SLP KDBH Extracts - Flipbook - Page 15
Objectives
Ensure high quality design and
development which integrates with its
surroundings and creates safer,
inclusive, adaptable and sustainable
places which make a positive
contribution to the Borough’s sense of
place, attractiveness and to people’s
quality of life.
Conserve and enhance the qualities of
the built, natural and historic
environment
that
contribute
to
character and local distinctiveness
and the attractiveness of the mature
residential suburbs and the rural area.
Ensure development does not have
an adverse impact on residential and
other amenities, and where that
impact is unavoidable, to incorporate
satisfactory mitigation.
Promote the sustainability of the rural
areas
through
infrastructure
investment, including broadband.
Widen the range of options for older
people and those with disabilities
through provision of accommodation
which is designed to meet these
diverse needs.
Provide cycle ways and wildlife to
provide
sustainable
connectivity
between communities, transport hubs
and public open spaces.
Enhance the Borough’s cultural & visitor attractions.
Maximise the potential of the 2022 Commonwealth Games to encourage visitors to
Solihull
Challenge D - Securing sustainable and inclusive
economic growth
Key Economic Assets
Maintaining Solihull’s important regional and sub-regional role.
Meeting aspirations of key businesses to enable them to maintain competitiveness
(Birmingham Airport, National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham Business Park, Blythe
Valley Park, Jaguar Land Rover) whilst contributing to sustainable development.
Retaining and developing a high skilled workforce.
Provide a range of housing to attract inward investment
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