Barnt Green
Also included in the list of other development sites is land at
Barnt Green identified as ‘white land’ in the BDLP. The site has an
area of approximately 5 hectares and is identified on this
map
. At the Public Inquiry held into the Proposed Modifications
of the Bromsgrove District Local Plan the Inspector identified that
said site (as shown on map) at Barnt Green was a suitable location
for some ADR provision. Following a High Court challenge whereby
the views of the Inspector were upheld and after due consideration,
BDC now concur with this view.
More details on the 'Other Development Sites' Policy can be
viewed below.
There were a total of 164 Core Strategy
responses in relation to Barnt Green and a petition of 487
signatures. The main overall concerns were in relation to the
‘whiteland’, its designation as future development site and the
impact on existing infrastructure. Other concerns included fear of
increase in crime and anti-social behaviour; adverse impact on
adjacent listed building and character of Barnt Green; adverse
impact on highway network; loss of biodiversity and lack of need
for development/ affordable housing.
The following document shows a summary of responses for Barnt
Green, particularly relating to the potential development site.
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.
