I would like to register my opposition to any future development in the Clopton Crescent as outlined in the SMBC Draft Local Plan.

The areas concerned were always intended for public recreation purposes as outlined in a Covenant with The City of Birmingham. This Covenant was overturned without the knowledge of, or consultation with the local residents.

The Parks Depot was only allowed to be constructed on the understanding that ir was for storage of machinery necessary for the maintenance of the local Green Spaces. We were assured at the time that if the depot were to close at anytime the land it stands on would revert to Green Belt for the benefit of the locals.

In an era when the Local Authority itself is expressing concerns over air quality I find it amazing that they are attempting to build on every green space possible. The green areas as we have are the lungs of the Borough

The proposed development which is to include 3 story flats is be totally out of character with the rest of the estate.

It is difficult enough to exit from Clopton Crescent onto the Chester Road at present, adding potentials another 40 vehicles to the estate can only lead to further delays