GP surgeries are already under increasing pressure in Shirley and it is very hard to get an appointment for the residents who already live here. If 1000 homes are built here, i think it is necessary to incorporate a new GP surgery into the plans. This is not just because of these 1000 homes at BL2 but also because of the significant development already occurring on site 11.

Improved road infrastructure on Dog Kennel Lane to reduce traffic issues. Potentially by building more roads so not all residents of bl2 are forced into using Dog Kennel Lane for access.

A development of this size needs to contain significant numbers of affordable housing. The properties for sale on the opposite site 11 are far from affordable. At least 50% of all housing built on site bl2 should be truly affordable. Ie. Social housing, part buy part rent. £350k for a three bed home is not affordable for the vast majority of young people seeking to stay in the borough. The future of the borough is dependent on its young people and if we are all forced to move out due to house prices/unaffordable rent, Solihull will suffer in the long run. Young people who have grown up here are invested in the area and want to stay near to their support networks.

The plan for bl2 does not factor in the current pressures on health services in the area. A Gp surgery should be included in the plan.

Road infrastructure on dog kennel lane is already insufficient for the volume of traffic at peak times. The increase in traffic due to plot bl2 must be considered and the road infrastructure significantly improved.

Lack of affordable housing in the borough.