Preferred Options November 2021

Object

Representation ID: 1373

Received: 13/12/2021

Respondent: Taylor Wimpey UK Ltd

Agent: Pegasus Group

Concern that the Greater Birmingham HMA Strategic Growth Study,Self Build Register and 'SHELAA are not
included, SA assertion that the Linthouse Lane site would result in major negative affect against the 'landscape and townscape' criteria is contested - implies that Green Belt carries greater weight than other landscape considerations. Site only has a moderate impact on purposes 1 and 3 of the Green Belt. Dispute SA minor negative score for education given new education provision. Site should be major positive against housing objective as would lead to well over 100 dwellings.

Support

Representation ID: 1376

Received: 13/12/2021

Respondent: Taylor Wimpey UK Ltd

Agent: Pegasus Group

Supports proposed infrastructure-led strategy which
seeks to focus development towards larger and better-connected settlements and, where appropriate, deliver new infrastructure benefits. The correct infrastructure to be delivered alongside proposed site allocations been been identified in the IDP.

Object

Representation ID: 1377

Received: 13/12/2021

Respondent: Taylor Wimpey UK Ltd

Agent: Pegasus Group

The vision is not locally relevant and contains not spatially specific elements. It seeks to protect and enhance and rather than thinking about how the growth proposed can enhance the District.

Support

Representation ID: 1385

Received: 13/12/2021

Respondent: Taylor Wimpey UK Ltd

Agent: Pegasus Group

Strategic Objectives broadly supported, particularly SO2 regarding meeting unmet needs of the GBHMA. It is considered that the draft emerging policies will assist in delivering these objectives.

Support

Representation ID: 1386

Received: 13/12/2021

Respondent: Taylor Wimpey UK Ltd

Agent: Pegasus Group

Policy DS1 is broadly in line with national policy. The recognition within the supporting text that exceptional circumstances exist for Green Belt release within the District to allow for sustainable development within the plan period is also supported. However, this recognition should also be included within Policy DS1, with cross reference made to the relevant sites where Green Belt release is proposed.

Support

Representation ID: 1387

Received: 13/12/2021

Respondent: Taylor Wimpey UK Ltd

Agent: Pegasus Group

Taylor Wimpey broadly supports the policy approach of Policy DS3. However, it remains a concern that the 8,881 dwellings proposed through the LPR may be insufficient. Allocation at Linthouse Lane not only assists in providing improved infrastructure but also has due regard to where housing needs exist, including within locations close to
the Black Country conurbation where a 28,239-home shortfall in provision has been identified.

Object

Representation ID: 1389

Received: 13/12/2021

Respondent: Taylor Wimpey UK Ltd

Agent: Pegasus Group

Concerned that dwellings proposed through consultation are insufficient. South Staffordshire's need based on the standard method which should be treated as a minimum. May require an economic uplift particularity in light of WMI, i54 and ROF Featherstone employment proposals. No clear evidence that the housing proposed would be enough to support projected job growth. Overall need in GBHMA likely to be well in excess of 66000 homes.

Support

Representation ID: 1390

Received: 13/12/2021

Respondent: Taylor Wimpey UK Ltd

Agent: Pegasus Group

Taylor Wimpey has no comment to make in respect of Policy DS4, other than to agree that such an option would not contribute to housing growth during the proposed plan period to 2038.

Support

Representation ID: 1391

Received: 13/12/2021

Respondent: Taylor Wimpey UK Ltd

Agent: Pegasus Group

Taylor Wimpey also supports the inclusion of site-specific policies to establish a vision for each site, alongside a requirement for a detailed masterplan and design code. The key infrastructure and design requirements listed within the Policies are helpful in informing the masterplan and design code. Although it is not necessary for an SPD covering the site to be a requirement. Committed to a masterplan that would allow for a collaborative approach with local communities and stakeholders. Site 486c could deliver circa. 2,100-2,450 dwellings with a potential future phase a further 350 dwellings. Site can deliver primary school, local centre, GI and would see an enduring Green Belt boundary along dismantled railway line.Site can deliver allocation without undue harm to landscape character. Any harm to an off site scheduled ancient monument can be mitigated. Site has good public transport links with regular bus services, with proposals for 4 access points. Unlikely noise will have an adverse on the development of the site.

Object

Representation ID: 1392

Received: 13/12/2021

Respondent: Taylor Wimpey UK Ltd

Agent: Pegasus Group

HC1 - housing mix better determined on site by site basis considering market demand. Policy should comment that requirement is subject to viability assessment. Definition of major development should reflect DMPO HC4 -policy does not define older person. Not clear if requirement for 10% bungalows will continue. Evidence needed to justify M4(2) building regs, as level proposed does not seem supported by the evidence and it would not be appropriate to require M4(2) and bungalows. HC9 - requirement for tree lined streets should only be in locations supported by the highways authority. HC11 - requirement for NDSS is not supported or justified by teh SHMA. If pursued then there should be some flexibility in this policy where only some fall below the requirement. HC12 - cost assumption for EV charging should be increased. HC17 - requirement for on site play as default is not supported, or is the requirement for open space to be centrally located, nor is the exclusion of incidental green space from the requirement. Clarification sought on whether attenuation basins are incidental. HC18 - policy should define sports standards expected and considered through the IDP and viability assessment. EC3 - requirement for Employment and Skills Plan not supported as TWs business model relies on sub contracting. NB6 - repetition of 2021 Building Regs Part L interim uplift is unnecessary and should be removed.