Question 24 - Site 9 - Land South of Knowle
Object
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8400
Received: 14/03/2019
Respondent: Roger Atkinson
This number of houses, in addition to the Hampton Road numbers, is simply too much for the area. It will change the village character of Knowle forever. Knowle is often gridlocked at the moment - especially late afternoon and early evening. This will make the position impossible. Why is all the major development in Knowle - the burden should be shared between Knowle and Dorridge
This number of houses, in addition to the Hampton Road numbers, is simply too much for the area. It will change the village character of Knowle forever. Knowle is often gridlocked at the moment - especially late afternoon and early evening. This will make the position impossible. Why is all the major development in Knowle - the burden should be shared between Knowle and Dorridge
Object
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8410
Received: 14/03/2019
Respondent: Mrs Faye Doble
This is Green Belt. There are other sites nearer to M42 which gives access to employment areas which would be better considered for development. These are land either side of the M42 near Jct 4&5 and The Silhillians complex.
Development of the Arden Triangle will adversely affect traffic congestion/pollution in Knowle.
This is Green Belt. There are other sites nearer to M42 which gives access to employment areas which would be better considered for development. These are land either side of the M42 near Jct 4&5 and The Silhillians complex.
Development of the Arden Triangle will adversely affect traffic congestion/pollution in Knowle.
Object
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8440
Received: 14/03/2019
Respondent: Nick Ager
Should not be allocated as it is valuable attractive green belt with a wide range of wildlife habitats. There is insufficient road capacity to cope with further significant development in this area of Knowle. Development would damage the character of the village and be out of keeping with the rural setting.
Site is some distance from Dorridge railway station. Any development in this area should be south of the site close to the existing Middlefield development and away from Warwick Road. Access points to Warwick Road dangerous. I do not believe that Arden Academy needs to be relocated.
This land should not be allocated as it is valuable attractive green belt with a wide range of wildlife habitats. Deer, buzzards, badgers and foxes all inhabit this area. There is insufficient road capacity to cope with further significant development in this area of Knowle. The roads are already heavily congested and any further development will exacerbate this. Development here would damage the character of the village and be out of keeping with the rural setting.
The site is also some distance from regular public transport, particularly Dorridge railway station. It would be far more sustainable to have significant housing development in Dorridge.
Any development in this area should be to the south of the site close to the existing Middlefield development and away from Warwick Road, which provides the most attractive countryside and due to the topography can be seen for miles around. The suggested access points from Warwick Road would also be very dangerous given the speeds, incline and turns on Stripes Hill.
I do not believe that Arden Academy needs to be relocated. Many of the existing buildings are relatively new. It would be relatively straightforward to redevelop/refurbish parts of the existing site. The facilities proposed for a new site are unnecessary for the size of Knowle.
Object
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8445
Received: 15/03/2019
Respondent: Councillor M Wilson
Objection to the relocation of Arden School. I think it should stay in it's present position on the site. Some of the buildings are less than 10 years old and there was extensive redevelopment of the site prior to it becoming an Academy. There was a huge amount of public investment when it was an LEA School and it would be most inefficient to demolish perfectly good Educational Buildings. I am concerned it would be, in effect, a Private enterprise profiting from the investment of the public purse. Notwithstanding this significant issue, relocation will course upheaval to the students' education.
Objection to the relocation of Arden School. I think it should stay in it's present position on the site. Some of the buildings are less than 10 years old and there was extensive redevelopment of the site prior to it becoming an Academy. There was a huge amount of public investment when it was an LEA School and it would be most inefficient to demolish perfectly good Educational Buildings. I am concerned it would be, in effect, a Private enterprise profiting from the investment of the public purse. Notwithstanding this significant issue, relocation will course upheaval to the students' education.
Support
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8453
Received: 15/03/2019
Respondent: Mrs Laura Dunne
Support for option 2 only.
If the houses have to be built, then there should be benefit for the community in the shape of a new school and community facilities.
Support for option 2 only.
If the houses have to be built, then there should be benefit for the community in the shape of a new school and community facilities.
Support
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8458
Received: 15/03/2019
Respondent: Ms Mali malika
Concept masterplan -I support option 1 and not not option 2 of the publised options.
Reasons:Relocating the school to new site will:
- only displce traffic congestion to other sites.
- will require increased alloaction of houses to make new school construction
- I support option 1 to fullfill need for new houses required in the burrow
I support option 1 and not not option 2 of the publised options.
Reasons:Relocating the school to new site will:
- only displce traffic congestion to other sites.
- will require increased alloaction of houses to make new school construction
- I support option 1 to fullfill need for new houses required in the burrow
Support
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8462
Received: 15/03/2019
Respondent: mr Kan Karan
Support -option 1- school should remain on its existing sitewith development on surroung sites
Object option 2- school should not be relocated
Support -option 1- school should remain on its existing sitewith development on surroung sites
Object option 2- school should not be relocated
Comment
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8465
Received: 15/03/2019
Respondent: SOS Limited
Support option 1 of no reocation of school
Object to 2- school should not be moved
Support option 1 of no reocation of school
Object to 2- school should not be moved
Comment
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8469
Received: 15/03/2019
Respondent: M Lopez
Whilst I do not totally support the number of houses/units being planned for this area, I do support site 9, option 2 which has been developed with Arden school's involvement, BUT ONLY on the condition that the school does not increase any further in size, I.e. no larger than a 10 form entry school.
Whilst I do not totally support the number of houses/units being planned for this area, I do support site 9, option 2 which has been developed with Arden school's involvement, BUT ONLY on the condition that the school does not increase any further in size, I.e. no larger than a 10 form entry school.
Object
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8474
Received: 15/03/2019
Respondent: Mrs Lyn Holtham
It has not been proven that the school can justify the proposed relocation or that the land swap will generate sufficient funding. Would that divert CIL payments away from other local projects and facilities?
The Headmaster has said at one time that the School only 'needs' 450 new dwellings to support their proposal and therefore the allocation of further land in the south of the Triangle is not warranted considering A) the loss of high quality Green Belt landscape, B) the damaging impact on the setting of Knowle and C) the additional traffic activity at peak times.
It has not been proven that the school can justify the proposed relocation or that the land swap will generate sufficient funding. Would that divert CIL payments away from other local projects and facilities?
The Headmaster has said at one time that the School only 'needs' 450 new dwellings to support their proposal and therefore the allocation of further land in the south of the Triangle is not warranted considering A) the loss of high quality Green Belt landscape, B) the damaging impact on the setting of Knowle and C) the additional traffic activity at peak times.
Object
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8475
Received: 15/03/2019
Respondent: Mrs Lyn Holtham
The Concept Masterplans demonstrate that the School proposals can be accommodated in the northern part of the site IF PROVED VIABLE.
The Crestwood Landscape Assessment prepared for the KDBH Neighbourhood Forum is clear that the land south of Cuttle Brook is high quality Green Belt and and could only be developed at low density. It should be removed from the proposed allocation and alternative higher density potential sites should be considered in other areas of KDBH.
The Concept Masterplans demonstrate that the School proposals can be accommodated in the northern part of the site IF PROVED VIABLE.
The Crestwood Landscape Assessment prepared for the KDBH Neighbourhood Forum is clear that the land south of Cuttle Brook is high quality Green Belt and and could only be developed at low density. It should be removed from the proposed allocation and alternative higher density potential sites should be considered in other areas of KDBH.
Support
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8501
Received: 15/03/2019
Respondent: Mrs Amy Fallis
A unique opportunity to enhance local facilities and secure state of the art educational opportunities for our young people.
A unique opportunity to enhance local facilities and secure state of the art educational opportunities for our young people.
Comment
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8504
Received: 15/03/2019
Respondent: Arden Academy & Mr V Goswami
Agent: Urban Vision Partnership Ltd
This representation is made on behalf of the governors of Arden School, Station Road, Knowle, and Mr Ved Goswami. We firmly support the proposed allocation of Site 9 for housing and associated infrastructure, to include a new Arden Centre for Community Learning (ACCL). We therefore support Concept Masterplan Option 2 in principle, but with the caveat that the site presents the scope to realise a greater overall housing capacity than the estimated total of 600 dwellings assumed. This will be essential in order to make Option 2 commercially viable.
Arden School Governors aspire to create a new Arden Centre for Community Learning.
Rationale for redevelopment:
Bulk of premises no longer fit for purpose
Hindering students' potential for attainment and wider community use
Patchwork of development on site from previous extensions.
Renovations no longer possible
Updating current site would take 10 years, and cost £18M, which is not financially viable
Parts of building over 50 years old
Not energy efficient to heat, costs an additional £100K/year to run.
Site at capacity, insufficient school facilities and in poor condition in areas
ACCL will provide new community facilities such as gym, pool, private nursery, potential new primary school, recreation areas, multi-games area, drama/music rooms etc.
Option 2 is only viable option.
This representation is made on behalf of the governors of Arden School, Station Road, Knowle, and Mr Ved Goswami. We firmly support the proposed allocation of Site 9 for housing and associated infrastructure, to include a new Arden Centre for Community Learning (ACCL). We therefore support Concept Masterplan Option 2 in principle, but with the caveat that the site presents the scope to realise a greater overall housing capacity than the estimated total of 600 dwellings assumed. This will be essential in order to make Option 2 commercially viable. The document attached provides further details.
Support
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8513
Received: 15/03/2019
Respondent: Mr David Hillyer
Concept master plan - We would support the option which allows the school to be moved to a new location with a new building.
We would support the option which allows the school to be moved to a new location with a new building.
Support
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8518
Received: 15/03/2019
Respondent: Mrs Kathleen Hillyer
I support the proposal to move Arden School to another site within the locality .
I support the proposal to move Arden School to another site within the locality .
Object
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8524
Received: 15/03/2019
Respondent: Kier Living Ltd - Coleshill Road
Agent: Nexus Planning
SHELAA housing trajectory demonstrates that Council is relying on a number of large-scale strategic allocations to deliver dwellings early in the Emerging Plan period. Site 9 comprises 9 separate areas/ownerships with no indication consortium or agreement formed. SHELAA identifies 50% of site constrained by contaminated land/landfill site and unclear that this could be remediated to deliver development within 5 years. Decision on possible relocation of Arden Academy an added complication. Plan should require site-wide masterplan/development brief to be approved before applications made. Without agreement, high risk that 400 dwellings will not be delivered in first 5 years.
Please see attached document
Kier Living own the majority of 'Land at the Rear of 74 - 108 Coleshill Heath Road', as it is referred to within the Solihull Strategic Housing and Employment Land Availability Assessment 2016 ("SHELAA")
(site ref. 193). This site has been promoted through the Call for Sites process (with a submission made in January 2018) and through the initial Regulation 18 consultation.
Support
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8544
Received: 15/03/2019
Respondent: SMBC Strategic Land and Property Team - Site S02
Agent: Cushman and Wakefield
Supports release of this land to provide a sustainable location for the development of new homes to help the Borough achieve its housing requirement. The land does not fulfil the five purposes of the Green Belt as set out in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF, 2018). SMBC land ownership extends to approximately 46ha immediately to the rear of Station Road, including the Arden Academy site and playing field. Are aware of the aspirations of the Academy and the Arden 2020 'The New Arden - A Centre for Community Learning' consultation being undertaken by the school. The remainder of Site P09 is in different ownership but the Council are keen to work with other landowners to develop a comprehensive master plan. PO5 is located close to central Knowle with existing road infrastructure connecting the site along the A4141 to Solihull and further afield to Warwick and Leamington Spa. The site is within a mile radius of Knowle and Dorridge High street centres, Dorridge train station and bus stops for services to surrounding areas. The site has clear, strong defensible boundaries with the A4141 Warwick Road to the east, Grove Road to the south and the built up residential area of Knowle to the north and west. A parcel of land within the west of the proposed allocation is currently being built out for residential use. In advance of the Submission Draft consultation , SMBC Strategic Land and Property are proposing to engage with other landowners to develop a comprehensive masterplan for the delivery of the site.
Please find full document attached.
Cushman and Wakefield (C&W) have been appointed by the Strategic Land and Property Team of Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC) (acting in the Council's capacity as land owner) to submit this representation in support of the allocation of Site PO9 Land south of Knowle and its release from the Green Belt as part of the Draft Local Plan Review Supplementary Consultation (2019).
Object
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8548
Received: 15/03/2019
Respondent: Mrs Sarah Letters
I do not believe that site 9 should be included as an allocated site, as it would be an enormous increase in the number of houses and I particularly object to building on green belt land when there are brownfield sites available elsewhere in the borough. Greenbelt land should only be used as the last resort, as it can never be replaced.
The pressure on infrastructure caused by a development of the proposed size would be very damaging and it is not easy to see how Station Road, for example, could cope with the additional traffic.
I do not believe that site 9 should be included as an allocated site, as it would be an enormous increase in the number of houses and I particularly object to building on green belt land when there are brownfield sites available elsewhere in the borough. Greenbelt land should only be used as the last resort, as it can never be replaced.
The pressure on infrastructure caused by a development of the proposed size would be very damaging and it is not easy to see how Station Road, for example, could cope with the additional traffic.
Object
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8585
Received: 15/03/2019
Respondent: Warwickshire Wildlife Trust
We therefore object to all the concept plan options as they all indicate the loss of the grasslands which haven't been surveyed. We wish to see a concept plan that retains all areas of species rich grassland on a precautionary approach until such a time that a LWS survey indicates they would not qualify and are therefore less than of county significance.
The Ecology Assessment (2017) identified the key ecological features at the site to be priority semi-improved grasslands, hedgerows and small woodlands, ponds, Rotten Row Fields Local Wildlife Site and 'Meadows Near Landsdowne Farm' potential Local Wildlife Site (LWS).
We understand that the Local Wildlife Sites Team have surveyed part (3 of 5 fields) of the potential LWS in 2017 and that this section has been designated a LWS due to the good example of semi-improved neutral grassland, small pool and hedgerow network.
The remaining 2 fields are yet to be surveyed. A precautionary approach would be to assume that they do qualify as LWS (and therefore should be retained) until sufficient evidence indicates otherwise.
We therefore object to all the concept plan options as they all indicate the loss of the grasslands which haven't been surveyed. We wish to see a concept plan that retains all areas of species rich grassland on a precautionary approach until such a time that a LWS survey indicates they would not qualify and are therefore less than of county significance.
Object
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8597
Received: 15/03/2019
Respondent: Mr Brian Hillman
Site 9 is not suitable as allocated site due to being Green Belt with a wonderful aspect as you approach Knowle/Dorridge village. There would be a safety issue of 600 x 2 vehicles per household entering and exiting the proposed development. The settlement of the Villages would be irrevocably damaged and would just be a compacted sprawl of houses.
Site 9 is not suitable as allocated site due to being Green Belt with a wonderful aspect as you approach Knowle/Dorridge village. There would be a safety issue of 600 x 2 vehicles per household entering and exiting the proposed development. The settlement of the Villages would be irrevocably damaged and would just be a compacted sprawl of houses.
Comment
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8618
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
Comment
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8619
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.
Comment
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8622
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
Comment
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8632
Received: 15/03/2019
Respondent: Mr Kar Karan
a) . I support Option 1 where Arden school remains at its current location
b) I object to Option 2 wherein Arden school is relocated to the new site-
a) . I support Option 1 where Arden school remains at its current location
b) I object to Option 2 wherein Arden school is relocated to the new site-
Object
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8634
Received: 15/03/2019
Respondent: Mr Andrew Freeman
Site 9 should not be included as in principle objection due to overriding importance of green belt, poorly performing in terms of Spatial Strategy/Sustainability Appraisal. Inadequate regard for landscape value and capacity, traffic impacts. Quantum of housing in relation to community/infrastructure benefits, which are unclear, not justified by viability assessment. Large parts of site not accessible. Future of Arden Academy not resolved, suitability of replacement site not demonstrated, no clarity on need for primary school. Option 1 poorly integrated with existing built-up area.
Concept masterplans need strengthening to refer to important features that may need to be retained/constraints, safeguard landscape/biodiversity, secure new structural planting/ provision of open space and wildlife corridors, limit extent of development, consider densities, confirm position of Lansdowne House and introduce appropriateness of Supplementary Planning Guidance/Design Coding.
Q24 - Site 9 Land South of Knowle / Concept Masterplan
Site 9 Land South of Knowle should not be included as an allocated site:
* In principle objection
* Poorly performing site in terms of Spatial Strategy / Sustainability Appraisal
* The value of the Green Belt is of overriding importance
* Inadequate regard has been paid to landscape value and capacity
* The extent / quantum of the proposed housing in relation to delivery of community benefits and infrastructure has not been justified by a viability assessment
* Large parts of the site have been identified as "not accessible" (Accessibility Study)
* The future of Arden Academy remains unresolved
* Community benefits and any overriding justification are unclear
* There would be poor integration with the existing built-up area (Option 1)
* The suitability of the replacement Academy site has not been demonstrated
* There is lack of clarity regarding the proposed primary school - new or replacement
* Inadequate consideration has been given to traffic impacts
The concept masterplan for Site 9 Land South of Knowle 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 strong new structural planting
* limit the extent of development notably in the southern part of the site
* indicate how topographical constraints would be addressed
* address the appropriateness of transitional densities
* clarify provision regarding Public Open Space and wildlife corridors
* confirm the future position regarding Landsdowne House (brownfield land)
* introduce the appropriateness of Supplementary Planning Guidance or Design Coding
Support
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8645
Received: 15/03/2019
Respondent: Mr Ken Currran
Excellent site for new development
Option 1 ( School remains at current site)-- SUPPORTED
Option 2 ( School moved to new site) - OBJECTED- will cause chaos & access problems,
Excellent site for new development
Option 1 ( School remains at current site)-- SUPPORTED
Option 2 ( School moved to new site) - OBJECTED- will cause chaos & access problems,
Object
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8656
Received: 15/03/2019
Respondent: Mr Andrew Moore
This is over development with no plans for increased road traffic and congestion that will be created by 2 new schools and circa 1200 new homes, Knowle and its High Street are a conservation area that can barely cope with the traffic currently let alone the increase in construction traffic and subsequent traffic created.
Smaller sites spread throughout the Borough have less impact on areas and communities.Also situated along side the motorway corridors which have not been developed yet will help road congestion. Knowle, Dorridge and BH have more car use than other areas due to lack of public transport.
This is over development with no plans for increased road traffic and congestion that will be created by 2 new schools and circa 1200 new homes, Knowle and its High Street are a conservation area that can barely cope with the traffic currently let alone the increase in construction traffic and subsequent traffic created.
Smaller sites spread throughout the Borough have less impact on areas and communities.Also situated along side the motorway corridors which have not been developed yet will help road congestion. Knowle, Dorridge and BH have more car use than other areas due to lack of public transport.
Support
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8667
Received: 15/03/2019
Respondent: Mr Ved Goswami
Ideal site for new development
Ideal site for new development
Support
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8669
Received: 15/03/2019
Respondent: Lansdowne Property Developers Limited
This is an ideal site for new housing / mix use development and we fully support it
This is an ideal site for new housing / mix use development and we fully support it
Comment
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8677
Received: 15/03/2019
Respondent: St George and St Teresa Catholic Primary School
St George and St Teresa School would like to relocate to Site 9 in the same way as the plans for Arden School
This would result in a 2FE Catholic school. The School has undertaken a comprehensive options appraisal and moving to the new site 9 is clearly the preferred option
St George and St Teresa School have been in continuous contact with Arden School for a number of years and know we would be supported by Arden. The school has the support of key local stakeholders (Councillors and politicians)
The new shared facilities would provide excellent opportunities for learning for the children of Solihull
School is consistently oversubscribed and future demand suggests this will continue. This is likely to increase substantially in line with the anticipated growth illustrated in the Draft Local Plan. St George and St Teresa school's catchment is large and will typically pull children from the Solihull areas East of M42. .
Expansion of Primary School places East of the M42 in the Borough has exclusively been in the state sector for many years now, it would make sense to expand St George and St Teresa Catholic Primary School and so providing first class Primary School provision in this part of Solihull
Potentially releasing the current St George and St Teresa site, as it in the call for sites, could release pressure point e.g. for traffic etc surrounding Dorridge school and other adjacent areas
School response to Solihull Draft Local Plan Supplementary Consultation
* What St George and St Teresa School wants to do is almost an exact clone of the larger scale plans of Arden School
o St George and St Teresa School want to expand and relocate its existing provision to Site 9 in the Draft Local Plan. This would result in a 2FE Catholic school
o The School has undertaken a comprehensive options appraisal and moving to the new site 9 is clearly the preferred option
o St George and St Teresa School have been in continuous contact with Arden School for a number of years and know we would be supported by Arden for this relocation onto site 9
o The school has the support of key local stakeholders (Councillors and politicians)
o The new shared facilities would provide excellent opportunities for learning for the children of Solihull
* Justification for the relocation and expansion of St George and St Teresa School
o The school is working with and will continue to work with the Catholic Diocese throughout this process
o The expansion of the school would ensure the proportionality of Catholic provision in Solihull, East of the M42
o The best Solihull Primary School in recent years if measured by results has consistently St George and St Teresa Catholic Primary School
o We have assessed the future demand of for the school and we expect as is typical that entry into the school will be oversubscribed again this year
o The Published Admission Number (PAN) capacity for the school show the school as consistently oversubscribed. This is likely to increase substantially in line with the anticipated growth illustrated in the Draft Local Plan
o St George and St Teresa school's catchment is and will remain slightly larger that the boundaries of Bentley Heath, Knowle and Dorridge (for example, Hockley Heath is in our catchment area which includes part of the Blythe Valley new housing) and will typically pull children from the Solihull areas East of M42. This aspect is typical for many schools in Solihull as the Solihull School Organisation Plan recognised. The Solihull School Organisation Plan recognise many schools in Solihull attract significant numbers of pupils from outside the Solihull boundary . This is not the case with St George and St Teresa.
* Other points
o Expansion of Primary School places East of the M42 in the Borough has exclusively been in the state sector for many years now
o It would make absolute sense to expand St George and St Teresa Catholic Primary School and so providing first class Primary School provision in this part of Solihull
o Potentially releasing the current St George and St Teresa site, as it in the call for sites, could release pressure point e.g. for traffic etc surrounding Dorridge school and other adjacent areas