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It is considered that the modifications still do not provide for sufficient land to meet the unmet need nor provide for adequate flexibility in meeting future need.

Whilst technically in a separate SHMA, Birmingham has substantial unmet need which must be fulfilled by surrounding Authorities.

Apart from the practical point of providing homes from which people can readily commute to their work (Coventry and Warwick being on prime commuter routes into Birmingham) the definition of SHMAs and other relevant Study Areas vary considerably as they try to reflect what actually 'happens on the ground'. It is believed that the Warwick Local Plan area,with Coventry, are inextricably linked to the wider Birmingham area and the provision of new homes should reflect the practical position.