Policy BC3 - Kenilworth Road/Windmill Lane, Balsall Common

Objection to Site BC3 - Fails 3 out 4 Tests of Soundness

I wish to formerly object to Site BC3 Windmill Lane/Kenilworth Road and ask that it is removed from the Solihull Draft Submission Local Plan and Final Local Plan.

The Draft Submission Local Plan is not sound, in proposing the allocation of Site BC3 for housing, as it fails to comply with 3 of the 4 tests of Soundness:

1) Positively Prepared:

The plan has not been positively prepared in that it is not practical to deliver the unmet need of the HMA (2105 units). NPPF para. 11 has not been given due consideration. To build 4410 units on Green Belt Land (greenfield) and 1195 in the Meriden Gap is not required in order to comply with planning policy. Moreover, it is demonstrated that Site BC3 specifically is not sustainable using the Council’s own criteria.

2) Justified:

The allocation of site BC3 has not been justified. There are omission sites both within Balsall Common and in the wider borough which either should have been allocated, based on merit, or for which the omission has not been justified. Moreover, the findings from the final version of the masterplan for Solihull Town Centre are not incorporated and cannot be reconciled with the Draft Local Plan.
3) Consistent with National Policy:

There are inconsistencies with the NPPF. Specifically paragraphs 11; 94; 108; 109; 122; 138; 185 and 194 are not complied with. As such, the enabling of sustainable development will not be delivered should Site BC3 remain in the Draft Local Plan.

I wish to protect the biodiverse rich habitat that is Site BC3 and I also wish to protect the setting and character of the Grade II * Listed Berkswell Windmill.

Objection to Site BC3 - Fails 3 out 4 Tests of Soundness
I wish to formally object to Site BC3 Windmill Lane/Kenilworth Road and ask that it is removed from the Solihull Draft Submission Local Plan and Final Local Plan.
The Draft Submission Local Plan is not sound, in proposing the allocation of Site BC3 for housing, as it fails to comply with 3 of the 4 tests of Soundness:
1) Positively Prepared:

The plan has not been positively prepared in that it is not practical to deliver the unmet need of the HMA (2105 units). NPPF para. 11 has not been given due consideration. To build 4410 units on Green Belt Land (greenfield) and 1195 in the Meriden Gap is not required in order to comply with planning policy. Moreover, it is demonstrated that Site BC3 specifically is not sustainable using the Council?s own criteria.
2) Justified:
The allocation of site BC3 has not been justified. There are omission sites both within Balsall Common and in the wider borough which either should have been allocated, based on merit, or for which the omission has not been justified. Moreover, the findings from the final version of the masterplan for Solihull Town Centre are not incorporated and cannot be reconciled with the Draft Local Plan.

3) Consistent with National Policy:
There are inconsistencies with the NPPF. Specifically paragraphs 11; 94; 108; 109; 122; 138; 185 and 194 are not complied with. As such, the enabling of sustainable development will not be delivered should Site BC3 remain in the Draft Local Plan.
I wish to protect the biodiverse rich habitat that is Site BC3 and I also wish to protect the setting and character of the Grade II * Listed Berkswell Windmill.

1) Positively Prepared:

The plan has not been positively prepared in that it is not practical to deliver the unmet need of the HMA (2105 units). NPPF para. 11 has not been given due consideration. To build 4410 units on Green Belt Land (greenfield) and 1195 in the Meriden Gap is not required in order to comply with planning policy. Moreover, it is demonstrated that Site BC3 specifically is not sustainable using the Council’s own criteria.


2) Justified:

The allocation of site BC3 has not been justified. There are omission sites both within Balsall Common and in the wider borough which either should have been allocated, based on merit, or for which the omission has not been justified. Moreover, the findings from the final version of the masterplan for Solihull Town Centre are not incorporated and cannot be reconciled with the Draft Local Plan.

3) Consistent with National Policy:

There are inconsistencies with the NPPF. Specifically paragraphs 11; 94; 108; 109; 122; 138; 185 and 194 are not complied with. As such, the enabling of sustainable development will not be delivered should Site BC3 remain in the Draft Local Plan.

I wish to protect the biodiverse rich habitat that is Site BC3 and I also wish to protect the setting and character of the Grade II * Listed Berkswell Windmill.

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> The Draft Submission Local Plan is not sound, in proposing the allocation of Site BC3 for housing, as it fails to comply with 3 of the 4 tests of Soundness:
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> The plan has not been positively prepared in that it is not practical to deliver the unmet need of the HMA (2105 units). NPPF para. 11 has not been given due consideration. To build 4410 units on Green Belt Land (greenfield) and 1195 in the Meriden Gap is not required in order to comply with planning policy. Moreover, it is demonstrated that Site BC3 specifically is not sustainable using the Council’s own criteria.
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> The allocation of site BC3 has not been justified. There are omission sites both within Balsall Common and in the wider borough which either should have been allocated, based on merit, or for which the omission has not been justified. Moreover, the findings from the final version of the masterplan for Solihull Town Centre are not incorporated and cannot be reconciled with the Draft Local Plan.
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> There are inconsistencies with the NPPF. Specifically paragraphs 11; 94; 108; 109; 122; 138; 185 and 194 are not complied with. As such, the enabling of sustainable development will not be delivered should Site BC3 remain in the Draft Local Plan.
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> I wish to protect the biodiverse rich habitat that is Site BC3 and I also wish to protect the setting and character of the Grade II * Listed Berkswell Windmill.

Objection to Site BC3 - Fails 3 out 4 Tests of Soundness
I wish to formally object to Site BC3 Windmill Lane/Kenilworth Road and ask that it is removed from the Solihull Draft Submission Local Plan and Final Local Plan.
The Draft Submission Local Plan is not sound, in proposing the allocation of Site BC3 for housing, as it fails to comply with 3 of the 4 tests of Soundness:
1) Positively Prepared:

The plan has not been positively prepared in that it is not practical to deliver the unmet need of the HMA (2105 units). NPPF para. 11 has not been given due consideration. To build 4410 units on Green Belt Land (greenfield) and 1195 in the Meriden Gap is not required in order to comply with planning policy. Moreover, it is demonstrated that Site BC3 specifically is not sustainable using the Council’s own criteria.
2) Justified:
The allocation of site BC3 has not been justified. There are omission sites both within Balsall Common and in the wider borough which either should have been allocated, based on merit, or for which the omission has not been justified. Moreover, the findings from the final version of the masterplan for Solihull Town Centre are not incorporated and cannot be reconciled with the Draft Local Plan.
3) Consistent with National Policy:
There are inconsistencies with the NPPF. Specifically paragraphs 11; 94; 108; 109; 122; 138; 185 and 194 are not complied with. As such, the enabling of sustainable development will not be delivered should Site BC3 remain in the Draft Local Plan.
I wish to protect the biodiverse rich habitat that is Site BC3 and I also wish to protect the setting and character of the Grade II * Listed Berkswell Windmill.

Objection to Site BC3 - Fails 3 out 4 Tests of Soundness
I wish to formerly object to Site BC3 Windmill Lane/Kenilworth Road and ask that it is removed from the Solihull Draft Submission Local Plan and Final Local Plan.
The Draft Submission Local Plan is not sound, in proposing the allocation of Site BC3 for housing, as it fails to comply with 3 of the 4 tests of Soundness:
1) Positively Prepared:

The plan has not been positively prepared in that it is not practical to deliver the unmet need of the HMA (2105 units). NPPF para. 11 has not been given due consideration. To build 4410 units on Green Belt Land (greenfield) and 1195 in the Meriden Gap is not required in order to comply with planning policy. Moreover, it is demonstrated that Site BC3 specifically is not sustainable using the Council’s own criteria.
2) Justified:
The allocation of site BC3 has not been justified. There are omission sites both within Balsall Common and in the wider borough which either should have been allocated, based on merit, or for which the omission has not been justified. Moreover, the findings from the final version of the masterplan for Solihull Town Centre are not incorporated and cannot be reconciled with the Draft Local Plan.

3) Consistent with National Policy:
There are inconsistencies with the NPPF. Specifically paragraphs 11; 94; 108; 109; 122; 138; 185 and 194 are not complied with. As such, the enabling of sustainable development will not be delivered should Site BC3 remain in the Draft Local Plan.
I wish to protect the biodiverse rich habitat that is Site BC3 and I also wish to protect the setting and character of the Grade II * Listed Berkswell Windmill.

Objection to Site BC3 - Fails 3 out 4 Tests of Soundness

I wish to formerly object to Site BC3 Windmill Lane/Kenilworth Road and ask that it is removed from the Solihull Draft Submission Local Plan and Final Local Plan.

The Draft Submission Local Plan is not sound, in proposing the allocation of Site BC3 for housing, as it fails to comply with 3 of the 4 tests of Soundness:

1) Positively Prepared:

The plan has not been positively prepared in that it is not practical to deliver the unmet need of the HMA (2105 units). NPPF para. 11 has not been given due consideration. To build 4410 units on Green Belt Land (greenfield) and 1195 in the Meriden Gap is not required in order to comply with planning policy. Moreover, it is demonstrated that Site BC3 specifically is not sustainable using the Council’s own criteria.


2) Justified:

The allocation of site BC3 has not been justified. There are omission sites both within Balsall Common and in the wider borough which either should have been allocated, based on merit, or for which the omission has not been justified. Moreover, the findings from the final version of the masterplan for Solihull Town Centre are not incorporated and cannot be reconciled with the Draft Local Plan.

3) Consistent with National Policy:

There are inconsistencies with the NPPF. Specifically paragraphs 11; 94; 108; 109; 122; 138; 185 and 194 are not complied with. As such, the enabling of sustainable development will not be delivered should Site BC3 remain in the Draft Local Plan.

I wish to protect the biodiverse rich habitat that is Site BC3 and I also wish to protect the setting and character of the Grade II * Listed Berkswell Windmill.

Please find below my further objection to the proposed development of site BC3. I am disappointed to see that this continues to be presented as a viable option despite local opposition, alternative sites in Brownfield and National Pledges from the Conservatives to not build on Greenbelt. Having listened to the Solihull Council meeting online where this was discussed, I feel extremely let down by local MPs who were unhappy with suggesting this site but appeared to vote in favour of a substandard Local Plan as they needed to meet a deadline. I believe that the proposed site fails to meet the requirements needed for it to be viable as outlined below.
We are extremely concerned by the loss of natural habitat, the influx of traffic onto Windmill Lane which is already a notorious rat run and the lack of facilities that we already suffer from. At present, the doctors fails to provide appointments for the current population, the roads are congested and the infrastructure cannot cope. The amount of housing proposed generally in Balsall Common will make it impossible for our village to function properly.
Objection to Site BC3 - Fails 3 out 4 Tests of Soundness
I wish to formerly object to Site BC3 Windmill Lane/Kenilworth Road and ask that it is removed from the Solihull Draft Submission Local Plan and Final Local Plan.
The Draft Submission Local Plan is not sound, in proposing the allocation of Site BC3 for housing, as it fails to comply with 3 of the 4 tests of Soundness:
1) Positively Prepared:

The plan has not been positively prepared in that it is not practical to deliver the unmet need of the HMA (2105 units). NPPF para. 11 has not been given due consideration. To build 4410 units on Green Belt Land (greenfield) and 1195 in the Meriden Gap is not required in order to comply with planning policy. Moreover, it is demonstrated that Site BC3 specifically is not sustainable using the Council’s own criteria.
2) Justified:
The allocation of site BC3 has not been justified. There are omission sites both within Balsall Common and in the wider borough which either should have been allocated, based on merit, or for which the omission has not been justified. Moreover, the findings from the final version of the masterplan for Solihull Town Centre are not incorporated and cannot be reconciled with the Draft Local Plan.
3) Consistent with National Policy:
There are inconsistencies with the NPPF. Specifically paragraphs 11; 94; 108; 109; 122; 138; 185 and 194 are not complied with. As such, the enabling of sustainable development will not be delivered should Site BC3 remain in the Draft Local Plan.
I wish to protect the biodiverse rich habitat that is Site BC3 and I also wish to protect the setting and character of the Grade II * Listed Berkswell Windmill.

Objection to Site BC3 - Fails 3 out 4 Tests of Soundness
I wish to formerly object to Site BC3 Windmill Lane/Kenilworth Road and ask that it isremoved from the Solihull Draft Submission Local Plan and Final Local Plan.
The Draft Submission Local Plan is not sound, in proposing the allocation of Site BC3 for housing, as it fails to comply with 3 of the 4 tests of Soundness:
1) Positively Prepared:

The plan has not been positively prepared in that it is not practical to deliver the unmet need of the HMA (2105 units). NPPF para. 11 has not been given due consideration. To build 4410 units on Green Belt Land (greenfield) and 1195 in the Meriden Gap is not required in order to comply with planning policy. Moreover, it is demonstrated that Site BC3 specifically is not sustainable using the Council’s own criteria.
2) Justified:
The allocation of site BC3 has not been justified. There are omission sites both within Balsall Common and in the wider borough which either should have been allocated, based on merit, or for which the omission has not been justified. Moreover, the findings from the final version of the masterplan for Solihull Town Centre are not incorporated and cannot be reconciled with the Draft Local Plan.
3) Consistent with National Policy:
There are inconsistencies with the NPPF. Specifically paragraphs 11; 94; 108; 109; 122; 138; 185 and 194 are not complied with. As such, the enabling of sustainable development will not be delivered should Site BC3 remain in the Draft Local Plan.
I wish to protect the biodiverse rich habitat that is Site BC3 and I also wish to protect the setting and character of the Grade II * Listed Berkswell Windmill.

Objection to Site BC3 - Fails 3 out 4 Tests of Soundness
I wish to formally object to Site BC3 Windmill Lane/Kenilworth Road and ask that it is removed from the Solihull Draft Submission Local Plan and Final Local Plan.
The Draft Submission Local Plan is not sound, in proposing the allocation of Site BC3 for housing, as it fails to comply with 3 of the 4 tests of Soundness:
1) Positively Prepared:

The plan has not been positively prepared in that it is not practical to deliver the unmet need of the HMA (2105 units). NPPF para. 11 has not been given due consideration. To build 4410 units on Green Belt Land (greenfield) and 1195 in the Meriden Gap is not required in order to comply with planning policy. Moreover, it is demonstrated that Site BC3 specifically is not sustainable using the Council’s own criteria.
2) Justified:
The allocation of site BC3 has not been justified. There are omission sites both within Balsall Common and in the wider borough which either should have been allocated, based on merit, or for which the omission has not been justified. Moreover, the findings from the final version of the masterplan for Solihull Town Centre are not incorporated and cannot be reconciled with the Draft Local Plan.
3) Consistent with National Policy:
There are inconsistencies with the NPPF. Specifically paragraphs 11; 94; 108; 109; 122; 138; 185 and 194 are not complied with. As such, the enabling of sustainable development will not be delivered should Site BC3 remain in the Draft Local Plan.
I wish to protect the biodiverse rich habitat that is Site BC3 and I also wish to protect the setting and character of the Grade II * Listed Berkswell Windmill.

Objection to Site BC3 - Fails 3 out 4 Tests of Soundness

I wish to formally object to Site BC3 Windmill Lane/Kenilworth Road and ask that it is removed from the Solihull Draft Submission Local Plan and Final Local Plan.

The Draft Submission Local Plan is not sound, in proposing the allocation of Site BC3 for housing, as it fails to comply with 3 of the 4 tests of Soundness:

1) Positively Prepared:

The plan has not been positively prepared in that it is not practical to deliver the unmet need of the HMA (2105 units). NPPF para. 11 has not been given due consideration. To build 4410 units on Green Belt Land (greenfield) and 1195 in the Meriden Gap is not required in order to comply with planning policy. Moreover, it is demonstrated that Site BC3 specifically is not sustainable using the Council’s own criteria.


2) Justified:

The allocation of site BC3 has not been justified. There are omission sites both within Balsall Common and in the wider borough which either should have been allocated, based on merit, or for which the omission has not been justified. Moreover, the findings from the final version of the masterplan for Solihull Town Centre are not incorporated and cannot be reconciled with the Draft Local Plan.

3) Consistent with National Policy:

There are inconsistencies with the NPPF. Specificallyparagraphs 11; 94; 108; 109; 122; 138; 185 and 194 are not complied with. As such, the enabling of sustainable development will not be delivered should Site BC3 remain in the Draft Local Plan.

I wish to protect the biodiverse rich habitat that is Site BC3 and I also wish to protect the setting and character of the Grade II * Listed Berkswell Windmill.

Objection to Site BC3 - Fails 3 out 4 Tests of Soundness
I wish to formerly object to Site BC3 Windmill Lane/Kenilworth Road and ask that it is removed from the Solihull Draft Submission Local Plan and Final Local Plan.
The Draft Submission Local Plan is not sound, in proposing the allocation of Site BC3 for housing, as it fails to comply with 3 of the 4 tests of Soundness:
1) Positively Prepared:

The plan has not been positively prepared in that it is not practical to deliver the unmet need of the HMA (2105 units). NPPF para. 11 has not been given due consideration. To build 4410 units on Green Belt Land (greenfield) and 1195 in the Meriden Gap is not required in order to comply with planning policy. Moreover, it is demonstrated that Site BC3 specifically is not sustainable using the Council’s own criteria.
2) Justified:
The allocation of site BC3 has not been justified. There are omission sites both within Balsall Common and in the wider borough which either should have been allocated, based on merit, or for which the omission has not been justified. Moreover, the findings from the final version of the masterplan for Solihull Town Centre are not incorporated and cannot be reconciled with the Draft Local Plan.

3) Consistent with National Policy:
There are inconsistencies with the NPPF. Specifically paragraphs 11; 94; 108; 109; 122; 138; 185 and 194 are not complied with. As such, the enabling of sustainable development will not be delivered should Site BC3 remain in the Draft Local Plan.
I wish to protect the biodiverse rich habitat that is Site BC3 and I also wish to protect the setting and character of the Grade II * Listed Berkswell Windmill.

Objection to Site BC3 - Fails 3 out 4 Tests of Soundness
I wish to formerly object to Site BC3 Windmill Lane/Kenilworth Road and ask that it is removed from the Solihull Draft Submission Local Plan and Final Local Plan.
The Draft Submission Local Plan is not sound, in proposing the allocation of Site BC3 for housing, as it fails to comply with 3 of the 4 tests of Soundness:
1) Positively Prepared:

The plan has not been positively prepared in that it is not practical to deliver the unmet need of the HMA (2105 units). NPPF para. 11 has not been given due consideration. To build 4410 units on Green Belt Land (greenfield) and 1195 in the Meriden Gap is not required in order to comply with planning policy. Moreover, it is demonstrated that Site BC3 specifically is not sustainable using the Council’s own criteria.
2) Justified:
The allocation of site BC3 has not been justified. There are omission sites both within Balsall Common and in the wider borough which either should have been allocated, based on merit, or for which the omission has not been justified. Moreover, the findings from the final version of the masterplan for Solihull Town Centre are not incorporated and cannot be reconciled with the Draft Local Plan.
3) Consistent with National Policy:
There are inconsistencies with the NPPF. Specifically paragraphs 11; 94; 108; 109; 122; 138; 185 and 194 are not complied with. As such, the enabling of sustainable development will not be delivered should Site BC3 remain in the Draft Local Plan.
I wish to protect the biodiverse rich habitat that is Site BC3 and I also wish to protect the setting and character of the Grade II * Listed Berkswell Windmill.

I continue to object to the development on site BC3 and remain astounded that this site continues to be considered for development. National pledges have been made by the Conservative Party to protect Greenbelt land and alternative Brownfield sites have already been put forward as viable alternatives to site BC3. Site BC3 is home to an array of wildlife (of which we have photographic evidence) and this is just one of the many reasons why this site is totally unsuitable for development.
I listened to the recent Solihull Council meeting online and feel totally let down by our local MPs who have voted in favour of the Local Plan. Below is my formal objection to building on site BC3.
Objection to Site BC3 - Fails 3 out 4 Tests of Soundness
I wish to formerly object to Site BC3 Windmill Lane/Kenilworth Road and ask that it is removed from the Solihull Draft Submission Local Plan and Final Local Plan.
The Draft Submission Local Plan is not sound, in proposing the allocation of Site BC3 for housing, as it fails to comply with 3 of the 4 tests of Soundness:
1) Positively Prepared:

The plan has not been positively prepared in that it is not practical to deliver the unmet need of the HMA (2105 units). NPPF para. 11 has not been given due consideration. To build 4410 units on Green Belt Land (greenfield) and 1195 in the Meriden Gap is not required in order to comply with planning policy. Moreover, it is demonstrated that Site BC3 specifically is not sustainable using the Council’s own criteria.
2) Justified:
The allocation of site BC3 has not been justified. There are omission sites both within Balsall Common and in the wider borough which either should have been allocated, based on merit, or for which the omission has not been justified. Moreover, the findings from the final version of the masterplan for Solihull Town Centre are not incorporated and cannot be reconciled with the Draft Local Plan.

3) Consistent with National Policy:
There are inconsistencies with the NPPF. Specifically paragraphs 11; 94; 108; 109; 122; 138; 185 and 194 are not complied with. As such, the enabling of sustainable development will not be delivered should Site BC3 remain in the Draft Local Plan.
I wish to protect the biodiverse rich habitat that is Site BC3 and I also wish to protect the setting and character of the Grade II * Listed Berkswell Windmill.

Objection to Site BC3 - Fails 3 out 4 Tests of Soundness

I wish to formally object to Site BC3 Windmill Lane/Kenilworth Road and ask that it is removed from the Solihull Draft Submission Local Plan and Final Local Plan.

The Draft Submission Local Plan is not sound, in proposing the allocation of Site BC3 for housing, as it fails to comply with 3 of the 4 tests of Soundness:

1) Positively Prepared:

The plan has not been positively prepared in that it is not practical to deliver the unmet need of the HMA (2105 units). NPPF para. 11 has not been given due consideration. To build 4410 units on Green Belt Land (greenfield) and 1195 in the Meriden Gap is not required in order to comply with planning policy. Moreover, it is demonstrated that Site BC3 specifically is not sustainable using the Council’s own criteria.


2) Justified:

The allocation of site BC3 has not been justified. There are omission sites both within Balsall Common and in the wider borough which either should have been allocated, based on merit, or for which the omission has not been justified. Moreover, the findings from the final version of the masterplan for Solihull Town Centre are not incorporated and cannot be reconciled with the Draft Local Plan.

3) Consistent with National Policy:

There are inconsistencies with the NPPF. Specifically paragraphs 11; 94; 108; 109; 122; 138; 185 and 194 are not complied with. As such, the enabling of sustainable development will not be delivered should Site BC3 remain in the Draft Local Plan.

I wish to protect the biodiverse rich habitat that is Site BC3 and I also wish to protect the setting and character of the Grade II * Listed Berkswell Windmill

Objection to Site BC3- Fails 3 out 4 Tests of Soundness
I wish to formerly object to Site BC3 Windmill Lane/Kenilworth Road and ask that it is
removed from Solihull’s Draft Local Plan and Final Local Plan.
The Draft Local Plan is not sound, in proposing the allocation of Site BC3 for housing, as it
fails to comply with 3 of the 4 tests of Soundness:
1) Positively Prepared:
The plan has not been positively prepared in that it is not practical to deliver the
unmet need of the HMA (2105 units). NPPF para. 11 has not been given due
consideration. To build 4410 units on Green Belt Land (greenfield) and 1195 in the
Meriden Gap is not required in order to comply with planning policy. Moreover, it is
demonstrated that Site BC3 specifically is not sustainable using the Council’s own
criteria.
2) Justified:
The allocation of site BC3 has not been justified. There are omission sites both within
Balsall Common and in the wider borough which either should have been allocated,
based on merit, or for which the omission has not been justified. Moreover, the
findings from the final version of the masterplan for Solihull Town Centre have not
been included. This is due for publication by the year end.
3) Consistent with National Policy:
Inconsistencies with the NPPF are demonstrated throughout this report. Specifically
paragraphs 11; 94; 108; 109; 122; 138; 185 and 194 are not complied with. As such,
the enabling of sustainable development will not be delivered should Site BC3
remain in the Draft Local Plan.
I wish to protect the biodiverse rich habitat that is Site BC3 and I also wish to protect the
setting and character of the Grade II * Listed Berkswell Windmill.

I wish to formally OBJECT to Site BC3 Windmill Lane/Kenilworth Road and ask that it is
removed from the Solihull Draft Submission Local Plan and Final Local Plan.
In proposing the allocation of Site BC3 for housing, the Draft Submission Local Plan is not . sound, as it fails to comply with 3 of the 4 necessary tests:
1 It should be Positively Prepared:
The plan has not been positively prepared as NPPF para. 11bii has not been given due consideration and it will not be practical to deliver the 2105 units comprising the unmet need of the HMA. To build 1195 units on Green Belt Land in the Meriden Gap is not necessary in order to comply with planning policy. Moreover, it fails to demonstrate specifically that Site BC3 is sustainable using the Council’s own criteria.
2 It must be Justified:
The allocation of site BC3 has not been justified. There are omission sites both within Balsall Common and in the wider borough which should have been allocated, based on merit. Also, the findings from the final version of the masterplan for Solihull Town Centre have not been incorporated and cannot be reconciled with the Draft Local Plan.
3 Consistent with National Policy:
There are inconsistencies with the NPPF, particularly paragraphs 11; 94; 108c; 122; 138; 185 and 194b are not adequately complied with. As a result the enabling of sustainable development will not be delivered should Site BC3 remain in the Draft Local Plan.
I wish to protect the rich habitat of Site BC3 and it is difficult to see how under the proposals the required net biodiversity gain of 10% can be achieved without planting large numbers of trees which would adversely affect the setting and operation of the Grade II* Listed Berkswell Windmill, which is a valuable asset of high national importance.

Objection to Site BC3 - Fails 3 out 4 Tests of Soundness
I wish to formerly object to Site BC3 Windmill Lane/Kenilworth Road and ask that it is removed from the Solihull Draft Submission Local Plan and Final Local Plan.
The Draft Submission Local Plan is not sound, in proposing the allocation of Site BC3 for housing, as it fails to comply with 3 of the 4 tests of Soundness:
1) Positively Prepared:

The plan has not been positively prepared in that it is not practical to deliver the unmet need of the HMA (2105 units). NPPF para. 11 has not been given due consideration. To build 4410 units on Green Belt Land (greenfield) and 1195 in the Meriden Gap is not required in order to comply with planning policy. Moreover, it is demonstrated that Site BC3 specifically is not sustainable using the Council’s own criteria.

2) Justified:
The allocation of site BC3 has not been justified. There are omission sites both within Balsall Common and in the wider borough which either should have been allocated, based on merit, or for which the omission has not been justified. Moreover, the findings from the final version of the masterplan for Solihull Town Centre are not incorporated and cannot be reconciled with the Draft Local Plan.

3) Consistent with National Policy:
There are inconsistencies with the NPPF. Specifically paragraphs 11; 94; 108; 109; 122; 138; 185 and 194 are not complied with. As such, the enabling of sustainable development will not be delivered should Site BC3 remain in the Draft Local Plan.
I wish to protect the biodiverse rich habitat that is Site BC3 and I also wish to protect the setting and character of the Grade II * Listed Berkswell Windmill.

Remove Site BC3 as a proposed site for allocation.

I do not consider the Local plan to be sound for the reasons set out in the report submitted by the BARRAGE action group in response to the Local Plan review:

Wilson, W. McGarry, J. Wilson, J. “Part A: Objection to the proposed allocation of Site BC3 Windmill Lane/Kenilworth Road Balsall Common.” 29/11/2020.

From the detailed report that the BARRAGE Action group has pulled together you can see the valid points being raised and the amount of time and effort that has been put into this. I fully appreciate that new houses are required and no-one wants them on their own doorstep but the reasoning and evidence that the BARRAGE group has collated is sound and show’s that this site is clearly not suitable and there really isn’t enough housing to support this level of disruption and impact on Balsall Common and the environment in the short or long term.

As such, I am objecting to the allocation of Site BC3 for housing.

Remove Site BC3 as a proposed site for allocation

I do not consider the Local Plan to be sound for the reasons set out in the report submitted by the BARRAGE action group in response to the Local Plan Review:

Wilson, W. McGarry, J. Wilson, J. “PART A: Objection to the proposed allocation of Site BC3 Windmill Lane/Kenilworth Road Balsall Common.” 29/11/2020

As such, I am objecting to the allocation of Site BC3 for housing

Site BC3 Windmill Lane/Kenilworth Road is removed from the Solihull Draft Submission Local Plan and Final Local Plan.

Objection to Site BC3 - Fails 3 out 4 Tests of Soundness

I wish to formally object to Site BC3 Windmill Lane/Kenilworth Road and ask that it is removed from the Solihull Draft Submission Local Plan and Final Local Plan.

The Draft Submission Local Plan is not sound, in proposing the allocation of Site BC3 for housing, as it fails to comply with 3 of the 4 tests of Soundness:

1) Positively Prepared:

The plan has not been positively prepared in that it is not practical to deliver the unmet need of the HMA (2105 units). NPPF para. 11 has not been given due consideration. To build 4410 units on Green Belt Land (greenfield) and 1195 in the Meriden Gap is not required in order to comply with planning policy. Moreover, it is demonstrated that Site BC3 specifically is not sustainable using the Council’s own criteria.


2) Justified:

The allocation of site BC3 has not been justified. There are omission sites both within Balsall Common and in the wider borough which either should have been allocated, based on merit, or for which the omission has not been justified. Moreover, the findings from the final version of the masterplan for Solihull Town Centre are not incorporated and cannot be reconciled with the Draft Local Plan.

3) Consistent with National Policy:

There are inconsistencies with the NPPF. Specifically paragraphs 11; 94; 108; 109; 122; 138; 185 and 194 are not complied with. As such, the enabling of sustainable development will not be delivered should Site BC3 remain in the Draft Local Plan.

I wish to protect the biodiverse rich habitat that is Site BC3 and I also wish to protect the setting and character of the Grade II * Listed Berkswell Windmill.

Remove Site BC3 as a proposed site for allocation

I do not consider the Local Plan to be sound for the reasons set out in the report submitted by the BARRAGE action group in response to the Local Plan Review:

Wilson, W. McGarry, J. Wilson, J. “PART A: Objection to the proposed allocation of Site BC3 Windmill Lane/Kenilworth Road Balsall Common.” 29/11/2020

As such, I am objecting to the allocation of Site BC3 for housing

Remove Site BC3 as a proposed site for allocation

I do not consider the Local Plan to be sound for the reasons set out in the report submitted by the BARRAGE action group in response to the Local Plan Review:

Wilson, W. McGarry, J. Wilson, J. “PART A: Objection to the proposed allocation of Site BC3 Windmill Lane/Kenilworth Road Balsall Common.” 29/11/2020

As such, I am objecting to the allocation of Site BC3 for housing

Having just moved into Balsall Common in August, it is upsetting to find that numerous houses are going to be built very close to our home. The main reason we chose to live here is we wanted to be part of a village community and live very close to the countryside. We live on Windmill Lane. To then find these proposed plans for such a large number of housing is extremely worrying. Not only will it have a significant impact on any wildlife and nature. The landscape will be bulldozed. We have already experienced weeks of disruption and noise due to excessive traffic, including articulating lorries on windmill Lane due to HS2 closures around Red Lane/
Waste Lane, this has significantly impacted the safety of the usual joggers, dog walkers and cyclists, which is imperative for people’s mental health, particularly during such unprecedented times. I feel strongly that the amount of traffic from developers and then from residents will have a detrimental impact on the road structure as well as the environment due to increased volumes of traffic. The plans are not clear as to where the traffic entrance/exits will be? Will traffic be able to move from Kenilworth Road through to Windmill Lane in site BC3 ? Will this then be a thoroughfare? What about exits and entrances in site BC4? Will they be on hob Lane/windmill Lane? The amount of traffic in and out of these roads will have a substantial impact on existing residents, both roads are not designed for the amount of traffic which is a concern, does this mean the roads will be widened to accommodate? Again this will effect the look of windmill Lane and country village feel which we fell in love with when deciding to purchase our new home.
Here’s hoping you could put my views forward? I would be willing to play an active part in keeping the green belt, green and am keen to support in sourcing other brownfield sites that would accommodate any additional housing.

1) Site BC3 should be removed from the LPR as it is non-compliant with National and Local Planning
Policies and is unsustainable. It would also be a highly inefficient use of Green Belt land in the most
constricted part of the Meriden Gap.
2) The phasing of any development in Balsall Common must be cognisant of the necessary
supporting infrastructure, in particular primary school provision and the construction of the
proposed bypass

See attached

Site BC3 should be removed from the LPR as it is non-compliant with National and Local Planning
Policies and is unsustainable. It would also be a highly inefficient use of Green Belt land in the most
constricted part of the Meriden Gap.
2) The phasing of any development in Balsall Common must be cognisant of the necessary
supporting infrastructure, in particular primary school provision and the construction of the
proposed bypass

See attached

1) Site BC3 should be removed from the LPR as it is non-compliant with National and Local Planning
Policies and is unsustainable. It would also be a highly inefficient use of Green Belt land in the most
constricted part of the Meriden Gap.
2) The phasing of any development in Balsall Common must be cognisant of the necessary
supporting infrastructure, in particular primary school provision and the construction of the
proposed bypass

See attached

Creating a country park adjacent to the windmill would be a lovely enhancement for tourists and locals alike to enjoy and I am very excited at the prospect of looking around the
windmill myself once it re-opens to the public.

I appreciate the need for new homes to be built in the region like most people and understand the pressure the Council are faced with having to identify parcels of land
for development. I thoroughly support the plans to build a new village close to the NEC/HS2 Interchange (Arden Cross Development) referred to as UK1 which would
give residents access to some of the best transport links in the country, making it a very desirable place to live for working professionals and their families. It has the
enormous potential of being a 'showcase' village' for the UK with the architects having a blank canvas to work on and also being able to design something a little different and creative incorporating it's own shopping centre, schools, health facilities, sport and leisure facilities, etc. It could become a beautiful and very convenient village of choice to live for many people and has the added advantage that it can be developed even further with more new homes built as the need arises. The new village close to the NEC/HS2 Interchange (Arden Cross Development) referred to as UK1 would be much better suited for building large volumes of houses than in the Meriden Gap where I would like to see building on green belt land restricted as much as possible. This will also reduce the pressures on the Health Centre in Balsall Common which will become overwhelmed and unable to cope if the number of residents in the village increases substantially.
After having read the various articles in the Winter 2020 edition of 'The Bugle' magazine I wanted to give my wholehearted support to Jeanette McGarry's suggestion that the land referred to as BC3 (Windmill lane/Kenilworth Lane) should be protected from housing and used to create a country park to complement Berkswell's Grade II listed windmill that Jeanette has recently restored to its former glory with the help of English Heritage.
If the land referred to as BC3 (Windmill Lane/Kenilworth Lane) is not protected now from the development of houses it will be a lost opportunity to create something unique. To have a historic windmill with an adjacent country park is a 'golden one-off opportunity for the region and I think it would be very well used and supported. Berkswell is a beautiful village which features in many guide books such as the 'AA Book of British Villages' in which the 1826 windmill is mentioned. Creating a country park adjacent to the windmill would be a lovely enhancement for tourists and locals alike to enjoy and I am very excited at the prospect of looking around the windmill myself once it re-opens to the public. We have all seen the evidence of what the 2020 lockdown has done to people's mental health and how beneficial it is to have access to green spaces and the countryside so I would urge you to reconsider the plans for this particular area of land. It is far too precious to turn over to housing when other more appropriate areas can be used. In my opinion the NEC/HS2 Interchange (Arden Cross
development) referred to as UK1 is the perfect area for development now and in the future as there is a need to expand further.

Remove Site BC3 as a proposed site for allocation

See representation form

Remove Site BC3 as a proposed site for allocation

See representation form