There is currently no access to the Barratt's Farm land. One of the access points suggested is from Meeting House Lane. This is a small lane which is not suitable for an increase in traffic. Balsall Common centre is small and facilities are limited. The Draft Local Plan does not mention developing the centre further and in its current state it would not be able to cope with what will be a significant increase in population. The Local Plan would have to include development of the centre.
Bus links from Balsall Common are poor and very infrequent. This should be taken into consideration. More frequent bus links would be required.
The local school has already become a 4 form school and there is no capacity to expand further. A new school would be required. The Draft Local Plan talks about a bypass around Balsall Common. This will not lead to a thriving village centre as most of the shops rely on passing trade.