Question 37 - Compensatory Provision for removal of land from Green Belt.
Object
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 7533
Received: 11/03/2019
Respondent: Mrs Pamela Robertson
The land at the rear of the gardens of114-118 Widney Manor Road has already been affected as it has already been partially cleared , drastically affecting the habitats of local wildlife. The release of this site would have further detrimental impact on green belt functions and openness.
The land at the rear of the gardens of114-118 Widney Manor Road has already been affected as it has already been partially cleared , drastically affecting the habitats of local wildlife. The release of this site would have further detrimental impact on green belt functions and openness.
Comment
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 7543
Received: 11/03/2019
Respondent: Mrs Julia finnegan
Compensation to protect site 13 as a nature reserve is required
Compensation to protect site 13 as a nature reserve is required
Object
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 7571
Received: 11/03/2019
Respondent: Ms Rebecca Hess
Previous Inspections have concluded that the harm caused by removing the area around Widney Manor Road from the Green Belt would not be outweighed by the provision of limited housing on this site, whatever its purpose. Over intensification of development in mature suburbs is short sighted and creates another raft of issues. No exceptional circumstances exist to justify changes to the Green Belt boundaries. The garden grab initiatives that would result would be based on individual profit, rather than thoughtful and responsible planning that should benefit Solihull in future years.
Previous Inspections have concluded that the harm caused by removing the area around Widney Manor Road from the Green Belt would not be outweighed by the provision of limited housing on this site, whatever its purpose. Over intensification of development in mature suburbs is short sighted and creates another raft of issues. No exceptional circumstances exist to justify changes to the Green Belt boundaries. The garden grab initiatives that would result would be based on individual profit, rather than thoughtful and responsible planning that should benefit Solihull in future years.
Comment
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 7632
Received: 12/03/2019
Respondent: BFNAG
There is a network of footpaths on and around Barratt's Farm which are well used by dog-walkers and walking groups alike. At present these are easily accessed by all residents of Balsall Common and from groups from further afield. It is difficult to see how compensation for these could be achieved, especially with the constraints of HS2 and a possible by-pass and threat of a major road linking A46 and A45.
There is a network of footpaths on and around Barratt's Farm which are well used by dog-walkers and walking groups alike. At present these are easily accessed by all residents of Balsall Common and from groups from further afield. It is difficult to see how compensation for these could be achieved, especially with the constraints of HS2 and a possible by-pass and threat of a major road linking A46 and A45.
Support
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 7724
Received: 12/03/2019
Respondent: Edward Fraser
- Seek compensation to improve what will be left of Site 13 to help develop it further as a true nature reserve.
Compensation to improve what will be left of Site13 to help develop it further as a true nature reserve .
Object
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 7739
Received: 12/03/2019
Respondent: Mr David Patterson
Do not see how there could be compensatory provision for loss of Green Belt at Widney Manor Road.
See letter and attachments.
Reference Sites 134, 205 and 308 (Amber Site A7)
Questions Nos 2, 34, 37 and 38
I am attaching a Summary and Response to the above questions. I add my name to this. In addition I am attaching three supporting copy documents:
* The Planning Inspectorate: Appeal Decision dated 19 April 2011
* Assessment of Green Belt Submissions, October 2011
* Agreement between Mar City Developments Limited and The Metropolitan Borough of Solihull
I confirm my strong objection to the removal of these areas from the Green Belt. Site 134 was the subject of a Planning Application (2010/2) which was refused. The Appeal which followed was dismissed at the Inquiry. Nothing has changed which would now justify the removal of these sites from the Green Belt.
Object
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 7796
Received: 12/03/2019
Respondent: Mrs Katrina Jamieson
No more building on Widney Manor road between the station and the 6th form college.
No more building on Widney Manor road between the station and the 6th form college.
Object
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 7844
Received: 13/03/2019
Respondent: Mr J Davies
Any development that reduces the amenity aspects of green belt to surrounding populations should be completed as discreetly and unobtrusively as possible.
Footpaths, access means and maintenance of such should be a priority
Any development that reduces the amenity aspects of green belt to surrounding populations should be completed as discreetly and unobtrusively as possible.
Footpaths, access means and maintenance of such should be a priority
Support
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 7851
Received: 13/03/2019
Respondent: Richborough Estates
Agent: Star Planning and Development
15. The use of some parts of the Richborough Estates' land interests at Balsall Common, Cheswick Green and Dickens Heath would be available for biodiversity enhancements and the provision of accessible play areas would provide the opportunity sought by the Framework to improve environmental quality and provide access to this land.
15. The use of some parts of the Richborough Estates' land interests at Balsall Common, Cheswick Green and Dickens Heath would be available for biodiversity enhancements and the provision of accessible play areas would provide the opportunity sought by the Framework to improve environmental quality and provide access to this land.
Comment
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 7883
Received: 13/03/2019
Respondent: Persimmon Homes Central
Any compensatory provision made for land removed from the Green Belt should be determined in accordance with the 2019 NPPF (para 137).
Any compensatory provision made for land removed from the Green Belt should be determined in accordance with the 2019 NPPF (para 137).
Comment
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 7936
Received: 13/03/2019
Respondent: Peter & Elaine King
Any Green Belt land used should be compensated by provision of nature reserves as a lot of these areas will be lost and the wild life that we are so used to seeing will be eradicated.
Any Green Belt land used should be compensated by provision. of nature reserves as a lot of these areas will be lost and the wild life that we are so used to seeing will be eradicated.
Object
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 7966
Received: 13/03/2019
Respondent: Mrs Clare Heath
Widney Manor Road could not provide any compensation for loss of green belt, given its shape and size.
please see attached letter
Comment
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 7977
Received: 13/03/2019
Respondent: Mrs Ruth Wolinski
We object to the the removal of the Green Belt status of Widney Manor Road and in particular object strongly to any development to the rear of 114-118 Widney Manor Road. We do not see how the land to the rear of 114-118 could provide any compensation provision, given its shape and size.
We object to the the removal of the Green Belt status of Widney Manor Road and in particular object strongly to any development to the rear of 114-118 Widney Manor Road. We do not see how the land to the rear of 114-118 could provide any compensation provision, given its shape and size.
Comment
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 7984
Received: 13/03/2019
Respondent: Mrs Olga Cawdell
Site 13 has been removed from the draft local plan. But Solihull council still want to put nearly 40% of all new home (not including the hundreds of retirement properties) in a small already overdeveloped area of Solihull taking away most of our greenbelt. Compensatory fields adjacent to site 13 should be given as public open space in mitigation for the proposed overdevelopment of this area.
Site 13 has been removed from the draft local plan. But Solihull council still want to put nearly 40% of all new home (not including the hundreds of retirement properties) in a small already overdeveloped area of Solihull taking away most of our greenbelt. Compensatory fields adjacent to site 13 should be given as public open space in mitigation for the proposed overdevelopment of this area.
Comment
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 7989
Received: 13/03/2019
Respondent: Mrs Alex Woodhall
In mitigation for the amount of houses, nearly 40% being built on 24% of available land, all land around site 13 as far as the canal should be given over to the community in compensation.
In mitigation for the amount of houses, nearly 40% being built on 24% of available land. All land around site 13 as far as the canal should be given over to the community in compensation.
Comment
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8004
Received: 13/03/2019
Respondent: Mr Stuart Woodhall
Site 13 should be given long-term protection (Nature reserve or similar) to retain for future generations. Given also it now has documented historical evidence dating to 800 AD. A copy of this document is filed with the Warwickshire Historic environment office.
Site 13 should be give long-term protection (Nature reserve or similar) to retain for future generations. Given also it now has documented historical evidence dating to 800 AD a copy this document is filed with the Warwickshire Historic environment office.
Comment
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8036
Received: 13/03/2019
Respondent: Barry Jackson
I feel we need to have compensation to protect Site 13 as a nature reserve.
I feel we need to have compensation to protect Site 13 as a nature reserve.
Comment
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8054
Received: 13/03/2019
Respondent: Mrs Christine Thorp
Relocating is not feasible if you take Green Belt and existing wildlife corridors between open spaces away. It is therefore essential that existing sites eg. Site 13 in Shirley should be protected as a nature reserve. The Site 26 is also important as a link for the movement of wildlife from Site 13 as they are interlinked. If the land is lost to us for recreation and fitness then it will also be lost for the wild life.
Relocating is not feasible if you take Green Belt and existing wildlife corridors between open spaces away. It is therefore essential that existing sites eg. Site 13 in Shirley should be protected as a nature reserve. The Site 26 is also important as a link for the movement of wildlife from Site 13 as they are interlinked. If the land is lost to us for recreation and fitness then it will also be lost for the wild life.
Support
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8058
Received: 14/03/2019
Respondent: Countryside Planning Services Limited
Agent: Countryside Planning Services Limited
Care and attention to detail must be applied for revised Green Belt boundaries, whether this relates to 'inset' boundaries around existing settlements or removing 'washed-over' settlements. Given the proposed release of tracts of Green Belt land for HS2 and around settlements, such as Balsall Common, representations using those releases as precedent should be expected. It is difficult to see how a compensatory provision can be created to mitigate the loss of land from the Green Belt, given the Green Belt objectives. Compensatory provisions for the loss of landscape and open areas should not be confused with Green Belt issues.
Care and attention to detail must be applied for revised Green Belt boundaries, whether this relates to 'inset' boundaries around existing settlements or removing 'washed-over' settlements. Given the proposed release of tracts of Green Belt land for HS2 and around settlements, such as Balsall Common, representations using those releases as precedent should be expected. It is difficult to see how a compensatory provision can be created to mitigate the loss of land from the Green Belt, given the Green Belt objectives. Compensatory provisions for the loss of landscape and open areas should not be confused with Green Belt issues.
Comment
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8095
Received: 14/03/2019
Respondent: Sheila Cooper
Concerned about loss of easy access to the countryside provided by a network of footpaths on Barratt's Farm. Safe and easy access should be maintained and avoid main roads without pavements.
SMBC could undertake mitigation projects under the guidance of those who use the footpath networks regularly. New footpaths, cycle ways and bridle paths could be created under expert guidance. Berkswell village would benefit from footpath provision, and access to countryside provides health benefit for all
See attached document
Comment
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8124
Received: 14/03/2019
Respondent: Tidbury Green Parish Council
South of Shirley
A country park should be created as open and accessible space south of Woodloes Road as part of the Green Belt compensation enhancements with access improvements and habitat creation.
Please find attached Tidbury Green Parish Council's response to the Draft Local Plan Supplementary Consultation, along with the appendices referred to within our response.
Comment
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8179
Received: 14/03/2019
Respondent: Mr Richard Drake
Improvements to remaining footpaths. In particular for Balsall Common an all weather route from the Greenway to Berkswell Village to include a safe access over the West Coast mainline at Lavender Hall bridge. Access to allow residents who currently use Barretts Farm to reach the footpaths beyond the West Coast Mainline and HS2 safely.
Improvements to remaining footpaths. In particular for Balsall Common an all weather route from the Greenway to Berkswell Village to include a safe access over the West Coast mainline at Lavender Hall bridge. Access to allow residents who currently use Barretts Farm to reach the footpaths beyond the West Coast Mainline and HS2 safely.
Comment
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8206
Received: 14/03/2019
Respondent: Mrs Caroline Drake
Improvements to all remaining footpaths in and around Balsall Common. Safe access from Barretts Farm across the West Coast mainline and HS2. Improved/safe non-vehicle access from Balsall Common to Berkswell
Improvements to all remaining footpaths in and around Balsall Common. Safe access from Barretts Farm across the West Coast mainline and HS2. Improved/safe non-vehicle access from Balsall Common to Berkswell
Support
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8209
Received: 14/03/2019
Respondent: Mrs Sally Wilcock
Compensation is required to protect Site 13 as a nature reserve, It is already under threat with being surrounded and enclosed on 3 sides.
The combination of expanding site 11, Site 12 and the new Site 26 put immense pressure on infrastructure and will make our air pollution even worse. There are significant reductions in Green Belt Land throughout Shirley changing forever the environment.
Compensation is required to protect Site 13 as a nature reserve, It is already under threat with being surrounded and enclosed on 3 sides.
The combination of expanding site 11, Site 12 and the new Site 26 put immense pressure on infrastructure and will make our air pollution even worse. There are significant reductions in GreenBelt Land throughout Shirley changing forever the environment.v
Object
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8214
Received: 14/03/2019
Respondent: Nic Heath
Do not see how there could be compensatory provision for loss of Green Belt at Widney Manor Road.
Please see attached letter
Comment
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8224
Received: 14/03/2019
Respondent: mr Graham Cockroft
Public open space is scarce around Cheswick Green.
Safe accessible open space would be welcome if land and funding were available, though this need does not outweigh objections to development in the green belt and/or the loss of agricultural land.
Public open space is scarce around Cheswick Green.
Safe accessible open space would be welcome if land and funding were available, though this need does not outweigh objections to development in the green belt and/or the loss of agricultural land.
Object
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8249
Received: 14/03/2019
Respondent: Mr Phillip Griffiths
Re: Widney Manor Road
- Not clear if the land proposed to be removed is just site 134 or sites 205 and 308 too.
- Do not see how the land at Widney Manor Road could provide any compensation provision, given its shape and size.
See attached letter
Object
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8277
Received: 14/03/2019
Respondent: Ivan Lewis
Regarding the possibility of Solihull Council changing the status of green belt land on Widney Manor Road I would like to register my strongest objection.
Concern that residents have not been consulted and would like to be kept informed of next stage of process.
Regarding the possibility of Solihull Council changing the status of green belt land on Widney Manor Road I would like to register my strongest. objection.
Widney Manor Road is a unique road within Solihull and indeed has been referred to well outside the borough for its charm and character despite being so close to Solihull Town Centre.
For the Council to even consider the risk of changing the character of the road by allowing the possibility of back garden development(s) is concerning to say the least.
What is also concerning is that so few people on Widney Manor Road have been consulted on this.
The whole topic of changing precious green belt areas across Solihull is not just for people living within a small distance of said sites it is for everyone living in the borough.
Whilst understanding that the Council has obligations regarding housing I would want to be convinced by the Council that no stone has been left unturned to look at alternatives to giving up Green Belt. What is being done to develop 'brownfield sites' for instance?
The land in question includes a wildlife corridor which has seen significant improvement in the numbers of badgers, deer etc since the last applications for back garden devt was submitted some 9 years or so ago.
Please keep me informed regarding the next stages of the consultation process.
Object
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8316
Received: 14/03/2019
Respondent: Mr Jon Sellars
GREEN BELT MUST BE PROTECTED AT ALL COSTS!!!
Why are you insisting on destroying green belt land - this must be protected. When it is gone - it is gone forever!
What provisions are you making to replace any that you are destroying?
GREEN BELT MUST BE PROTECTED AT ALL COSTS!!!
Why are you insisting on destroying green belt land - this must be protected. When it is gone - it is gone forever!
What provisions are you making to replace any that you are destroying?
Comment
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8346
Received: 14/03/2019
Respondent: Mrs Carol Clarke
Site 13 should be made a nature reserve or similar to ensure it protected this could include the christmas tree field next to footpath to mitigate for site 26
Site 13 should be made a nature reserve or similar to ensure it protected this could include the christmas tree field next to footpath to mitigate for site 26