Draft Local Plan Review

No

Representation ID: 2447

Received: 16/03/2017

Respondent: Hockley Heath Parish Council

We acknowledge the need for some affordable housing within Solihull. However affordable housing (as defined in the SPD) in its current form is not a sustainable approach, i.e. market rates will prevail after the first occupant resulting in further need in future years.
We need some affordable housing but providing a mix of housing that addresses the needs of a wider profile of household types, would encourage better rotation of starter homes and houses suitable for families. The policy should ensure affordable housing remains affordable.

Yes

Representation ID: 2448

Received: 16/03/2017

Respondent: Hockley Heath Parish Council

We understand that the Council is required to keep a register of individuals interested in identifying sites that would allow for self or custom housebuilding. By its nature we would expect that individuals requirements may be quite unique and therefore may not fit within allocated sites especially those identified for a large number of houses. We would therefore favour the Council identifying a number of smaller sites that would allow for this type of build in pockets across the
Borough. A big decision for pt2 of Q15, I'm sure this will be discussed.

Yes

Representation ID: 2449

Received: 16/03/2017

Respondent: Hockley Heath Parish Council

The number of homes being planned is based on current projection need and therefore difficult to challenge. It is encouraging that development is to be phased to ensure no excessive supply. However, Policy needs to include reviews and to be written to ensure that if projected demand does not materialise the number can be reduced. The impact of Brexit, HS2 etc really cannot be accurately predicted between now and 2033. HHPC would urge SMBC to commit to a review of the
SHMA in five years.

Yes

Representation ID: 2450

Received: 16/03/2017

Respondent: Hockley Heath Parish Council

Any indications of development within the greenbelt or rural exception should be included in the proposed final phases of the plan. This would afford them the maximum protection and ensure they were only developed if absolutely necessary, where there is no change in demand and insufficient windfall sites.
Support SMBCs decision that Hockley Heath is not suitable for growth. Bringing sites back into the LP as a result of the consultation process would be wholly inappropriate, given the evidence and conclusions within the evidence base.

No

Representation ID: 2451

Received: 16/03/2017

Respondent: Hockley Heath Parish Council

Concern over the current lack of transport infrastructure and facilities and the likely impact upon them from developments in Hockley Heath, Blythe Valley park, and across the Warwickshire border.
Also of concern is the lack of policy references relating to the impact of the Local Plan on education provision across Solihull, and specifically in the Rural Area surrounding Hockley Heath (e.g. mitigating the impact of BVP).

Yes

Representation ID: 2452

Received: 16/03/2017

Respondent: Hockley Heath Parish Council

Agree - existing sites should be expanded first, and we agree with the Green Belt exceptions wording.

No

Representation ID: 2453

Received: 16/03/2017

Respondent: Hockley Heath Parish Council

Concern over traffic levels in Hockley Heath.
Acknowledge and welcome the plan's commitment to ensuring new developments are located in locations where reliance on the private car is low and that developments should be focussed in the most accessible locations, and do not result in the reduction of safety for users of the highway or other transport network.
A freight management strategy which removes the heaviest vehicles from residential roads is a positive move and would be welcomed in Hockley Heath.
Disappointing there is so little mention of plans to extend the existing cycling network.

Yes

Representation ID: 2454

Received: 16/03/2017

Respondent: Hockley Heath Parish Council

Little mention of Hockley Heath within the need to protect the natural environment. HHPC would welcome more reference to the canal infrastructure and to more alternative transport links such as cycle lanes to mitigate and adapt to climate change.
With the frequent dumping of household and other waste in the roads around
our village, the plan's requirement to address the waste capacity in Solihull is welcomed.

Yes

Representation ID: 2455

Received: 16/03/2017

Respondent: Hockley Heath Parish Council

Objectives of P15 are appropriate. But concern over current levels of engagement with developers and SMBC in relation to planning decisions. Policy needs to detail the terms and levels of pre-planning consultation.
Agree with principles of P16.
P17-Agree with policy that inappropriate development will not be permitted. But concern that SMBC will not take into account the importance of the rural setting of Hockley Heath. The importance of maintaining the distinctiveness of HH and its
separation with Dorridge should be reinforced in the Local Plan.

Yes

Representation ID: 2456

Received: 16/03/2017

Respondent: Hockley Heath Parish Council

Agree with principles of P18. However, concerns raised by residents regarding provision of healthcare facilities locally and ability to access local services due to poor transport network.
P19- Agree.
P20 - Agree. Residents would welcome input into enhancement of canal network to improve towpaths and surrounding areas and also provision of cycle ways to access local areas.