Draft Local Plan Review

Yes

Representation ID: 3477

Received: 17/02/2017

Respondent: Minton (CdeB) Ltd

Agent: DS Planning

Yes, agree with the challenges identified particularly meeting housing need
across the Borough, including the Borough's own need and where possible
assisting with accommodating the HMA wider shortfall.

Yes

Representation ID: 3999

Received: 17/02/2017

Respondent: Minton (CdeB) Ltd

Agent: DS Planning

Agree in principle and in particular:
Rural area Vision and sustaining network of strong and vibrant communities & increased range of affordable housing.
However, concerned over lack of reference to Catherine de Barnes in the 'distinct places' section.
Cdb has strong, vibrant community, some facilities and accepted successful housing development.

Yes

Representation ID: 4000

Received: 17/02/2017

Respondent: Minton (CdeB) Ltd

Agent: DS Planning

Agree in principle, in particular:
balanced approach between concentration and dispersal of housing.
Exceptions are:
Growth option F should include Catherine de Barnes (Para. 108).
Spatial Strategy diagram should include Catherine de Barnes.

No

Representation ID: 4001

Received: 17/02/2017

Respondent: Minton (CdeB) Ltd

Agent: DS Planning

Lack of confidence that level of residential development will come forward within the plan period.
No certainty on timeframe of HS2 development, UK Central Hub Area in general and precise uses and percentages of different land uses in Hub.
Concern about effects of future Airport plans and its land requirements to expand.

No

Representation ID: 4002

Received: 17/02/2017

Respondent: Minton (CdeB) Ltd

Agent: DS Planning

Lack of confidence that level of residential development will come forward within the plan period.
No certainty on timeframe of HS2 development, UK Central Hub Area in general and precise uses and percentages of different land uses in Hub.
Concern about effects of future Airport plans and its land requirements to expand.

Yes

Representation ID: 4003

Received: 17/02/2017

Respondent: Minton (CdeB) Ltd

Agent: DS Planning

Agree in principle, particularly ambitions for Solihull Town Centre.
However, increasing residential capacity and the relocation of the train station
closer to the town centre have been longstanding ambitions.
Whilst these are supported they have not moved forward towards realisation and remain ambitions.
Doubtful that 861 homes in plan period or 1400 homes overall is achievable.

Yes

Representation ID: 4004

Received: 17/02/2017

Respondent: Minton (CdeB) Ltd

Agent: DS Planning

Agree in principle.
Note that alternative uses may be allowed where specific criteria are met.
Concern that employment sites are not sacrificed inappropriately due to the housing shortage.

No

Representation ID: 4005

Received: 17/02/2017

Respondent: Minton (CdeB) Ltd

Agent: DS Planning

The Affordable Housing figure of 50% is too high and a potential impediment to housing delivery.
The full implications of the housing white paper need to be assessed and would reserve judgement on a final policy.

No

Representation ID: 4006

Received: 17/02/2017

Respondent: Minton (CdeB) Ltd

Agent: DS Planning

Concern that the full OAHN presented in the SHMA provides an underestimate of housing need in the Borough in accordance with current guidance.
The SDLP is therefore not planning for the correct number of homes to meet
housing need and the housing target should be increased.
Further work being carried out by broader HMA will need to be taken into account.

No

Representation ID: 4007

Received: 17/02/2017

Respondent: Minton (CdeB) Ltd

Agent: DS Planning

Concern about ability to bring forward current employment sites at this location within the Plan period and the potential conflict with the employment policy P3 on retention of employment land.
Relocation of employment uses may be an option but to where within Solihull? No indication is given within the Plan of such an option.