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Site Selection Methodology
Representation ID: 7618
Received: 12/03/2019
Respondent: BFNAG
While the methodology purports to be objective, the application is subjective and inconsistent.
As the number of dwellings is open to revision it is difficult to make a valued judgement on where houses should be built.
While the methodology purports to be objective, the application is subjective and inconsistent.
As the number of dwellings is open to revision it is difficult to make a valued judgement on where houses should be built. It is not prudent to release land from Green Belt especially in the 'Meriden Gap'. SMBC are its guardians and erosion must be resisted in this critical location. Land is being removed from Green Belt because of HS2. The west coast main line already runs through the area so there is no justification for such a reduction in the Meriden Gap.
Comment
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Question 3 - Infrastructure Requirements at Balsall Common
Representation ID: 7621
Received: 12/03/2019
Respondent: BFNAG
No infrastructure improvements have been made over many years and the village is already at capacity. Before further development key facilities need to be fully assessed.
Parking, at the station and in the centre, needs improvement.
While a by-pass may be welcomed, traffic analysis east/west and north/south needs to be undertaken. Viability (and air-pollution) of a route to the west as well as the east must be considered. There is concern that the route through Barratt's Farm is not a by-pass but a feeder road for housing. The latter might be welcomed to ensure no access from existing residential roads.
No infrastructure improvements have been made over many years and the village is already at capacity. Before further development key facilities need to be fully assessed.
Parking, at the station and in the centre, needs improvement.
While a by-pass may be welcomed, traffic analysis east/west and north/south needs to be undertaken. Viability (and air-pollution) of a route to the west as well as the east must be considered. There is concern that the route through Barratt's Farm is not a by-pass but a feeder road for housing. The latter might be welcomed to ensure no access from existing residential roads.
Object
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Question 4 - Site 1 - Barratts Farm
Representation ID: 7624
Received: 12/03/2019
Respondent: BFNAG
There are better alternatives to releasing such a large area from Green Belt in the narrowest part of the Meriden Gap. Will not be available until HS2 is complete.
Concept Master Plans are welcomed but we've major concerns that, over the long term, pressure from multiple landowners/developers will result in significant changes to the detriment of both new and existing residents.
No notice has been taken of Berkswell's NDP especially regarding the concept plan. This states no access to new development off residential roads (MHL, Oxhayes Close, Barretts Lane) and requires open public spaces between existing and new settlements.
There are better alternatives to releasing such a large area from Green Belt in the narrowest part of the Meriden Gap. Will not be available until HS2 is complete.
Concept Master Plans are welcomed but we've major concerns that, over the long term, pressure from multiple landowners/developers will result in significant changes to the detriment of both new and existing residents.
No notice has been taken of Berkswell's NDP especially regarding the concept plan. This states no access to new development off residential roads (MHL, Oxhayes Close, Barretts Lane) and requires open public spaces between existing and new settlements.
Support
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Question 7 - Site 21 - Pheasant Oak Farm
Representation ID: 7626
Received: 12/03/2019
Respondent: BFNAG
Building on brownfield sites is preferable even if it currently sits in Green Belt.
Building on brownfield sites is preferable even if it currently sits in Green Belt.
Support
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Question 8 - Site 22 - Travellion Stud
Representation ID: 7629
Received: 12/03/2019
Respondent: BFNAG
Building on brownfield sites is preferable and although it is currently Green Belt it is not in the narrowest part of the Meriden Gap.
Building on brownfield sites is preferable and although it is currently Green Belt it is not in the narrowest part of the Meriden Gap.
Support
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Question 9 - Site 23 - Lavender Hall Farm
Representation ID: 7630
Received: 12/03/2019
Respondent: BFNAG
Building on previously developed land is to be encouraged even if it currently sits in Green Belt.
Building on previously developed land is to be encouraged even if it currently sits in Green Belt.
Object
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Question 10 - Green Belt Changes
Representation ID: 7631
Received: 12/03/2019
Respondent: BFNAG
There is no justification for such a change, other than to provide land for a major development (which could eventually result in excess of 4000 homes) in the narrowest part of the Meriden Gap. While this also may provide some of the revenue to build a by-pass the necessity for this, in this area, is not proven.
It is unacceptable that smaller parcels of land will no longer have the protection of being in Green Belt. This could result in unstructured, random development as individual sites are promoted for development through the normal planning system.
It is not prudent to release land from Green Belt especially in the 'Meriden Gap'. SMBC are its guardians and erosion must be resisted in this critical location. Land is being removed from Green Belt because of HS2. The west coast main line already runs through the area so there is no justification for such a reduction in the Meriden Gap.
There is no justification for such a change, other than to provide land for a major development (which could eventually result in excess of 4000 homes) in the narrowest part of the Meriden Gap. While this also may provide some of the revenue to build a by-pass the necessity for this, in this area, is not proven.
It is unacceptable that smaller parcels of land will no longer have the protection of being in Green Belt. This could result in unstructured, random development as individual sites are promoted for development through the normal planning system.
Comment
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Question 37 - Compensatory Provision for removal of land from Green Belt.
Representation ID: 7632
Received: 12/03/2019
Respondent: BFNAG
There is a network of footpaths on and around Barratt's Farm which are well used by dog-walkers and walking groups alike. At present these are easily accessed by all residents of Balsall Common and from groups from further afield. It is difficult to see how compensation for these could be achieved, especially with the constraints of HS2 and a possible by-pass and threat of a major road linking A46 and A45.
There is a network of footpaths on and around Barratt's Farm which are well used by dog-walkers and walking groups alike. At present these are easily accessed by all residents of Balsall Common and from groups from further afield. It is difficult to see how compensation for these could be achieved, especially with the constraints of HS2 and a possible by-pass and threat of a major road linking A46 and A45.
Comment
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Question 39 - Red Sites
Representation ID: 7635
Received: 12/03/2019
Respondent: BFNAG
Site nos 76 and 212 have not been assessed for housing but, while they are in Green Belt, they are PDL and are near both Hampton and Berkswell stations. They are north of Balsall Common, within easy reach of the motorway network, and near employment opportunities. It could provide a purpose-built new settlement.
Site nos 142, 198 and 233 would be an alternative to Barratt's Farm, providing the possibility of a by-pass to the west of Balsall Common. It is also more accessible to the employment opportunities. It could be developed ahead of the completion of HS2.
Site nos 76 and 212 have not been assessed for housing but, while they are in Green Belt, they are PDL and are near both Hampton and Berkswell stations. They are north of Balsall Common, within easy reach of the motorway network, and near employment opportunities. It could provide a purpose-built new settlement.
Site nos 142, 198 and 233 would be an alternative to Barratt's Farm, providing the possibility of a by-pass to the west of Balsall Common. It is also more accessible to the employment opportunities. It could be developed ahead of the completion of HS2.
Comment
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Question 44 Are there any other comments
Representation ID: 7637
Received: 12/03/2019
Respondent: BFNAG
Before the next iteration of SMBC's DLP work needs to be undertaken to:-
* ascertain that a by-pass for Balsall Common is necessary and traffic flows east/west as well as north/south need to be established.
* Confirm Balsall Common can provide for a 50% increase in population, and once Barratt's Farm is fully developed, potential doubling the number of households
* Confirm that the loss of Green Belt, in the narrowest part of the Meriden Gap, is unavoidable
Before the next iteration of SMBC's DLP work needs to be undertaken to:-
* ascertain that a by-pass for Balsall Common is necessary and traffic flows east/west as well as north/south need to be established.
* Confirm Balsall Common can provide for a 50% increase in population, and once Barratt's Farm is fully developed, potential doubling the number of households
* Confirm that the loss of Green Belt, in the narrowest part of the Meriden Gap, is unavoidable
