Object

Preferred Options November 2021

Representation ID: 1586

Received: 13/12/2021

Respondent: Trebor Developments

Agent: Avison Young

Representation Summary:

Land south of White Hill, Kinver should be allocated for residential development of be safeguarded for future residential development.
Typographical error on Locality 5 growth plan at paragraph 4.41 - land south of White Hill is for min. 120 dwellings not 118 as written.
Site 273 (land north of White Hill) is available with a willing seller and market interest, is suitable adjacent to Kinver development boundary and within walking distance of village amenities with public transport connections.
Part of Site KV13 of the Landscape Sensitivity Study which is being promoted for residential development scores as 'low' landscape sensitivity.
2014 GB assessment notes that site 273 (land north of White Hill) makes limited contribution to GB purposes which is of a lower impact than site 576 (proposed for allocation).
Site 273 (land north of White Hill) has now overcome accessibility issues which prevented it from being allocated through the SAD. Trebor Developments also exploring opportunities to improve pedestrian accessibility between the site and Kinver village centre.
Site 273 (land north of White Hill) should be allocated for residential development or safeguarded for future needs.