I have become aware of the above proposed development plan and wish to register my objections in the strongest terms.

I live in Baxters Road and am therefore well aware of the heavy use age of this open countryside by the south shirley community

My objections are based on the following:

1) Whilst realising the council have obligations to provide additional housing the size and concentration of this proposal is totally in appropriate. Instead of these large development proposals the council would be better off agreeing a larger number of smaller developments spread around the borough to include such areas as Dorridge where there are no new estates proposed

2) Erosion of valuable green belt at a time when we are encouraged to live more healthy lifestyles

3) The plans include the building on the football field. Again a valuable community facility when there are limi ted sports facilities in this part of the borough

4) The proposal moves South Shirley even closer to joining up with Dickens Heath so losing the different characteristics of the two communities.

5) The current infrastructure is already totally inadequate. At peak times both the area around Miller and Carter and the A34 are virtually gridlocked

6) The doctors surgery in Tanworth Lane is already over capacity and provides an inadequate service

7) Both Lighthall and Woodlands schools are full and at the beginning and end of the day the area becomes gridlocked with cars and is dangerous for the school pupils

I note the consultation period ends on the 30th of January and hope the above factors will be taken into account when the proposals are considered further.