Publication Plan November 2022

Comment

Representation ID: 4477

Received: 22/12/2022

Respondent: Bloor Homes

Agent: Evolve Planning & Design

Bloor Homes supports Policy HC15 in respect of education infrastructure which appears to represent a continuation of the current approach.
It should be noted the Land East of Bilbrook is proposing to allow for the provision of a new first school to serve the proposed strategic allocation. This is a requirement set out in Policy SA1. The proposed location for the proposed First School is collocated with the proposed community hub and provision for the elderly.
It is recommended that engagement with SCC Education informs further refinement of the Infrastructure Delivery Plan as part of the Local Plan review process. A definitive trigger for requiring the transfer of the land and for the
opening of any associated school is also necessary to inform any site phasing plan.

Comment

Representation ID: 4478

Received: 22/12/2022

Respondent: Bloor Homes

Agent: Evolve Planning & Design

Bloor Homes notes the Indoor Sports Facilities Strategy and Playing Pitch Assessment/Strategy that forms part of the evidence base for the emerging Local Plan.
Bloor Homes recognises that a financial contribution to sports facilities and playing pitches may be necessary from new major development to meet needs arising from the development where evidence recognises there is a shortfall in capacity to meet the generated demand.
The policy allows for a financial contribution to improve existing facilities in lieu of new on-site provision where appropriate. This reflects Policy SA1 which seeks
enhancement of and provision of additional playing pitches within an existing recreational open space to the north of Pendeford Mill Lane as part of the East
of Bilbrook development.

Comment

Representation ID: 4479

Received: 22/12/2022

Respondent: Bloor Homes

Agent: Evolve Planning & Design

Bloor Homes supports the policy approach to protecting, maintaining and enhancing where possible a network of interconnected, multi-functional and accessible green and blue spaces.
Bloor Homes supports the provision of multi-functional greenspace as part of strategic developments.
Again, the illustrative masterplan included at Appendix 2 demonstrates the delivery of multi-functional, interconnected, accessible green and blue spaces
as part of the comprehensive proposal for East of Bilbrook.

Object

Representation ID: 4480

Received: 22/12/2022

Respondent: Bloor Homes

Agent: Evolve Planning & Design

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? Not specified

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

The requirement for an Employment and Skills Plan to be prepared for all developments of 100 or more residential units is not supported by Bloor Homes.
Bloor Homes is committed to doing its part to help to resolve the well documented national housing crisis, and in doing so recognises that addressing the construction skills shortage is of critical importance. Bloor Homes as a
company has committed to the Home Building Skills Pledge, and in doing so have or are putting in place several initiatives on a business wide basis.
Whilst Bloor Homes recognises the importance of providing employment and skills initiatives that will impact on directly on the local areas in which they develop, the limitations arising as a result of the business model employed by Bloor Homes and all of the other major housebuilders should also be taken into account. As a result, it is unrealistic to expect students near a given development site looking for management and back-office work experience to travel to the regional office, which could be up to 50 miles away. In addition, due to the subcontracting of the majority of the trades on any given site, such an ESP may not be able to provide any measurable evidence on local job creation or provide
certainty in respect of inclusive growth.

Comment

Representation ID: 4481

Received: 22/12/2022

Respondent: Bloor Homes

Agent: Evolve Planning & Design

Bloor Homes notes the reference to a small quantity of retail provision being supported within Policy EC8 at Land East of Bilbrook to support the existing Retail Centres Hierarchy.
It is intended that retail floorspace will be included within a central village hub as part of a mix of commercial and community facilities.
The Policy is not clear whether the net floorspace thresholds identified within Policy EC8 for the provision of impact assessments will apply to the Strategic
Development Locations.

Comment

Representation ID: 4482

Received: 22/12/2022

Respondent: Bloor Homes

Agent: Evolve Planning & Design

Bloor Homes supports the Council’s proposed infrastructure led strategy which seeks to focus development towards larger and better-connected settlements and where appropriate deliver new infrastructure benefits alongside new development.
Land East of Bilbrook is a larger strategic proposal that can facilitate significant infrastructure provision (lists a number of infrastructure opportunities identified within the Infrastructure Delivery Plan).
Engagement with key infrastructure providers through the Local Plan
review process has taken place through the masterplanning process which has informed the Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP) however further engagement is necessary to provide absolute clarity in respect of infrastructure requirements, costs and phasing of delivery. This will inform the strategic masterplan and any associated design code.

Object

Representation ID: 4483

Received: 22/12/2022

Respondent: Bloor Homes

Agent: Evolve Planning & Design

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? Not specified

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

The intention of Policy NB2 is recognised, however, the Government policy and guidance does not yet require 10% biodiversity net gain. Any policy should require a net gain in line with latest Government legislation, policy or guidance.

Comment

Representation ID: 4484

Received: 22/12/2022

Respondent: Bloor Homes

Agent: Evolve Planning & Design

Bloor Homes notes further evidence in respect of Cannock Chase SAC, including a review of mitigation measures and visitor survey. This evidence has informed the current mitigation measures as Policy NB3 to address any impact arising from development within a 15km radius of Cannock Chase SAC.

Comment

Representation ID: 4518

Received: 22/12/2022

Respondent: Bloor Homes

Agent: Evolve Planning & Design

The Publication Plan is supported by a broad range of evidence documents to be relied upon by the Council in formulating the Local Plan. Bloor Homes supports the identification of the Greater Birmingham HMA Growth Study (2018) and the SHELAA which were absent in the Preferred Options document.
The Greater Birmingham HMA Strategic Growth Study remains the latest comprehensive consideration of housing needs across the Greater Birmingham
and Black Country HMA and provides a range of recommended options for meeting these needs, to be tested through individual LPA Local Plan reviews. This
evidence has been subject to scrutiny as supporting evidence at the North Warwickshire and Solihull Local Plan EiPs and provides justification for the Council’s intended contribution of 4,000 homes to assist in meeting the identified housing shortfall.
Bloor Homes has worked collaboratively with the Council, the City of Wolverhampton Council, other key stakeholders and the Council’s masterplanning consultant to progress the Strategic Development Location proposal for Bilbrook.

Comment

Representation ID: 4519

Received: 22/12/2022

Respondent: Bloor Homes

Agent: Evolve Planning & Design

The Vision is clear and succinct, however as presently drafted it doesn’t appear locally relevant and contains no spatially specific elements.
Bloor 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.