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Representation ID: 1257

Received: 13/12/2021

Respondent: Bloor Homes

Agent: Evolve Planning & Design

Raises concerns that GBHMA Strategic Growth Study and Strategic Housing & Employment Land Availability Assessment aren’t included in evidence base.

The GBHMA Strategic Growth Study remains the latest comprehensive consideration of housing needs and locations to meet this need. It has been subject to scrutiny through the North Warwickshire Local Plan EiP and provides justification for the intended contribution of 4,000 homes to meet the identified housing shortfall. The SHELAA establishes a broad range of site options to be tested by the Council in establishing housing and employment allocations. The Self & Custom Build Register should be included to inform emerging housing need and mix policies.

The Green Belt Study parcels S71Cs2 and S71Bs2 should be amended to a ‘moderate’ harm rating to reflect site specific evidence. Land at Royal Farm has a lower score in Cannock’s Green Belt Study – the site’s ‘very high’ harm rating is disputed.

The Landscape Assessment parcel SL15 should be amended to ‘low-moderate’ to reflect scores under majority of assessment criteria.

Technical note provided which indicates that Land at Grange Farm, Coven could achieve a suitable access for up to 200 dwellings onto School Road, contradicting highways authority site comments.