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ID sylw: 108187

Derbyniwyd: 27/02/2025

Ymatebydd: St Philips

Asiant : Lichfields (Birmingham)

Suitable, Available and Achievable
2.28 The land at Stratford Road Hockley Heath was assessed in the SWA’s ‘Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment (2024)’ [HELAA] under Site Reference: 178. The Site was assessed through the Part A and Part B HELAA assessments and was recommended to remain in consideration for the SWLP – a conclusion that St Philips welcomes and supports. 2.29 The SWAs will be aware of the importance of demonstrating the deliverability of all sites that are proposed for allocation when SWLP is examined for soundness. If allocated, it is considered the Site could be developed in the short-medium term. In this regard, Annex 2 of the NPPF states that to be considered deliverable, “sites for housing should be available now, offer a suitable location for development now, and be achievable with a realistic prospect that housing will be delivered on the site within five years.” 2.30 In this context, St Philips wishes to reaffirm the Site’s status as being ‘suitable, available and achievable’ and that St Philips’ Vision for the Site is predicated upon evidence which ensures that there are no environmental or technical constraints to the development of the Site. Importantly, St Philips have the capability and expertise to deliver this Vision for the Site and is committed to working constructively with the SWAs and local stakeholders through the plan-making process. St Philips is also willing to work with the wider SG24 landowners to bring forward a comprehensive and inclusive development on the edge of Hockley Heath.

Delivery Timescales
2.31 As noted above, it is envisaged that the Site could be developed in the short-medium term
in two phases:
• Phase 1 could provide approximately 150 homes and a community facility, with primary
vehicle access from Aylesbury Road and new pedestrian and cycle access points on
Stratford Road. This phase would also include public open spaces, supporting
infrastructure, and SuDS.
• Phase 2 could add an additional 250 homes, introducing a second vehicle access from
Stratford Road. It would also feature expanded public open spaces, further supporting
infrastructure, SuDS, and the Country Park.
2.32 It is envisaged that subject to the Site being allocated in a future Regulation 19 SWLP, St
Philips would seek to submit a planning application in advance of the Examination in
Public to assist the SWAs in demonstrating the deliverability of the allocation to Inspectors.
Assuming the SWLP is adopted in line with the SWA’s timetable (i.e. December 2027), and
the application is approved shortly thereafter, delivery on Phase 1 could begin within 3
years, meaning that the development could form part of the SWLP’s five-year housing land
supply. In respect of the delivery trajectory, St Philips envisages the Site could be delivered
broadly in line with the below trajectory and deliver well within the SWLP plan period: [See attachment]