Dear Sirs,
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> On behalf of the Cheswick Green Residents Association, I wish to make representation to the above plan. Under the heading of “Justified”, it is argued that the plan is not “An Appropriate Strategy”.
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> SECTION 575
> This section calls for Cheswick Green School (CGS) to become two-form entry, thus doubling the volume of pupils. It is noted that the additional capacity is designed to accommodate children from the Mount Dairy Farm and Blythe Valley Park developments.
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> It is accepted that families from Mount Dairy Farm should be entitled for their children to be educated at CGS. However, as Blythe Valley Park is some 2.7 miles away and without footpaths, cycle lanes or easy accessed roads to Cheswick Green, it is not right that these children should be allocated just to CGS.
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> Furthermore, 2.7 miles is too far for young children to walk and in most cases the return journey would be made by car. Not only would this be bad for the environment, but it would cause traffic chaos in the immediate area outside the school. It should also be noted that a number of vehicle accidents have already occurred outside the school.
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> In July 2016, the Residents Association surveyed Cheswick Green residents on many local issues. The survey attracted 237 responses and the preferences for primary schools is provided below
> - Expand CGS with a rear drop-off point 9.6%
> - Build a new school on Blythe Valley Park 86.2%
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> Following publication of the residents survey, the Residents Association recommendation was to accommodate children in all three local primary schools. This still represents the most sensible route.
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> SECTION 608
> This section calls for the building of 1,000 homes on land south of Dog Kennel Lane.
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> Residents already living in the Blythe Ward chose their location for the semi rural environment it affords. However, in recent years, Blythe has had more than its fair share of housing development which has contributed to flooding, traffic congestion, accidents and an erosion of the semi rural environment. In contrast the surrounding villages of Dorridge and Hockley Heath have virtually escaped new development.
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> It is apparent that much of Solihull’s new housing has been dumped on the Blythe Ward and this has to stop. Accordingly, it is requested that this development is cancelled.
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> Would you please acknowledge receipt of this note and confirm that our recommendations will be taken into account.
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> Greg Allport
> Acting Chairman - Cheswick Green Residents Association