The Proposal
Richborough are preparing an outline planning application within the context of the emerging Solihull Local Plan which identifies the site as a housing allocation for up-to 450 new homes. The final number of dwellings has yet to be determined because the technical, environmental and masterplanning work has yet to be completed and the feedback from the local community obtained.
Based upon the already significant amount of technical research of the site and its context, a Concept Plan has been prepared which shows how new houses could be brought forward, although at this stage in the planning process, the proposals are indicative only. The plan below shows our current proposals, which have already been influenced by discussions with Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council who also produced a Concept Plan for the purposes of the Local Plan in October 2020.
The Concept Plan now being presented for comment at this exhibition and on the website includes the following key elements:
- Up-to 450 new homes, providing a range of housing types, designs and sizes, including affordable housing, self-build/custom homes plots and speciality homes for the elderly;
- New vehicular and pedestrian accesses from Tilehouse Lane and Tythe Barn Lane with a further access from Birchy Leasowes Lane;
- Retention of rural character along the roads bounding the site;
- Retention of the Local Wildlife Sites with appropriate buffers;
- Respecting and retaining the area susceptible to flooding;
- Overlooked, well-designed streets which feature new trees and sustainable drainage features such as rain gardens and swales;
- A package of measures to show how new development will be resilient to the impacts of climate change and deliver modern energy efficient homes
- New areas of publicly accessible open space and retention of the majority of existing trees and hedgerows within the site;
- Children’s play within the new areas of open space across the site;
- Ecological and biodiversity enhancements such as swales and an attenuation pond with marginal planting and features suitable for wildlife; and
- The creation of a pedestrian/cycle route from Dickens Heath to Whitlocks End railway station.
Richborough recognise that appropriate financial contributions will be sought to improve local infrastructure and facilities.
Please come to see us at the in-person consultation event to be held at Highgate United, Tythe Barn Lane on 12th October 2023, which will set out a little more detail and allow you to pose questions to our Team.
You would be very welcome to come at any time between 3.00pm to 8.00pm.
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