Comment

Representation ID: 22239

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Steve Crutchley

Objectives and Strategic Priorities

We welcome the inclusion of ‘Housing that meets all our needs’ as a Strategic Priority. In order for this priority to be met it is imperative that the housing delivery strategy within the emerging Plan is robust and based on an appropriate evidence base. However, as detailed in our response to Policy CSP1, we are concerned that the housing requirement in the Plan is insufficient to meet the Black Country’s growth requirements. In addition, the sources of housing supply that have been identified will not deliver the quantum of housing that is suggested. There is, however, additional land that is suitable for allocation to help address the housing requirement, such as our client’s site at Barr Beacon. The case for the allocation of this site is set out in this letter.