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Q3. Do you agree with the spatial strategy we have set out? If not why not, and what alternative would you suggest?
Representation ID: 1968
Received: 16/02/2017
Respondent: Chiltern Railways
Support intention of the spatial strategy to promote the use of sustainable transport modes and reduce reliance on private vehicles.
see attached letter
Yes
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Q7. Do you agree with Policy P2? If not why not, and what alternative would you suggest?
Representation ID: 2620
Received: 16/02/2017
Respondent: Chiltern Railways
Support developing Solihull Town Centre as a place of quality and
distinction as outlined in the town centre masterplan.
see attached letter
Yes
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Q8. Do you believe the right scale and location of development has been identified? If not why not?
Representation ID: 2621
Received: 16/02/2017
Respondent: Chiltern Railways
Understand the benefits that a new station would bring to the town.
Have following concerns:
Uncertainty over future of current site could preclude investment in the meantime.
Technical issues to overcome include:
moving station further south could result in it being built on a slope. Could be overcome but additional cost implications and disruption;
Cost of relocation in tens of millions of pounds;
Urge for timely decision in order to mitigate risk of needed short and medium-term improvements.
see attached letter
No
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Q16. Do you believe we have identified the infrastructure[35] required to support these developments? If not why not? Are there any additional facilities you believe are required, if so what are the
Representation ID: 2624
Received: 16/02/2017
Respondent: Chiltern Railways
Support new housing in locations with access to railway stations.
In areas where large new housing allocations are provided we support the
provision of bus links, cycle paths and pedestrian access from houses to stations.
Recommend use of developer funding to improve amenities to Chiltern railway stations. Happy to help with specifications.
Where residential development is planned next to the railway, we would caution that there will inevitably be noise and vibration from passing trains. Although Chiltern Railways cease operation during the night, it is likely that freight trains and maintenance vehicles will continue to run. Needs to be mitigated.
see attached letter
Yes
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Q15. Do you believe we are planning to build new homes in the right locations? If not why not, and which locations do you believe shouldn't be included? Are there any other locations that you think
Representation ID: 2625
Received: 16/02/2017
Respondent: Chiltern Railways
Support new housing in locations with access to railway stations.
In areas where large new housing allocations are provided we support the
provision of bus links, cycle paths and pedestrian access from houses to stations.
Recommend use of developer funding to improve amenities to Chiltern railway stations. Happy to help with specifications.
Where residential development is planned next to the railway, we would caution that there will inevitably be noise and vibration from passing trains. Although Chiltern Railways cease operation during the night, it is likely that freight trains and maintenance vehicles will continue to run. Needs to be mitigated.
see attached letter
