Dog Kennel Lane

PL/2024/02926/PPOL relates to ‘Outline planning application (with all matters reserved except access) for phased residential development including affordable housing and self-build homes (Class C3); a care or retirement home (Class C2); a primary school (Class F1); retail and commercial uses (Classes F2 and E); vehicular access from Dog Kennel Lane and Tanworth Lane; public open space; and associated infrastructure.’ The proposals are for 700 homes, 40% of which will be affordable.

This application finalises the proposals for Dog Kennel Lane, which has formed part of the boroughs Local Development Plan (LDP). Cllr K Hawkins has posted several times about this site -which was identified as site BL2 in the LDP. The other application related to the whole site was submitted twelve months ago by Richborough for up to 450 homes – PL/2023/02656/PPO

NHS Contributions:

One important diocument is a letter from Birmingham and Solihull (BSol) NHS Integrated Care System.

Cllr Ken Hawkins had requested the NHS make substantial demands for funding from developers for the extra Primary and Seconday care the extra residents will need. With £800k+ required from the smaller (450 homes plot) you can realise there will be a requirement for almost double that for the larger (Taylor Wimpey). It is important to recognise the views of local people who complain about existing access to primary care and the need for developers to make substantial contributions tro the NHS – but equally, the NHS has to seek these substantial funds – something I do not feel has been so good in the past.

Cllr Ken Hawkins has fought this application, even submitting a large petition objecting in 2019. However, the site has passed the Planning Inspectors examination in public and we will now concentrate on getting the best possible infrastructure requirements for all local communities. These include, pedestrian crossing on Tamworth Lane, Dog Kennel Lane and even Monkspath Hall Road (to address increased traffic). We will also ensure the public realm provision meets the needs of the new and existing residents of Cheswick Green – with no direct vehicle access between them. Flood attenuation must make sure there is an element if betterment to help protect communities in Cheswick Green even further – not adding to any flood risk.

We would like to hear the views of others.