Support

Representation ID: 317

Received: 21/12/2023

Respondent: Barberry Summerhill Limited

Agent: Harris Lamb

Policy DLP 16 Education Facilities
Barberry agree that if new development places additional demands on existing schools over and above their existing capacity, then it is entirely appropriate that additional capacity should be created either through an extension to an existing facility, provision of a new facility or a financial contribution to create additional capacity. This is a well-established principle underpinning new residential development. Furthermore, the potential need to make financial contributions toward education provision must also be seen in the context of the other policy requirements that the Plan seeking to achieve and therefore, collectively may well have an impact on scheme viability. Again, we welcome the inclusion of reference to a Viability Assessment if there is any question mark over the viability of development if such contributions are sought.

Support

Representation ID: 383

Received: 21/12/2023

Respondent: Worcester Lane Limited

Agent: Harris Lamb

Policy DLP 16 Education Facilities
WL agree that if new development places additional demands on existing schools over and above their existing capacity, then it is entirely appropriate that additional capacity should be created either through an extension to an existing facility, provision of a new facility or a financial contribution to create additional capacity. This is a well established principle underpinning new residential development. Furthermore, the potential need to make financial contributions toward education provision must also be seen in the context of the other policy requirements that the Plan seeking to achieve and therefore, collectively may well have an impact on scheme viability. Again, we welcome the inclusion of reference to a Viability Assessment if there is any question mark over the viability of development if such contributions are sought.

Comment

Representation ID: 430

Received: 19/01/2024

Respondent: Dudley Labour Group

How will the Council plan for additional educational demands for both nursery and schools?

Comment

Representation ID: 450

Received: 13/12/2023

Respondent: Revelan Developments Ltd

Agent: Harris Lamb

Policy DLP 16 Education Facilities
We have no objection to the Council seeking contributions towards education facilities from new development if there is a need, any education contributions sought must also be tested in the context of the other policy requirements that the Plan to ensure schemes remain viable.
Also, it is our view that affordable housing should not attract an education contribution. To qualify for an affordable property an individual/family will be registered with the Council and therefore local to the area. They will not create a demand for additional educational facilities as the residents would have to have a connection to the local to the area and already have school place provision.

Comment

Representation ID: 611

Received: 22/12/2023

Respondent: Worcestershire County Council

Worcestershire Children First
Worcestershire Children First have reviewed the plan. Where housing is proposed, this is likely to have an impact on educational infrastructure. There is an element of cross-border migration of pupils within this region.
Any change to the housing make-up (and particularly the provision of large-scale housing) is likely to affect this and therefore we would appreciate continued inclusion in the review of such impacts.

Support

Representation ID: 835

Received: 19/12/2023

Respondent: Sport England

Support part 4 of the policy. Suggest text is added to para 8.47 to set out that where appropriate community use agreements will be sought.