Black Country Core Strategy Issue and Option Report

Support

Representation ID: 3196

Received: 14/12/2017

Respondent: CJZ Design Limited

Agent: SLR Consulting

SLR does not have any evidence at this stage, albeit an Accessibility Plan has been prepared as part of the Promotional Document which identifies existing social infrastructure within walking distance of the promotion site. As with all large housing developments, pressure will be placed upon existing infrastructure which may require some additional provision.

Object

Representation ID: 3197

Received: 14/12/2017

Respondent: CJZ Design Limited

Agent: SLR Consulting

SLR does not have any evidence at this stage, albeit an Accessibility Plan has been prepared as part of the Promotional Document which identifies existing social infrastructure within walking distance of the promotion site. As with all large housing developments, pressure will be placed upon existing infrastructure which may require some additional provision.

Object

Representation ID: 3198

Received: 14/12/2017

Respondent: CJZ Design Limited

Agent: SLR Consulting

SLR does not have any evidence at this stage, albeit the Promotional Document has considered any site specific constraints in determining whether the site is suitable for housing development. As with all large housing developments, pressure will be placed upon existing infrastructure which may require some additional provision.

Support

Representation ID: 3199

Received: 14/12/2017

Respondent: CJZ Design Limited

Agent: SLR Consulting

SLR does not have any evidence at this stage, albeit the Promotional Document has considered any site specific constraints in determining whether the site is suitable for housing development. As with all large housing developments, pressure will be placed upon existing infrastructure which may require some additional provision.

Support

Representation ID: 3200

Received: 14/12/2017

Respondent: CJZ Design Limited

Agent: SLR Consulting

SLR considers that the existing application process, including CIL and S.106 arrangements, along with any suitable pre-application consultation would be sufficient to ensure that new housing developments provide sufficient infrastructure to support their development.

Support

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.

Comment

Representation ID: 3202

Received: 14/12/2017

Respondent: CJZ Design Limited

Agent: SLR Consulting

All housing developments should provide the necessary level of open space and play space provision. Should this be agreed to provided off site, the necessary contributions to off-site provision should be made by the applicant at the appropriate time.

Object

Representation ID: 3203

Received: 14/12/2017

Respondent: CJZ Design Limited

Agent: SLR Consulting

This policy needs to be comprehensively updated to meet the housing needs identified within the forthcoming 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 clear reference should be made within the Policy regarding the potential release of Green Belt sites within the Black Country and beyond these boundaries within adjoining local planning authorities.

Support

Representation ID: 3204

Received: 14/12/2017

Respondent: CJZ Design Limited

Agent: SLR Consulting

SLR considers that the current accessibility and density standards as set out within Policy HOU2 are appropriate for the Black Country Core Strategy Area and the wider HMA. This may, however, need to be updated following the publication of the Greater Birmingham and Black Country Housing Market Area (HMA) Strategic Growth Study.

Support

Representation ID: 3205

Received: 14/12/2017

Respondent: CJZ Design Limited

Agent: SLR Consulting

SLR considers that the current threshold of 15 homes is entirely appropriate.