Q2. Do you agree with the Borough Vision we have set out? If not why not, and what alternative would you suggest?

Showing comments and forms 31 to 60 of 135

No

Draft Local Plan Review

Representation ID: 942

Received: 10/02/2017

Respondent: Mrs Maria Morris

Representation Summary:

It doesn't make it clear where the relief road for Kenilworth road lies, at which points it will provide relief - this is very important for traffic and the character of the village.
The village should have central green spaces incorporated into any new development.

Full text:

It doesn't make it clear where the relief road for Kenilworth road lies, at which points it will provide relief - this is very important for traffic and the character of the village.
The village should have central green spaces incorporated into any new development

No

Draft Local Plan Review

Representation ID: 959

Received: 10/02/2017

Respondent: Mr Richard Drake

Representation Summary:

Balsall Common centre is already congested and difficult to use. It needs a major rethink

Full text:

Balsall Common centre is already congested and difficult to use. It needs a major rethink

No

Draft Local Plan Review

Representation ID: 972

Received: 12/02/2017

Respondent: Peter Wreford

Representation Summary:

Vision for Balsall Common, is insular. The influence of North/South traffic on A452 is being added to by increased West /East flow and employment towards Coventry and new JLR site at Fen End. The proposal to divert traffic / build bypass should be shown on the plan as it is pivotal to how the settlement develops. A much larger BC is not a big issue for me, provided done sympathetically with appropriate school and recreational facilities.and roads.

Full text:

Vision for Balsall Common, is insular. The influence of North/South traffic on A452 is being added to by increased West /East flow and employment towards Coventry and new JLR site at Fen End. The proposal to divert traffic / build bypass should be shown on the plan as it is pivotal to how the settlement develops. A much larger BC is not a big issue for me, provided done sympathetically with appropriate school and recreational facilities.and roads.

No

Draft Local Plan Review

Representation ID: 980

Received: 11/02/2017

Respondent: Mr James Lupton

Representation Summary:

A more ambitious vision is required for Balsall Common that covers development of the centre and transport infrastructure. Traffic problems will beset the village whilst HS2 construction and the new house building is taking place. A better road solution is urgently required.

Full text:

A more ambitious vision is required for Balsall Common that covers development of the centre and transport infrastructure. Traffic problems will beset the village whilst HS2 construction and the new house building is taking place. A better road solution is urgently required.

No

Draft Local Plan Review

Representation ID: 981

Received: 11/02/2017

Respondent: Colin Davis

Representation Summary:

more pie in the sky words. i dont believe letting developers knock down large houses in the mature suburbs to infill the back gardens with extra houses with tiny gardens, or worse all those too expensive to buy retirement apartment blocks is a form of regenerating and enhancing a leafy surburb . if the transport strategy is just to make driving a worse experience and force through cycle lanes then it will never work. by your own admission Solihull has an aging population who are unlikely to start cycling they need safe and reliable public transport

Full text:

more pie in the sky words. i dont believe letting developers knock down large houses in the mature suburbs to infill the back gardens with extra houses with tiny gardens, or worse all those too expensive to buy retirement apartment blocks is a form of regenerating and enhancing a leafy surburb . if the transport strategy is just to make driving a worse experience and force through cycle lanes then it will never work. by your own admission Solihull has an aging population who are unlikely to start cycling they need safe and reliable public transport

No

Draft Local Plan Review

Representation ID: 991

Received: 11/02/2017

Respondent: Ms Lisa Inkpen

Representation Summary:

Balsall common centre needs to be mentioned for improvement to cope with the increased housing.

Full text:

Balsall common centre needs to be mentioned for improvement to cope with the increased housing.

No

Draft Local Plan Review

Representation ID: 994

Received: 11/02/2017

Respondent: Mrs Caroline Drake

Representation Summary:

Balsall Common centre should be included

Full text:

Balsall Common centre should be included

No

Draft Local Plan Review

Representation ID: 996

Received: 11/02/2017

Respondent: Dr Richard Anderson

Representation Summary:

The vision fails to fully mention enhancement of EXISTING arrangements.
*It focusses far more on NEW development.
*The centre of Balsall Common should be enhanced to make it much more appropriate to its PRESENT size and nature.

Full text:

The vision fails to fully mention enhancement of EXISTING arrangements.
*It focusses far more on NEW development.
*The centre of Balsall Common should be enhanced to make it much more appropriate to its PRESENT size and nature.

No

Draft Local Plan Review

Representation ID: 1022

Received: 11/02/2017

Respondent: Mr Stephan Jones

Representation Summary:

There is no vision for Balsall Common town centre improvement. The current arrangement results in a standstill mornings noon and evening S. It requires a significant overhaul to limit cars through the use of a nearby park and walk access scheme or similar. Doing nothing is not a viable option

Full text:

There is no vision for Balsall Common town centre improvement. The current arrangement results in a standstill mornings noon and evening S. It requires a significant overhaul to limit cars through the use of a nearby park and walk access scheme or similar. Doing nothing is not a viable option

No

Draft Local Plan Review

Representation ID: 1042

Received: 12/02/2017

Respondent: Mr David Ellis

Representation Summary:

Under point 73 reference is require to ensure that essential infrastructure is in place for local residents as well as local businesses

Full text:

Under point 73 reference is require to ensure that essential infrastructure is in place for local residents as well as local businesses

No

Draft Local Plan Review

Representation ID: 1055

Received: 12/02/2017

Respondent: Mr Callum Hall

Representation Summary:

I think more clarification is needed on relieving additional traffic, as this means both existing and additional traffic caused by the new housing.

The vision should be aimed at providing additional housing using facilities that are already available and minimise impact on the village itself. For example, building housing in proximity to the dual carraigeway north of the village (the north exit being the major in/out route) minimises the impact on the village itself.

Full text:

I think more clarification is needed on relieving additional traffic, as this means both existing and additional traffic caused by the new housing.

The vision should be aimed at providing additional housing using facilities that are already available and minimise impact on the village itself. For example, building housing in proximity to the dual carraigeway north of the village (the north exit being the major in/out route) minimises the impact on the village itself.

No

Draft Local Plan Review

Representation ID: 1063

Received: 13/02/2017

Respondent: Mr Kevin Thomas

Representation Summary:

Whilst agreeing the spirit of vision in paragraph 86, the narrative implies that the centre of the village is currently thriving when in reality it already faces significant challenges in terms of parking and loss of commercial properties to residential build thereby further restricting meaningful expansion. Many of the properties are old with a poor selection of facilities available when compared to Knowle or Dorridge. Overwhelming expansion of Balsall Common can only.worsen this.
There is also no reference to Green belt between Balsall and Coventry which is already highly pressurised and risks being decimated by the proposals

Full text:

Whilst agreeing the spirit of vision in paragraph 86, the narrative implies that the centre of the village is currently thriving when in reality it already faces significant challenges in terms of parking and loss of commercial properties to residential build thereby further restricting meaningful expansion. Many of the properties are old with a poor selection of facilities available when compared to Knowle or Dorridge. Overwhelming expansion of Balsall Common can only.worsen this.
There is also no reference to Green belt between Balsall and Coventry which is already highly pressurised and risks being decimated by the proposals

No

Draft Local Plan Review

Representation ID: 1074

Received: 12/02/2017

Respondent: Mr Paul Joyner

Representation Summary:

The vision for Balsall Common is fantasy. There is nothing to suggest that the current choice of location of developments will provide the outcome of the vision. I see a vision of a reduced quality of life, increased pollution, increased pressure on social services, a combination of HS2, bypass, and housing development turning the east side of the village into a concrete and noisy thoroughfare, with reduced natural habitat and a village centre unable to cope with demands of the additional population.

Full text:

The vision for Balsall Common is fantasy. There is nothing to suggest that the current choice of location of developments will provide the outcome of the vision. I see a vision of a reduced quality of life, increased pollution, increased pressure on social services, a combination of HS2, bypass, and housing development turning the east side of the village into a concrete and noisy thoroughfare, with reduced natural habitat and a village centre unable to cope with demands of the additional population.

No

Draft Local Plan Review

Representation ID: 1091

Received: 14/02/2017

Respondent: Mr William Cairns

Representation Summary:

Managed growth is your stated aim but for Balsall Common I see little in the proposal that takes into account the close on 30% increase in dwellings. Furthermore the intention is to use green belt land in the strategically important Meriden Gap that is the only remaining feature to the prevent the urban sprawl from Birmingham/Solihull towards Coventry. Proposals also from Coventry City Council indicate a further narrowing of the gap. You should consider brownfield and PDL sites around the settlement of Balsall Common as priority, you have chosen to ignore these, why?

Full text:

Managed growth is your stated aim but for Balsall Common I see little in the proposal that takes into account the close on 30% increase in dwellings. Furthermore the intention is to use green belt land in the strategically important Meriden Gap that is the only remaining feature to the prevent the urban sprawl from Birmingham/Solihull towards Coventry. Proposals also from Coventry City Council indicate a further narrowing of the gap. You should consider brownfield and PDL sites around the settlement of Balsall Common as priority, you have chosen to ignore these, why?

No

Draft Local Plan Review

Representation ID: 1094

Received: 16/02/2017

Respondent: Solihull Mind

Representation Summary:

The inclusion of the land where we deliver our Organic Horticulture/Conservation/Sports project for people with mental health problems (see attached description and photos) in the Arden Triangle development will undermine two of the Borough Vision priority areas. The loss of the service will reduce the Borough's aim to 'Improve Health and Well-being' and also 'Building Stronger Communities' as it involves both health promoting activities; and also engages with Solihull residents (see attached petition) not only through their direct access for themselves/family or friends, but also as volunteers and more widely at our popular twice annual plant and pop-up shop sales.

Full text:

The inclusion of the land where we deliver our Organic Horticulture/Conservation/Sports project for people with mental health problems (see attached description and photos) in the Arden Triangle development will undermine two of the Borough Vision priority areas. The loss of the service will reduce the Borough's aim to 'Improve Health and Well-being' and also 'Building Stronger Communities' as it involves both health promoting activities; and also engages with Solihull residents (see attached petition) not only through their direct access for themselves/family or friends, but also as volunteers and more widely at our popular twice annual plant and pop-up shop sales.

Yes

Draft Local Plan Review

Representation ID: 1109

Received: 12/02/2017

Respondent: Mrs Emma Harrison

Representation Summary:

Important to provide affordable housing in Solihull area.

Full text:

Important to provide affordable housing in Solihull area.

No

Draft Local Plan Review

Representation ID: 1219

Received: 13/02/2017

Respondent: Mrs Judith Thomas

Representation Summary:

Whilst agreeing the spirit of vision in paragraph 86, the narrative implies that the centre of Balsall Common is currently thriving when in reality it already faces significant challenges in terms of parking, loss of commercial properties to residential thereby restricting meaningful expansion, and old properties with a poor selection of facilities when compared to Knowle or Dorridge, and overwhelming expansion can only worsen this. There is no reference to green belt between Balsall and Coventry which is already highly pressurised and risks being decimated by the proposals.

Full text:

Whilst agreeing the spirit of vision in paragraph 86, the narrative implies that the centre of the village is currently thriving when in reality it already faces significant challenges in terms of parking and loss of commercial properties to residential build thereby further restricting meaningful expansion. Many of the properties are old with a poor selection of facilities available when compared to Knowle or Dorridge. Overwhelming expansion of Balsall Common can only.worsen this. There is also no reference to Green belt between Balsall and Coventry which is already highly pressurised and risks being decimated by the proposals

No

Draft Local Plan Review

Representation ID: 1233

Received: 17/02/2017

Respondent: Friends of the Earth (Cities for People)

Representation Summary:

There is too much emphasis on the flawed HS2 proposals. There needs to be more focus on intensifying developments by increasing densities and a wider mix of affordability and tenure to accommodate people of all ages and abilities.

There should be more acknowledgment of the agricultural aspects of land use within the borough, including the need to be able to grow more food locally. It is welcome that soil quality is part of the evidence base.

Full text:

There is too much emphasis on the flawed HS2 proposals. There needs to be more focus on intensifying developments by increased density and a wider mix of affordability as well as tenure and also to accommodate people of all ages and abilities.

There should be more acknowledgment of the agricultural aspects of land use within the borough. Mention should be made of the need to be able to grow more food locally. It is welcome that soil quality is part of the evidence base.

No

Draft Local Plan Review

Representation ID: 1252

Received: 13/02/2017

Respondent: Mr Dan Salt

Representation Summary:

Solihull's proposal for Balsall Common contradicts its Plan. It is disproportionate in scale versus the current settlement size, eroding hierarchy and balance. 1150+ homes built on ecologically important Green Belt and furthermore terribly reducing the Meriden Gap is not managed nor low impact development. The distinctiveness of the North and East of the village with healthy access to ancient woodland is removed in totality and residents once on the edge of the settlement, by choice, will find themselves living in the middle of the settlement. There is no space to channel more traffic through without the same destruction.

Full text:

Solihull's proposal for Balsall Common contradicts its Plan. It is disproportionate in scale versus the current settlement size, eroding hierarchy and balance. 1150+ homes built on ecologically important Green Belt and furthermore terribly reducing the Meriden Gap is not managed nor low impact development. The distinctiveness of the North and East of the village with healthy access to ancient woodland is removed in totality and residents once on the edge of the settlement, by choice, will find themselves living in the middle of the settlement. There is no space to channel more traffic through without the same destruction.

No

Draft Local Plan Review

Representation ID: 1259

Received: 13/02/2017

Respondent: Mr Stuart Woodhall

Representation Summary:

Allocation 13 does not add to the North Solihull regeneration programme in any way

Full text:

Allocation 13 does not add to the North Solihull regeneration programme in any way

No

Draft Local Plan Review

Representation ID: 1313

Received: 14/02/2017

Respondent: Mr Roger Monkman

Representation Summary:

As far as Balsall Common is concerned there seems no plans to improve the centre. Another 1,000 houses will mean a quarter increase in the number of people using it. There needs to be more shops and more car parking with particular thought applied to the main roundabout on the Kenilworth Road. There is room to expand the shopping centre on the opposite side of the road to the present centre.

Full text:

As far as Balsall Common is concerned there seems no plans to improve the centre. Another 1,000 houses will mean a quarter increase in the number of people using it. There needs to be more shops and more car parking with particular thought applied to the main roundabout on the Kenilworth Road. There is room to expand the shopping centre on the opposite side of the road to the present centre.

Yes

Draft Local Plan Review

Representation ID: 1327

Received: 09/02/2017

Respondent: Ellandi LLP

Agent: Williams Gallagher Town Planning Solutions

Representation Summary:

Welcome reference to Chelmsley Wood as a focus for regeneration and growth and policy protection afforded which subject to wider amendments to the Plan will support investment strategy for Chelmsley Wood shopping centre. There are development opportunities throughout the centre which should be identified in the Plan as part of the masterplan/investment strategy. The whole of the town centre should be defined as primary shopping area to ensure that retail proposals can come forward withjout unnecessary sequential and impact assessment requirements.

Full text:

see representation on behalf of Ellandi LLP

No

Draft Local Plan Review

Representation ID: 1347

Received: 14/02/2017

Respondent: mrs jacqui gardner

Representation Summary:

Your vision does not mention how the current Balsall Common village centre will support the additional families which will have been housed there.

Full text:

Your vision does not mention how the current village centre will support these additional families.

No

Draft Local Plan Review

Representation ID: 1348

Received: 15/02/2017

Respondent: Mr Michael Fairbrother

Representation Summary:

The disproportionate allocation of Solihull's housing needs to Balsall Common does NOT meet the objectives of the vision as outlined for the residents of Balsall Common. It is therefore basically unfair as the village has had far more than its fair share of housing development over the last 20 years. The natural environment which we enjoy today is neither being protected or enhanced - it is being systematically destroyed. Rather than graft more housing onto an already overloaded infrastructure which is totally unsustainable the logical approach would be to create a completely new "town" elsewhere in the borough.

Full text:

The disproportionate allocation of Solihull's housing needs to Balsall Common does NOT meet the objectives of the vision as outlined for the residents of Balsall Common. It is therefore basically unfair as the village has had far more than its fair share of housing development over the last 20 years. The natural environment which we enjoy today is neither being protected or enhanced - it is being systematically destroyed. Rather than graft more housing onto an already overloaded infrastructure which is totally unsustainable the logical approach would be to create a completely new "town" elsewhere in the borough.

No

Draft Local Plan Review

Representation ID: 1352

Received: 14/02/2017

Respondent: David Holtom

Representation Summary:

The improvement of Balsall Common centre needs to be addressed to cater for any significant population increase.

Full text:

The improvement of Balsall Common centre needs to be addressed to cater for any significant population increase. Existing schools are at capacity as is the health centre. There doesn't appear to be any plans for catering for the intersest and well being of the young in the Balsall/Berkswell area - an existing problem.

No

Draft Local Plan Review

Representation ID: 1406

Received: 15/02/2017

Respondent: Dr Christine West

Representation Summary:

Paragraphs 73, 74, 75 do not seem to have been considered for Balsall Common. Increasing the village size as proposed will weaken the integrity of the community, losing the village spirit, the healthier lifestyles mentioned will not happen with the hugely increased number of cars, especially from Site 1, recent research shows clearly the damage to physical and mental welfare from traffic pollution and loss of green spaces.
Many points made in paragraph 86 will be destroyed in Balsall Common, by using Green Belt land there will be loss of fields, trees and open countryside.

Full text:

73, 74, 75 do not seem to have been considered for Balsall Common. To increase the village size as proposed will weaken the integrity of the community, losing the village spirit. The healthier lifestyles mentioned will not happen with the hugely increased number of cars, especially on Barratts Farm. Recent research shows clearly the damage to physical and mental welfare from traffic pollution and loss of green spaces.
86 - Many points made in the plan will be destroyed in Balsall Common. By using Green Belt land there will be loss of fields, trees and open countryside.

No

Draft Local Plan Review

Representation ID: 1417

Received: 15/02/2017

Respondent: Mr Andrew Burrow

Representation Summary:

Vision for Balsall Common given in paragraph 86 fails to mention that the centre must be improved to make it fit for the larger number of residents planned, provide additional car parking and bring it to a modern standard with an improved balance between pedestrians and vehicles.

Full text:

I note the vision for Balsall Common given in paragraph 86. However, it fails to mention that the centre of Balsall Common must be improved to make it fit for the larger number of residents planned, provide additional car parking and bring it to a modern standard with an improved balance between pedestrians and vehicles.

No

Draft Local Plan Review

Representation ID: 1453

Received: 15/02/2017

Respondent: Yasmine Griffin

Representation Summary:

The borough vision fails to address improvements to Balsall Common village. Instead in placing additional housing on greenbelt land the area will loose its natural assets. The fields of Barretts farm where much of the housing is planned at present provide a sanctuary for residents and local birds and wildlife. This area of greenbelt between the current housing and the HS2 route requires additional planting in order to provide a buffer from HS2 to the local community not additional housing. HS2 is already causing destruction of the countryside, footpaths and cycle routes. Further housing would worsen the situation.

Full text:

The borough vision fails to address improvements to Balsall Common village. Instead in placing additional housing on greenbelt land the area will loose its natural assets. The fields of Barretts farm where much of the housing is planned at present provide a sanctuary for residents and local birds and wildlife. This area of greenbelt between the current housing and the HS2 route requires additional planting in order to provide a buffer from HS2 to the local community not additional housing. HS2 is already causing destruction of the countryside, footpaths and cycle routes. Further housing would worsen the situation.

No

Draft Local Plan Review

Representation ID: 1475

Received: 15/02/2017

Respondent: David Knowles

Representation Summary:

In relation to "significant new development on the edge of Knowle" in paragraph 84, the scale of housing development proposed for Knowle is disproportionate and unacceptable, and there has been inadequate consideration of reasonable alternative patterns of distribution across the Borough.

The views expressed in the KDBH Neighbourhood Plan Residents Survey must be acted upon when finalising the plan for the Borough Vision.

Full text:

In relation to "significant new development on the edge of Knowle"

I believe the scale of housing development proposed for Knowle is disproportionate and unacceptable.

There has been inadequate consideration of reasonable alternative patterns of distribution across the Borough.

The views expressed in the KDBH Neighbourhood Plan Residents Survey must be acted upon when finalising the plan for the Borough Vision.

No

Draft Local Plan Review

Representation ID: 1488

Received: 16/02/2017

Respondent: Mr Keith Tindall

Representation Summary:

Does not include a vision for infrustructure improvements necessary to cope with very large housing developments being proposed.

Full text:

Does not include a vision for infrustructure improvements necessary to cope with very large housing developments being proposed.