SLP KDBH Extracts - Flipbook - Page 50
interchange and public realm improvements. Further limited comparison retail development
is also included. New development can bring opportunities to strengthen the role of the
Centre in serving the community by improving links to North Solihull and to nearby open
spaces; and emerging work indicates opportunity for the town centre to accommodate
residential development and an assumption is made that at least 100 dwellings will be
delivered in the plan period.
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.
C
Sustaining the attractiveness of the Borough for people who live, work and invest in
Solihull
D
Securing sustainable economic growth
F
Reducing inequalities in the Borough
H
Increasing accessibility and encouraging sustainable travel
J
Improving health and well being
Policy P3 Provision of Land for General Business and Premises
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1.
To encourage sustainable economic growth and provide a broad range of
employment opportunities the Council will plan for a continuing supply of employment
land. The table below identifies the strategic sites that comprise the Council’s supply
of main employment land for this purpose, adopting a plan monitor and manage
approach to avoid over allocating land that may lead to unnecessary loss of Green
Belt.
2.
The Council will support the allocated sites for purposes set out in the table. Smallscale supporting facilities may be allowed where needed to specifically enhance or
complement business use in the particular business locality and are compatible with
sustainable development principles.
3.
To ensure that an adequate supply of land remains available for employment
purposes, sites will be protected for their allocated purposes. Non-allocated
employment sites will also be protected for employment use (offices, industrial and
warehousing) and, where appropriate, waste management). Alternative uses may be
allowed where the following criteria are met:
i.
The site is relatively isolated from other business premises or is out of place
in the context of other neighbouring uses, such as residential; or
ii.
It is clearly demonstrated that there is no longer a need to retain the site for
its intended business class purpose; or
iii.
In the case of vacant premises, there is no longer a reasonable prospect of
attracting business development in market terms;
iv.
The alternative use will support sustainable development principles and will
directly support employment locally;