I am writing to express my multiple concerns in relation to the proposed housing development on Sharmans Cross Road. As a home owner of 42 Winterbourne Road, we back onto the site. My objections are as follows:-

1) Local Amenities - As a mother of 2 children (aged 13 & 12), I am concerned about the lack of local amenities to service an increased community/population as a result of 67-100 properties being built i.e. school & college places, doctor, hospitals etc.

2) Flooding -We already experience issues with flooding on Sharmans Cross Road and in the gardens running along Beaminster Road. The drainage systems are not equipped to cope with additional usage from an additional 67-100 families.

3) Additional traffic and issues with parking - I am concerned from a safety perspective (my children walking to school) and also the increase congestion and gridlock in the morning and evening.

4) Sporting Facilities - I understand the Rugby pitch has a stipulation which requires the site to be used for sporting purpose. I also understand that there have been multiple enquiries to lease holders to use the site for sport e.g. football training. The holders either do not take the enquiries, or price the site unrealistically, so that it makes it unviable for the use it was intended. This really seems to be an underhanded approach by the holders. I understand with this stipulation that these grounds are inappropriate for inclusion in the LDP, even though multiple attempts for planning permission have been put forward.

My son plays for Solihull Moors (under 12's) and my concern is that grounds for sport will disappear with these plans for building and others in the area.

I have a personal understanding of the difficulties in finding local sporting facilities. My husband is a youth football coach, and is finding it increasingly difficult to find grounds to train and play in the local area. We really need to invest in our youth to ensure a healthy lifestyle. Taking away facilities does not support this philosophy. This experience is supported by the data from the National league tables for participation in sport 3 or more times a week which indicates that Solihull is the 3rd quartile (in the 50th to 75th spot).

I am really concerned with these plan, and would appreciate you an acknowledgement.