Object
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 6570
Received: 05/02/2019
Respondent: Mr Duncan Turner
Land r/o 114 to 118 Widney Manor Road, Solihull (ref A7)
Reasons for objection:
1) Access road would be in an unsafe "blindspot" location
2) Disruption to traffic flow on a road that is congested daily at rush-hour
3) Destruction of mature gardens, notable change in local character
Land r/o 114 to 118 Widney Manor Road, Solihull (ref A7)
The proposition to build up to 22 new dwellings within the rear gardens of 114-118 will incur several detriments on the location:
1) Access road would be in a potential blind spot on Widney Manor Road. The road has heavy traffic in rush hour, with daily congestion toward the junction with Widney Lane. Additional traffic, and the need for a left/right turning would further interrupt traffic flow
2) Damage to mature gardens and trees
3) Notable change to the character of the area, in terms of housing styles, architecture and gardened areas
Also noteworthy is that one house within the proposed development area is run as a business (i.e. a bed & breakfast). As such, it may be that their concerns for commercial gain over impact on the area are significantly different to those of their neighbours.