Object

Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation

Representation ID: 8342

Received: 14/03/2019

Respondent: Mr David Castrey

Representation Summary:

I am objecting to the continuing pursuit of housing development of the Simon Digby site in Chelmsley Wood and consequent loss of public green space without consultation with local residents.

Full text:

I would like to register my objection to the Simon Digby site in Chelmsley Wood beyond Kitegreen Close and behind Henbury Drive still being considered for housing development but not open to consultation. I see a number of problems with access to this site being problematic and the proposed development containing such selling points as foot bridges over the river, a relocated children's playground, and trees lining the access roads that I don't believe will ever materialise after the money has run out building houses and roads. I purchased my house in 2006 overlooking the green space on the understanding that planning had been sought and failed because of the access problems, in preference to an identical property in the middle of the estate at a lower valuation. The traffic congestion on Chester Road that would be exacerbated by additional housing having access to it and loss of green space would make my continuing residence here unacceptable.