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Solihull Local Plan (Draft Submission) 2020
Policy UK2 - Land at Damson Parkway
Representation ID: 14259
Received: 14/12/2020
Respondent: SMBC Strategic Land and Property
Agent: Cushman and Wakefield
SMBC supports the policies and associated supporting text contained within the Draft Submission Plan,
which set a positive, justified and effective context in which to determine the expansion and potential
relocation of the HWRC. The HWRC is at capacity and in its current format is not suitable for enhancing the recycling of materials. An assessment of land for potential relocation of the HWRC and Council Depot was prepared in June 2019,
which highlights the potential to relocate the HWRC and Council Depot to Site UK2 Damson Parkway as
one of the most suitable options. Site UK2 can accommodate a single, consolidated and efficient facility that will meet the needs of the borough for the Plan period. The new HWRC and Council Depot will require
approximately 6 ha which could be accommodated within several of the development parcels shown on the
indicative Site UK2 masterplan. The option of relocating the HWRC and Council Depot to Site UK2 Damson Parkway is consistent with the objectives of the Draft Submission plan. SMBC confirm the expansion and potential relocation will be delivered early within the plan period. As highlighted on the indicative masterplan for Site UK2, it is envisaged the facility would be deliverable within phase 2 of the Plan, e.g. 2022-2026.
SMBC Strategic Land and Property endorse the masterplan for Site UK2 Damson Parkway presented by
the joint landowners, and is supportive of the principles for site mitigation. Specifically:
• Transportation – a sustainable transport strategy for the site with sufficient capacity designed in to
accommodate the needs of the HWRC. It is envisaged that minimal off-site highway work is likely,
and a transport assessment will factor in the operation of the HWRC and Council Depot.
• Provision of pedestrian and cycle network within the site.
• Provision of Blue and Green infrastructure and biodiversity net gain.
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