No
Draft Local Plan Review
Representation ID: 3036
Received: 15/02/2017
Respondent: Robert Hopkins
Object to housing Site 18 as development too large and should be restricted to the affordable housing element not exceeding 50 houses, as more will greatly increase traffic, be a hazard to pedestrians close to school, will worsen potential flooding in area and be contrary to previous attempts to obtain permission.
(LDP - Proposed Housing Allocation 18)
I understand that Solihull Metropolitan Council has been asked to approve planning permission for this proposed development. Whilst I am aware that the Government requires affordable housing to be built, in my opinion this development is far too big in scope.
Consequently the 50 houses identified to be 'affordable homes' and likely to be housing association properties should be approved for building to commence in due course.
However NO more than 50 homes should be built because any more properties agreed will be detrimental for the area. This is because greatly increased traffic movement will be a hazard for pedestrians in the vicinity of Sharmans Cross School. Also I am aware that at times flooding is already an issue in the area.
I understand that previous applications have stalled at this stage in the proceedings.
Consequently I thank you for your consideration for this development to be passed as amended.