The Council has received a letter from the independent Inspectors outlining their initial views on Solihull’s new Local Plan following the examination hearings that took place from September 2021 to February 2022. The Inspectors have concluded that the Council has complied with the duty to co-operate in the preparation of the Local Plan, but they … More Local Development Plan – Update
I have had family connections with Kingshurst since it was first built and was known to have a pint or two at the former Mountfort Pub (I’ve forgotten whether it was an Ansells or M&B pub) so I really welcome the submission of the formal planning application for the village centre. Plans for the wholesale … More KINGSHURST VILLAGE CENTRE – Planning Application:
The shopping area is so close to us that I thought you may wish to see what is being proposed to revitalise the shopping arcade. The 1970’s style arcade is looking tired and Mercia Real Estate, who own the site, have plans for its regeneration. I attended a preview of their plans today and the … More Knowle Shopping Arcade
The Local Development Plan submitted to the planning inspectorate is undergoing its examination in public by the planning inspectors. The examination can be viewed live via the Councils You Tube channel via this link: Solihull Council – YouTube A lot of interest in Blythe ward has naturally been taken up with the proposals announced recently … More LOCAL PLAN UPDATE
The redevelopment of Kingshurst is a once in a generation opportunity to create a high quality, community focussed centre at the heart of this important Solihull neighbourhood. As the third local centre to be regenerated in North Solihull, Kingshurst will build on the success of previous schemes at Chelmund’s Cross and Smith’s Wood. The redeveloped … More Kingshurst Village Centre Regeneration
Some residents have asked me what Solihull Councils position is on the proposals being out forward by Summix in relation to Fulford hall Farm. I will use this post to explain what has gone on before and mention other sites put forward for development in the councils ‘Call for Sites’ in 2016. I have also … More Fulford Hall Farm – a follow up.
This post does relate to the previous post in that the developers proposing this site will seek to have this one added to the local development plan (LDP). They will not be alone in seeking this as others will attempt to do the same. I became aware of these proposals a week or so ago … More Land at Fulford Hall Farm – promoted as Fulford Green
The draft Local Development Plan (LDP) was submitted for independent examination on 13 May and two Planning Inspectors have been appointed to carry out the examination. They have issued their Matters, Issues and Questions (MIQs) which will be the focus for the hearings and have also issued a timetable for the hearings which will commence … More Local Development Plan update
Please find posted my submission to Solihull planning department representation in respect of the planning application to expand Cheswick Green’s school. The matter will go to planning committee and once a date has bet set and the officers report published, I will comment further then.
A report at my cabinet decision session next week seeks the confirmation of approval for the commencement of public consultation on proposals for the redevelopment of Solihull Train Station to create a new Integrated Transport Hub. The report is self explanatory and can be found here: The redevelopment of the station is integral not only … More Solihull Integrated Transport Hub
Ken Hawkins 