I wish to make representations on the local plan for Balsall Common in particular. I object to the use of greenbelt land for homes when there are still many opportunities to be explored at the new HS2 interchange. It is clear that SMBC has little regard for the residents of Balsall Common which despite its poor infrastructure is continually dumped with more and more housing. Far more use needs to be made of brownfield land and the empty shops and offices in our town centres which is of course less lucrative for owners and builders alike.
No consideration is being given to the need for food to be produced and sourced locally to save air miles and preserve what is left of our environment and no consideration of the limited infrastructure in Balsall Common and lack of amenities . The water table is already high in Balsall Common as a result of increasing concreting over green space and the incredibly destructive effect that HS2 has had on the environment. I object to all sites in Balsall Common but in particular those spoiling the view of the historic windmill on windmill lane and the destruction of Barratts farm and surrounding land.
I realise that profit will of course be more important than common sense but I object to this continual destruction of our local environment