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Strategic Growth Area SG24
A proposed strategic growth area, collectively known as 'SG24' has been identified to the West, South and East of Hockley.
The SG24 comprises 12 individual sites:
#31 #178 #672
#41 #278 #679
#58 #581 #714
#154 #596 #728
Scroll down for more details on each site. Where proposed use is marked as 'mixed', this could be housing, employment, industrial, commercial or renewable energy.
Site Ref 31 - Wharf Lane, Lapworth
Location:
Proposed use:
Size:
Approx. capacity:
Green Belt:
Wharf Lane, Lapworth
Mixed
1.19 Ha
31 dwellings
Yes
Site Ref 41 - Land North of Spring Lane & Cut Throat Lane
Location:
Proposed use:
Size:
Approx. capacity:
Green Belt:
Land North of Spring Lane & Cut Throat Lane, Hockley Heath
Housing / Residential
12.37 Ha
247 dwellings
Yes
Site Ref 58 - Land South of Spring Lane
Location:
Proposed use:
Size:
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Green Belt:
Land South of Spring Lane, Hockley Heath
Housing / Residential
14.9 Ha
298 dwellings
Yes
Site Ref 154 - Land at Aylesbury Road
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Green Belt:
Land at Aylesbury Road, Hockley Heath, B94 6PP
Housing / Residential
1.55 Ha
289 dwellings
Yes
Site Ref 178 - Land at Stratford Road
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Submitted by:
Land at Stratford Road, Hockley Heath
Housing / Residential
32.31 Ha
646 dwellings
Site Ref 278 - Land at Hockley Heath
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Submitted by:
Stratford, Hockley Heath
Housing / Residential
20.06 Ha
401 dwellings
TwelveTwentyOne Planning
Site Ref 672 - Land to SW of Hockley Heath
Location:
Proposed use:
Size:
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Green Belt:
Land to SW of Hockley Heath, corner opposite Big Spring Coppice
Housing / Residential
3.20 Ha
84 dwellings
Yes
Site Ref 679 - Big Barn Field / Wild Fields
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Proposed use:
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Submitted by:
Adjacent to Hockley Heath Recreation Ground
Housing / Residential
22.09 Ha
442 dwellings
Individual
Site Ref 581 - Land North of Old Warwick Road
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Submitted by:
Opposite Sands Farm, Old Warwick Road, Hockley Heath
Mixed
3.36 Ha
89 dwellings
Individual
Site Ref 596 - Aylesbury Road, Hockley Heath
Location:
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Submitted by:
Aylesbury Road, Hockley Heath
Housing / Residential
1.78 Ha
47 dwellings
Site Ref 714 - Rear 54-68 Aylesbury Road
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Green Belt:
Land adjacent to Park View / rear to 54-68 Aylesbury Road
Housing / Residential
4.93 Ha
130 dwellings
Yes
Site Ref 728 - Ashford Barn & Adjoining Land
Location:
Proposed use:
Size:
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Green Belt:
Ashford Lane, Hockley Heath, B94 6RG
Mixed
6.48 Ha
171 dwellings
Yes
What does this mean for our community?
Railways
- Closest station is Dorridge, over 2 miles away.
- Vast investment needed to improve tracks, rolling stock, signalling, platforms, passenger facilities and provide step-free access at alternative station (Lapworth)
- Access to station is via country lanes. No regular bus services currently
- Car parking already limited
Services
- Minimum threshold size for a new settlement is 6,000 dwellings.
- 6,000 new dwellings would require:
- 1 new secondary school
- 3-4 new primary schools
- health care provision (GP surgery/dentist)
- employment opportunities
Proposed number of dwellings is BELOW 6,000. What does this mean for current infrastructure and services? What does this mean for Hockley Heath School? Do YOU think we should try and absorb an increase in population without making appropriate provision?
Loss of Green Belt & Farmland
- The entire area is Green Belt land.
- Other sites which are NOT in the Green Belt have been put forward.
Which do YOU think we should be prioritising?
- Permanent loss of XX acres of productive farmland.
Do YOU think we should be more dependent on imported food?
Harm to Heritage Areas
- Disruption to or destruction of Canal Conservation Areas
- Impact on listed buildings
Do YOU think we should be harming or destroying our historically important heritage?
Roads
- 3,300 more private cars; potential for a significant increase in commercial/industrial traffic
- A3400 already at capacity in rush hour
- M40 J16 access was deliberately limited to prevent A3400 being used as cut through
- Junction improvements needed for:
- B4439 Old Warwick Road / A3400
- New bridge(s) needed over the canals.
- Years of roadworks to endure
- Increased traffic on smaller roads
- The Government would have to help fund the bigger projects
Are the required improvements deliverable and affordable?
Harm to Habitats
- Permanent loss of vital habitat for wildlife such as otters and skylarks
- Disruption to important wildlife corridors, notably the canal and railway
- Distrubance from noise and light pollution
- Interference from a vastly increased number of humans and pets
What do YOU think our legacy for our children and grandchildren should be?
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