Two developers were recently given permission for the development of some 1200 houses on Dog Kennel Lane, Solihull, This is within Blythe ward. I have provided links to the planning application below (also my original 2019 petition objecting to the site being in the councils local plan!) The site navigated the Planning Inspectors ‘Examination in … More Section 106 Funding from Developments
Petition to object link shown in the text. Fellow ward Councillor Keith Green and I met with the promoters of this site a couple of weeks ago and we can now inform residents that a formal planning application has been submitted. PL/2025/02373/PPOL refers to: Outline development for residential development of up to 120 dwellings, open space, landscaping, … More LAND EAST OF JOSEPH HOUSE, STRATFORD ROAD, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL
Blythe ward councillors, Keith Green and Ken Hawkins have requested Solihull Planners to examine how trees and hedges on green belt land can be protected from destruction by developers who may wish to circumnavigate planning niceties. In a letter to Mark Andrews, Solihull’s Head of Planning Design and Engagement, they refer to an incident a … More PROTECTION OF OUR TREES AND HEDGEROWS:
I have previously mentioned the issues that relate to the Call for Sites and Widney Manor Golf Club. This post relates to a few other submissions nearby, off Widney Manor Road. I am conscious that some may be concerned about what has been put forward by developers/landowners. However, there is no certainty of any of … More Call for Sites – Widney Manor Road
I have mentioned previously my plea for the NHS to seek more substantial sums to address the extra demand in primary and secondary care that will arise through more development. One big complaint from existing residents is that, if its difficult to get a doctor’s appointment now, then what will it be like when we … More NHS S106 SUBMISSIONS – Blythe ward sites
I have mentioned this in a previous post but feel it necessary to come back to you with a few concerns I have and ask if you agree with me. Call for Sites reference CFS/24/299 refers to ‘Solihull Golf Club’ but we know it as Widney Manor Golf club. The site has been put forward for consideration for … More WIDNEY MANOR GOLF CLUB – Call for Sites
Another sizeable proposal within the 330+ submissions in the councils ‘call for sites’ is land we know as Fulford Green. This has been submitted before and was not included in the now withdrawn local plan. Then, proposal looked for 1800+ homes. It seems the developers. Summix, are now looking for 850 homes and press reports … More Land At Fulford Hall Road, Earlswood – Call for Sites
The councils ‘Call for Sites’ has brought about over 300 submissions and I continue to trawl through them. It is important to note they are just submissions at this stage and the councils planning and development officers will assess each site before submitting a report as to the suitability of any sites moving forward to … More Land west of Rumbush Lane, Tidbury Green – Call for Sites
Planning and Development: We know that proposals for development at Dog Kennel Lane and Tythe Barn Lane are nearing determination at planning committee (we will inform you of the date when known). We have commented on these two sites on several occasions and that they have already been through an intense review by the planning … More BLYTHE WARD – MONTHLY REPORT
Planning application PL/2025/00661/PPOL refers to ‘Outline planning application for the erection of up to 450 dwellings (Class C) including affordable housing (40%) and custom and self-build homes, 2 No. vehicular accesses off Bills Lane and associated development including SUDS and BNG/open space. As the applicants planning statement highlights, this site was site BL3 in the … More WOODS FARM – PLANNING APPLICATION
Ken Hawkins 