proposed housing allocation 18.

I am writing to express my concerns and dismay regarding the proposed development of 100 houses on Sharmans Cross Road.

I am concerned that these new houses will be out of character for the area and I understand that 100 houses is effectively five times the density of houses currently present in this area. There will be an increased amount of traffic and I am particularly concerned regarding danger to cyclists and pedestrians, especially given the fact that there is a Junior school on Sharmans Cross Road. With more houses comes more cars and the need for parking in an already congested area especially near the school - we already feel the effects of this on our road - which is several roads away. With more houses also comes more people, which will put pressure on already oversubscribed schools and medical facilities. My son currently attends Streetsbrook nursery and although it is our catchment school, we have concerns he will not get into reception and can imagine this situation will only worsen if this development proceeds.

Finally I will be very disappointed if SMBC reneges on its 2013 policy with regard to the use of the grounds only for sport and in which it was stated that they would not sell the freehold. I feel that this policy should be reaffirmed which would therefore imply that this development is inappropriate for inclusion in the LDP.