I would like to lodge along with many other locals, my objection to the proposal regarding the Sharmans Cross Road Rugby Ground in the LDP.
The land where the former Rugby club is located, is subject to a covenant as a sports facility for the people of Solihull. The council, therefore, should uphold the covenant allowing it to remain for sporting purposes in line with the 2013 All Party Policy on the Rugby ground.
The current Lessors allegedly with blessing from Solihull Council, have deliberately prevented the facility from being used by local clubs thus breaching the terms of their lease with no challenge from the council. Our area supports the sporting facilities that existed here and we therefore demand that steps should be taken to ensure the land continues to be used for that purpose which is sport!
Plans have been submitted to build 67-100 houses which is totally out of keeping with the local area and existing density and size of properties. Adjacent roads are already congested, more so at "school run" times. Another 100 families living in the area will only increase what can only be described as traffic misery. Pressures on sewers, drains and roadside parking should prevent the proposal alone. The area cannot support any further over-development.
In keeping with my opening statement, building on this land will destroy valuable green space and impact upon the landscape, established trees (some of which have preservation orders on them) and in some forms, wildlife.
Solihull Council should reflect on the comments above, as the negative effect on the locality really can't be exaggerated. The council should act to protect the covenant on the land and protect and enforce the terms of the lease, whilst removing it from the LDP (Land Development Plan).

Where will the next generation of children have open space to play sport and recreate. PLEASE do not further destroy Solihull.