Alvechurch
Comprises two small development sites, located on the
northern edge of the existing residential area of Alvechurch. The
first site which has an area of approximately 1.06 hectares is
located on the corner of Birmingham Road and Old Rectory Lane
and is predominantly agricultural/grassland. The second site has an
area of around 0.60 hectares, is predominantly grazing land
although there is significant woodland, no development will be
acceptable on the wooded section. The site is located to the rear
of houses fronting Birmingham Road, with a branch of the Worcester
and Birmingham canal located to the western boundary, as shown by
the map
.
More details on the 'Other Development Sites'
Policy can be viewed below.
There were a total of 8 Core Strategy
responses in relation to Alvechurch. There was some support and
some opposition to the building of houses on the 2 development
sites in Alvechurch. Concerns expressed included inadequate local
infrastructure, such as schools and public transport facilities and
loss of wildlife habitats.
The following document shows a summary of responses for
Alvechurch, particularly relating to the two potential development
sites.
CP4 B) Other Development Sites policy
The Council will support/promote
development at the sites as detailed in table 2 below. The
following general principles will be applied to the consideration
of proposals to develop such sites:
For solely housing sites:
- Residential development should reflect local need and
should contain a high proportion of 2 and 3 bedroom
properties
- Development should contain 40% affordable housing
(of which 66% is social/affordable rented and 33%
is intermediate)
- Housing should be designed to be suitable for the
elderly and should, for example, be constructed to Lifetime Home
Standards (See CP 8)
For all uses, new development
should:
- Minimise the use of car based travel and maximise
opportunities for use of public transport, walking and
cycling
- Be of a high quality design and locally
distinctive
- Create a sustainable and balanced community that
integrates into the existing built fabric of the settlement to
which it relates
- Be constructed in a sustainable way to reflect energy
and waste management hierarchies, maximising
energy efficiency and incorporating zero or low carbon energy
generation technologies
- Address noise and air pollution issues by incorporating
mitigation measures to ensure sensitive uses and AQMA’s are not
unduly impacted upon.
- Matters of flood risk should be addressed through
avoidance and flood attenuation measures. Surface water should be
managed to prevent additional flooding from this source in both the
new and existing development
- Important biodiversity habitats and landscape features
should be retained and enhanced and mitigation measures provided
where appropriate. Full account should also be taken of all
important and notable species. It is expected that opportunities
for enhancing green infrastructure and maintaining important green
corridors will be embraced.
- Financial contributions for wider infrastructure
provision together with town centre regeneration where appropriate
will be required in accordance with CP24 Planning
Obligations.
