As you are aware your draft proposals in relation to Balsall Common and Berkswell are taking place at the same time as the HS2 construction work is under way which will impose huge implications for the neighbourhood.

Your proposals don't take this into account, especially where you have allocated even further greenfield development such as areas between Catchem Corner and Hob Lane. Why is this even being suggested at this time?

Also, do you realize that the 'Masterplan' for Balsall Common village centre is dependent on the village byepass being completed. This byepass would need to be used for ALL through traffic but from indications it would, as well as being an indirect route for vehicles include 6-8 islands, hardly an enticement for vehicle users!

We in Berkswell including the Windmill, recently agreed to keep the existing boundaries alongside Balsall Common as they were. The Waste Lane area leading towards the historic Berkswell Village is a most attractive area to the many visitors and your proposals, as well as the HS2 construction, would decimate this countryside. What, apart from the housing, would be the attraction for local residents and visitors to the area.

The Draft Plan is in its concept is misconceived. There is no mention of the Berkswell Parish NDP that was passed recently despite much of the earmarked land being within that parish.

If the experience of Dickens Heath is anything to go by, please take note of my comments above.