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Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Solihull MBC

Delivering Infrastructure-
It is noted that the Local Plan will be accompanied by an Infrastructure Delivery Plan to identify key infrastructure necessary to deliver the plan and to set out how this will be funded and delivered. The plan highlights the role of the IDP in helping to coordinate delivery of infrastructure and reflect the outcomes of discussions on infrastructure needs, including any cross-boundary issues under the Duty to Cooperate. It is important that a comprehensive assessment of the potential infrastructure requirements is undertaken at an early stage as this could affect the sustainability and deliverability of different growth options. Establishing any cross-boundary infrastructure requirements relating to potential sites adjoining neighbouring local authority boundaries in particular land identified at Hockley Heath (SG24) is particularly important as this would necessitate a commitment to joint working.
In the case of SG24 there will be a need to have cross boundary agreement regarding infrastructure delivery. At the moment Hockley Heath struggles to be a sustainable community with very limited public transport and no primary care facilities. It has an oversubscribed school. If SG24 is to be progressed, then funding for a Doctors surgery and pharmacy needs to be made. There needs to be a plan to fund better public transport that provides regular linkage to Dorridge station.
Further consideration of the implications of this and transport measures proposed in the future through the Regulation 19 Plan which could have implications on the wider transport network including within Solihull and therefore should be subject to cross boundary discussions. It is clear that the impact of this development will affect Hockley Heath and Solihull, so any infrastructure levy should be given to Solihull MBC who will spend in consultation with Warwickshire. There will need to be S106 payments for primary and secondary schools upgrades.