Question 37 - Compensatory Provision for removal of land from Green Belt.

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Object

Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation

Representation ID: 7533

Received: 11/03/2019

Respondent: Mrs Pamela Robertson

Representation Summary:

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.

Full text:

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

Representation Summary:

Compensation to protect site 13 as a nature reserve is required

Full text:

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

Representation Summary:

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.

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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

Representation Summary:

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.

Full text:

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

Representation Summary:

- Seek compensation to improve what will be left of Site 13 to help develop it further as a true nature reserve.

Full text:

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

Representation Summary:

Do not see how there could be compensatory provision for loss of Green Belt at Widney Manor Road.

Full text:

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.

Attachments:

Object

Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation

Representation ID: 7796

Received: 12/03/2019

Respondent: Mrs Katrina Jamieson

Representation Summary:

No more building on Widney Manor road between the station and the 6th form college.

Full text:

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

Representation Summary:

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

Full text:

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

Representation Summary:

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.

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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

Representation Summary:

Any compensatory provision made for land removed from the Green Belt should be determined in accordance with the 2019 NPPF (para 137).

Full text:

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

Representation Summary:

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.

Full text:

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

Representation Summary:

Widney Manor Road could not provide any compensation for loss of green belt, given its shape and size.

Full text:

please see attached letter

Comment

Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation

Representation ID: 7977

Received: 13/03/2019

Respondent: Mrs Ruth Wolinski

Representation Summary:

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.

Full text:

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

Representation Summary:

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.

Full text:

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

Representation Summary:

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.

Full text:

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

Representation Summary:

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.

Full text:

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

Representation Summary:

I feel we need to have compensation to protect Site 13 as a nature reserve.

Full text:

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

Representation Summary:

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.

Full text:

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

Representation Summary:

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.

Full text:

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

Representation Summary:

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

Full text:

See attached document

Comment

Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation

Representation ID: 8124

Received: 14/03/2019

Respondent: Tidbury Green Parish Council

Representation Summary:

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.

Full text:

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

Representation Summary:

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.

Full text:

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

Representation Summary:

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

Full text:

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

Representation Summary:

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.

Full text:

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

Representation Summary:

Do not see how there could be compensatory provision for loss of Green Belt at Widney Manor Road.

Full text:

Please see attached letter

Comment

Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation

Representation ID: 8224

Received: 14/03/2019

Respondent: mr Graham Cockroft

Representation Summary:

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.

Full text:

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

Representation Summary:

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.

Full text:

See attached letter

Object

Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation

Representation ID: 8277

Received: 14/03/2019

Respondent: Ivan Lewis

Representation Summary:

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.

Full text:

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

Representation Summary:

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?

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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

Representation Summary:

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

Full text:

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