Draft Local Plan Review

Yes

Representation ID: 2107

Received: 17/02/2017

Respondent: Coventry City Council

Support in principle for HS2 to ensure the benefits are realised. Whilst it will result in a reduction in the gap between the western edge of Coventry and the eastern edge of Solihull being reduced, this is acceptable in the context of the economic benefits of the region as a whole.

Yes

Representation ID: 2422

Received: 17/02/2017

Respondent: Coventry City Council

Support the provision of new housing across and appreciate the current challenges regarding the levels of unmet need from Birmingham that should be accommodated in the Greater Birmingham Housing Market Area (GBHMA).
Given the pressures across the GBHMA and the Coventry and Warwickshire HMA, Solihull should continue to ensure that the needs of the GBHMA are met within its own area. The Council should ensure that every reasonable step has been taken to explore and positively plan for unmet need from Birmingham and other GBHMA authorities at a level that is justified and supported by evidence.

Yes

Representation ID: 2423

Received: 17/02/2017

Respondent: Coventry City Council

In addition to the proposed developments at the HS2 interchange, we note that the plan proposes around 1150 new homes over 3 allocations in Balsall Common. Whilst we support the overall provision of new homes in order to accommodate the Objectively Assessed Needs in the GBHMA, we are keen to ensure that sufficient infrastructure, in particular highway infrastructure, is in place to support the additional growth. In doing so, we would highlight the importance of considering transport infrastructure, in particular, cumulatively, having regard to planned developments, which are well advanced in both Coventry and Warwick District.