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Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation

Representation ID: 7100

Received: 07/03/2019

Respondent: Mr Alex Lukeman

Representation Summary:

Whilst planners prefer density to enable services and amenities to be provided the concentration of new development in Blythe will be unsustainable. It accounts for over 38% of planned growth which is an unfair and disproportionate burden. The existing infrastructure is already under strain (roads, GP practices, schools). It is difficult to see how sufficient road improvement can be made to alleviate the existing and future requirements as they will need to feed into the A34 or congested roads into Solihull. Ancient hedgerows, trees and sites restrict improvements in the immediate area. "Urbs in rure" is being forgotten.

Full text:

Whilst planners prefer density to enable services and amenities to be provided the concentration of new development in Blythe will be unsustainable. It accounts for over 38% of planned growth which is an unfair and disproportionate burden. The existing infrastructure is already under strain (roads, GP practices, schools). It is difficult to see how sufficient road improvement can be made to alleviate the existing and future requirements as they will need to feed into the A34 or congested roads into Solihull. Ancient hedgerows, trees and sites restrict improvements in the immediate area. "Urbs in rure" is being forgotten.