LDP - Proposed Housing Allocation Site 18
I object to the LDP Proposed Housing Allocation referenced above (subject line).

My reasons are as follows:-

- The density of the proposed development is completely out of keeping with the surrounding area.
- There are no plans that I am aware of to increase capacity in locals schools, junior and senior, therefore if the development is designed for families where will the children be educated?
- Existing drainage on Sharmans Cross Road struggles to cope in heavy rain, I believe they are still the original Victorian drains, the development would exacerbate that situation.
- What plans are in place to increase the number of local GP surgeries which would be required to cope with the influx of families?
- The covenants in place and agreed between SMBC and Oakmoor to protect the land for sports use, not housing.
- The National Planning Policy Framework requires developments to have access to local amenities within 800m/10 minutes' walk. The site is 1700m from Solihull town centre and 1000m from the station, therefore these criteria are not met.
- Increased traffic and associated pollution - The development will have a seriously detrimental effect on highway safety and the convenience of road users, including:
* Increased volumes of traffic moving in/out of new site via a single point, most likely turning right out of site towards town, increasing gridlock at the Sharmans Cross Rd/Streetsbrook Road junction. No plans in place to improve the 4 (four) way junction.
* Danger to pedestrians, unaccompanied children going to/from Sharmans Cross Junior School and secondary schools.
* Danger to cyclists, as this is a designated cycle route.
- I understand Sharmans Cross Road is a recognised emergency route, hence no speed bumps outside the primary/junior school. Any increase in traffic may adversely affect emergency vehicle movements.