26 homes with open space at Land Off Lapwing Drive, Hampton in Arden, Solihull

“The erection of up to 26 dwellings of varying types and sizes including 50% affordable homes (65% social rent and 35% shared ownership).”

“Green Infrastructure including open space, tree planting and ecological areas.”

“Access for all modes from Lapwing Drive via housing development currently under construction to the north (Site 24 of the Local Plan).”

“The proposed development would result in several properties and a section of the new access road being built on land designated as public open space under planning approval PL/2019/02546/PPOL (as amended by PL/2022/01812/VAR) (‘the Phase 1 scheme’). In order to ensure alignment with the Phase 1 scheme, the proposed development has been amended during the lifetime of the application.”

“The National Planning Policy Framework (‘the Framework’) has introduced new exceptions to types of development that are to be regarded as ‘not inappropriate’ development in the Green Belt. One such exception relates to the development of homes which utilise ‘Grey Belt’ and meet the ‘Golden Rules’ which require an uplift of affordable housing provision (50% rather than 40% as set out in the Local Plan) along with improvements to infrastructure and green spaces.”

“The proposal would utilise ‘Grey Belt’ and meet the ‘Golden Rules’ requirements set out in the Framework. The proposed development should therefore be regarded as ‘not inappropriate’ development in the Green Belt and the ‘tilted balance’ (by virtue of the housing land supply shortfall in the Borough) is engaged.”

“Whether the proposal would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the Framework and any relevant development plan policies; and…”

“- Local Infrastructure; - Open Space; - Other Matters; - Planning Conditions; - Heads of Terms of Section 106 Agreement; - Public Sector Equality Duty; and - Human Rights.”

“SMBC Affordable Housing – No objection subject to condition and Section 106 Agreement to secure affordable housing.”

“Will help people to get on the property ladder. • Families need access to appropriate housing. • More homes are required. • More affordable homes are required. • Young people need places to live. • Environmental features are welcomed. • Help for local businesses. • Close of local amenities and train station. • Will help tackle housing shortage. • Will provide financial contributions to support local services.”

“Concerns raised regarding impact on Swifts and biodiversity.”

“PL/2024/00975/PPFL - LAND OFF LAPWING DRIVE Conditional approval, as per officer recommendation, and subject to the completion of a Section 106 Agreement.”