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Draft Local Plan Review
Q1. Do you agree that we've identified the right challenges facing the Borough? If not why not? Are there any additional challenges that should be addressed?
Representation ID: 1083
Received: 16/02/2017
Respondent: Solihull Mind
We feel that the inclusion of the land in the proposed development of our Organic Horticulture/conservation/sports service for Solihull people with mental health problems - see attached description and photos - will negatively impact on Challenges C,F,J,K. Most importantly it delivers part of the Health and Well-being Strategy (J) by contributing to the physical and emotional health of the population; however we also positively contribute to C by providing a healthy space for cycling and walking, plus F and K as our work has sustained/brought back biodiversity through the ponds, meadow,replanting of indigenous apple trees and organic plants/vegetable growing.
We feel that the inclusion of the land in the proposed development of our Organic Horticulture/conservation/sports service for Solihull people with mental health problems - see attached description and photos - will negatively impact on Challenges C,F,J,K. Most importantly it delivers part of the Health and Well-being Strategy (J) by contributing to the physical and emotional health of the population; however we also positively contribute to C by providing a healthy space for cycling and walking, plus F and K as our work has sustained/brought back biodiversity through the ponds, meadow,replanting of indigenous apple trees and organic plants/vegetable growing.
No
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Q2. Do you agree with the Borough Vision we have set out? If not why not, and what alternative would you suggest?
Representation ID: 1094
Received: 16/02/2017
Respondent: Solihull Mind
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.
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.
No
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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: 1143
Received: 16/02/2017
Respondent: Solihull Mind
Our project lies within the Greenfield site of the Arden Triangle development and losing it would not only damage the 'Guiding Principle' relating to supporting developments which 'contribute to the health and Well-being of communities'; but also to the Guiding Principle stated in 'not in Support' where a development challenges 'the protecting, conserving, enhancing and restoring environmental assets' as our project has taken derelict and unused field and turned it into a community asset which would be destroyed if the development was to proceed as planned.
Our project lies within the Greenfield site of the Arden Triangle development and losing it would not only damage the 'Guiding Principle' relating to supporting developments which 'contribute to the health and Well-being of communities'; but also to the Guiding Principle stated in 'not in Support' where a development challenges 'the protecting, conserving, enhancing and restoring environmental assets' as our project has taken derelict and unused field and turned it into a community asset which would be destroyed if the development was to proceed as planned.
Yes
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Q19. Do you agree with the policies for protecting the environment? If not why not, and what alternatives would you suggest?
Representation ID: 1144
Received: 16/02/2017
Respondent: Solihull Mind
Our project contributes positively to SMBC aims 274/279/280; in particular biodiversity and physical and mental health.
As explained in previous answers we also contribute to objectives C, J and K.
We contribute to Policy P10 in sections Arden Landscape and Biodiversity and Geodiversity through our conservation activities including hedgerow management,the planting of trees, hedges and shrubs to break up the area, and species-rich grass land.
This policy also states that 'Developers will be expected to incorporate measures to protect, enhance and restore the landscape.
The Arden development will prevent the positive contribution of the current use of the land.
Our project contributes positively to SMBC aims 274/279/280; in particular biodiversity and physical and mental health.
As explained in previous answers we also contribute to objectives C, J and K.
We contribute to Policy P10 in sections Arden Landscape and Biodiversity and Geodiversity through our conservation activities including hedgerow management,the planting of trees, hedges and shrubs to break up the area, and species-rich grass land.
This policy also states that 'Developers will be expected to incorporate measures to protect, enhance and restore the landscape.
The Arden development will prevent the positive contribution of the current use of the land.
No
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Q20. Do you agree with the policies for quality of place? If not why not, and what alternatives would you suggest?
Representation ID: 1145
Received: 16/02/2017
Respondent: Solihull Mind
Our current use of the land which may become part of the Knowle Arden Triangle development contributes to Policy 15 challenges C,F,J.K.
Additionally we hope that the developers conform to the Policy by altering the boundary line to allow us to retain of land for the delivery of mental health services. The policy states that developments must demonstrate that it 'respects and enhances landscape quality, including trees, hedgerows and other landscape features of value and contributes to strategic green infrastructure'.
Our current use of the land which may become part of the Knowle Arden Triangle development contributes to Policy 15 challenges C,F,J.K.
Additionally we hope that the developers conform to the Policy by altering the boundary line to allow us to retain of land for the delivery of mental health services. The policy states that developments must demonstrate that it 'respects and enhances landscape quality, including trees, hedgerows and other landscape features of value and contributes to strategic green infrastructure'.
No
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Q21. Do you agree with the policies health and supporting communities? If not why not, and what alternatives would you suggest?
Representation ID: 1146
Received: 16/02/2017
Respondent: Solihull Mind
The current use of the land included in the Arden triangle development area contributes under most areas in this section - in particular 373,374,380,396-99; Policy 18 and SMBC Green Spaces strategy. These together advocate access to open spaces for exercise, physical activities, recreation, and 'opportunities for growing local produce and encouraging people to make positive healthy food choices'; all of which are currently provided through our project. The Green Spaces Strategy promotes'strong protection of open space, sports and recreational facilities'; and the Health Impact Assessments for the new development will demonstrate negative impacts on the mental health of the population.
The current use of the land included in the Arden triangle development area contributes under most areas in this section - in particular 373,374,380,396-99; Policy 18 and SMBC Green Spaces strategy. These together advocate access to open spaces for exercise, physical activities, recreation, and 'opportunities for growing local produce and encouraging people to make positive healthy food choices'; all of which are currently provided through our project. The Green Spaces Strategy promotes'strong protection of open space, sports and recreational facilities'; and the Health Impact Assessments for the new development will demonstrate negative impacts on the mental health of the population.
No
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Q22. Do you agree with the Policy P21? If not why not, and what alternatives would you suggest?
Representation ID: 1147
Received: 16/02/2017
Respondent: Solihull Mind
Under this section there is a recognition that to deliver the Local Plan there is a need to work in partnership with Voluntary sector organisations such as ourselves; we are hopeful that this can happen by understanding the positive impact of our Horticulture, Conservation and Sports project and works with us to maintain the service.
Under this section there is a recognition that to deliver the Local Plan there is a need to work in partnership with Voluntary sector organisations such as ourselves; we are hopeful that this can happen by understanding the positive impact of our Horticulture, Conservation and Sports project and works with us to maintain the service.
No
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Q23. Are there any other comments you wish to make on the Draft Local Plan?
Representation ID: 1148
Received: 16/02/2017
Respondent: Solihull Mind
We have attached 4 documents to support our submission; 1.Overview of the service and issues.
2. Photographs showing the changes to the site - from an overgrown and derelict field to the current infrastructure and growing, conservation, leisure and sports activities that now make up the service - which we have achieved over the past 20 years.
3.Change.org petition signatures and comments.
4. A brief overview of the type of views expressed in response to the petition by service users, family and friends, mental health professionals and local people.
We hope these will demonstrate the value of our current service.
We have attached 4 documents to support our submission; 1.Overview of the service and issues.
2. Photographs showing the changes to the site - from an overgrown and derelict field to the current infrastructure and growing, conservation, leisure and sports activities that now make up the service - which we have achieved over the past 20 years.
3.Change.org petition signatures and comments.
4. A brief overview of the type of views expressed in response to the petition by service users, family and friends, mental health professionals and local people.
We hope these will demonstrate the value of our current service.
No
Draft Local Plan Review
09 Knowle - South of Knowle
Representation ID: 6352
Received: 16/02/2017
Respondent: Solihull Mind
Our project lies within the Greenfield site of the Arden Triangle development and losing it would not only damage the 'Guiding Principle' relating to supporting developments which 'contribute to the health and Well-being of communities'; but also to the Guiding Principle stated in 'not in Support' where a development challenges 'the protecting, conserving, enhancing and restoring environmental assets' as our project has taken derelict and unused field and turned it into a community asset which would be destroyed if the development was to proceed as planned.
Our project lies within the Greenfield site of the Arden Triangle development and losing it would not only damage the 'Guiding Principle' relating to supporting developments which 'contribute to the health and Well-being of communities'; but also to the Guiding Principle stated in 'not in Support' where a development challenges 'the protecting, conserving, enhancing and restoring environmental assets' as our project has taken derelict and unused field and turned it into a community asset which would be destroyed if the development was to proceed as planned.
