I refer to the 2013 all party policy for the former rugby ground in Sharmans Cross in which a covenant exists that the land is only to be used for sporting purposes. Since obtaining the lease from SMBC. Oakmoor (Sharmans Cross) Ltd. have to my knowledge made it impossible for anyone to use the land for sports purposes. They have not honoured their undertaking to allow use of the ground for these purposes at all. The only thing maintained is the grass which is cut on a regular basis, everything else has been allowed to deteriorate and eventually has been demolished. They have however submitted proposals for multiple dwellings on the ground. Surely Oakmoor have not fulfilled their part of the lease. What are you going to do about it? They obviously have no intention of fulfilling their obligation and ONLY want to erect multiple dwellings.
I STRONGLY OPPOSE THE LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THIS SITE.
The land is covenanted for sporting purposes. How can you even consider such proposals? It should be used for sporting purposes only.
To allow a development of such a size will cause untold disruption to the whole area throughout the construction, which is likely to take a very long time. Can the roads take the extra use of heavy plant and construction vehicles during this time? There would be widespread disruption to the whole area surrounding. Extra air and noise pollution.
The Green Area which includes tree preservation, wooded areas and wild life will be lost forever. The Arden Club would also suffer should any large development be allowed to continue next to their facilities.
Population in the area is quite dense and would likely increase by at least 300 to 400 persons. Plus numerous extra vehicles in an already busy area, in particular during school hours. At present Sharmans Cross and surrounding roads are nigh on impossible to navigate during these times.
There is a shortage of Medical Centres and there is insufficient Schooling facilities. Sharmans Cross Junior School has over the last few years been dramatically extended with the addition of a sports hall and most recently new classrooms all on the rear of the school.
In 2013 SMBC affirmed they would not sell the freehold or lift the covenants. Yet despite this you have still left the site as suitable for approx up to 100 mixed properties. I would request the site be removed from the LDP and be used for their purpose, a sporting facility