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Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation

Representation ID: 7486

Received: 09/03/2019

Respondent: Joanna Hill

Representation Summary:

Wants to see the covenant retained on the rugby ground. Extra housing with increased density will result in heavier traffic. Additional housing will increase risk of flooding in area. Issues with school places and doctors. Density proposed will adversely affect character. Impact on TPOs.

Full text:

Sharman's Cross Rugby Ground Site 245 - OBJECTION
Dear Sir
I am writing to demand that the 2013 all party policy on the Sharman's Cross Rugby Ground, maintaining the sports ground only covenant and not selling the freehold, be retained.
The proposed new houses will lead to a density at least 4 times that of the surrounding area, not to mention the resulting increase in traffic. I already waste too much time sitting in queues during the morning and evening rush hour! Sharman's Cross Road is regularly flooded by heavy rain, requiring drivers to move into the centre of the road to pass. So hazardous! This would only be exacerbated by more development, limiting drainage in the area. Do we have adequate school places and capacity at our medical centres before encouraging another 60+ families into the area? If so - where?! Please maintain the pleasant character of Solihull by avoiding cramming in new builds with no gardens. I have respected the TPOs surrounding my property - in fact they were a major consideration in the original purchase - and I expect the council to do so too.
I beg you to respect your local citizens and prevent this destructive potential development from going any further.