Policy P4B – Meeting Housing Needs – Rural Exceptions

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Support

Solihull Local Plan (Draft Submission) 2020

Representation ID: 14015

Received: 14/12/2020

Respondent: West Midlands HARP Consortium

Representation Summary:

Policy P4B - Suggest that text should be added to Policy P4(B) or to the supporting text accompanying the policy which allows for the delivery of affordable housing through cross-subsidy where it can be demonstrated that affordable housing development cannot be achieved without an element of open market housing.

Full text:

See attached letter

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Support

Solihull Local Plan (Draft Submission) 2020

Representation ID: 14104

Received: 14/12/2020

Respondent: Seventy Four Propco Limited

Representation Summary:

Seventy Four Propco Limited are a landowner at Barns at Eastcote, Barston Lane and welcome Policy P4B. It is clear that Solihull require more housing within the borough, this is made explicit in the Housing and Economic Development Needs Assessment (2020) and the various legal challenges to the current development plan. Indeed, the Council have recommended a number of sites within the Green Belt are acceptable for development. Policy P4B is further welcomed as it enables development at other locations within the Green Belt outside of these specified locations.

Full text:

See attachment with representations on P4B & P5

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Object

Solihull Local Plan (Draft Submission) 2020

Representation ID: 14164

Received: 06/12/2020

Respondent: Berkswell Charities

Legally compliant? No

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

Representation Summary:

P4B
1. The draft submission Plan fails to identify if the green belt land referred to includes the land that SMBC seek to release from the Green Belt or whether this is additional green belt land that SMBC would support the release of to meet a Local Need for housing. This policy is unclear and needs clarification.
2. If the policy is proposing the release of additional green belt land, it is unsound and fails to consider the provisions of the NOP whereby the view is that Brownfield sites should be considered at first instance
3. P4B ii is contrary to principles of freedom of choice to limit those in need of accommodation to allocated housing sites before access to a local needs' provider can be accessed.
4. The "local connection to the parish" provisions cannot override the terms of Trusts established within Charity Schemes as governed by the Charity Commission to which Charities are open public scrutiny, to do so fetters Trustees discretion which is an integral part of Charity Law. An exclusion within this clause should be applied in respect of registered Almshouse Charities.
5. The provision of Community-Led Housing is supported by the Parish Council to meet the needs of the local populace within the allocated sites.
6. By implication, green belt site allocation would not be within easy access of the local amenities or transport which is prejudicial and discriminatory to the local parish community whose personal circumstances may require accommodation nearer to amenities but which would not be available due to them by virtue of their characteristics.
7. A community-led housing project for those who are in the older age bracket, as is typically the case for the Almshouse Model, could risk being considered under the rural exceptions policy despite being a registered affordable housing provider for the most vulnerable in society as the Local Plan is currently drafted
8. The allocation of Local needs via the Rural Exceptions Policy demonstrates a total lack of community engagement regarding the need to respect and listen to the needs of the community. Any development envisaged by the rural exceptions rule by the Local Plan appears to be the only mode that Local Housing needs can be met and such a project would likely be under the umbrella of a Community-Led Housing Scheme. Yet the benefits of Community-Led Housing, the Strategic Vision for Solihull 2020-2025 and Partnerships with Birmingham together with the White Paper, "Planning for the Future" have been inadequately and woefully addressed within the Local Plan.
9. Policy 4(b) is contrary to the provisions of the Community Right to Build Orders and the Localism Act 2011
10. The Local Plan discriminates against Almshouse Charities who provides Affordable Housing via the Almshouse Model, the definition of which is recognised by the Central Government.

Change suggested by respondent:

Berkswell Charities would seek amendments to include specific reference and provisions to include Community-Led Housing within the Local Plan.

Berkswell Charities respectfully requests that the Inspector recommends SMBC develop a supportive policy environment to include enabling policies, and
aligning planning, corporate asset management and housing policies to create opportunities for CLH schemes

Full text:

See attached

Support

Solihull Local Plan (Draft Submission) 2020

Representation ID: 14222

Received: 14/12/2020

Respondent: L&Q Estates - Land at Bickenhill Road, Marston Green

Agent: Pegasus Group

Representation Summary:

Policy P4B is supported, however the need is much higher than that currently being planned for which will place more pressure upon local communities to allow exceptions sites.

Full text:

Representations to the Local Plan Review Regulation 19 consultation: Land at Bickenhill Road, Marston Green
Please find attached representations and their appendices plus the relevant form on behalf of our client L&Q Estates.
I would be grateful if you could acknowledge receipt

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Support

Solihull Local Plan (Draft Submission) 2020

Representation ID: 14289

Received: 14/12/2020

Respondent: L&Q Estates - Land at Four Ashes Road Dorridge

Agent: Pegasus Group

Representation Summary:

This policy is supported, however the scale of the need is much higher than that currently being planned for: not planning sufficiently for affordable housing as part of an increased housing requirement at the necessary strategic scale will place more pressure upon local communities to allow exceptions sites. ‘Exceptions’ should be just that: occasional sites to meet a particular local need, not further sites to address deficiencies in a strategic borough-wide plan.

Full text:

See attachments.

Land at four ashes road dorridge

Object

Solihull Local Plan (Draft Submission) 2020

Representation ID: 14392

Received: 14/12/2020

Respondent: L&Q Estates - Damson Parkway

Agent: Pegasus Group

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

Representation Summary:

Policy P4B is supported, however as shown through the attached paper on housing (Appendix 2) the scale of the need is much higher than that currently being planned for. Not planning sufficiently for affordable housing as part of an increased housing requirement at the necessary strategic scale will place more pressure upon local communities to allow exceptions sites. ‘Exceptions’ should be just that: occasional sites to meet a particular local need, not further sites to address deficiencies in a strategic borough-wide plan.

Full text:

Land at Damson Parkway - see attachments for full details

Support

Solihull Local Plan (Draft Submission) 2020

Representation ID: 14876

Received: 14/12/2020

Respondent: L&Q Estates - Land at Berkswell Road

Agent: Pegasus Group

Representation Summary:

This policy is supported, however as shown through the attached paper on housing (Appendix 2) the scale of the need is much higher than that currently being planned for: not planning sufficiently for affordable housing as part of an increased housing requirement at the necessary strategic scale will place more pressure upon local communities to allow exceptions sites.

Full text:

LAND AT BERKSWELL ROAD, MERIDEN see attached documents