Meeting housing need

Across Solihull and the wider region there remains an ongoing need for new homes. National planning policy and local planning policy recognise the need to deliver additional housing to meet current and future demand. Many communities face challenges including:

  • Younger people struggling to access housing locally

  • Families seeking larger homes

  • Older residents wishing to downsize within their local area

  • Limited housing choice

  • Affordability pressures

Supporting sustainable growth

National and local planning policy encourages sustainable development and the effective use of previously developed land. Relevant planning considerations include:

  • Meeting identified housing needs

  • Supporting sustainable growth

  • Efficient use of land

  • Delivering high-quality design

  • Enhancing biodiversity

  • Providing sustainable transport opportunities

  • Creating attractive developments where people want to live

The local council, like many authorities nationally, faces ongoing pressure to accommodate future housing growth and identify opportunities to meet local needs. The redevelopment of a previously developed site can help contribute toward wider housing objectives while reducing pressure on less sustainable locations.