- SMBC should reconsider the Frog Lane Development, a smaller greenfield developments that does not add new infrastructure or intrinsic value to the village. The Frog Lane developments should not be prioritised over larger developments that address all the infrastructure issues stated above.
- In considering this 'settlement first' approach, your paragraph 97 to amend the Green Belt boundary would support the maintenance of the existing Green Belt boundary to the southwest of Balsall Common and so negate erosion of that boundary by the greenfield development proposed.
- The long term strategic plan should also address the issue of Primary Care/GP services in Balsall Common. NHS data shows that the average GP is seeing 41 patients a day, 60 % more than recommended under European safety guidelines. An additional 1700 homes will put increased pressure on a system already working over capacity.