As a resident of Rumbush Lane in Dickens Heath, I am registering my objection to the above proposed plans for additional housing.

1) The road network is already overloaded a d cannot take more traffic. Specifically, Tythe Barn Lane is a complete rat run and clogged with traffic at peak times, yet does not even have double yellow lines to prevent roadside parking,
as we do on parts of Rumbush Lane

2) The plans involve building on green belt land and on playing fields used by local residents

3) There are already issues with flooding in Dickens Heath, for on low-lying parts of Dickens Heath Road; this development involves building on flood plans currently in flood which will further natural reduce flood drainage

4) Further development threatens the defined boundaries of the village and its character; many choose to live here because it is a village with a thriving centre outside the town - this development risks us becoming yet another town in the wider West Midlands conurbation

There are other brownfield sites available - please reconsider whether ‘bolting on’ to an existing, successful VILLAGE really is the best option.