Support

Representation ID: 22162

Received: 06/10/2021

Respondent: Marlie Civils

Agent: RCA Regeneration Ltd

We are broadly supportive of the densities proposed in the emerging plan, however we consider they are aspirational when it comes to the central areas of the main Black Country settlements, with the exception of perhaps Wolverhampton, because of viability (specifically build costs v likely sales values). Apartments continue to be difficult to sell in much of the Black Country and
it is hard to imagine how (post-covid) high density apartment schemes will, in reality, come forward on any great scale. We would urge the BC authorities to reconsider their expectations on this moving forwards.

2.20. We would seek some flexibility in the application of accessibility standards - particularly as a result of the move towards more sustainable personal travel modes, such as electric cars.

2.21. We would also seek flexibility in the application of housing mix standards, where evidence from the availability of second hand stock within the immediate area demonstrates an oversupply of a particular size of dwelling.