SLP KDBH Extracts - Flipbook - Page 198
Solihull Local Plan Site Allocations ā Masterplans
October 2020
SMBC Illustrative Concept Masterplan: KN1: Hampton Road
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The density of the housing ranges from 30ā40 dph, reducing toward Grimshaw
Hall and the edge of the Green Belt where views of the countryside are
maximised. The layout promotes perimeter block development to maximise
natural surveillance and encourage active streets. Pedestrian and cycling
connectivity towards Knowle local centre and the Grand Union canal tow
path are encouraged to promote health and well-being.
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The concept masterplan illustrates how 180 homes can be accommodated on
the site. This can be achieved by relocating the current sports provision within
the Green Belt. Very special circumstances will need to be demonstrated
and the construction, design, lighting and layout of the pitches, together with
the buildings and parking provision will need to respect the landscape setting
and ecological value of the site. A road along the northern perimeter of
the site will provide the new Green Belt boundary whilst the Grand Union
Canal will provide a physical barrier to the area which provides
opportunities for sports recreational facilities.
Grimshaw Hall
Grade I listed
An integrated drainage, landscape and ecological strategy should be
developed for the site. The site should utilise opportunities to maximise
green/blue infrastructure and include linear conveyance SuDS in green
routes and optimise layouts to ensure extreme fl ood flow paths are not
impeded. Based on 180 dwellings the public open space requirement on
the site is 1.4 ha. The provision of formal play features will need to be
sympathetic to the historic setting of Grimshaw Hall. Likewise the trees and
hedgerows along Hampton Road must be retained to ensure the character
of this approach into Knowle is conserved.
Harm to the setting of the Grade 1 listed Grimshaw Hall should be avoided.
Only if harm cannot be avoided should mitigation be considered, and then
it should be fully justified and demonstrated to be successful in reducing
harm.
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Illustrative Masterplan
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Solihull Council Conservation of Historic Environment, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design and Ecology