the proposed by-pass on Hall Meadow Road becomes a reality, consideration will need to be given to suitable and safe crossing for the new residents. Lavender Hall Lane access requires careful planning in conjunction with new HS2 bridge, as current access dangerous.
See attached document
Support
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8137
Received: 14/03/2019
Respondent: Mrs Felicity Wheeler
Building on previously developed land is to be encouraged even if it currently sits in Green Belt.
Building on previously developed land is to be encouraged even if it currently sits in Green Belt.
Support
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8175
Received: 14/03/2019
Respondent: Mr Richard Drake
Brownfield sites should be developed first.
The concept plan shows current footpaths as pedestrian access. These will need to be improved if they are to be viable for all weather use by pedestrians, cyclists and mobility scooter users.
Ideally the non-vehicular access through the site could be used to improve non-vehicle access to Berkswell Village to access the school and church.
Vehicle access onto Lavendar Hall Lane will need careful planning and review.
Brownfield sites should be developed first.
The concept plan shows current footpaths as pedestrian access. These will need to be improved if they are to be viable for all weather use by pedestrians, cyclists and mobility scooter users.
Ideally the non-vehicular access through the site could be used to improve non-vehicle access to Berkswell Village to access the school and church.
Vehicle access onto Lavendar Hall Lane will need careful planning and review.
Support
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8202
Received: 14/03/2019
Respondent: Mrs Caroline Drake
Brownfield should be developed first. Vehicle access off Lavender Hall Lane needs care. Good/safe all weather access for walkers, cyclists and the disabled to Berkswell and Balsall needs to be proided.
Brownfield should be developed first. Vehicle access off Lavender Hall Lane needs care. Good/safe all weather access for walkers, cyclists and the disabled to Berkswell and Balsall needs to be proided.
Support
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8302
Received: 14/03/2019
Respondent: Mr Andrew Burrow
It is good to see that SMBC have finally met their duty of including brownfield sites within the draft plan. It is a pity that SMBC failed to follow their own selection methodology in the first draft of the plan because it makes the process look predetermined.
It is good to see that SMBC have finally met their duty of including brownfield sites within the draft plan. It is a pity that SMBC failed to follow their own selection methodology in the first draft of the plan because it makes the process look predetermined.
Comment
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8340
Received: 14/03/2019
Respondent: Mrs Helen Goodwin
Seems a little more sensible for area, as near the railway line (and HS2?)
Seems a little more sensible for area, as near the railway line (and HS2?)
Object
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8427
Received: 14/03/2019
Respondent: Mrs Catherine Brown
Lavendar hall farm will be close to HS2. Its not an appropriate place to build housing.
Lavendar hall farm will be close to HS2. Its not an appropriate place to build housing.
Support
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8429
Received: 14/03/2019
Respondent: Diane Howell
However safe access onto lavender hall lane needs to be looked at.
However safe access onto lavender hall lane needs to be looked at.
Support
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8679
Received: 15/03/2019
Respondent: Greig File
With the inevitable arrival of HS2 this could be an alternative to windmill lane that offers similar impact with more local benefits (proximity to centre, less impact on local traffic). Again more details are needed to assess the environmental impact vs. other developments
With the inevitable arrival of HS2 this could be an alternative to windmill lane that offers similar impact with more local benefits (proximity to centre, less impact on local traffic). Again more details are needed to assess the environmental impact vs. other developments
Object
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8739
Received: 15/03/2019
Respondent: Andrea Baker
Balsall Common is already being subjected to far more new houses per capita of the existing development, without the need to destroy more of our farm land and green belt.
Balsall Common is already being subjected to far more new houses per capita of the existing development, without the need to destroy more of our farm land and green belt.