Solihull Local Plan (Draft Submission) 2020

Support

Representation ID: 13959

Received: 14/12/2020

Respondent: Urban Growth Company

Agent: Mott MacDonald

The UGC continues to fully support and welcome the Local Plan and corresponding policy and allocation for the UK Central Hub, without which the wider potential economic and social benefits presented by High Speed 2 (HS2) and Interchange Station would fail to be realised. The plan clearly aligns with the Infrastructure Vision , Framework Plan and Arden Cross Masterplan, which reflect the phased growth ambitions for The Hub

UGC supports Policy P1 and the corresponding objectives and welcomes the commitment to high quality design across the UK Central Hub. Policy P1 provides a flexible approach that supports the future development of each of the key assets within the UK Central Hub and facilitates this in a holistic and integrated manner. It provides policy support for development of the Arden Cross site through release of the land from the Green Belt.

The UGC is pleased to see their previous representations reiterating the need to provide high quality place making across The Hub consistent with the overarching place making principles set out in the Framework and the need for a flexible based policy approach are reflected within both Policy P1 and Policy UK1.

UGC supports the evidence based approach to Policy UK1 which will provide for a range of uses to be accommodated, flexibility as to how the site will be developed and resilience to any future changes that may be required throughout the plan period.

An alternative arrangement for car parking in the form of multi storey car parking is being progressed by the UGC that would release land for development to deliver the masterplan for Arden Cross. This alternative design to consolidate surface level car parking associated with Interchange
Station is currently being progressed by the UGC and will be submitted as a planning application in due course. Significant work has already been undertaken in relation to the design of this. The alternative parking arrangement is an essential enabling element in bringing forward the development at Arden Cross to deliver the associated social, economic and environmental benefits presented by HS2 and Interchange Station.



The UGC is currently in the process of bringing forward a scheme to redevelop Birmingham International Station to accommodate additional passenger movement and increase passenger capacity to meet the forecast growth associated with the UK Central Hub. Birmingham International Station will provide a high quality gateway linking key assets in the area, including Birmingham Airport, the NEC, Interchange Station and Birmingham Business Park. Will encourage a greater modal shift alleviating congestion in the surrounding area. The justification text accompanying Policy P1 confirms that Birmingham International Station should be protected for its important interchange purpose

Support

Representation ID: 13960

Received: 14/12/2020

Respondent: Urban Growth Company

Agent: Mott MacDonald

The UGC continues to fully support and welcome the Local Plan and corresponding policy and allocation for the UK Central Hub, without which the wider potential economic and social benefits presented by High Speed 2 (HS2) and Interchange Station would fail to be realised.
The plan clearly aligns with the Infrastructure Vision , Framework Plan and Arden Cross Masterplan, which reflect the phased growth ambitions for The Hub

UGC supports Policy P1 and the corresponding objectives and welcomes the commitment to high quality design across the UK Central Hub. Policy P1 provides a flexible approach that supports the future development of each of the key assets within the UK Central Hub and facilitates this in a holistic and integrated manner. It provides policy support for development of the Arden Cross site through release of the land from the Green Belt.

The UGC is pleased to see their previous representations reiterating the need to provide high quality place making across The Hub consistent with the overarching place making principles set out in the Framework and the need for a flexible based policy approach are reflected within both Policy P1 and Policy UK1.

UGC supports the evidence based approach to Policy UK1 which will provide for a range of
uses to be accommodated, flexibility as to how the site will be developed and resilience to any future changes that may be required throughout the plan period.

An alternative arrangement for car parking in the form of multi storey car parking is being progressed by the UGC that would release land for development to deliver the masterplan for Arden
Cross. This alternative design to consolidate surface level car parking associated with Interchange
Station is currently being progressed by the UGC and will be submitted as a planning application in due course. Significant work has already been undertaken in relation to the design of this. The alternative parking arrangement is an essential enabling element in bringing forward the development at Arden Cross to deliver the associated social, economic and environmental benefits presented by HS2 and Interchange Station.



The UGC is currently in the process of bringing forward a scheme to redevelop Birmingham
International Station to accommodate additional passenger movement and increase passenger capacity to meet the forecast growth associated with the UK Central Hub. Birmingham International Station will provide a high quality gateway linking key assets in the area, including Birmingham Airport, the NEC, Interchange Station and Birmingham Business Park. Will encourage a greater modal shift alleviating congestion in the surrounding area. The justification text accompanying Policy P1 confirms that Birmingham International Station should be protected for its important interchange purpose.