Appendix 3 – Responses made on the Schedule of proposed changes to the policies map to reflect the proposed main modifications to the draft Local Plan (ED59)

231332

Natural England

LPMM176

Support

PM.20 (SKEP)

Yes

Yes

Yes

We welcome amendments to paragraph 30.74 supporting Policy 30.31 South Kidderminster Enterprise Park (SKEP), Key Diagram and policies map PM.20 to clarify changes to the area of SKEP to exclude Wilden Meadows and Marshes SSSI and the associated former settling ponds west of Wilden Lane. We welcome inclusion of wording in reasoned justification paragraph 30.74 highlighting requirement that potential impacts on this land should be considered as part of any application for development and positive benefits consistent with Policy 11(d) secured to enhance this area.

231577

Persimmon Homes Limited

LPMM3103

Object

PM34

Yes

No

No

There is, in our view, an error on the Proposals Map, page 35 which relates to PM 34, Catchem’s End. The modification indicates that the proposed site boundary, and land to be removed from the Green Belt, has been informed by emerging site plans provided by my client Persimmon Homes. Whilst it is understood this has largely been followed, there is an area on the western side of the parcel, which has been omitted from de-allocation for Green Belt. This area was previously indicated by Persimmon Homes to be largely used as open space, though should be removed from the Green Belt. We advocate that the entire parcel (including the triangle on the western flank adjacent to the existing north-south footpath) is taken out of the Green Belt to ensure that the proposed western footpath and cycle link can be provided easily alongside other necessary infrastructure such as the Pumping Station. It will be difficult to deliver a comprehensive scheme unless this is achieved, and may frustrate the delivery of the site. We have made separate representations on the matter in relation to Policy 34.4 in the Schedule of Proposed Main Modifications.