Draft Local Plan Review

Yes

Representation ID: 3680

Received: 17/02/2017

Respondent: Jaguar Land Rover

Agent: Mr Neil Tiley

EMPLOYMENT (NOT HOUSING).

Allocation of land at Damson Parkway is in the right location owing to its relationship with the existing JLR Solihull plant.
Insufficient space at existing plant to accommodate a logistics operation centre of sufficient size to meet business requirements of JLR.
Will prevent the need for parts and components to be driven to of-site storage facilities.
Policy needs to remain flexible.

Yes

Representation ID: 5308

Received: 17/02/2017

Respondent: Jaguar Land Rover

Agent: Mr Neil Tiley

Broadly welcome Challenges and Objectives.
Should set out commitment to need to continually review the Local Plan to accord with national guidance.
Challenge D - be more positive; set challenge of actively improving economic role of Borough, not just maintaining it.
Actively address managing congestion through infrastructure planning and investment.
Challenge F - Currently studying provision of PV panels on roof of proposed Logistics Operations Centre.
Challenge H - require permissive policies to support economic growth of employers such as JLR.
Challenge N - HS2 construction works may have significant adverse effects on efficient operation of highways network.

No

Representation ID: 5310

Received: 17/02/2017

Respondent: Jaguar Land Rover

Agent: Mr Neil Tiley

Broadly support.
Vision Overview solely focused on opportunities and economic growth provided by HS2.
Should also recognise economic growth independent of HS2, e.g. JLR.
Does not recognise infrastructure needs which should be addressed to support such businesses, including connecting suppliers, operations and markets.
Welcome reference to JLR in Paragraphs 72 to 87. Should also reference relationship with Fen End site close to Borough boundary.

No

Representation ID: 5311

Received: 17/02/2017

Respondent: Jaguar Land Rover

Agent: Mr Neil Tiley

Brownfield-first approach in spatial strategy is contrary to NPPF; which supports the review of Green Belt where required to promote sustainable patterns of development.
Also contrary to Policy P7 which seeks to focus development in most accessible locations.
Limits necessary flexibility required to respond to business needs in most appropriate locations. Should delete this paragraph.
Guiding principles which support delivery of UK Central Masterplan, including JLR, are consistent with NPPF. However, ignores release of Green Belt to support businesses other than HS2.
Growth ambitions of JLR are supported in Policy P1 and need to be added to Paragraph 104.

Yes

Representation ID: 5312

Received: 17/02/2017

Respondent: Jaguar Land Rover

Agent: Mr Neil Tiley

Strongly welcome Policy P1. Welcome correct identification of exceptional circumstances which warrant Green Belt release at Damson Parkway.

No

Representation ID: 5313

Received: 17/02/2017

Respondent: Jaguar Land Rover

Agent: Mr Neil Tiley

Welcome policy support provided by Policy P1. However, the objectives would be addressed at planning application stage; a number of which are insufficiently clear and/or appear onerous.
Clarify terms 'growth' and 'place-making'.
E.g. economic development proposals evidently support economic growth. Place-making usually refers to mixed use developments. Unclear how employment-led proposal would support strong, vibrant and healthy communities.

No

Representation ID: 5315

Received: 17/02/2017

Respondent: Jaguar Land Rover

Agent: Mr Neil Tiley

Welcome Policy P3.
Criteria are broadly appropriate but would benefit from making specific reference to the need to demonstrate that the loss of employment sites would not have adverse impacts upon regionally and nationally significant employers.

No

Representation ID: 5316

Received: 17/02/2017

Respondent: Jaguar Land Rover

Agent: Mr Neil Tiley

Allocation of land at Damson Parkway is in the right location owing to its relationship with the existing JLR Solihull plant.
Insufficient space at existing plant to accommodate a logistics operation centre of sufficient size to meet business requirements of JLR.
Will prevent the need for parts and components to be driven to of-site storage facilities.
Policy needs to remain flexible.

No

Representation ID: 5317

Received: 17/02/2017

Respondent: Jaguar Land Rover

Agent: Mr Neil Tiley

EMPLOYMENT (not housing).
Industrial Strategy Green Paper (Jan 2017) identifies significant role the automotive sector plays in UK economic growth, and challenges posed by lack of infrastructure.
Appendix C of DLP does not include a strategic infrastructure plan.
Transport Assessment of new allocations and HS2 impact on the Borough should be a priority.
No mention of potential Highways England M42 J6 options in DLP; needs to be included.
Link road from M42 and/or branch line from East (sic) Coast Mainline would be beneficial to UKC Hub.
Strategic Infrastructure planning for transport, energy resilience and digital communications need to be addressed.

No

Representation ID: 5318

Received: 17/02/2017

Respondent: Jaguar Land Rover

Agent: Mr Neil Tiley

No policy providing approach to determining proposals for new transport infrastructure.
Should take positive approach to proposals which address Challenge H by diverting traffic from congested routes and providing alternative modes of transport.
Policies do not identify or promote any of the transport improvements necessary to address existing and future issues.
Policy P7 should be revised to refer to SPRINT, METRO etc as well.
Policy P7 does not refer to where employment developments should be located.
Welcome provisions in Policy P8.
METRO and SPRINT schemes should take account of potential for adverse effects on existing businesses and residents e.g. JLR.