Solihull Local Plan (Draft Submission) 2020

Support

Representation ID: 11137

Received: 12/12/2020

Respondent: Natural England

pp. 26-28 - NE has no concerns associated with the spatial strategy adopted and/or site selection process.

Support

Representation ID: 11138

Received: 12/12/2020

Respondent: Natural England

NE supports Policy P1 section 3iv and 3v as core policy requirements- Favouring of sustainable travel and delivery of a ‘high quality strategic green and blue infrastructure network across the Hub area to enhance natural assets’.

Support

Representation ID: 11139

Received: 12/12/2020

Respondent: Natural England

(p.42) NE support the requirement to protect and enhance natural environment.

Object

Representation ID: 11140

Received: 12/12/2020

Respondent: Natural England

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? Not specified

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

N.B. more of a comment on a potential recommendations than objection.
The policy recognises a need for diversification. Consider inclusion of new natural environment provision? - the natural environment can have a role in ensuring these areas remain focus for community interaction .

Support

Representation ID: 11141

Received: 12/12/2020

Respondent: Natural England

RE: Concept Masterplans -
Natural England welcomes the approach taken towards major site development, in the development of concept masterplans supported by policy.

Support

Representation ID: 11142

Received: 12/12/2020

Respondent: Natural England

We welcome the adoption of the principles of Solihull Connected (2016) with regard to increasing sustainable travel. We welcome the councils development of an accompanying Cycling and Walking Strategy for the Borough and (LCWIP). Active travel will need form a major part of achieving sustainable growth – re: climate change targets and air quality improvements for people and wildlife.

Support

Representation ID: 11143

Received: 12/12/2020

Respondent: Natural England

Also mention perhaps that walking and cycle routes can also marry up with GI and natural connections? Although this may be covered with cross ref to Solihull Connected 2vi.

Support

Representation ID: 11144

Received: 12/12/2020

Respondent: Natural England

Introduction (p.89) - We welcome the reference to the Councils’ Climate Change Prospectus which has been produced since the SLP was adopted, and its 4 core themes of: Clean Growth, Clean Air, Nature Gain and Communication, Education & Engagement. It is essential to base the plan and its policies around the important commitments around climate change as secured via the Climate Act 2019 and WMCAs commitment to achieve net zero by 2041.

Support

Representation ID: 11145

Received: 12/12/2020

Respondent: Natural England

Para. 299 (p.90) - Support and welcome the councils acknowledged value of the areas’ natural capital, blue and green infrastructure and specific ref to the River Blythe SSSI.

Support

Representation ID: 11146

Received: 12/12/2020

Respondent: Natural England

Para. 303 - Welcomed recognition of the preparation of a Natural Capital Investment Strategy.