Wythall
Comprises two development sites located to the
north and east respectively of the existing residential area at
Wythall, as shown on this map
.
The first site is approximately 6.3 hectares in area and the second
smaller site has an area of approximately 3.1 hectares.
More details on the 'Other Development Sites'
Policy can be viewed below.
613 responses have been received to DCS2 in
relation to the Wythall ‘development sites’ (ADR’s) at Selsdon
Close and Bleakhouse Farm. The main issues raised included the
impact on the highway network leading to congestion, noise and air
pollution, parking issues and increased risk of accidents; adverse
impact on local infrastructure such as doctors surgeries, schools
and police; fears of increases in crime, risk of flooding; loss of
greenfield land and decline in property values. It was also
considered that the consultation carried out was inadequate.
The following document shows a summary of
responses for Wythall, particularly in relation 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.
