Object

Representation ID: 723

Received: 13/12/2021

Respondent: Bloor Homes Ltd

Agent: Define Planning and Design Ltd (on behalf of Bloor Homes Ltd)

Whilst the evidence base appears to be broadly robust and proportionate, BHL has concerns in relation to the Black Country and South Staffordshire Landscape Sensitivity Assessment (LSA) and the Council’s Strategic Housing Market Assessment (SHMA).

As a result of its methodology, the LSA's findings do not always relate directly to subtleties in a site's landscape sensitivity, which should be considered in assessing sites.

The SHMA should be revisited to consider what level of uplift above SSC's LHN would be appropriate to reflect the economic context in the plan period, which is likely to create an uplift in housing demand.