Solihull Local Plan (Draft Submission) 2020

Object

Representation ID: 15222

Received: 17/03/2021

Respondent: Catesby Estates - Meriden

Agent: Terence O'Rourke

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? Yes

Duty to co-operate? Yes

Meriden well-served by facilities with ability for expansion without impacting on Green Belt, is identified for expansion and performs well in Sustainability Appraisal. Site ME1 is supported in principle. The village can provide more housing which could be identified as a reserve site.
Site 144 north of Fillongley Road is defined by the A45 to north, east and west and is well-related to village and should be identified as a reserve site. There are no significant constraints and green infrastructure can be enhanced. Would provide land for expansion of the primary school facilities including sports pitch and pickup/drop off area. A Vision Framework is submitted. Site performs well other than for Purpose 1 of the Green Belt Assessment, where contribution should be lower than for the wider refined parcel 25, as it is well-contained with a clear Green Belt boundary