Firstly for this plan to comply with the Neighbourhood Plan that the community supported and housing densities be reduced and capped in line with the village character and that a clear strategy is outlined to deal with the significant traffic impact this will bring.

Given the effort and support of the local community for the Neighbourhood Plan that was prepared it is disappointing that many aspects have not been taken on board. The Solihull Local Plan does not clearly reflect the viability of the Arden Triangle and alternatives given the impact on the greenbelt, traffic and the village nature of Knowle.
The proposals show housing densities far in excess of those in the local area and where quoted seem to be deliberately open in terms of numbers eg 45dph+ and there is no clear mitigation to the traffic congestion this development will bring.