LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN SITE 245

I was very surprised to hear that the Rugby Club Ground, Sharman's Cross part of the Local Development Plan for new houses. I have previously written to you with my objections about this potential site and I do feel very strongly that this site needs to be removed from these plans once and for all.

I also believe that there was in 2013 there was an all-party policy agreement that the Rugby Ground would maintain the sports ground only covenant and that the freehold would not be sold, yet it has still been listed as available and suitable for new residential properties

I understand that Solihull Council has house building targets to meet and I am also aware that there is already significant amount of residential development in the Solihull area in the area around Tanworth Lane and Blyth Park. What concerns me in respect of the potential development of the Rugby Club Ground is that you will be just 'plonking' 67/100 houses in the middle of an already dense residential area. This would have significant impact in the area in respect of traffic flows, particularly during rush house. More importantly there is already inadequate medical health care capacity and the Schools are already oversubscribed.

The drainage in Solihull area is already a problem with regular flooding on prospect lane and more houses being built in such a small enclosed area would make this flooding even worse. Lastly and perhaps more importantly is the destruction of the character and general uniqueness of the area, which is lovely with lots of beautiful trees.

I therefore would request that you to immediately remove the Rugby Club ground from the local development plans and that the site is retained as sports facilities in line with the current lease arrangements and I demand that the 2013 all party policy agreement to maintain the sports ground only covenant and the freehold would not be sold, is not overturned