The proposed allocation includes playing field land and the consultation document states that if lost as part of a development proposal would need to be mitigated. The SMBC illustrative emerging concept masterplan indicates that part of the playing field land will be lost with a junior football pitch being retained.

The allocation of this site is objected to as the playing field is not deemed to be surplus to requirement with the Playing Pitch Strategy identifying current and future shortfalls. It should also be noted that the site falls within the Birmingham and Solihull Local Delivery Pilot which seeks to demonstrate a significant shift in physical activity and community activism, so that people become more physically and socially active. At a recent consultation event it is understood that the resident wish to reclaim the open space to help achieve the shift in physical activity and therefore any masterplan for the site should engage with the local community and the Local Delivery Pilot.