Question 22 - Infrastructure Requirements at Knowle, Dorridge and Bentley Health
Support
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 7774
Received: 12/03/2019
Respondent: Mr Gurmukh Hayre
I agree that new housing should be spread and not heavily concentrated on Arden Triangle.
I agree that new housing should be spread and not heavily concentrated on Arden Triangle.
Object
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 7786
Received: 13/03/2019
Respondent: Mr Michael Doble
In excess of 1,000 new homes in Knowle will destroy the present village environment.
Occupancy of the new homes will most likely be by young people, who have cars and will not use public transport. This will further increase parking problems. Major road widening will be required, not just the tinkering suggested.
The football club is currently short of members and has failed to maintain its existing buildings and is unlikely be able to afford to run the proposed site.
The poor agricultural land North of Knowle, either side of the M42, is a more suitable site for proposed development.
In excess of 1,000 new homes in Knowle will destroy the present village environment.
Occupancy of the new homes will most likely be by young people, who have cars and will not use public transport. This will further increase parking problems. Major road widening will be required, not just the tinkering suggested.
The football club is currently short of members and has failed to maintain its existing buildings and is unlikely be able to afford to run the proposed site.
The poor agricultural land North of Knowle, either side of the M42, is a more suitable site for proposed development.
Comment
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 7909
Received: 13/03/2019
Respondent: Stratford on Avon District Council
It is recognised in the LPR that although KDBH do not have significant areas of employment (which could result in high levels of out-commuting) are all located in close proximity to the Strategic Highway Network. They do have a full range of facilities including both secondary & primary schools, health services and a range of shops, services and facilities and therefore is well placed to accommodate growth in excess of just its own local needs. For these reasons it is not anticipated that development here would have an adverse impact on infrastructure in Stratford- on- Avon District.
see attached representation
Object
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 7929
Received: 13/03/2019
Respondent: Mrs Elisabeth Hedley
Infrastructure requirements have been identified in Knowle but only in very general, vague terms with no information as to how these are to be met or how harmful they will be to the village. The lack of information on transportation issues is a serious omission and addressing this only at the Submission stage wholly unsatisfactory. Sports and recreation facilities needed, but Hampton Road poorly located and larger than required. Please also see the response from the KDBH Neighbourhood Forum which I support and fully endorse.
The KDBH Neighbourhood Forum's response to the 2016 consultation was critical of the lack of information on infrastructure impacts within KDBH and how they would be mitigated. Transport issues were a top local concern in the Neighbourhood Plan process. The 2016 objection concluded that "it is unreasonable to expect residents to accept any substantial further development in KDBH without any indication as to how the wider infrastructure impacts would be overcome". The Forum asked for more information to be made available on the infrastructure impacts of the scale of additional housing in KDBH to enable an informed response to be made. Almost no information has been forthcoming and it appears no real progress has been made in over 2 years as far as informing residents is concerned, despite the fact that the Council carried out its own traffic survey in the autumn of 2016. The lack of information concerning transport infrastructure is deeply unsatisfactory. We keep being told that this will be forthcoming in the submission version in summer 2019 but this is not acceptable. How can residents assess the impact of any traffic management plans when we do not know what these might be. We will apparently be told what these are in the summer of 2019 but will then have very little time, probably 6-8 weeks formal consultation period within which to assess these and respond to the Council. This is wholly unsatisfactory. We will be bombarded with significant amounts of information at a late stage in the process and will not have adequate time or resources to assess this properly.
With respect to sports and recreation facilities. these are needed on Knowle but the proposed location on Hampton Road is poorly located, far larger than is really needed and will have a detrimental impact upon the eastern approach to Knowle - see response to Q23
Object
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 7938
Received: 14/03/2019
Respondent: Terry Corns
The proposal for circa 1100 new homes in Knowle & Dorridge is excessive and will destroy the character of the two villages.The present infrastructure will not cope and the ancient character of Knowle will be destroyed. The Plan does not address infrastructure issues sufficiently. See Sec 4 of attached Knowle Society Document with which I agree wholeheartedly.
The proposal for circa 1100 new homes in Knowle & Dorridge is excessive and will destroy the character of the two villages.The present infrastructure will not cope and the ancient character of Knowle will be destroyed. The Plan does not address infrastructure issues sufficiently. See Sec 4 of attached Knowle Society Document with which I agree wholeheartedly.
Object
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 7956
Received: 13/03/2019
Respondent: Mr Graham Bowskill
The local road network south of Knowle is totally inadequate to handle the preposed number of houses
This coupled with a proposed additional developement in Blue Lake Road of 340 housed would further exasperate the problem.
Infrastructure should be assessed (capacity) before allocating the site
I also fail to notice any adequate provision for Doctors/dentists or extra secondary school places
The local road network south of Knowle is totally inadequate to handle the preposed number of houses,the traffic which in the main would attempt to go down Knowle High Street at peak times.This coupled with a proposed additional developement in Blue Lake Road of 340 housed would further exasperate the problem.It is imperative in any planning, that interstructure is assessed as to what its capacity to cope with the traffic BEFORE asigning any house numbers for a particular site.
I also fail to notice any adequate provision for Doctors/dentists or extra secondary school places
Object
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8021
Received: 13/03/2019
Respondent: Mr Ian Leedham
- The current infrastructure struggles to cope and there is not the space to be able to accommodate more housing or new infrastructure within the local environment.
- The roads are congested and car park at Dorridge full by 6.30am.
- The recent expansion in housing in the area is already stretching the infrastructure and there is no space for anything further.
The current infrastructure struggles to Coe and there is not the space to be able to accommodate more housing or new infrastructure within the local environment, the roads are congested and car park at Dorridge full by 6.30am. The recent expansion in housing in the area is already stretching the infrastructure and there is no space for anything further.
Support
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8040
Received: 13/03/2019
Respondent: Naomi Sheard
The necessity to move Knowle football should be questioned. In order for young people to access sporting facilities they should be within the community not on the fringes.
The necessity to move Knowle football should be questioned. In order for young people to access sporting facilities they should be within the community not on the fringes.
Object
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8099
Received: 14/03/2019
Respondent: Gill Corns
The whole character of Knowle & Dorridge will be irrevocably changed by the proposed number of new houses in the area.
The village traffic will become gridlocked
more thought needed about the area's infrastructure as stated in Section 4 of the Knowle Society Document which I attach
The whole character of Knowle & Dorridge will be irrevocably changed by the proposed number of new houses in the area. The village traffic will become gridlocked and there needs to be a great deal more thought about the area's infrastructure as stated in Section 4 of the Knowle Society Document which I attach to this representation.
Comment
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8130
Received: 14/03/2019
Respondent: Dr David Gentle
Dispute that KDBH is 'well placed to accommodate growth'.
Parking is insufficient with little scope for expansion.
Key roads are heavily congested during commuter times - the relief road would have helped.
The area is not 'well served' by health facilities.
Agree that affordable housing should primarily be for local young people and older residents favouring independence.
When considering 'a balance between character and efficiency' it must be borne in mind that 'character', contributing to the long-term quality of life for residents, should usually have priority over 'efficiency', that may link to profit.
Dispute that KDBH is 'well placed to accommodate growth'. Parking is insufficient with little scope for expansion. Key roads are heavily congested during commuter times - the relief road would have helped. The area is not 'well served' by health facilities.
Agree that affordable housing should primarily be for local young people and older residents favouring independence.
When considering 'a balance between character and efficiency' it must be borne in mind that 'character', contributing to the long-term quality of life for residents, should usually have priority over 'efficiency', that may link to profit.
Object
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8145
Received: 14/03/2019
Respondent: Mr Martin Archer
I absolutely agree that further infrastructure requirements are needed but at present there is a complete lack of any proposals to deal with the likely effects of the Arden Triangle proposal or any other possible proposals to the South of Knowle and Dorridge.It is very important that these proposals are produced before moving forward.
I absolutely agree that further infrastructure requirements are needed but at present there is a complete lack of any proposals to deal with the likely effects of the Arden Triangle proposal or any other possible proposals to the South of Knowle and Dorridge.It is very important that these proposals are produced before moving forward.
Object
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8183
Received: 14/03/2019
Respondent: Mr Don Grantham
The proposal for circa 1100 new homes in Knowle & Dorridge is absolutely excessive and will destroy the character of the villages. Current infrastructure is insufficient for the planned future demands, and will not cope, causing huge issues. The historic nature and traditional character of Knowle will be destroyed completely. The Plan does not at all address the infrastructure issues. I would point you to refer to Sec 4 of Knowle Society Document with which I completely agree.
The proposal for circa 1100 new homes in Knowle & Dorridge is absolutely excessive and will destroy the character of the villages. Current infrastructure is insufficient for the planned future demands, and will not cope, causing huge issues. The historic nature and traditional character of Knowle will be destroyed completely. The Plan does not at all address the infrastructure issues. I would point you to refer to Sec 4 of Knowle Society Document with which I completely agree.
Object
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8217
Received: 14/03/2019
Respondent: Mrs Helen Baker
1100 new homes in the Knowle, Dorridge and Bentley Heath area is excessive to say the least. The infrastructure is already challenging and the Plan does little to address the real issues. This amount of new homes will certainly ruin the character of the area.
1100 new homes in the Knowle, Dorridge and Bentley Heath area is excessive to say the least. The infrastructure is already challenging and the Plan does little to address the real issues. This amount of new homes will certainly ruin the character of the area.
Object
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8244
Received: 14/03/2019
Respondent: Mr Adrian Baker
The proposal for circa 1100 new homes in Knowle & Dorridge is excessive and far more than 'other' area this will totally overwhelm the two villages. I believe the local infrastructure will not cope and seriously impact on the the character of Knowle. This plan does not address the infrastructure issues sufficiently and is far too many houses for our area to absorb as concluded in 'Knowle Society Document' which I agree with and have attached
The proposal for circa 1100 new homes in Knowle & Dorridge is excessive and far more than 'other' area this will totally overwhelm the two villages. I believe the local infrastructure will not cope and seriously impact on the the character of Knowle. This plan does not address the infrastructure issues sufficiently and is far too many houses for our area to absorb as concluded in 'Knowle Society Document' which I agree with and have attached
Object
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8251
Received: 14/03/2019
Respondent: Mr David Power
I feel 1100 new homes in Knowle & Dorridge is excessive and will spoil the character of the two villages. The existing infrastructure will not cope and the feel of Knowle will be lost. The Plan does not address parking, schools and doctors etc.
I agree with section 4 of Knowle Society Document
I feel 1100 new homes in Knowle & Dorridge is excessive and will spoil the character of the two villages. The existing infrastructure will not cope and the feel of Knowle will be lost. The Plan does not address parking, schools and doctors etc.
I agree with section 4 of Knowle Society Document
Object
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8301
Received: 14/03/2019
Respondent: Mrs Marjorie Archer
The proposal is excessive. The current infrastructure will not cope.
See Sec 4 of Knowle Society Document with which I completely agree.
The proposal is excessive. The current infrastructure will not cope.
See Sec 4 of Knowle Society Document with which I completely agree.
Object
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8312
Received: 14/03/2019
Respondent: Mr Gregory Lowson
A new school is unecessary. The road infrastructure isn't there to deal with it. The proposed new housing is on green belt and should not be allowed. The Crestwood report describes Grove Road as " a minor local road", the character of which preserves the landscape and approach to Dorridge, and whose landscape isn't suited for high density development.
There are plenty of other non green belt areas in the borough which are more suitable.
A new school is unecessary. The road infrastructure isn't there to deal with it. The proposed new housing is on green belt and should not be allowed. The Crestwood report describes Grove Road as " a minor local road", the character of which preserves the landscape and approach to Dorridge, and whose landscape isn't suited for high density development.
There are plenty of other non green belt areas in the borough which are more suitable.
Object
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8358
Received: 14/03/2019
Respondent: David Sharpe
this section notes that highway improvements are likely at various locations. However this draft Plan fails to identify what improvements are likely or where. Such improvements may themselves have significant local impacts/land issues etc. and need to be identified and assessed as part of the site selection process and not just left for later assessment and consideration when sites may already have been taken forward.
Traffic, road improvements and infrastructure improvements etc are an essential part of a sites potential for development and need to be assessed at the early stage of site selection
this section notes that highway improvements are likely at various locations. However this draft Plan fails to identify what improvements are likely or where. Such improvements may themselves have significant local impacts/land issues etc. and need to be identified and assessed as part of the site selection process and not just left for later assessment and consideration when sites may already have been taken forward.
Traffic, road improvements and infrastructure improvements etc are an essential part of a sites potential for development and need to be assessed at the early stage of site selection
Support
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8367
Received: 14/03/2019
Respondent: Mrs Julie Irvine
With the increase in older population there needs to be improved public transport to meet their needs. In addition Dorridge station needs increased parking provision to reduce the amount of on street parking which is being pushed out as far as Knowle with the added parking restrictions that are being put in place
With the increase in older population there needs to be improved public transport to meet their needs. In addition Dorridge station needs increased parking provision to reduce the amount of on street parking which is being pushed out as far as Knowle with the added parking restrictions that are being put in place
Object
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8374
Received: 14/03/2019
Respondent: Mr Harvey Scriven
Need to determine what is an appropriate scale of development for the existing infrastructure. It is perverse to suggest that major development would result in increased bus services and provide better off street parking.
Pressure on school places is being exacerbated by increases in pupils from outside the area - with a knock on effect of causing increased traffic congestion.
Knowle has poor public transport, a narrow high street and very limited local employment.
Strongly against the policy of any expansion into the green belt. The scale of proposed development is inappropriate for the size of the village. It is perverse to suggest that a major development of this size that would remove green belt for ever, would result in that increased bus services and provide better off street parking. eg the statement - "A higher population gives greater potential for improved public transport services to be viable, e.g. better frequency of bus services" is a ludicrous argument. You should be asking - what is an appropriate scale of development for the existing infrastructure.
By encouraging development in the green belt, you are directly contravening government policy, specifically:" The Government attaches great importance to Green Belts. The fundamental aim of Green Belt policy is to prevent urban sprawl by keeping land permanently open; the essential characteristics of Green Belts are their openness and their permanence."
It is also unclear whether your statement: "given the existing pressure on primary school places" is factually correct. Knowle Primary School has recently moved to two forms from three.
It is also the case that traffic congestion in Knowle is being made worse by an increase in pupils attending Arden School from outside of the local area. Kn
Comment
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8398
Received: 14/03/2019
Respondent: Roger Atkinson
Much more should be done to encourage walking and cycling - which should be prioritised over car use. At the moment cycling on Warwick Road and Station Road, among others, can be a very unpleasant experience.
Knowle and Dorridge should have a 20 mph limit in all built up areas
Much more should be done to encourage walking and cycling - which should be prioritised over car use. At the moment cycling on Warwick Road and Station Road, among others, can be a very unpleasant experience.
Knowle and Dorridge should have a 20 mph limit in all built up areas
Object
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8402
Received: 14/03/2019
Respondent: Mrs Faye Doble
Only Knowle, not whole area. Does not meet NPPF objectives: Economic - houses only, no provision/infrastructure for more employment in area. Social - degrades what is enjoyed by existing community. Environment - massive increase in cars needed to commute to jobs away from area will increase pollution.
Parking improvements not needed as shopping online. Village commerce - restaurants/hairdressers/offices are replacing retail.
HIghways could not cope with extra traffic, adding pollution/frustration/discontentment.
Existing sports/open spaces good/affordable within 2 miles radius.
Affordable Smaller market homes are too small for active/homeworking families.
Only Knowle, not whole area. Does not meet NPPF objectives: Economic - houses only, no provision/infrastructure for more employment in area. Social - degrades what is enjoyed by existing community. Environment - massive increase in cars needed to commute to jobs away from area will increase pollution.
Parking improvements not needed as shopping online. Village commerce - restaurants/hairdressers/offices are replacing retail.
HIghways could not cope with extra traffic, adding pollution/frustration/discontentment.
Existing sports/open spaces good/affordable within 2 miles radius.
Affordable Smaller market homes are too small for active/homeworking families.
Comment
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8443
Received: 14/03/2019
Respondent: Councillor M Wilson
Whilst I do understand the infrastructure requirements for Knowle, Dorridge and Bentley Heath, I do also note the absence of any plans to provide social housing in this area. There are less than 10,000 social housing units in the Borough, most are in the 4 of the Northern Wards (3 being the Regen wars), Shirley and Elmdon. For inclusive growth and community cohesion across the Borough, it must be considered to spread the social housing stock across the whole of Solihull.
Whilst I do understand the infrastructure requirements for Knowle, Dorridge and Bentley Heath, I do also note the absence of any plans to provide social housing in this area. There are less than 10,000 social housing units in the Borough, most are in the 4 of the Northern Wards (3 being the Regen wars), Shirley and Elmdon. For inclusive growth and community cohesion across the Borough, it must be considered to spread the social housing stock across the whole of Solihull.
Support
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8454
Received: 15/03/2019
Respondent: Mrs Laura Dunne
Any house building would have to be accompanied by the appropriate level of infrastructure development. There is currently a shortage of appropriate parking in Knowle, it is hard to get doctors appointments, the traffic through the village at peak times can bring everything to a standstill. Speed reduction measures are not the answer - more houses will lead to more traffic, and so increased road and parking capacity needs to be provided.
Would new houses fall within catchment area for Knowle Primary Academy which is already over-subscribed? Developers should be expected to contribute to expansion to accommodate additional pupils.
Any house building would have to be accompanied by the appropriate level of infrastructure development. There is currently a shortage of appropriate parking in Knowle, it is hard to get doctors appointments, the traffic through the village a peak times can bring everything to a standstill. Spped reduction measures are not the answer - more houses will lead to more traffic, and so increased road and parking capacity needs to be provided.
Support
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8456
Received: 15/03/2019
Respondent: Ms Mali malika
I support the infrastructure requirments
I support the infrastructiure requirments
Support
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8460
Received: 15/03/2019
Respondent: mr Kan Karan
good prospects of develomen in our area
good prospects of develomen in our area
Support
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8463
Received: 15/03/2019
Respondent: SOS Limited
houghfull consideraton y thbe council
houghfull consideraton y thbe council
Comment
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8467
Received: 15/03/2019
Respondent: M Lopez
I do not believe enough consideration has been made in relation to services that need to be provided to all residents in this area. In particular, doctors & medical services and facilities for young people - they do not just go to green spaces and there isn't enough affordable facilities where they can go to locally to do activities or 'hang out' with friends.
Parking in Dorridge and Knowle on the roads has increased considerably due to the Dorridge train station. Consideration should be made to affordable parking in relation to any increase in parking facilities.
I do not believe enough consideration has been made in relation to services that need to be provided to all residents in this area. In particular, doctors & medical services and facilities for young people - they do not just go to green spaces and there isn't enough affordable facilities where they can go to locally to do activities or 'hang out' with friends.
Parking in Dorridge and Knowle on the roads has increased considerably due to the Dorridge train station. Consideration should be made to affordable parking in relation to any increase in parking facilities.
Object
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8472
Received: 15/03/2019
Respondent: Mrs Lyn Holtham
The pressures on infrastructure identified for Knowle and in particular the Arden Triangle are a result of poor site selection and an over allocation of development on all the land south of Knowle. A) it will overload the village centre and create further congestion B) It will divert local/commuter traffic to Grove Road without any specific measures identified to deal with these problems and C) It will harm the historic setting and rural approach to Knowle by consuming so much valuable landscape. The allocation be reduced significantly and alternatives found elsewhere in KDBH.
The pressures on infrastructure identified for Knowle and in particular the Arden Triangle are a result of poor site selection and an over allocation of development on all the land south of Knowle. A) it will overload the village centre and create further congestion B) It will divert local/commuter traffic to Grove Road without any specific measures identified to deal with these problems and C) It will harm the historic setting and rural approach to Knowle by consuming so much valuable landscape. The allocation be reduced significantly and alternatives found elsewhere in KDBH.
Support
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8498
Received: 15/03/2019
Respondent: Mrs Amy Fallis
I think these are appropriate.
I think these are appropriate.