Solihull Local Plan (Draft Submission) 2020

Support

Representation ID: 14700

Received: 14/12/2020

Respondent: Warwickshire County Council

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Support the principle of the Balsall Common Relief Road and the objectives it is seeking to deliver locally within the Balsall Common area.
Seek to work with SMBC to understand the implications of the relief road for the A452 & A4177 corridors, in particular within Kenilworth town centre and between Kenilworth and Leamington Spa.
The County Council (in conjunction with Coventry CC & Warwick DC) is currently consulting on proposals for a new link road between the A46 Stoneleigh junction and the University of Warwick/Westwood Heath. Initial feedback from stakeholders has highlighted some concerns around the impact that this scheme could have on parts of Solihull Borough, particularly Berkswell, Balsall Common and routes such as B4101. The County Council is keen to work with Solihull MBC to better understand and assess these impacts, including implications for the A452 corridor and proposed Balsall Common Relief Road.

Support

Representation ID: 14701

Received: 14/12/2020

Respondent: Warwickshire County Council

Seeks to continue to work with Solihull MBC to further strengthen sustainable transport provision. In relation to rail, the County Council would like to work jointly in order to develop a number of key projects including (1) Stratford-upon-Avon – Birmingham rail corridor (2) maximise the potential of a potential new Birmingham – Oxford service and (3) Coleshill Parkway.
Given the significant housing development at Balsall Common, the County Council wishes to better understand the impact this may have on demand for rail travel. In addition to a likely increase in demand at Berkswell station (resulting in a need for parking expansion) there may be further demand placed on Warwick Parkway station given its proximity, accessibility and frequent rail service to London.
Measures to provide better sustainable access to Dorridge station to serve housing growth in the Knowle/Dorridge area are supported.

Support

Representation ID: 14702

Received: 14/12/2020

Respondent: Warwickshire County Council

The County Council commissioned a piece of work in 2018 to develop a UK Central Plus Connectivity Strategy, in order to identify the key transport infrastructure and service improvements within Warwickshire which will be needed to ensure the sub-region is well connected to the employment and other opportunities that will arise from the HS2 Interchange Station and wider growth across the UK Central area.
The County Council is keen to work with Solihull MBC to develop a joint UKC Surface Access Strategy and associated programme of investment priorities so that the benefits of these proposals are maximised across our respective areas for residents, businesses and their supply chains.

Support

Representation ID: 14703

Received: 14/12/2020

Respondent: Warwickshire County Council

In regard to Policies P12 (Resources) and P13 (Minerals) WCC is supportive of the policies which appear to be in conformity with national minerals and waste policy guidance.

Support

Representation ID: 14704

Received: 14/12/2020

Respondent: Warwickshire County Council

In regard to Policies P12 (Resources) and P13 (Minerals) WCC is supportive of the policies which appear to be in conformity with national minerals and waste policy guidance.