Question 30 - Do you have any suggestions around how the strategy can be developed in order to maintain the urban regeneration focus of the Black Country while at the same time bringing forward sites

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Representation ID: 3201

Received: 14/12/2017

Respondent: CJZ Design Limited

Agent: SLR Consulting

The completion of the Greater Birmingham and Black Country Housing Market Area (HMA) Strategic Growth Study is a key priority which would subsequently likely require a comprehensive review of both housing needs within the HMA and for the completion of a comprehensive Green Belt Review in collaboration with adjoining local authorities. SLR would suggest that the strategy must ensure that due consideration is given to these key evidence base documents.

Whilst development and particularly employment should be focussed within the Black Country, it is critical to deliver enough housing quantity and locational choice to secure/retain/attract the work force required to deliver the objectives. Sensible Green Belt release will ensure locational choice and improve the attractiveness of opportunities in the Black Country.