SLP KDBH Extracts - Flipbook - Page 154
502.
In preparing the Local Plan, the Council has considered the requirements of other public
service providers. Delivering many of these services will be critical to delivering the Local
Plan objectives. The Council will work these service providers in delivering the Local Plan.
Planning Applications
503.
A key role for the Council is as the local planning authority and the determination of planning
applications. Planning decisions will be made by the Council in line with the policies in this
plan, which reflect the vision and objectives set out in the Local Plan and other supporting
documents.
Further policy development (Plan-making)
504.
Site allocations in the Local Plan have been based on an up-to-date “Strategic Housing &
Economic Land Availability Assessment” (SHELAA) for the Borough, as well as Viability
Assessment and evidence gathering for concept masterplans to ensure robustness of
delivery.
505.
The Employment Land Review confirms that allocated employment sites are suitable and
deliverable over the plan period.
506.
For some local plan policies further details may need to be set out in other supporting
documents such as Supplementary Planning Documents. Where necessary, the Council will
prepare these to provide additional guidance to applicants.
Neighbourhood Planning
507.
Neighbourhood Plans can be produced by Parish Councils or in the absence of a Parish
Council by Neighbourhood Forums. They can identify how an area should grow and change.
While Neighbourhood Plans provide another opportunity for local people to influence what is
built in their area – it should be noted that these need to be in conformity with the strategic
policies of the Local Plan and can only provide for equal or additional growth. A
Neighbourhood Plan becomes part of the statutory plan for Solihull, and its policies will be
afforded full weight once the Neighbourhood Plan is adopted.
508.
We will proactively work with local communities to bring forward Neighbourhood Plans and
Neighbourhood Development Orders.
509.
As part of the Community Infrastructure Levy, a proportion of CIL collected is apportioned for
spending in specific neighbourhood areas. The Neighbourhood proportion of CIL works as a
way for local communities to help address the demands of a new development on the local
area. In Solihull, the approach for apportioning is either on a ward or parish area. Where a
Neighbourhood Plan is in place, parishes or neighbourhood forums will receive 25% of all
funds collected from development in an area. Where no Neighbourhood Plan is adopted,
areas will receive 15% of all funds collected (capped at £100 per Council Tax dwelling).
510.
The process of spending the Neighbourhood Proportion lies either with the Parish Council or
the Collecting Authority (SMBC) if the area is unparished. In areas without a Parish Council,
the Council will allocate funds to communities through a grant allocation process. The
Neighbourhood Proportion can be spent on a wider range of projects and services than the
main, strategic proportion. This allows for communities to address the specific needs of the
area impacted by development.
Challenges and Objectives Addressed by the Policy
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A
Mitigating and adapting to Climate Change
B
Meeting housing needs across the Borough, including the Borough’s own needs and,
where possible, assisting with accommodating the HMA wide shortfall.