Question 18 - Site 24 - Oak Farm
Comment
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 6605
Received: 06/02/2019
Respondent: Mr Giles Cook
In principle agree to it being a suitable site.
Housing density is too high if just using the brownfield part of the site.
Will need pedestrian crossing or canal bridge to access the village.
Is the proposed access still to be on Friday Lane?
In principle agree to it being a suitable site.
Housing density is too high if just using the brownfield part of the site.
Will need pedestrian crossing or canal bridge to access the village.
Is the proposed access still to be on Friday Lane?
Object
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 6606
Received: 06/02/2019
Respondent: Frances Cook
This site is poorly served by both public transport and schools. If development is allowed on the brown field area only, then a smaller development of larger homes wold be more suitable.A pedestrian crossing on Hampton Lane will be even more necessary if houses are built there.
This site is poorly served by both public transport and schools. If development is allowed on the brown field area only, then a smaller development of larger homes wold be more suitable.A pedestrian crossing on Hampton Lane will be even more necessary if houses are built there.
Support
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 6799
Received: 24/02/2019
Respondent: Mrs Sarah Bridge
This area has not seen as much development as other parts of borough
This area has not seen as much development as other parts of borough
Comment
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 6993
Received: 05/03/2019
Respondent: Mrs Kate Hillman
C-de-B does not have enough amenities or infrastructure for 80 new dwellings. This is more than a fifth of the current size of C-de-B. Hampton Lane is an extremely busy through road. Catherine-De-Barnes has no school. There is no other available parking in the village. Concerns over the number of dwellings and the density.
The small field bordering Hampton Lane / Grand Union Canal is the gateway to the village before entering the built up areas. I feel this section of field should not be built on. It has not been 'previously developed' and has no current buildings on.
I am writing with regards to the new Draft Local Plan Review - specifically in relation to Site 24, Oak Farm, Catherine-De-Barnes.
The plan proposes that this site will be used for 80 'medium to high density homes'. I would like to understand further what this entails. It seems a very large number of dwellings for the size of the plot. I imagine this means they will be packed in tightly together, or more than two storeys high, leaving no space for parking, cramming in as many residents as possible on the smallest amount of land. I do feel as though this would be very difficult for the village to accommodate. The village currently does not have enough amenities or infrastructure for this many extra people, as this development would be equivalent to more than a fifth of the current size of the village and therefore will increase it's total population hugely. (We currently stand at 388 households in the village, up to the end of Hampton Lane and to add another 80 would be vastly challenging for the surrounding amenities) Hampton Lane is an extremely busy through road and is getting busier year on year with the increase in traffic coming through when there are problems on the M42. A new development would certainly increase the number of cars in the area in rush hour. When Hampton Lane is at a standstill, the roundabout has queues in every direction and it is already difficult to turn in and out of smaller roads, this potential development would exacerbate this. I also believe the local primary school in Hampton in Arden is at capacity and Catherine-De-Barnes has no school. There is no other available parking, with Bickenhill Lane opposite Oak Farm already being lined either side with parked cars in the evenings. Whilst I appreciate that the Borough needs new homes, and this site constitutes a current Brownfield site, I would like to raise concerns over the number of dwellings and the density and would seek reassurance that they will not be overcrowded or more than two storeys high.
The other main issue I have concerns over, is the small field in the corner of the proposed plot bordering Hampton Lane and the Grand Union Canal. This small area of greenery is at the gateway to the village. Catherine-De-Barnes is currently classed as a rural village, despite the growing pressure of traffic and other motorway developments. This small area of open space, helps create a village feel, before motorists enter the residential areas, which now join up with Solihull town conurbation. Whist I understand that the plot under discussion is considered a Brownfield site, I feel this section of open green field, should not be considered with the rest of the site. This area of field has not been 'previously developed' and is not under the footprint of land that currently has buildings on. Therefore, I would ask that the council consider building appropriate dwellings only on the land that is currently developed, leaving this small section open for residents to enjoy and to help give the appearance that Catherine-De-Barnes is still a rural village and not densely packed with houses, blending in to the edge of Solihull.
Object
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 7191
Received: 08/03/2019
Respondent: Hampton-in-Arden Parish Council and Catherine-de-Barnes Residents' Association
Capacity of Site is overstated, as density too high and inappropriate requiring housing with no or limited parking facilities. Should be restricted to elderly, retirement, sheltered housing as the 2012 SHLAA concluded unsuitable for family housing. Development should be conditional on pedestrian crossings on either side of the canal bridge, a roadside footpath to the eastside of the canal, and vehicular access from Friday Lane only.
Concept Masterplan
Site 24 light on landscape assessment and lacks a masterplan.
See Letter
Support
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 7237
Received: 09/03/2019
Respondent: Mr Duncan McArdle
We are supportive, conditional on:
1. House density reduced to medium to low and kept to a maximum of 2 storeys, to fit with the visual amenity of the village
2. Adequate parking and facilities on site, to reduce further congestion in the village and serve residents needs
3. Vehicular site access only from Friday Lane, as already high traffic loading on Hampton Lane
4. Footpaths and crossings for pedestrians established into and in CdB, to increase safety and ease of access
5. Established trees protected and landscaping established on all site boundaries to create areas and corridors for wildlife
We are supportive, conditional on:
1. House density reduced to medium to low and kept to a maximum of 2 storeys, to fit with the visual amenity of the village
2. Adequate parking and facilities on site, to reduce further congestion in the village and serve residents needs
3. Vehicular site access only from Friday Lane, as already high traffic loading on Hampton Lane
4. Footpaths and crossings for pedestrians established into and in CdB, to increase safety and ease of access
5. Established trees protected and landscaping established on all site boundaries to create areas and corridors for wildlife
Comment
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 7269
Received: 10/03/2019
Respondent: Mr Stephen Fisher
We are concerned about the density of housing being to great and are concerned about noise and light pollution, also we are very concerned about the visual impact of the proposed development.
Although we accept that there is a need for affordable housing in the village, the scale of development in the area has increased intensely and are concerned that we will loose the rural and village setting that it has.
We are concerned about the density of housing being to great and are concerned about noise and light pollution, also we are very concerned about the visual impact of the proposed development.
Although we accept that there is a need for affordable housing in the village, the scale of development in the area has increased intensely and are concerned that we will loose the rural and village setting that it has.
Object
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 7578
Received: 12/03/2019
Respondent: Mr Francis Ryan
It is possible that Oak Farm could be considered for development but not as Residential.
the existing infrastructure is totally inadequate to support Residential development and would completely compromise existing facilities and any notable increase in traffic would only add to the already heavily congested scenario currently experienced, particularly on Hampton Lane.
This site was rejected within the 2012 SHLAA for specific reasons which remain unchanged today.
'Natural' villages such as Catherine De Barnes, part of Solihull's distinct character, rely heavily on Green Belt status protection and development proposals of this nature will erode and destroy that valued character.
It is possible that Oak Farm could be considered for development but not as Residential.
the existing infrastructure is totally inadequate to support Residential development and would completely compromise existing facilities and any notable increase in traffic would only add to the already heavily congested scenario currently experienced, particularly on Hampton Lane.
This site was rejected within the 2012 SHLAA for specific reasons which remain unchanged today.
'Natural' villages such as Catherine De Barnes, part of Solihull's distinct character, rely heavily on Green Belt status protection and development proposals of this nature will erode and destroy that valued character.
Comment
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 7587
Received: 09/03/2019
Respondent: Catherine-de-Barnes Residents Association
Capacity of Site is overstated, as density too high and inappropriate requiring housing with no or limited parking facilities. Should be restricted to elderly, retirement, sheltered housing as the 2012 SHLAA concluded unsuitable for family housing. Development should be conditional on pedestrian crossings on either side of the canal bridge, a roadside footpath to the eastside of the canal, and vehicular access from Friday Lane only.
Please accept that attached as Catherine De Barnes Residents Association to the Solihull Draft Local Plan Review Consultation . This response is the work of a joint working group comprised members of the RA and Hampton Parish Council.
Although almost identical to the response from Hampton Parish Council we have made a correction to para 6.8 where the word north has been replaced by south and there is an additional para.6.10 .
See letter
Comment
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 7754
Received: 12/03/2019
Respondent: Hampton-in-Arden Society
Capacity of Site 24 (Oak Farm) is overstated.
Any development here needs to include sufficient car parking space as local public transport services are wholly inadequate. Concern that 80 dwellings could only be achieved through the construction of multi-storey apartments or tightly packed terraced homes with no or limited parking facilities, which would be wholly inappropriate.
Consider that 2012 SHLAA conclusions on this site still apply.
We propose some conditions on developing Site 24 (Oak Farm).
Please find attached Hampton-in-Arden Society's response to the current draft local plan consultation.
Object
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 7866
Received: 13/03/2019
Respondent: Mrs Debbie Moseley
Questions 16, 17, 18 and 26 within the plan. I fully support the arguments put forward of the joint working group from Hampton Parish Council and Catherine de Barnes Residents' Association response to the SMBC Draft Local Plan (\Parish Response to SMBC Draft Local Plan January 2019) submitted on 03.02.2019
Questions 16, 17, 18 and 26 within the plan. I fully support the arguments put forward of the joint working group from Hampton Parish Council and Catherine de Barnes Residents' Association response to the SMBC Draft Local Plan (\Parish Response to SMBC Draft Local Plan January 2019) submitted on 03.02.2019. I do not believe site 16 (Lugtrout Lane) should be included as an allocated site and objections are based on loss of Green Belt, loss of an effective rural gap & defensible boundaries and the inability of local infrastructure to handle the development. I strongly oppose development of site 16.
Object
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 7870
Received: 13/03/2019
Respondent: Mr Andrew Moseley
Questions 16, 17, 18 and 26 within the plan. I fully support the arguments put forward of the joint working group from Hampton Parish Council and Catherine de Barnes Residents' Association response to the SMBC Draft Local Plan (\Parish Response to SMBC Draft Local Plan January 2019) submitted on 03.02.2019
Questions 16, 17, 18 and 26 within the plan. I fully support the arguments put forward of the joint working group from Hampton Parish Council and Catherine de Barnes Residents' Association response to the SMBC Draft Local Plan (\Parish Response to SMBC Draft Local Plan January 2019) submitted on 03.02.2019. I do not believe site 16 (Lugtrout Lane) should be included as an allocated site and objections are based on loss of Green Belt, loss of an effective rural gap & defensible boundaries and the inability of local infrastructure to handle the development. I strongly oppose development of site 16.
Comment
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 7923
Received: 13/03/2019
Respondent: Felsham Planning & Development
Agent: Felsham Planning & Development
In addition to this site we believe that land at 145 Old Station Road should also be considered for housing development. The case in support is set out in the attachment.
In addition to this site we believe that land at 145 Old Station Road should also be considered for housing development. The case in support is set out in the attachment.
Support
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8966
Received: 15/03/2019
Respondent: Councillor Max McLoughlin
Yes.
It is in a strategically advantageous location, which would benefit from access to Solihull Town Centre, the airport, NEC, Birmingham International, HS2 and Resorts World.
The masterplan is scant on information, but I appreciate that it is in its infancy. As the plan develops I am confident it will make a beneficial contribution to the borough and the village.
Yes.
It is in a strategically advantageous location, which would benefit from access to Solihull Town Centre, the airport, NEC, Birmingham International, HS2 and Resorts World.
The masterplan is scant on information, but I appreciate that it is in its infancy. As the plan develops I am confident it will make a beneficial contribution to the borough and the village.
Comment
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 9559
Received: 15/03/2019
Respondent: Richard Cobb Planning
No problem with redevelopment of the brownfield part of the Farm being allocated for residential subject to careful treatment of the frontage to the canal. But it would be disastrous for the remainder of the site being developed so urbanising the entrance to Catherine de Barnes from the East. The protection of that green edge to the village is critical for the protection of the rest of the Green Belt.
Please find attached a response to various aspects of the supplementary consultation
Comment
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 9655
Received: 15/03/2019
Respondent: Mr & Mrs Michael & Marion Joyce
Agent: Tyler Parkes Partnership Ltd
Site 2, 21 and 96 compare favourably with allocated site 24 and should be allocated in addition. Indeed, Site 24 is within a highly performing parcel in the GBA, whereas Sites 2, 21 and 96 are lower performing.
On behalf of our Client Mrs M Joyce, we now formally submit on her behalf representations in connection with the Draft Solihull Local Plan Review Supplementary Consultation.
The key question raised in the DSLPRSC is Question 39, which offers
an opportunity for our client to confirm she wishes her site to be included and the
reasons for that. In addition, this representation also addresses the following
questions: 2, 7, 14, 15, 17, 18, 23, 27, 28, 32, 33, 34, 39 and 44.
see letter attached
Support
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 9917
Received: 15/03/2019
Respondent: Generator (Balsall) & Minton
Agent: DS Planning
Firstly, it is noted and it is agreed that Catherine de Barnes should be a
settlement where limited and proportionate development is accepted. New
development will assist with the future viability and vitality of such
settlements as Catherine de Barnes provided they are proportionate to the
settlement, in the right location and contribute to the health and well-being
of the community
The site at Oak Farm should be included as an but the allocation should
include the land to the east of this proposed allocation and the west of Friday
Lane
This is the response of Generator Group and Minton to the supplementary
consultation by Solihull Council on the Solihull Draft Local Plan January 2019. The
purpose of the response is to comment on the draft Plan and promote the site on land adj Harpers Field, Kenilworth Road Balsall Common for inclusion as a housing
allocation within the Plan. The response is by question order. Whilst we have
responded to each question, the detailed points in relation to our site are set out under question 39 and your attention is specifically drawn to this part of the response. It should be noted the site is developer owned and delivery of the site can therefore come forward early in the plan period
Comment
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 9964
Received: 15/03/2019
Respondent: Rosconn Stategic Land
Agent: DS Planning
No objection in principle
This is the response of Rosconn Strategic Land to the supplementary consultation by
Solihull Council on the Solihull Draft Local Plan January 2019. The purpose of the
response is to comment the draft Plan and promote three sites for inclusion as
housing allocations within the plan. The response is by question order.
The 3 sites are:
Land at Three Maypoles Farm Shirley
Land at r/o 2214 Stratford Road Hockley Heath
Land adj 161 Lugtrout Lane Solihull
The responses on the three sites to the Solihull Draft Local Plan 2016 consultation
are attached and which highlight the reasons why the sites should be allocations
within the Local Plan.
This document should also be read in conjunction with the Ecology Report and
Heritage Assessment in relation to land adj to 161 Lugtrout Lane, Solihull.
Your attention is also drawn to the attached Masterplan for land r/o 2214 Stratford
Road Hockley Heath.
Not withstanding that this is an informal consultation we consider that the document
should be accompanied by an up to date SA.
Comment
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 10004
Received: 15/03/2019
Respondent: Stonewater
Agent: DS Planning
Firstly, it is noted and it is agreed that Catherine de Barnes should be a settlement where limited and proportionate development is accepted. New development will assist with the future viability and vitality of such settlements as Catherine de Barnes provided they are proportionate to the settlement, in the right location and contribute to the health and well-being of the community. The site at Oak Farm should be included as an but the allocation should include the land to the east of this proposed allocation and the west of Friday Lane.
This is the response of Stonewater to the supplementary consultation by Solihull
Council on the Solihull Draft Local Plan January 2019. The purpose of the response is
to comment the draft Plan and promote the site at the Firs Maxstoke Lane (west of
Meriden proposed allocation site 10) for inclusion as a housing allocation within the
Plan. The response is by question order.
The original response to the Solihull Draft Local Plan 2016 consultation is also
attached which highlights the reasons why the site should be an allocation within the
Local Plan (Site Ref 137).
see detailed comment in attached letter
Comment
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 10044
Received: 15/03/2019
Respondent: Mr T Khan
Agent: DS Planning
Firstly, it is noted and it is agreed that Catherine de Barnes should be a settlement where limited and proportionate development is accepted. New development will assist with the future viability and vitality of such
settlements as Hampton in Arden and Catherine de Barnes provided they are proportionate to the settlement, in the right location and contribute to the health and well-being of the community.
The site at Oak Farm should be included as an allocation as promoted in the submission to the SDLP 2016 consultation (Site Ref 136).
However, the allocation should include the land to the east of this proposed allocation and the west of Friday Lane.
This is the response of Mr Taj Khan, Sid Kelly and John Green to the supplementary
consultation by Solihull Council on the Solihull Draft Local Plan January 2019. The
purpose of the response is to comment on the draft Plan and promote the site at 15,
59, & 61 Jacobean Lane Knowle for inclusion as a housing allocation within the Plan
and land north of Jacobean Lane being removed from the Green Belt and to support
the removal of land from the Green Belt to rectify anomalies and for consistency.
See detail response in attached letter and appendices
Support
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 10086
Received: 15/03/2019
Respondent: Minton (CdeB) Ltd
Agent: DS Planning
Firstly, it is noted and it is agreed that Catherine de Barnes should be a settlement where limited and proportionate development is accepted. New development will assist with the future viability and vitality of such settlements as Catherine de Barnes provided they are proportionate to the settlement, in the right location and contribute to the health and well-being of the community. The site at Oak Farm should be included as an allocation but the allocation should include the land to the east of this proposed allocation and the west of Friday Lane (the full extent of site 136)
This is the response of Minton to the supplementary consultation by Solihull Council
on the Solihull Draft Local Plan January 2019. The purpose of the response is to
comment the draft Plan and promote the site at Oak Farm Catherine de Barnes for
inclusion as a housing allocation within the Plan. The response is by question order.
The original response to the Solihull Draft Local Plan 2016 consultation is also
attached which highlights the reasons why the full Oak Farm site should be an
allocation within the Local Plan. We have also carried out our own Green Belt
Assessment a copy of which is attached