Question 38 - Amber Sites

Object

Representation ID: 8039

Received: 13/03/2019

Respondent: Mrs Jill Hillman

Amber Site A5-Blue Lake Road. This would add to the over development and infrastructure pressure south of Knowle & Dorridge. Has the same high landscape value as land north of Grove Road as set out by Crestwood. A disproportionate land grab of Green Belt once again. This would irrecoverably change the environment and character of Knowle and Dorridge. I object to the Green Belt easily becoming downgraded and changeable to satisfy greedy landowners who disregard the landscape and the historic agricultural land which surrounds an already large residential area. I object conclusion in site assessment methodology for Blue Lake Road.

Object

Representation ID: 8055

Received: 13/03/2019

Respondent: Mrs Christine Thorp

It would appear that over 50% of the omitted sites are Knowle, Dorridge, Solihull addresses. It would appear that the existing plan is disproportionate to develop and fill up Shirley's only remaining Green corridors between already heavily populated developments and to produce an ever increasing sprawl with no green boundaries.

Object

Representation ID: 8115

Received: 14/03/2019

Respondent: Gill Corns

I particularly object to Ref A5 & Ref 413 being included. These sites are high quality Green Belt and must be retained as such. To include these sites is unnecessary and would be an inappropriate intrusion into quality Green Belt which benefits the whole of the Knowle & Dorridge community. If needed there are large areas of land suitable to be included in future residential development plans in the "gap" between Knowle and Solihull where the M42 already influences the open space.

Comment

Representation ID: 8125

Received: 14/03/2019

Respondent: Tidbury Green Parish Council

It will be necessary to use most of the amber sites as most are easier to develop in the short term, being smaller sites that require less infrastructure, are more sustainable and of a lower green belt rating. However, the Blue Lake Road site (Ref. A5)and Site 59 at Kixley Road (Ref A4) should not be developed.
All the other amber sites should be proposed for development which will more than compensate for the loss of the 250 dwellings of part of Site 4 west of Dickens Heath.

Object

Representation ID: 8158

Received: 14/03/2019

Respondent: Mr Stephen Bumpas

Rowood Drive (ref A6)
Strongly object on the following grounds:

Traffic around Rowood Drive is already congested and endangers lives, with JLR Lorries using it as a cut through.

Green Belt land is being lost in an already built up area of Solihull. This proposal and the loss of Green Belt land for JLR on Old Damson Lane will significally reduce the open land either end of Damson Wood.

Extra pressure on utility systems.

Removal of old oak tree, and disruption of Japanese Knotweed.

Effect on overlooking properties.

Loss of Wildlife and Green Space.

Object

Representation ID: 8167

Received: 14/03/2019

Respondent: Mrs Kelly Bumpas

Rowood Drive (ref A6)
I strongly object on these grounds:
Traffic around Rowood Drive is already congested & endangers lives,with Lorries using it as a cut through.
Green Belt land is being lost in an already built up area of Solihull. This proposal and the loss of Green Belt land for JLR on Old Damson Lane will significantly reduce the open land either end of Damson Wood.
Extra pressure on utility systems & services (police/doctors/schools/etc).
Removal of old oak tree, & disruption of Japanese Knotweed.
Effect on overlooking properties.
Loss of Wildlife & Green Space.

Object

Representation ID: 8171

Received: 14/03/2019

Respondent: Susan Roberts

Land r/o 114 to 118 Widney Manor Road (ref A7)

Reference Sites 134, 205 and 308
I strongly object to the removal of these areas from the Green Belt. Site 134 was the subject of a refused Planning Application (2010/2) and the Appeal(APP/Q4625/A/10/2133554) which followed was dismissed at the Inquiry. I can see nothing which has changed to now justify the removal of these sites from the Green Belt.
The embankment and wildlife corridor to the rear of site ref A7 is the subject of a Section 106 Agreement to protect it in its current state. Any development may affect this.
See supporting letter and appendices

Object

Representation ID: 8180

Received: 14/03/2019

Respondent: Mr Richard Drake

Blue Lake Road ref A5
It is hard to understand that Dorridge which is well served with amenities and public transport has no housing allocated.
Site 43 Kenilworth Road, Balsall Common
There are several small sites in Balsall Common which it is hard to understand being omitted. Land by the Railway Inn and the Antiques Barn.

Object

Representation ID: 8188

Received: 14/03/2019

Respondent: Mr Don Grantham

Amber site A5 and 413. I object to Ref A5 & Ref 413 being included. These sites are very high quality Green Belt and must be retained. To include these sites is unnecessary and is an inappropriate intrusion into quality Green Belt which benefits the Knowle & Dorridge community. There are large areas of land suitable to be included in future residential development plans in the "gap" between Knowle and Solihull where the M42 already influences the open space should additional land be required.

Object

Representation ID: 8207

Received: 14/03/2019

Respondent: Mrs Caroline Drake

Blue Lake Road ref A5
Dorridge is well provided to accommodate new housing.
Balsall Common
Land by The Railway Inn and the Antiques Barn (Site 43) in Balsall Common could be included.

Object

Representation ID: 8215

Received: 14/03/2019

Respondent: Nic Heath

Amber site A7. Area identified as not having an 'open' character. This conflicts with findings of the Solihull Green Belt Assessment 2016, the LDF Core Strategy Assessment of Green Belt 2011 and an appeal decision relating to 114-118 Widney Manor Road. The potential inclusion of this land would not create a logical boundary, as land to the north and south on Widney Manor Road would remain in the Green Belt. No exceptional circumstances to justify changes to the Green Belt boundaries. The potential inclusion of this land would be another example of 'garden grabbing', which does not create good places.

Object

Representation ID: 8221

Received: 14/03/2019

Respondent: Mrs Miranda Turner-Morrell

Land off Blue Lake Road, Dorridge (ref A5)
1) enormous strain on local infrastructure, roads, parking leading to additional congestion
2) lack of provision for additional school places and medical services
3) not at all in keeping with the character of the village or natural environment and will destroy local character
4) it will not 'sit well in the landscape' at all, we should be protecting greenbelt
5) will not be sympathetic to the low density development in the area
6) high visual sensitivity from Blue Lake Road and other local houses on Knowle Wood Road
7) very poor access to local bus routes

Object

Representation ID: 8223

Received: 14/03/2019

Respondent: Mrs Helen Baker

Ref A5 and Ref413 should not be included as these sites are high quality green belt land and must be retained a such. Green belt areas benefit all of the residence in the area and as much green belt should be maintained with building moved to the gaps between Knowle and Solihull where the M42 already has ruined the space.

Comment

Representation ID: 8230

Received: 14/03/2019

Respondent: mr Graham Cockroft

Both sites A1 and A2 are within the established settlement boundary of Cheswick Green village.
Development of either should be judged on the merit of any particular proposal, independently of the washed over status of the village.

Object

Representation ID: 8252

Received: 14/03/2019

Respondent: Mr Phillip Griffiths

Land r/o 114 to 118 Widney Manor Road (ref A7)

Reference Sites 134, 205 and 308
I strongly object to the removal of these areas from the Green Belt. Site 134 was the subject of a refused Planning Application (2010/2) and the Appeal(APP/Q4625/A/10/2133554) which followed was dismissed at the Inquiry. I can see nothing which has changed to now justify the removal of these sites from the Green Belt.
The embankment and wildlife corridor to the rear of site ref A7 is the subject of a Section 106 Agreement to protect it in its current state. Any development may affect this.
See attached letter.

Support

Representation ID: 8258

Received: 14/03/2019

Respondent: Mr Martin Archer

I do not agree that the land adjacent to Blue Lake Road and Norton Green Lane should be taken for development.The issues of infrastructure and the lack of any solutions to the additional immense pressures on roads,parking,rail station parking etc is again paramount.Most infrastructure around Knowle and Dorridge is unchanged in 50 years and cannot in anyway cope with the additional pressures created by this level of housing.This land is also high quality Green Belt and should be left as such

Support

Representation ID: 8270

Received: 14/03/2019

Respondent: Mr Adrian Baker

I object to Ref A5 Call for Sites 413 being included. These sites are high quality Green Belt and must be retained as such. To include these sites would be an inappropriate intrusion into quality Green Belt which benefits the whole of the Knowle & Dorridge community. there are more suitable sites in the "gap" between Knowle and Solihull along the M42

Object

Representation ID: 8276

Received: 14/03/2019

Respondent: Mr David Power

I object to Ref A5 & Ref 413 being included. These sites are premium Green Belt and must be left as such. To include these sites is unnecessary and would be an unnecessary use of Green Belt which is currently enjoyed by Knowle & Dorridge residents. There are large areas of land suitable to be included in future residential development plans in the "gap" between Knowle and Solihull where the M42 already impacts on the area

Object

Representation ID: 8284

Received: 14/03/2019

Respondent: Mr Geoffrey Onyett

Land off Blue Lake Road (ref A5)
The inclusion of site 413 (ref A5) is unnecessary in view of the proposed 900+ dwellings at Knowle and the Arden triangle.
The local infrastructure would be overwhelmed by the additional capacity.
The promoter's vision of high housing density for the site is out of character with the surrounding area.
A valued local area of visually interesting green belt would be lost.
Allocation of site is not in accordance with the KDBH Neighbourhood Plan
Land release of this scale was not something that was an option considered in the 2018 Greater Birmingham and Black Country Housing Market Strategic Locations Study.

Object

Representation ID: 8320

Received: 14/03/2019

Respondent: Mr Gregory Lowson

I particularly object to Land off Blue Lake Road (Ref A5) and 413.
This is an area of key green belt which is fundamental to maintaining the existing character of the land and the essential separation between it and Dorridge. The Mayor has recently stated that we should not be using green belt. There are plenty of other non green belt sites available in the borough.
Traffic in Dorridge has increased massively since the inappropriate and oversized Sainsburys opened. The roads around this amber site are simply not sufficient to sustain a development like this.

Support

Representation ID: 8325

Received: 14/03/2019

Respondent: Mrs Liz Eastwood

The site at Golden End Farm (ref A4) should be omitted.
It is "high performing Green Belt" score 11.SMBC stated at a meeting of KDBH forum on 27 February that you could achieve your house building target by 2030 without using this land. NPPF February 2019 Para 136 requires that ..."Green Belt boundaries should only be altered where exceptional circumstances are fully evidenced and justified" which SMBC have not done. Knowle is being unfairly burdened with too many development sites. Traffic in Knowle High Street is congested at peak hours and parking is difficult.

Object

Representation ID: 8336

Received: 14/03/2019

Respondent: Lode Heath School

Agent: Urban Vision Partnership Ltd

Site A6 Rowood Drive forms a part of Lode Heath school estate but is detached from the main campus. The Amber designation of the site is unjustified and it should be allocated for residential development, as accessible and suitable. The school wishes to realise income from the sale of the site for housing to fund the development of an enhanced Community Sports facility on the main campus, bringing significant benefits for both the school and the wider community. Loss of disused pitch to be compensated by improvements to school gymnasium and youth football and rugby pitches.

Object

Representation ID: 8344

Received: 14/03/2019

Respondent: Mrs Kay Pendleton

Rowood Drive (ref A6)

There is japanese knotweed on this location and it has already spread to nearby housing. We are concerned about the spread of this invasive plant with any building disruption to this site. We understand that Lode Heath School are treating it at the moment but local properties are still at risk.

Traffic is already busy along this road and there has been numerous accidents on the junction with Lode Lane. Additional housing will make this worse.

Also, there will be a detrimental effect on house prices that currently overlook a green space that is home to various wildlife.

Object

Representation ID: 8345

Received: 14/03/2019

Respondent: Mrs Mary Clarke

I object to the amber status change to Golden End Farm Kenilworth Road Ref A4. This site safeguards the open countryside from encroachment by further urbanisation of Knowle through preserving the historic open approach to Knowle village. One boundary to Golden End Farm, Kixley Lane is a loved, ancient, unspoilt and still tranquil country lane recognisable to our forebears that would be destroyed by the Green Belt loss of Golden End Farm. Golden End Farm enhances and preserves the character and historic setting of Knowle through countryside views over fields and hedgerows to the ancient church tower and conservation area.

Support

Representation ID: 8368

Received: 14/03/2019

Respondent: Aaron White

Site A4 - GOLDEN END FARM
Site should NOT be considered for further development.
- High scoring green belt land.
- Area (Kixley Lane) constantly in use by local people for leisure purposes. Development would impact upon this to detriment of health.
- Cannot cope with traffic increase - junction of Warwick/Kenilworth Roads cannot cope with current traffic flow. Parking here is crucial to local businesses.
- Knowle does not have infrastructure to cope with extra development. Dorridge/Bentley Heath and other areas of Solihull have more capacity.
- Development would increase pollutants near to a school contrary to Government's health agenda.

Object

Representation ID: 8379

Received: 14/03/2019

Respondent: Mr Harvey Scriven

Strongly object to Golden End Farm, Kenilworth Road (ref A4)being included.

This goes against government green belt planning policy.
Local infrastructure is already struggling with increased traffic (eg twice in last 6 weeks, gas leaks have been caused on Kenilworth Road due to damage from increased traffic).
Case not made as to why Knowle is expected to take the brunt of development from across the borough. Knowle has poor public transport, a narrow high street and very limited local employment. These do not meet your own criteria for development sites.
Solihull has 1,200 empty homes - please use these first.

Object

Representation ID: 8390

Received: 14/03/2019

Respondent: Mr Darren Douglas

amber sites 134, 205 and 308
The inclusion of Amber omitted sites gives the promoters of these sites a 'way in' which in our view is contrary to the Council's own assessment and conclusions reached.
We do not agree with the methodology of the site selection process. On the basis the Council have identified sites to assess, assessed them against the site hierarchy and categorised the sites as an allocation, potential allocation, unlikely allocation and no allocation, it is not 'good planning' to then ignore this assessment and consult on the Amber omitted sites.

Object

Representation ID: 8391

Received: 14/03/2019

Respondent: Mr Nicholas Thornley

Amber Site ref A7 (site 205)

Recently I submitted my comments on Amber Site 134 ( ID 7804 ) without knowing that this site is only a small part of a much bigger site ref 205.In particular I am interested in the status of the strip of vacant land that runs past the back of The Spinney?

I submit that the whole of Amber Site ref 205 should remain as Greenbelt on the basis that the existing road network around the site cannot cope with any more properties or access roads.

Support

Representation ID: 8455

Received: 15/03/2019

Respondent: Mr. Andreas Welzel

I would like to support the inclusion of the Land r/o of 146 to 152 Tilehouse Lane, Whitlock's End (currently amber). This should also be extended to include Site reference 84 (see response to Q39).

Object

Representation ID: 8479

Received: 15/03/2019

Respondent: Mrs Lyn Holtham

A5, Blue Lake Road. This is an opportunistic attempt to further extend the development area south of Knowle with the consequent infrastructure issues, Only the Blue Lake frontage is actually 'accessible' to Dorridge, the rest of the 'Vision' is an ill thought out random estate layout. This is an extremely valuable area of landscape setting with wide open views up to Grove Farm. If built on the whole development would be visible due to the typography.