Comment

Representation ID: 107

Received: 19/12/2023

Respondent: Mr John Davison

Refit existing developments to include high quality walking networks

Support

Representation ID: 309

Received: 21/12/2023

Respondent: Barberry Summerhill Limited

Agent: Harris Lamb

Policy DLP 4 Achieving Well Designed Places
Barberry generally support the objectives of the policy in terms of ensuring new development is of high quality and well designed, recognising that this would have a positive impact on a character of the Borough as well as future residents and occupiers of new development. Barberry also recognise that design has a key role to play in achieving sustainable development by responding to known constraints and delivering high density development that makes effective use of previously developed land. The role of design in new development is, therefore, key in delivering a wide range of policy objectives set out in the Plan.

Support

Representation ID: 376

Received: 21/12/2023

Respondent: Worcester Lane Limited

Agent: Harris Lamb

Policy DLP 4 Achieving Well Designed Places
WL generally support the objectives of the policy in terms of ensuring new development is of high quality and well designed, recognising that this would have a positive impact on a character of the Borough as well as future residents and occupiers of new development. WL also recognise that design has a key role to play in achieving sustainable development by responding to known constraints and delivering high density development that makes effective use of previously developed land. The role of design in new development is, therefore, key in delivering a wide range of policy objectives set out in the Plan.

Support

Representation ID: 446

Received: 13/12/2023

Respondent: Revelan Developments Ltd

Agent: Harris Lamb

Policy DLP 4 Achieving Well Designed Places
We generally support the objectives of the policy in terms of ensuring new development is of high quality and well designed, recognising that this would have a positive impact on a character of the Borough as well as future residents and occupiers of new development. We also recognise that design has a key role to play in achieving sustainable development by responding to known constraints and delivering high density development that makes effective use of previously developed land. The role of design in new development is, therefore, key in delivering a wide range of policy objectives set out in the Plan. We support the reference to encouraging canal side living.

Comment

Representation ID: 651

Received: 22/12/2023

Respondent: Natural England

Natural England welcomes the inclusion of points 8 and 9, which are about high quality green infrastructure and its contribution towards a nature recovery network. The term ‘green infrastructure’ should be used.
8. An integrated and well-connected multifunctional open space network will be pursued throughout the borough, including through the design and layout of new residential and employment developments. This will deliver opportunities for sport and recreation and will help establish and support a strong natural environment. Properly designed and well-located open spaces will help mitigate flood risk, provide space for wildlife and encourage informal recreation for local people as well as help create a high-quality living environment. This will also be important for the delivery of the Nature Recovery Network strategy (Policy DLP32).
9. The protection and enhancement of the borough’s historic canal network and the area’s natural waterways will be sought to the extent possible through the design and layout of appropriately located housing and employment development and by the integration of
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waterways into those proposals to create attractive waterside development. This will act as a unifying characteristic within the Dudley Borough’s urban structure and landscape.
Reference could be made to NE’s GI Planning and Design Guide.

Comment

Representation ID: 695

Received: 22/12/2023

Respondent: Canal and River Trust

The avoidance of fly-tipping and anti-social behaviour reduction can also be achieved through the use of good design techniques. Future local Design Codes can also provide developers with detailed guidance encouraging high quality design, following on from the principles advocated within the National Design Guide and Design Code. Key design principles for successful canal-side developments could be outlined within them. The Trust requests consultation on any local design codes which are to be developed (ACTION REQUEST).

The Trust wishes to continue to be engaged in pre-application advice for such developments.

Object

Representation ID: 727

Received: 21/12/2023

Respondent: Police Crime Commissioner for West Midlands (PCCWM)

Agent: Tyler Parkes

Policy DLP4 Achieving well designed places, P71, Strengthen '7. Dudley Borough will be a safe
and secure place to live and work in, through organising the urban environment including the
public realm in ways that encourage people to act in a responsible manner (see Policy DLP39). All
new Development proposals should include consideration of crime prevention measures and
will be required to integrate ‘Secured by Design’ and ‘Park Mark principles to provide active
frontages, well-located, safe and accessible pedestrian and cycle infrastructure and an appropriate intensity of use in centres and elsewhere. Designs should promote natural
surveillance and defensible spaces. Proposals should also include a maintenance plan to reduce
crime, the fear of crime and anti-social behaviour on an ongoing basis. Developers will be
encouraged to seek advice from Design Out Crime Officers where appropriate. [Objection].

Comment

Representation ID: 793

Received: 30/01/2024

Respondent: Historic England

DLP4. Positive references to the historic environment. It would be beneficial to provide some additional information for prospective developers on what this type of development may look like. A link to relevant evidence base and/or SPD. Additionally, consider re-phrasing clause 9 so that the canal network is protected and conserved through new development.

Support

Representation ID: 832

Received: 19/12/2023

Respondent: Sport England

Support, particularly for points 2, 6, 7, 8 and 9. Request reference to Sport England Active Design Guidance within the supporting justification/evidence to the policy.