Draft Local Plan Review

Yes

Representation ID: 1980

Received: 16/02/2017

Respondent: Balsall Parish Council

Support challenges H and N as critical for Balsall Common. Due to the implications of HS2 construction traffic on Balsall Common, suggest that the haul route for HS2 construction traffic is progressed within the Solihull Local Plan to meet challenges H and N. This could double as a future relief road.
It is not clear that the need for school provision is recognised sufficiently in the challenges. Suggest a specific objective that sufficient school provision is made for increased population of new housing.

No

Representation ID: 1981

Received: 16/02/2017

Respondent: Balsall Parish Council

Balsall Common village centre does not meet the needs of existing residents. It is constrained and the village focus needs to extend towards the railway station and medical centre. Opportunities for development need to be considered as part of the master plan for proposed housing to the east of the village.

No

Representation ID: 1982

Received: 16/02/2017

Respondent: Balsall Parish Council

Risk of not sustaining a rural based economy, particularly livestock farming.
No evidence that some of the 'guiding principles generally in support' are reflected in the proposals for Balsall Common.
Balsall Parish support Option A - High frequency public transport and hubs with improved train services that justifies the provision of affordable housing that is located to provide good access to employment without the need for a car.

Yes

Representation ID: 1983

Received: 16/02/2017

Respondent: Balsall Parish Council

agree

Yes

Representation ID: 1984

Received: 16/02/2017

Respondent: Balsall Parish Council

agree

Yes

Representation ID: 1985

Received: 16/02/2017

Respondent: Balsall Parish Council

It makes sense to have a policy to develop the retail and commercial centres to build sustainable communities.

No

Representation ID: 1986

Received: 16/02/2017

Respondent: Balsall Parish Council

Question what the definition is for a town centre. Why not apply the principles to Balsall Common. There is an opportunity for a focus of retail activity and services for the local community around a much needed improved village centre.
The growth proposed in Balsall Common is not to meet local needs but needs of the Borough and wider HMA. Growth will turn the village into a town.

Yes

Representation ID: 1987

Received: 16/02/2017

Respondent: Balsall Parish Council

Additional land form Green Belt is required for HS2 line, M42 junction and the new motorway service station development.

Yes

Representation ID: 1988

Received: 16/02/2017

Respondent: Balsall Parish Council

The 50% target needs to be achieved to meet local housing needs in the village of Balsall Common. A higher percentage of smaller affordable housing should be constructed close to the railway station. Existing Local Plan Site 19 is an excellent location for such a development.

Yes

Representation ID: 1989

Received: 16/02/2017

Respondent: Balsall Parish Council

50% target could be achieved in Balsall Common by building smaller affordable housing in higher density developments close to the station. Need to recognise the limitations of the less accessible locations for affordable housing.