Support

Representation ID: 44944

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Taylor Wimpey

Agent: Lichfields

Policy CEN1 – The Black Country Centres

15.1 Taylor Wimpey supports the identification of Stourbridge as a Tier 2 Centre in Table 7 of the Draft BDP given the district centre function it plays in serving the needs of development in the area. We consider that the allocation of land at Clent View Road would support this role by helping to ensure its future vitality and viability, and to meet needs in the most accessible and sustainable way by providing new development with access to the centre via sustainable transport options.

15.2 We also note that Streetly is identified as a Local Centre in the emerging BCP. Therefore, the provision of housing to maintain its role in the settlement hierarchy of Walsall and the wider Black Country is important. The development of the Chester Road site would support Streetly as a Local Centre by contributing to local convenience and comparison retail, services,
community facilities and other amenities.