Object

Solihull Local Plan (Draft Submission) 2020

Representation ID: 14445

Received: 14/12/2020

Respondent: Sarah Begley

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? Not specified

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

Representation Summary:

Object to the HWRC moving to Damson Parkway.

Full text:

Although it is unclear to either of us from the proposals as to precisely where the location is intended to be, we strongly object to the move to this already saturated and decimated residential area.

I personally have lived in Damsonwood for over 35 years and the changes- largely driven by JLR- have been substantial with a considerable alteration to not only the landscape but the footfall through what was a relatively quiet residential area notwithstanding the proximity to both JLR and the airport.

The new JLR Logistics centre is incredible in its size and the speed at which it has been assembled. Objections were made at the relevant time to this and it is therefore pointless reiterating them now suffice to say that despite assurances, it is undeniable that this is not only a blot on the landscape but will increase traffic, noise and pollution.

At the other end of Damsonwood, the Land Rover sports field will be lost in the not too distant future to car parking for JLR.

For this reason in itself it really beggars belief that the area of Damson Parkway is being considered for the relocation of the tip.

JLR always manage to get their way but on this, we really feel it is the final straw. Please do not turn this once very green residential area into nothing more than an industrial estate.