Question 23 - Site 8 - Hampton Road
Comment
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8468
Received: 15/03/2019
Respondent: M Lopez
The new houses that are already being built seem packed in to the area, with tiny gardens - it is altering the feel of Knowle.
The new houses that are already being built seem packed in to the area, with tiny gardens - it is altering the feel of Knowle.
Support
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8473
Received: 15/03/2019
Respondent: Mrs Lyn Holtham
A better alternative to Site 9 with fewer traffic/congestion implications if the correct infrastructure solutions are found.
A better alternative to Site 9 with fewer traffic/congestion implications if the correct infrastructure solutions are found.
Object
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8545
Received: 15/03/2019
Respondent: Mrs Sarah Letters
I object to building houses on green belt land, when there are brownfield sites within the borough that could be used instead.
I object to building houses on green belt land, when there are brownfield sites within the borough that could be used instead.
Object
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8565
Received: 15/03/2019
Respondent: Kim Hulse
The site encroaches on greenbelt and is identified as an important parcel in preventing unrestricted sprawl of urban areas.
The Hampton Road corridor gives Knowle it's rural setting.
There's a cultural & heritage impact on local listed buildings.
Views from the canal would significantly impact the rural nature and be visually intrusive.
Wildlife of Wychwood woods and canal (a proposed LWS), should remain connected.
Footpaths are regularly by locals appreciating being connected to the countryside.
The sports hub on higher land means lights and noise impacting residents and tranquillity.
An independent report recommended the site should not be prioritised.
The site encroaches on greenbelt and is identified as an important parcel in preventing unrestricted sprawl of urban areas.
The Hampton Road corridor gives Knowle it's rural setting.
There's a cultural & heritage impact on local listed buildings.
Views from the canal would significantly impact the rural nature and be visually intrusive.
Wildlife of Wychwood woods and canal (a proposed LWS), should remain connected.
Footpaths are regularly by locals appreciating being connected to the countryside.
The sports hub on higher land means lights and noise impacting residents and tranquillity.
An independent report recommended the site should not be prioritised.
Object
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8583
Received: 15/03/2019
Respondent: Warwickshire Wildlife Trust
We therefore strongly object to this site allocation as it doesn't appear that the LWSs can be retained. Local Wildlife Sites are of at least county value and should be protected as part of the planning process. They are core components of our ecological network/ Nature Recovery Network.
The Ecological Assessment identifies that the northern parcel contains two Local Wildlife Sites; Purnell's Brook Woodland and Purnell's Brook Meadow which was surveyed and designated in 2018 by the Local Wildlife Sites Team.
The meadow is thought to be a degraded example of MG4 flood meadow. This type of grassland is extremely rare nationally and locally and would potentially qualify as a habitat of principle importance under section 41 of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act (2006). This habitat should be protected and enhanced as part of any development proposal in this area.
Whilst the consultation text refers to the LWSs, they are not shown on the Landscape Assessment informing the draft concept masterplan. Nor have the LWSs been retained and protected within either proposed concept masterplan.
We therefore strongly object to this site allocation as it doesn't appear that the LWSs can be retained. Local Wildlife Sites are of at least county value and should be protected as part of the planning process. They are core components of our ecological network/ Nature Recovery Network.
Comment
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8615
Received: 15/03/2019
Respondent: Mr Gordon OConnor
I support and endorse the response of KDBH Forum.
I support and endorse the response of KDBH Forum.
Object
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8626
Received: 15/03/2019
Respondent: Mr Kar Karan
Site poses significant environmental & geographical challenges
Site poses significant environmental & geographical challenges
Object
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8633
Received: 15/03/2019
Respondent: Mr Andrew Freeman
Site should not be included as in principle objection due to overriding importance of green belt, poorly performing in terms of Spatial Strategy/Sustainability Appraisal, categorisation questionable. Inadequate regard for countryside encroachment, landscape impacts, topographical constraints, traffic impacts including on Conservation Area, or infrastructure requirements. Green belt boundary poorly defined. Quantum of housing not justified by viability assessment. Poor accessibility. Sports development not defined or appraised for impacts, no comparative assessment of locations.
Concept masterplan need strengthening to refer to important features that may need to be retained/constraints, safeguard landscape/biodiversity, secure new planting/green framework, limit extent of development, consider densities and accessibility to sports facilities.
Q23 - Inclusion of Site 8 Hampton Road / Concept Masterplan
Site 8 Hampton Road should not be included as allocated site:
* In principle objection
* Poorly performing site in terms of Spatial Strategy / Sustainability Appraisal
* Categorisation under the site selection process is questionable
* The value of the Green Belt is of overriding importance
* Inadequate regard has been paid to open countryside (significant encroachment) and landscape (value / capacity) matters
* Inadequate consideration has been given to traffic impacts including effects on the Conservation Area
* Other infrastructure impacts have not been adequately addressed
* The Green Belt boundary would be poorly defined
* The extent / quantum of the proposed housing has not been justified by a viability assessment
* Accessibility is poor
* Topographical constraints have not been addressed
* The proposed sports development and its impact have not been properly defined or appraised
* There is no assessment as to whether the proposed sports development would be proportional
* There is no comparative assessment of potential locations for the sports development including sites beyond Site 8
* An overriding justification for the allocation has not been demonstrated
The concept masterplan for Site 8 Hampton Road needs strengthening to:
* refer to important features that may need to be retained
* give certainty over key aspects of the development
* safeguard important landscape / biodiversity assets
* secure new strategic planting
* limit the extent of development
* indicate how topographical constraints would be addressed
* address the appropriateness of transitional densities
* include a clear structural green framework with Public Open Space provision
* address accessibility to the community sports hub
Object
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8644
Received: 15/03/2019
Respondent: Mr Ken Currran
Unsuitable site - will add congestion
Unsuitable site - will add congestion
Object
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8760
Received: 15/03/2019
Respondent: Mrs Jill Collins
The Warwick Road is currently heavily congested in the mornings and evenings. It could not cope with the traffic generated by 300+ homes on site 8 trying to join it from Hampton Road.
Parking in Knowle is extremely difficult now. There is simply no space to accommodate any more cars.
The small new proposed primary school would not be able to cope with all the children from the new houses on sites 8 and 9 - especially if the current Catholic primary school is closed and the site used for even more housing.
The Warwick Road is currently heavily congested in the mornings and evenings. It could not cope with the traffic generated by 300+ homes on site 8 trying to join it from Hampton Road.
Parking in Knowle is extremely difficult now. There is simply no space to accommodate any more cars.
The small new proposed primary school would not be able to cope with all the children from the new houses on sites 8 and 9 - especially if the current Catholic primary school is closed and the site used for even more housing.
Object
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8823
Received: 15/03/2019
Respondent: Paul & Anne Wilson Ramsay
Objection to proposals for Hampton Road site 8 in Knowle allocated within green belt land.
No additional school places proposed at Knowle Primary School or Arden Academy.
No additional medical facilities or GP surgery proposed.
No consideration has been given to main services to proposed housing, including electricity, gas, water supply, mains drainage, telecommunications.
No details provided of how the setting of Grimshaw Hall and surrounding woodland will be protected.
Satisfactory relocation of Knowle Football Club and Cricket Ground must be achieved prior to housing redevelopment.
Some land areas may be located within a flood zone of Purnells Brook.
Objection to proposals for Hampton Road site 8 in Knowle allocated within green belt land.
No additional school places proposed at Knowle Primary School or Arden Academy.
No additional medical facilities or GP surgery proposed.
No consideration has been given to main services to proposed housing, including electricity, gas, water supply, mains drainage, telecommunications.
No details provided of how the setting of Grimshaw Hall and surrounding woodland will be protected.
Satisfactory relocation of Knowle Football Club and Cricket Ground must be achieved prior to housing redevelopment.
Some land areas may be located within a flood zone of Purnells Brook.
Object
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8876
Received: 15/03/2019
Respondent: Paul & Anne Wilson Ramsay
Objection to high density development of Knowle Fooball Club along Hampton Lane within existing green belt land.
Developers should guarantee that Sports Facilities should be completed prior to residential redevelopment of Knowle Football Club and Cricket Ground to allow club continuity.
Protection of Heritage Assets and setting of Grimshaw Hall; no encroachment shall be allowed on adjacent woodland.
No consideration has been given to mains services to proposed housing, including electricity, gas, water supply, mains drainage, telecommunications.
Some land areas may be located within a flood zone of Purnells Brook, and should not be built on.
Objection to high density development of Knowle Fooball Club along Hampton Lane within existing green belt land.
Developers should guarantee that Sports Facilities should be completed prior to residential redevelopment of Knowle Football Club and Cricket Ground to allow club continuity.
Protection of Heritage Assets and setting of Grimshaw Hall; no encroachment shall be allowed on adjacent woodland.
No consideration has been given to mains services to proposed housing, including electricity, gas, water supply, mains drainage, telecommunications.
Some land areas may be located within a flood zone of Purnells Brook, and should not be built on.
Comment
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8895
Received: 15/03/2019
Respondent: Sport England
SE consider that the proposed policy allocating the site should include the following requirements:
- allocate the sports hub site
- playing fields (playing pitches and ancillary facilities) should not be developed upon until replacement provision is made in line with the requirements of NPPF paragraph 97(b) and SE Playing Fields Policy.
- State that the construction of the playing pitches, floodlighting and changing facilities should accord with SE and relevant NGB guidance.
- require a ball strike assessment should cricket site be retained
Site identified as a location for 3G pitch which should be catered for in the policy
The proposed allocation contains playing field land which includes the current ground of Knowle Football Club and potentially the adjacent Knowle Village Cricket Club. The consultation document highlights that the Football Club is seeking to relocate in order to secure better facilities which provides an opportunity for residential development on the existing site. As part of the allocation a sports hub is proposed which the football and cricket club could be relocated to.
Sport England are supportive of the proposed sports hub site and consider that the proposed policy allocating the site should include the following requirements:
- Specifically allocate the sports hub site
- State that the playing fields (playing pitches and ancillary facilities) should not be developed upon until replacement provision is made in line with the requirements of NPPF paragraph 97(b) and Sport England's Playing Fields Policy.
- State that the construction of the playing pitches, floodlighting and changing facilities should accord with Sport England and relevant national governing bodies guidance.
- Reflect the requirements of NPPF paragraph 182 requiring a ball strike assessment to be undertaken should residential development come forward on the football club site but not on the cricket club site. The findings of the ball strike assessment should be implemented and maintained by the developer (unless of otherwise agreed by the Club following consultation with Sport England and the ECB). It is viewed that this is necessary as the proposed development could be at risk of ball strike which could prejudice the use of the cricket pitch.
It should be noted that the Council's Playing Pitch Strategy and the Football Foundation's Local Facilities Football Plan identify Knowle Football Club as one of two potential locations (other location is Arden Academy) for a 3G pitch to meet demand in the area. Therefore it is recommended that the allocation policy allows for the potential for a 3G pitch. Sport England and the relevant National Governing Bodies would welcome a discussion regarding the Sport Hub site to ensure that it will be fit for purpose and capable of meeting current and future demand.
Support
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8976
Received: 15/03/2019
Respondent: Councillor Max McLoughlin
Yes
Yes
Comment
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8987
Received: 15/03/2019
Respondent: Mrs Elizabeth Hulse
I support the representations made by KDBH Neighbourhood Forum
I do not support the use of the land south of Hampton Rd for high density housing. All mature trees to be protected. Area abuts a wildlife site must be taken into consideration. Land to north has limited capacity due to its topography. Use of land for sports development will have unacceptable impact on the surrounding green belt, light pollution in particular affecting a very wide area. Extensive ground works will be required to overcome the natural topography which makes it unsuitable for sports development as envisaged.
I support the representations made by KDBH Neighbourhood Forum
I do not support the use of the land south of Hampton Rd for high density housing. All mature trees to be protected. Area abuts a wildlife site must be taken into consideration. Land to north has limited capacity due to its topography. Use of land for sports development will have unacceptable impact on the surrounding green belt, light pollution in particular affecting a very wide area. Extensive ground works will be required to overcome the natural topography which makes it unsuitable for sports development as envisaged.
Object
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 9029
Received: 15/03/2019
Respondent: Mr Steve Coathup
Together with the proposal to develop site 9, the additional traffic flow, and need for additional General Practice capacity will overwhelm the existing provision and infrastructure. Nowhere in the document is this recognised and represents a major flaw in the masterplan
Together with the proposal to develop site 9, the additional traffic flow, and need for additional General Practice capacity will overwhelm the existing provision and infrastructure. Nowhere in the document is this recognised and represents a major flaw in the masterplan
Object
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 9084
Received: 15/03/2019
Respondent: Dr Linda Parsons
Who says it is of medium landscape character and low visual sensitivity? No green belt should be used.
Knowle cannot take any more intrusion. The village would be destroyed by more houses and consequently more people and cars.
Who says it is of medium landscape character and low visual sensitivity? No green belt should be used.
Knowle cannot take any more intrusion. The village would be destroyed by more houses and consequently more people and cars.
Object
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 9127
Received: 15/03/2019
Respondent: Mr Kym Soni
The concentration of development in Knowle is detrimental to the green belt, and thus, the quality of life for current residents. The additional traffic and pollution (air quality and noise) would blight the lives of residents.
The concentration of development in Knowle is detrimental to the green belt, and thus, the quality of life for current residents. The additional traffic and pollution (air quality and noise) would blight the lives of residents.
Object
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 9134
Received: 15/03/2019
Respondent: Mr John Allen
I object to any incursion into the green belt. Part of the housing numbers needed in Knowle, Dorridge and Bentley Heath relate to the 'Wider Market Housing Area' requirement. There are plenty of derelict land areas available in Birmingham and these should be used first to accommodate Birmingham's housing requirements before greenbelt land is built on. SMBC should make a stand on this issue.
I object to any incursion into the green belt. Part of the housing numbers needed in Knowle, Dorridge and Bentley Heath relate to the 'Wider Market Housing Area' requirement. There are plenty of derelict land areas available in Birmingham and these should be used first to accommodate Birmingham's housing requirements before greenbelt land is built on. SMBC should make a stand on this issue.
Support
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 9138
Received: 15/03/2019
Respondent: Dr Paul Rylah
While I have concerns over the extra traffic and pressure on the current infrastructure (schools, GPS, parking) I believe Knowle can absorb a development of this kind, and contribute to the clear need for extra housing, of all sizes and type. It would also be a great boost to the village to gain the addition investment in sports facilities - presuming the funding materialises.
While I have concerns over the extra traffic and pressure on the current infrastructure (schools, GPS, parking) I believe Knowle can absorb a development of this kind, and contribute to the clear need for extra housing, of all sizes and type. It would also be a great boost to the village to gain the addition investment in sports facilities - presuming the funding materialises.
Object
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 9139
Received: 15/03/2019
Respondent: Mrs Karen Allen
I object to any incursion into the Green Belt. Part of the housing requirement for Knowle, Dorridge and Bentley Heath is related to the Wider Housing Market Area. There are plenty of derelict and brown field sites in Birmingham that should be used first to accommodate Birmingham's housing needs before green belt land is built on, this would also reduce Knowle, Dorridge and Bentley Heath's housing requirement figures. Solihull council should object strongly to WHMA. The roads and junctions that would serve this development are inadequate. Infrastructure is already under strain.
I object to any incursion into the Green Belt. Part of the housing requirement for Knowle, Dorridge and Bentley Heath is related to the Wider Housing Market Area. There are plenty of derelict and brown field sites in Birmingham that should be used first to accommodate Birmingham's housing needs before green belt land is built on, this would also reduce Knowle, Dorridge and Bentley Heath's housing requirement figures. Solihull council should object strongly to WHMA. The roads and junctions that would serve this development are inadequate. Infrastructure is already under strain.
Comment
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 9271
Received: 15/03/2019
Respondent: IM Land
Agent: Barton Willmore Planning
this Site contains sports pitch provision which must be mitigated in line with the Revised NPPF (2019). It is also noted that this Site is in a similar location to the Site at Jacobean Lane and enjoys similar defensible boundaries. It is also within the same Green Belt parcel within the Council's Green Belt Assessment. The Council should utilise the same assessment for both sites. The allocation of Site 8 will also reinforce the canal as the edge of the settlement, which would be in line with the Site at Jacobean Lane.
See Letters
Comment
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 9298
Received: 20/03/2019
Respondent: Duchy Homes Ltd
Agent: Barton Willmore Planning
Only two sites have been identified for residential development within and around Dorridge (Site 8: Hampton Road, capacity 300-350 and Site 9: Arden Triangle, capacity 600), both of which are large sites. There is no evidence provided on the deliverability of these sites, include the timescales for housing to come forward. However, smaller Sites such as our Client's, are more deliverable within the early years of the Plan. This will help to address the known affordability issues in Dorridge and the wider Borough.
see letter
Barton Willmore LLP is instructed by Duchy Homes Ltd (the 'Client') to submit representations to Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council's Draft Local Plan Regulation 18 Supplementary consultation (the 'draft Plan') in relation to their land interests at land east of Grange Road, Dorridge (hereafter referred to as the 'Site 1') and land south of Arden Road, Dorridge (hereafter referred to as the 'Site 2'). Part of Site 1 is referenced in the Council's Site Assessments document as 344 'Land off Grange Road'. Our Client is promoting Site 1 for residential development, which will require the relocation of the village hall to Site 2.
Comment
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 9314
Received: 15/03/2019
Respondent: Spitfire Bespoke Homes
Agent: Ridge and Partners LLP
Whilst the ambitions of this site to provide a sports hub should be welcomed. There appears to be a number of questions over the size of buffer required between the site and nearby listed buildings. As a result, questions need to be raised over the whether it will be possible to deliver the number of dwellings set out in the masterplan.
See Letter
Object
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 9329
Received: 13/03/2019
Respondent: Knowle, Dorridge & Bentley Heath Neighbourhood Forum CIO
This allocation would be a large scale encroachment into the countryside and Green Belt extending well beyond the built limits and natural topography of Knowle. The topography and substantial changes in levels are not addressed in the masterplan. Without information on levels, infrastructure impacts (particularly highways/junction impacts/mitigation), impacts on Knowle Conservation Area and clarity on the GB and LWS boundaries, it is not possible to support this allocation and the draft concept masterplan. The issues raised by the NF Landscape Study and Masterplanning/Design and Design Coding Study need first to be addressed before any allocation can be supported.
I attach for the record the Forum's response to the Draft Local Plan Supplementary Consultation
Object
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 9345
Received: 21/03/2019
Respondent: Halford Holdings
Agent: Tyler Parkes Partnership Ltd
Many sites rejected where there are no existing physical features, yet there is no clearly defined physical boundary along northern edge of NW proposal and site does not follow field boundaries. Topography means site more visually intrusive in green belt and impacts on openness. Impact on Local Wildlife Site, TPOs, right of way and setting of Grimshaw Hall.
SE proposal occupied by Knowle FC so question over deliverability. Further land promoted with potential impacts on Grimshaw Hall. Land is highly performing in Green Belt Assessment.
No very special circumstances to justify sports hub in green belt.
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See Letter
Object
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 9378
Received: 15/03/2019
Respondent: Mr. James McBride
Agent: Tyler Parkes Partnership Ltd
Many sites rejected where there are no existing physical features, yet there is no clearly defined physical boundary along northern edge of NW proposal and site does not follow field boundaries. Topography means site more visually intrusive in green belt and impacts on openness. Impact on Local Wildlife Site, TPOs, right of way and setting of Grimshaw Hall.
SE proposal occupied by Knowle FC so question over deliverability. Further land promoted with potential impacts on Grimshaw Hall. Land is highly performing in Green Belt Assessment.
No very special circumstances to justify sports hub in green belt.
See letters 1-4
Object
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 9384
Received: 15/03/2019
Respondent: CPRE Warwickshire Branch
Site 8 should not be allocated in the Local Plan Review.
Proposals to surround Knowle village with extensive housing to its north (Site 8) and south (Site 9) would undermine the Conservation Area's character and setting because Knowle would become a town in terms of population size and urban extent.
Impact on Knowle Conservation Area, most important in the Borough and other heritage assets. Would have the effect of developing open land to the north of the historic village and removing the countryside setting that remains to that side of Knowle. Turning settlement from village to more like a town.
Loss of Green Belt
see attached letter of response
Object
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 9397
Received: 15/03/2019
Respondent: Mr M Trentham
Site 8 is too much of a Green Belt intrusion between Knowle and Hampton. Football club site and old Thackers nursery are acceptable, but further along Hampton Lane towards the canal is not.
Amber site A5 would be a more appropriate as a replacement and would provide a sensible rounding off to the settlement.
see letter of response re: Knowle sites
Support
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 9453
Received: 15/03/2019
Respondent: Hampton Road Developments Ltd
Agent: Savills
Support the inclusion of Hampton Road as an allocation. However, parts of the site identified as "potential area of development subject to heritage assessment" should also be included. The Council's Heritage Assessment should consider the technical work done in support of the site. Impact on the setting of Grimshaw Hall can be mitigated.
Acknowledged the Council's concerns over the impact of the development on the Green Belt, in particular the visual impact of the sports facilities. Consider the inclusion of green infrastructure would provide effective mitigation.
Unreasonable to describe accessibility to public transport as "currently low".
see attached document