To Whom it may concern
I am writing to you to object to the proposed housing allocation for the Old Birmingham & Solihull Rugby Club/Solihull Arden Tennis and Sports Club on Sharman's Cross Rd.
I have recently moved into the area from another part of Solihull it to be an idyllic place to raise a young family. With the introduction of the proposed development I believe that this will have a detrimental effect to the area because of the following.

1) Increased Traffic
Our children still walk to school and we have noticed that during the peak periods the traffic from 0715hrs to 0900hrs the Sharman's Cross Junction with Stoner/Dorchester Rd and Streetsbrook Rd is extremely busy, they walk further down the road so they can cross at a safe place. The extra traffic would increase the difficulty in crossing the road.
2) Pedestrian Safety
The road system just about copes with the peak periods but you find that passing traffic, in order to gain access to Streetsbrook Rd, tend to take chances to squeeze into the flow of traffic, which again causes grid lock both ways towards Solihull and Birmingham. There is a distinct possibility that the two queues of traffic could meet, tail to tail.
3) Vehicle Parking
With modern society, it has been noticed that on average most households have 2 motor vehicles per family until the children are old enough to drive and then it increases to 4 vehicles, add the visiting partners and this is increase to 6. When the developers are trying to squeeze in 100 properties on a small piece of land this will increase the street parking problems that the area already has during the peak school run periods, at present it is difficult to pass with cars parked by the junior school.
4) Schooling
The primary and secondary schools in the area are already oversubscribed and in granting the permission for the development this would mean that the local authority would have to either increase the admissions to the schools or build another, both adding to the problem.
5) Local Amenities
The local shops and health care facilities struggle to cope with demand as the parking at Sharman's Cross precinct regularly spill
6) Pollution
Extra traffic associated with the new house will create more pollution affecting the welfare of both the residents and the local wildlife.
7) Wildlife
We have noticed since we have been here that there is an abundance of wildlife especially during the early mornings and dusk periods. Ranging from rabbits, foxes, badgers and bats taking the habitat away will reduce the number drastically.
8) Character of the Area
The introduction of 100 extra house to the area will drastically alter the character of the area, changing it from an established 1930-1950's style. There would be a necessity to add buildings over 2 stories high as the land space is limited therefore reducing the light in the area overshadowing properties in the local area
9) Sporting Facilities
Part of the area is used by Arden Sports club which offers a good variety of Racket sports, Gym and health spa along with the function area. Parking for this will be reduced again adding to the street parking problems in the area. On busy club evenings the members park their vehicles in the area previously used by the Rugby club already.With Silhill Football Club playing on the field next to the old Rugby ground, it would be more in line to allow them to have access and keep the area designated to sport as per the minuted SMBC meeting in 2013 with regard to the area being used for sports only and not selling the freehold. The area is also used for exercise by both young families, kicking a ball around, exploring the wooded area and dog walkers also use the area.

I would be very concerned if the development was to happen, although appreciating there is a need for affordable housing, I believe that the above reasons highlight that this particular area could not cope with the increased number of houses and families within such a small area, creating more problems for the community as a whole rather than solving the short term housing requirement.