Local Plan Issues and Options (Regulation 18)

Comment

Representation ID: 15845

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: West Midlands Pension Fund

Agent: Knight Frank

I&O_16404
A percentage policy approach must be based on robust and up-to-date evidence, i.e. reflecting a local housing needs assessment.

Comment

Representation ID: 15847

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: West Midlands Pension Fund

Agent: Knight Frank

I&O_16406
The policy approach to affordable housing, and any variations in affordable housing requirements between sub-areas, must be supported by a local housing needs assessment.

Comment

Representation ID: 15849

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: West Midlands Pension Fund

Agent: Knight Frank

I&O_16408
A policy requiring development goes above the 10% mandatory biodiversity net gain must be subject to a viability review.

Comment

Representation ID: 15850

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: West Midlands Pension Fund

Agent: Knight Frank

I&O_16409
A borough-wide Design code could be prepared separately to the Local Plan and carry planning weight in decision-making as a supplementary planning document. It also noted that landowners and developers can work together with the Council to prepare location-specific design codes (as set out in paragraph 134 of the NPPF).