Preferred Options November 2021

Object

Representation ID: 603

Received: 12/12/2021

Respondent: Keon Homes

Agent: Evolve Planning & Design

The Greater Birmingham HMA Strategic Growth Study, SHELAA and Self & Custom Build Register should form part of the evidence base.

Support

Representation ID: 604

Received: 12/12/2021

Respondent: Keon Homes

Agent: Evolve Planning & Design

The Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP) identifies the correct infrastructure projects to support the proposed spatial development strategy based upon the evidence currently published. Keon Homes recognises that the IDP is a living document and further evidence planned for publication may influence site specific infrastructure requirements.

Support

Representation ID: 605

Received: 12/12/2021

Respondent: Keon Homes

Agent: Evolve Planning & Design

The Vision is clear and succinct, however as presently drafted in doesn’t appear locally relevant and contains no spatially specific elements.
Keon Homes supports the strategic objectives identified. These are considered succinct, locally relevant and relate to the most important areas of change or protection within the District.

Support

Representation ID: 606

Received: 12/12/2021

Respondent: Keon Homes

Agent: Evolve Planning & Design

Keon Homes considers the draft and emerging policies will assist in delivering these objectives.

Support

Representation ID: 607

Received: 12/12/2021

Respondent: Keon Homes

Agent: Evolve Planning & Design

In terms of the strategic approach to the Green Belt there is an acceptance within the Local Plan that there needs to be changes to the Green Belt boundary to accommodate growth requirements within the plan period. It is also recognised that development will be required outside of existing development boundaries in non-Green Belt settlements, such as Wheaton Aston, to deliver a sustainable spatial development strategy. This strategic approach is supported by Keon Homes.

Object

Representation ID: 608

Received: 12/12/2021

Respondent: Keon Homes

Agent: Evolve Planning & Design

Keon Homes supports the Council’s proposed spatial development strategy, which represents a refinement of Option G identified through the Strategic Housing Strategy. Keon Homes considers that this option not only assists in providing improved infrastructure but also has due regard to where housing needs exist, including within the top tier sustainable villages.
Further evidence should be provided in respect of the housing requirement to consider whether there is a need for additional housing to support likely jobs growth.

Support

Representation ID: 609

Received: 12/12/2021

Respondent: Keon Homes

Agent: Evolve Planning & Design

Keon Homes notes Policy DS4, which recognises the Council’s aspiration to explore the potential for a sustainable, independent new settlement.
Policy DS4 recognises that such an option would not contribute to housing growth during the proposed plan period to 2038 which is agreed. A new settlement proposal, even if a suitable and viable option were to be identified, would take a long time to masterplan and deliver and would need to be delivered alongside infrastructure on a scale much larger than a usual development

Support

Representation ID: 610

Received: 12/12/2021

Respondent: Keon Homes

Agent: Evolve Planning & Design

Keon Homes notes the identification of four strategic housing allocations however a housing trajectory should be published as part of the review process to ensure the reliance on these strategic sites does not undermine the timely delivery of housing against a non-stepped trajectory.

Object

Representation ID: 611

Received: 12/12/2021

Respondent: Keon Homes

Agent: Evolve Planning & Design

Site 426b is considered by Keon Homes to perform better than a number of the preferred allocations identified against a number of the site selection criteria.
Site 426a is supported by Keon Homes as ‘sound.’

Object

Representation ID: 612

Received: 12/12/2021

Respondent: Keon Homes

Agent: Evolve Planning & Design

Concerns raised in respect of a number of policy directions identified. Further considered comments can be provided once development policies are fully drafted.