Objection Allocation 13

I wish to register my objection to the proposed housing development on allocation 13 in South Shirley.

I feel strongly opposed to the building development as we have recently moved onto Shotteswell Road and our main reason for moving to the area was the close proximity of the green belt. We are dog owners and use the area on a daily basis to exercise our dog. It also provides much enjoyment for our young daughter. To think that this area could be taken up by housing is absolutely devastating and would drastically affect our lifestyle.

There is also the extra traffic that these developments will cause. It is already a nightmare to get down dog kennel lane & Tanworth lane during rush hour. The roads could not cope with more cars. Any through road down Shotteswell Road or Woodloes Road would cause major disruption to the residents.

Local services such as Schools and hospitals are already over stretched and building more houses in the area will only put further strain on this.

It seems pointless to have so many new homes this side of the borough when the HS2 development is the other side. Why not look at building near the NEC. I don't feel that other options have been considered. Why not build smaller developments in pockets of land or brownfield sites rather than green belt land.

I hope that the council reconsider the plans.