I am writing again to express how strongly I object to the current plans for the so called future development of Balsall Common and in particular the Barrett's Farm plans. I feel completely let down by SMBC.
We currently live in Oxhayes Close and moved here 16 years ago attracted by the situation of this peaceful cul de sac which is nestled on the edge of a beautiful swathe of green belt. For the last 16 years my family and I have enjoyed walking our dogs along the public footpaths through the beautiful fields that make up the Barrett's farm site. We walk there weekly and often daily in the summer months. I can't express how saddened and angry we all feel at the proposed destruction of this lovely site that acts as such a wonderful peaceful buffer to the increasingly busy bustle of the roads around the village.
I cannot see the sense of locating so many houses and a school on a site which has no sensible and safe access points for the number of vehicles which will be entering and exiting the site.
I also understand that there are plans to build on the Catholic Church field and access this plot via Oxhayes Close. This idea is irresponsible and completely unfair on the residents of this cul de sac. The road isn't wide enough and along with the sharp bend and the fact that many residents park on the pavements makes this a dangerous and impractical idea.
I feel no proper thought has been given to how the village will cope with such a massive injection of residents and their motor vehicles into a village with already over loaded and busy roads.
Sadly I feel that these current proposals in the development plan will be ratified by SMBC regardless of any opinion and emotional appeals expressed by concerned residents. I feel this consultation process is a 'box ticking' exercise and the village has been completely let down by its county council.