Part Two: Centres and Site Allocations (Regulation 18)

Object

Representation ID: 35

Received: 06/12/2023

Respondent: Churchbridge Estates Ltd

Agent: Arctech Partnership LLP

Site allocation reference in Draft Dudley Local Plan: DLP BH 002
Waterfront Way West

The landowner objects to the change of allocation and wants the present allocation as a Development Opportunity Block to be maintained in the new Local Plan.

Outline permission granted P18/1520 for student accommodation however, it is believed the cost of the development led to the proposed development being abandoned by the developer.

Landowner granted outline planning (P19/1625) for a maximum density of 61 units (speculative application).

Site has been available for sale however, scheme consistently deemed financially non-viable which relates directly to density/development cost issues. Landowner believes issues could be resolved if the density was to be increased.

Landowner has received interest in the site purchase for Use Class Orders B, C, E and F.

Proposed designation of housing allocation is too narrow to achieve success in ensuring the site development.

Landowner requests the present land allocation definition of Development Opportunity Block remains in order for maximum flexibility to be maintained in assisting the potential of the site development.