Author: Keith Green

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Solihull councillors call on planners to ensure trees are protected after an increase in planning applications

Land South of Norton Lane A planning application (PL/2025/01937) has been submitted seeking permission for 850 new houses. Cllr Keith Green and Cllr Ken Hawkins will be objecting to this proposal due to major local concerns. The site lacks the necessary infrastructure, including roads, schools, and healthcare capacity, to support such a large development. It also represents a further erosion of the Green Belt, threatening local character and open spaces. There are also serious biodiversity concerns, with potential harm to wildlife habitats and the loss of natural green areas. At...

Safeguarding Nature and Biodiversity Recently, Cllr Ken Hawkins and I have formally asked Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC) to ensure that all existing trees and hedgerows are fully protected before any new development is approved. We have also requested that any Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) arising from proposed developments be applied directly to the development site itself, rather than being used as an offset in other areas. This approach will help maintain local habitats, strengthen biodiversity, and ensure genuine environmental benefits within our community.

Blythe ward councillors, Keith Green and Ken Hawkins have requested Solihull Planners to examine how trees and hedges on green belt land can be protected from destruction by developers who may wish to circumnavigate planning niceties. In a letter to Mark Andrews, Solihull’s Head of Planning Design and Engagement, they refer to an incident a few years ago where many aged trees, including Oak trees about 100 years old, were destroyed by developers before planning permission had been granted. They wish to avoid a similar situation, and whilst most developers will abide by the proper process...

Blythe Valley – Council Road Adoption After long and protracted conversations the adoption of roads on Blythe Valley is edging ever closer . There are several road safety issues that need to be addressed and working with Council officers these have been identified and work will be carried upon the transfer of ownership Also in time for next May local elections it has been agreed to provide a Polling Station on Blythe Valley, potential sites are being investigated.

We have received notification that Summix FHS Developments have now submitted an outline planning application to SMBC . This will now go through the validation process by the council which normally takes two to three weeks In summary, the submitted proposals include: (Taken from the Summix document) Up to 850 new homes, including 50% affordable provision and a mix of tenures and sizes, ensuring local families, young people and older residents can access high-quality accommodation within their community. Over 25 hectares of accessible green space, play areas, parkland, allotments...