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Black Country Core Strategy Issue and Option Report
Question 13a - Do you support Spatial Option H2? Yes/No; What should the characteristics of Sustainable Urban Areas (SUEs) be? e.g. minimum/ maximum size, mix of uses, mix of housing types, accessibi
Representation ID: 2539
Received: 04/09/2017
Respondent: Hawksmoor
Our clients support Spatial Option H2. In terms of characteristics of SUEs, we would consider that these would be upwards of say 400+ homes to allow them to viably deliver the infrastructure required for large new housing sites. SUEs, by their nature, should be developed to make best use of existing infrastructure such as railway stations, bus routes, local shops/services and schools.
Our client's land at Jones Lane, Great Wyrley would provide the ideal opportunity to create a SUE within walking distance of an existing rail station (Landywood) with a frequent service to the Black Country Strategic Centre of Walsall. Such pre-existing public transport links, together with the associated road network, allow for ease of access for new residents to commute to employment opportunities in the Black Country and other commercial centres nearby. Furthermore, Great Wyrley village provides a range of local amenities including several Primary Schools, a Secondary School, shops, Co-op food store and Doctor's Surgery.
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Black Country Core Strategy Issue and Option Report
Question 13c - Are there any potential locations that should be considered for SUEs (please submit through the 'call for sites' form) and what infrastructure would be required to support these?
Representation ID: 2540
Received: 04/09/2017
Respondent: Hawksmoor
On behalf of our clients, Hawksmoor have submitted Land at Jacob's Lane, Great Wyrley to the Call for Sites consultation running concurrently with this consultation on the BCCS Review. As described in more detail in the associated form, the site has the potential to accommodate at least 600 new dwellings together with associated infrastructure in a highly sustainable location. As outlined in our response to Question 13a, we consider that suitable infrastructure is already in place in Great Wyrley village to accommodate the new SUE. However, our clients acknowledge that local improvements to the Highways network, together with contributions towards other areas of local infrastructure, may be required.
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Black Country Core Strategy Issue and Option Report
Question 13d - Do you think that the Core Strategy should set out detailed guidance for the development of SUEs (e.g. type and tenure of housing, specific infrastructure required), rather than details
Representation ID: 2541
Received: 04/09/2017
Respondent: Hawksmoor
We consider that it would be more appropriate for the development of SUEs to be dealt with on a site by site basis. Additionally, given that many potential sites for SUEs are likely to be located either outside of the Black Country authorities' areas or at least crossing over them into adjoining Districts, it would be hard to produce guidance that would effectively work across different Local Plan areas.
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Black Country Core Strategy Issue and Option Report
Question 15a - If all housing need cannot be met within the Black Country, do you support the 'export' of housing growth to neighbouring authorities within the HMA? Yes/No; What factors should be tak
Representation ID: 2542
Received: 04/09/2017
Respondent: Hawksmoor
Our clients fully support the export of housing growth to neighbouring authorities.
In terms of factors that should be taken into account when assessing potential opportunities, links to the Black Country Strategic Centres (such as Walsall) should be taken into account. This would include proximity to rail stations, together with other forms of public transport such as buses and also main road links. Such links would benefit new residents seeking to commute into the Black Country for employment opportunities, thereby supporting and strengthening existing commercial centres.
Furthermore, existing infrastructure in potential locations in neighbouring authorities should be a key consideration. This will include schools, shopping facilities and health services.
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Black Country Core Strategy Issue and Option Report
Question 15b - Do you think there are any potential locations that should be considered? Yes/No; If yes, please provide details.
Representation ID: 2543
Received: 04/09/2017
Respondent: Hawksmoor
Our clients' land at Jones Lane, Great Wyrley represents a landmark opportunity to deliver a Sustainable Urban Extension for in excess of 600 dwellings, together with supporting infrastructure as required. The site has been submitted to the Call for Sites consultation.
In accordance with our suggestions in response to Question 15a above, the site lies within close proximity to Landywood Railway Station providing a regular service to Walsall, Birmingham and Cannock. Furthermore, a suite of existing infrastructure and services are to be found within the settlement.
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Black Country Core Strategy Issue and Option Report
Question 35 - Do you support the proposed approach to housing land supply? Yes/No; If no, please explain why.
Representation ID: 2544
Received: 04/09/2017
Respondent: Hawksmoor
We do not support the proposed approach to housing land supply, particularly the reference to increased potential to increase high density housing allocations within Strategic Centres.
The viability of such high density schemes on brownfield sites can be extremely challenging, particularly in areas of the Black Country with underlying low sales values that do not support the development of high density schemes. A mixed approach to housing land supply should be taken that acknowledges the significant contribution that can be made from Green Belt sites around the edge of the Black Country and in adjoining Districts.
