RE: Local Development Plan Site 245 - Ex Rugby Pitches Sharmans Cross Road


I would like to object to the above proposed development on the following grounds:-

1. Covenants: I believe the land has covenants restricting the site for sports use ONLY, and therefore wonder how it could even be considered for housing in the LDP. To maintain trust in the local democratic process, this site should be ruled out for housing. The sports pitches are excellent quality and would be extremely difficult to replace, particularly in such an accessible area.

2. Solihull Arden Club: Solihull Arden Rackets club abuts this site, and parking for this facility is already at a premium in busy times. It is quite easy to see that this (another sporting facility) could be precariously placed should this large scale infill development proceed.

3. Pow Grove: An historic SINC site of woodland also abuts the Rugby Pitches, substantial work has recently been undertaken to protect its future with thinning and a considerable number of new saplings planted. It is owned by SMBC and it should be well aware that the balanced nature of such areas is likely to be significantly affected by large scale development at its edge, both in the construction stage and afterwards