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the historic environment which have a particular value or significance. Whilst some of these
studies are now a number of years old, their content remains valuable and reasonable to this
date.
413.
The Archaeological Assessment (2018 and 2020) provides evidence of the archaeological
assets in the Borough, with general and site specific assessments and recommendations
relating to the development proposals in this Plan. A Heritage Impact Assessment (2019 and
2020) has been undertaken for those development sites where potentially significant impacts
on heritage assets were identified, in consultation with Historic England. These assessments
have informed decisions on site selection and shaped the concept masterplans prepared for
each site.
414.
The Historic England Heritage at Risk registers, Solihull’s Conservation Area Appraisals and
Management Plans have also identified current threats to the Borough’s historic environment
and one of the purposes of Policy P16 and the delivery strategy is to focus on addressing
such threats. The Solihull Landscape Character Assessment provides evidence of the
character and local distinctiveness of the landscape, including historic landscapes.
Challenges and Objectives Addressed by the Policy
A
Mitigating and adapting to Climate Change
C
Sustaining the attractiveness of the Borough for people who live, work and invest in
Solihull
D
Securing sustainable economic growth
E
Protecting key gaps between urban areas and settlements
K
Protecting and enhancing our natural assets
Policy P17 Countryside and Green Belt
1.
The Council will safeguard the “best and most versatile” agricultural land in the
Borough unless there is an overriding need for development that outweighs the loss,
and will seek to protect the character of the countryside.
2.
Land designated as Green Belt in the Borough is identified on the Policies Map and
will be kept permanently open, in accordance with national Green Belt policy.
3.
Inappropriate development will not be permitted in the Solihull Green Belt, unless
very special circumstances have been demonstrated in accordance with the NPPF.
Paragraphs 145 and 146 of the NPPF set out forms of development that are not
regarded as inappropriate. In interpreting these paragraphs the following provisions
will apply:
i.
Limited in-filling or redevelopment may take place in the following settlements
without constituting an inappropriate development:
Chadwick End
Cheswick Green
Millison’s Wood
Tidbury Green
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