I object to the plans on Sharmans Cross Road ( Local Development Plan Site 245).

My reasons are outlined below ;

1. We need to keep sporting facilities for the future of our children . We should be encouraging sports clubs to grow & develop not use land which is useable to be built on! There is a shortage of sports grounds already in Solihull. The council has a requirement to ensure lost pitches are replaced with facilities & as Solihull is below national tables - we need to save this land for that.
2. The land will ruin our neighbourhood- the density will be out of scale in appearance with existing development in the area. Leading to part 3.
3. Traffic ! Its horrendous already ! Sharmans Cross Road is already blocked at many times of the day but this site will cause serious congestion if not grid locked at peak times . Pedestrians are also at risk from the increased traffic .Cyclists are also at risk with a huge increase in cars.
Sharmans Cross junior school is already full & has expanded to 4 form entry - this will create a increased demand on schools which haven't got the spaces / budgets to meet current requirements .
4. Parking - as a member of the Solihull Arden Club for many years - parking is an issue - this site would result in the loss of up approximately 70 car spaces. It could also damage the future of the Tennis Club which has a heritage in itself.
5. According to SMBC - the policy stated that the land would be used for Sport & Sport only & the land wouldn't sell the freehold . Surely this proposed site then is inappropriate for inclusion in the LDP ? As this would be against that policy !

In conclusion - the land needs to be used for sport - for the future of the children & people of Solihull