Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation

Support

Representation ID: 8544

Received: 15/03/2019

Respondent: SMBC Strategic Land and Property Team - Site S02

Agent: Cushman and Wakefield

Supports release of this land to provide a sustainable location for the development of new homes to help the Borough achieve its housing requirement. The land does not fulfil the five purposes of the Green Belt as set out in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF, 2018). SMBC land ownership extends to approximately 46ha immediately to the rear of Station Road, including the Arden Academy site and playing field. Are aware of the aspirations of the Academy and the Arden 2020 'The New Arden - A Centre for Community Learning' consultation being undertaken by the school. The remainder of Site P09 is in different ownership but the Council are keen to work with other landowners to develop a comprehensive master plan. PO5 is located close to central Knowle with existing road infrastructure connecting the site along the A4141 to Solihull and further afield to Warwick and Leamington Spa. The site is within a mile radius of Knowle and Dorridge High street centres, Dorridge train station and bus stops for services to surrounding areas. The site has clear, strong defensible boundaries with the A4141 Warwick Road to the east, Grove Road to the south and the built up residential area of Knowle to the north and west. A parcel of land within the west of the proposed allocation is currently being built out for residential use. In advance of the Submission Draft consultation , SMBC Strategic Land and Property are proposing to engage with other landowners to develop a comprehensive masterplan for the delivery of the site.

Support

Representation ID: 8547

Received: 15/03/2019

Respondent: SMBC Strategic Land and Property Team - Site S02

Agent: Cushman and Wakefield

Supports allocation, the land does not fulfil the 5 purposes of the green belt. Release of this land would provide a sustainable location for the development of new homes to help the Borough achieve its housing requirement within the plan period and is therefore supported. Existing road infrastructure connects the site along Damson Parkway to the A41 to M6 Junction 5. Within a two mile radius are Solihull Town Centre (including Solihull Hospital, schools, college and university centre and leisure centre), Solihull Train Station, Bus stops for 5 services to Solihull, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Erdington, Sheldon and King Edward VI Camp Hill and M42 Junction 5. Due to the sites close proximity to local facilities and services it is a sustainable location for development. A vision document including technical work and master planning has been prepared by neighbouring land owners and submitted to the Draft Plan Review. Phase 1 habitat survey deemed the site is of negligible nature conservation interest. There are some habitats on site that are of increased nature conservation interest such as; native species dominated hedgerow, mature trees, semi-improved grassland, relict orchard and garden habitat. Report indicates the site has good highway connection both locally and to the wider network. The site is near Damson Parkway, A41 Solihull Bypass which leads to the M42 junction 5. Damson Parkway also leads north to Birmingham Airport along A45 and east towards M42 junction. The grade II listed buildings on field lane and Lugtrout Lane and the need to retain their setting are noted. In advance of the Submission Draft consultation SMBC are proposing to engage with other landowners to develop a comprehensive master plan for the delivery of the site.

The site is well contained by strong, permanent defensible boundaries to the north (Lugtrout Lane) and east (Field Lane) to the south (Hampton Lane - B4102) and to the west (Damson Parkway)

Support

Representation ID: 8550

Received: 15/03/2019

Respondent: SMBC Strategic Land and Property Team - Site S02

Agent: Cushman and Wakefield

Allocation of this land will provide a sustainable location for new residential development to help the Borough achieve its housing requirement within the plan period and is therefore supported. SMBC own the site. Site PO17 is located in an existing residential area north of Solihull Town Centre, with existing access on to Moat Lane and strong existing road infrastructure connecting the site along the A41 to M42 junction 5. The site is a brownfield site with close proximity to local facilities and services along and being situated in an established residential area is in a sustainable location for development.

Support

Representation ID: 8556

Received: 15/03/2019

Respondent: SMBC Strategic Land and Property Team - Site S02

Agent: Cushman and Wakefield

Supports site allocation 20 Land at Damson Parkway - site is currently partially used for commercial and industrial purposes including Jaguar Land Rover. Allocation of the site will provide a central, sustainable location for commercial and industrial use. SMBC ownership extends to 43.59ha south of site 20 and the Council is keen to work with other landowners to develop a comprehensive master plan. Part of this land benefits from planning permission for a despatch area for JLR. The allocation of site PO20 Damson Parkway for commercial development is policy compliant and therefore justifiable to help SMBC meet commercial land use needs across the Borough

Support

Representation ID: 8558

Received: 15/03/2019

Respondent: SMBC Strategic Land and Property Team - Site S02

Agent: Cushman and Wakefield

Release of this land provides opportunity for development, alternative to residential use, to help meet development needs of the Borough. Site PO5 is based in a central location of Chelmsley Wood with existing road infrastructure connecting the site along the A452 to M6 junction 4 and M42 junction 7A. Site is within walking distance of the following services and amenities, Chelmsley Wood Town Centre, a bus stop for 4 services to Birmingham, Kingstanding and Solihull. Marsden Green train station, Birmingham Airport and train station are within 3 miles of the site. Due to the sites close proximity to an established road network, local facilities and services, along with the low grade Green Belt land surveyed as part of the supporting evidence to the Draft Local Plan Review (DLP, 2016), it is considered to be a sustainable location for development. The site has a green belt score of 5 (worse performing) in terms of GB accessibility.