Dear Sir,
I am writing to register my objections to the proposed further development of Dickens Heath. My objections are as follows:
I have lived in **** since 1984, and would like to remind the council of how residents of Dickens Heath were deceived by Solihull Council as to the initial scope of development of Dickens Heath Village.
Prior to the initial development the crime rate in Birchy Close and surrounding area was zero, now anti social behaviour is a big problem with gangs of young people and drugs to the becoming a tremendous problem. Why do you continue to develop and destroy our community and local countryside?
With regard to the proposed plans in particular around SITE 4, this would adversely impact on the community of Dickens Heath, Wythall, Tidbury Green and Earlswood even more, after already being majorly hit by extra houses being built in the area. The negative impact will be enourmous with, People, families, particularly teenagers and youngsters who use the sports facilities of Old Yardleyians and Highgate United and other outdoor sporting facilities, having no where to go for recreational activities. As well as the corridor that these facilities provide for wild life. Monk jack deer already have had their natural environment destroyed and are struggling to fine areas to reside in.
The road network in the area cannot cope with the existing traffic. One only has to travel towards Shirley or Solihull between 8 & 9am to endure the traffic jam. There is only one main route through Dickens heath from the surrounding areas and this road is nowhere near substantial enough for the traffic load now without anymore being added. The main road still allows people to park on and therefore restricts it down to one lane which causes major traffic jams and is dangerous and difficult for emergency vehicles to get through. When there is a problem on the nearby M42 traffic is often diverted this way too and the road can not withstand all these extra vehicles, particularly large lorries, the Dustbin and recycling lorries struggle as it is.
I trust you will take my concerns into account in your considerations and not turn what was one a beautiful semi rural area with a lovely community spirit into a hell hole of a place to live. We have already had more than our fair share of extra development in this small area.