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to make the business park attractive to investors and occupiers and making the business
park more sustainable.
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This was recognised in the SLP which included a substantial residential allocation at the park
that was expected to deliver some 600 dwellings. This was intended to help to reinvigorate
the park by helping to support a broader range of on-site facilities, supporting the vitality of
the park and accelerating job delivery. It would also provide the opportunity to develop a
real sense of place and improved public transport facilities to villages in the area, better
links to the main urban area of Solihull, improved pedestrian and cycle links and increased
accessibility for local communities. Through the efficient use of land the Council will expect
employment development to be brought forward sufficient to reflect the primary purpose of
the site as a business park.
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To pursue the SLP allocation a vision document was prepared by the then new site owners
(IM Properties) and submitted to the Council in 2015. This was endorsed by the Council as
a vision shared by the authority for the future development of the park. Planning permission
was then granted in July 2018 for up to 750 dwellings, 98,950sqm of BI/B2/B8, up to 250
housing care facility, plus ancillary town centre/leisure/hotel facilities. Subsequent reserved
matters approvals have been granted and development is under construction.
Challenges and Objectives Addressed by the Policy
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.
D
Securing sustainable economic growth
E
Protecting key gaps between urban areas and settlements
F
Reducing inequalities in the Borough
J
Improving health and well being
Policy P2 Maintain Strong, Competitive Town Centres
Solihull Town Centre
1.
Solihull Town Centre will be developed and sustained as a place of quality and
distinction. It will provide the civic heart of the Borough and the principal focus of
commercial activity and public transport. It will be shaped and managed to ensure
continued economic growth and success. The extent of Solihull Town Centre is
defined on the Policies Map.
2.
The character and quality of the town will be protected and enhanced through the
promotion and careful control of new development.
3.
The town centre masterplan establishes a number of principles:
i.
The desire to diversify Solihull Town Centre through the introduction of new
commercial and residential uses to attract more people throughout the day
and to meet the changing demands of town centres. To create a broader
mixture of land uses, across different areas of the town centre, which blend
together and create a positive and distinct identity whilst ensuring that the
existing character of Solihull is preserved and strengthened.
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