Persimmon Homes have launched a ‘pre-application’ consultation in respect of a site they wish to develop. The site is a plot of land on Tythe barn Lane, Dickens Heath, between Whitchurch Lane and the Akamba Heritage Centre. The plot forms part of site BL1 within the councils draft Local Development Plan (LDP) and I will … More WHITLOCK’S REACH, DICKENS HEATH
The six-week public consultation ends on 24 July and residents, businesses and visitors are reminded they can still state their views on key design principles for future developments which seek to provide continuity across the public spaces, streets and greenspaces within the town centre. The term ‘public realm’ refers to the space in around and … More Council seeks views on Public Realm Strategy to transform Solihull town centre
Solihull Council is seeking views on its emerging Town Centre Public Realm Strategy and possible options for a phase one concept scheme focused along the High Street. A six-week public consultation launches today, which aims to help shape the future look, feel and layout of Solihull town centre. Residents, businesses and visitors are being asked … More Council seeks views on Public Realm Strategy to transform Solihull town centre
A smashing article in Rail Magazine about the huge opportunities around the HS2 Interchange station at Arden Cross . This project is a game changer for Solihull and the region in general. As the Chair of the Urban Growth Company, Nick Brown explains ‘HS2 is an economic enabler and allows for the creation of new … More HS2/ARDEN CROSS/URBAN GROWTH COMPANY
Taylor Wimpey is consulting on a proposed development they will be submitting a planning application for. Hares Croft is the name of the development and is on land off Dog Kennel Lane. The proposals are for 732 new homes. There is also provision for a two-form entry primary school, as well as village centre. I … More HARES CROFT DEVELOPMENT – DOG KENNEL LANE
This is from Mark Parker, a colleague who represents Shirley East ward: Macc Group has lodged an appeal to the Secretary Of State against the decision of Solihull MBC to refuse to grant planning permission to build a very large and high building on the former Morrisons site at 281 Stratford Road, Shirley, Solihull B90 … More Developers appeal over refusal for a care home on Morrisons site, Shirley, Solihull.
The final (hopefully) examination in ublic meeting for the councils submitted plan will be held on Friday 8 July 2022 from 09:30hrs. It will be a virtual session and will examine: Matter 12 – Housing land supply, specifically the delivery of the proposals at the National Exhibition Centre and the overall housing trajectory. I have … More SOLIHULL LDP – Examination in Public
I supported this when Bruning and Price applied two years ago and they did get planning permission for a pub/restaurant. However, the viability of construction meant they had to walk away. However, an amended application has been submitted; essentially there is no basement works but there is a small increase in the footprint of the … More Tidbury Green Farm – planning application
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:
Ken Hawkins 