Object

Representation ID: 1480

Received: 07/12/2021

Respondent: FGD Ltd

Agent: Savills

Consider that an uplift should be applied to the minimum standard method figure of 243 dwellings per annum
in order to fully meet local needs. In addition to this, the proposed contribution towards the HMA should be
updated to reflect the increases shortfall arising from Birmingham’s 35% standard method uplift and the
additional housing shortfall identified by the Black Country authorities. If additional sites
are released from the Green Belt and allocated to meet any requirement increase, Site 577 is immediately
adjacent the edge of the Black Country conurbation and scored well in the Site Assessment, we consider that
it is suitably placed to meet this housing need. In regards to employment, the Preferred Options document states that there is a need for 67-86ha of employment land across the plan period and that the District has an identified supply of 340 ha which the Council is primarily relying on being met by Strategic Allocation SA7 – West Midlands Interchange (297ha). We strongly object to this on the basis that this proposal was intended to be delivered to meet a national / regional employment requirement that simply a local need which should be met using a smaller range of site types and locations. Further clarity is sought from the Council on this matter. Should additional land be required, the Site 577 is considered to be a suitable location for employment uses.