Question 11 - Infrastructure Requirements at Blythe

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Object

Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation

Representation ID: 7221

Received: 13/03/2019

Respondent: Mark Taft

Representation Summary:

38% of Solihull housing in Blythe Valley
No road capacity for another 4000 cars for 2000 new homes
Loss of green belt for community use
No recognition of existing air pollution levels
Lack of infrastructure expansion options
Limited Parking at stations
Removal of Playing fields
Congestion and grid locked roads already a problem
Lack of schools and GP surgery's
Flooding
We agree with the expert view of Jean Walters, see attached document.

What is needed :-
Parking at Earlswood station, Cycle paths through Area13

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38% of Solihull housing in Blythe Valley
No road capacity for another 400 cars for 2000 new homes
Loss of green belt for community use
Methology of site selection failure to meet NPPF2 par 3.32 and government sustainability scorecard
No recognition of existing air pollution levels
Lack of info structure expansion options
Limited Parking at stations
Removal of Playing fields
Congestion and grid locked roads already a problem
Lack of schools and GP surgery's
Flooding
We agree with the expert view of Jean Walters, see attached document.

What is needed :-
Parking at Earlswood station, Cycle paths through Area13

Object

Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation

Representation ID: 7261

Received: 09/03/2019

Respondent: Joanne Liddiard- McGann

Representation Summary:

Traffic is Shirley is already appalling. You cannot get anywhere near Staetford Rd in car until after 9am. Tamworth Lane, Dog Kennel Lane are at a standstill. No amount of improved infrastructure will compensate for the extra houses you suggest.

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Traffic is Shirley is already appalling. You cannot get anywhere near Staetford Rd in car until after 9am. Tamworth Lane, Dog Kennel Lane are at a standstill. No amount of improved infrastructure will compensate for the extra houses you suggest.

Object

Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation

Representation ID: 7273

Received: 10/03/2019

Respondent: Miss Susan Hillitt

Representation Summary:

All of the traffic from new homes will use Bills Lane, Haslucks Green Road and Blackford Road.
These vroads already carry high volume traffic.

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All of the traffic from new homes will use Bills Lane, Haslucks Green Road and Blackford Road.
These vroads already carry high volume traffic.

Object

Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation

Representation ID: 7283

Received: 10/03/2019

Respondent: Mr Trevor Vaisey

Representation Summary:

I fail to see how any development in this area can result in anything other than more traffic on the Stratford road, given this fact how is more traffic going to ease congestion on an already overwhelmed road

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I fail to see how any development in this area can result in anything other than more traffic on the Stratford road, given this fact how is more traffic going to ease congestion on an already overwhelmed road

Object

Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation

Representation ID: 7289

Received: 12/03/2019

Respondent: Mrs Sally Woodhall

Representation Summary:

Cycle paths in Solihull lack connectivity, many are just marked line lines along very busy roads. we need good off road cycle routes that connect to main shopping areas and railway stations with good cycle parking in appropriate places.
Congestion on all roads from south shirley to the stratford road, haslucks green road, bills lane, shakespear drive, tanworth lane, blackford road and dog kennel lane are all way over capacity at peak times. Not sure what help putting in speed reductions on the stratford road will do when the traffic only crawls at very low speeds at peak times.

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Cycle paths in Solihull lack connectivity, many are just marked line lines along very busy roads. we need good off road cycle routes that connect to main shopping areas and railway stations with good cycle parking in appropriate places.
Congestion on all roads from south shirley to the stratford road, haslucks green road, bills lane, shakespear drive, tanworth lane, blackford road and dog kennel lane are all way over capacity at peak times. Not sure what help putting in speed reductions on the stratford road will do when the traffic only crawls at very low speeds at peak times.

Object

Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation

Representation ID: 7326

Received: 10/03/2019

Respondent: Mrs Barbara Williams

Representation Summary:

. Don't agree with the amount of 38% of new housing being in the Shirley area. The infrastructure of drs, schools and roads around this areas will cause further problems. This new housing should be spread equally around the borough. The new Site 26 will mean more traffic on Bills Lane, it leaves a narrow gap between Dickens Heath and Shirley and in combination with the newly expanded Site 12 it will end up enclosing Site 13.

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. Don't agree with the amount of 38% of new housing being in the Shirley area. The infrastructure of drs, schools and roads around this areas will cause further problems. This new housing should be spread equally around the borough. The new Site 26 will mean more traffic on Bills Lane, it leaves a narrow gap between Dickens Heath and Shirley and in combination with the newly expanded Site 12 it will end up enclosing Site 13.

Comment

Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation

Representation ID: 7359

Received: 11/03/2019

Respondent: Mr Esak Shabudin

Representation Summary:

The extra housing will increase traffic and pollution. Bills Lane is narrow and too busy now.

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The extra housing will increase traffic and pollution. Bills Lane is narrow and too busy now.

Object

Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation

Representation ID: 7392

Received: 11/03/2019

Respondent: Mrs Helen Bruckshaw

Representation Summary:

Cycling I don't cycle as it is too dangerous Worse with more traffic.

Highway Extra traffic, more clogged and with your 'improvements' things will be at a standstill.

Parking Only Dickens Heath? E.g Shirley, there are so many more cars on side roads in recent years. With extra residents, this is only going to get worse.

Health No firm plan of how to deal with this

School Secondary?

S&R details? where will they be, who will fund etc?

Green Belt - how is green belt enhanced, if you plan to build on it so much of it in one area?

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Cycling I don't cycle as it is too dangerous Worse with more traffic.

Highway Extra traffic, more clogged and with your 'improvements' things will be at a standstill.

Parking Only Dickens Heath? E.g Shirley, there are so many more cars on side roads in recent years. With extra residents, this is only going to get worse.

Health No firm plan of how to deal with this

School Secondary?

S&R details? where will they be, who will fund etc?

Green Belt - how is green belt enhanced, if you plan to build on it so much of it in one area?

Comment

Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation

Representation ID: 7420

Received: 11/03/2019

Respondent: Graham Watson

Representation Summary:

In terms of traffic volumes Majors Green is served by a rural infrastructure of relatively narrow country lanes. Such is the level of traffic congestion at certain times of the day I am unable to exit or gain access to my own drive! Planners need to understand the continued urban sprawl on the borders of Bromsgrove DC is unacceptable and irresponsible. This will only exacerbate an existing significant
problem of too many cars and HGV's trying to negotiate roads that lack the capacity to cope!

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In terms of traffic volumes Majors Green is served by a rural infrastructure of relatively narrow country
lanes. Such is the level of traffic congestion at certain times of the day I am unable to exit or gain
access to my own drive! Planners need to understand the continued urban sprawl on the borders of
Bromsgrove CC is unacceptable and irresponsible this will only exacerbate an existing significant
problem of too many cars and HGV's. trying to negotiate roads that lack the capacity to cope!.

Object

Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation

Representation ID: 7467

Received: 11/03/2019

Respondent: Mrs Hayley Dyas

Representation Summary:

Family living has not been taken into consideration.
The Plan will have a negative impact on current living environment for residents of Blackford Road.
Concerned about loss of trees and subsequent impact on air quality and noise.
Very little thought given to open spaces and parks. The space currently provides somewhere to walk with the children due to the land and trees, if all of this is taken away and no parks or open space anywhere there will be no where to walk with young children. Every park is a car ride away which adds to pollution.

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I would like to odject in part to the proposed plan as I feel family living has not been taken into consideration.
I believe the plan as it stands is going to have a very negative impact on mine and my neighbors on Blackford rd current living environment.
I am very concerned about the amount of trees that are going to be cut down as due to air quality I feel this is appalling they are also very much needed to help with the noise in the area.
Also as a mother to a young family I believe there has been very little thought given to open spaces and parks. As the space stands at the moment it gives somewhere to walk with the children due to the land and trees, if all of this is taken away and no parks or open space anywhere there will be no where to walk with young children. Every park is a car ride away which adds to pollution.

Comment

Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation

Representation ID: 7544

Received: 11/03/2019

Respondent: Mrs Julia finnegan

Representation Summary:

Shirley is being over developed at a rapid rate. Infrastructure is not there to support this influx of population particularly roads and healthcare . In the solihull region shirley including Dickens heath has seen the highest rate of development . Green space is becoming more and more limited including potential loss of sports amenities. Other areas of the region should be considered as an alternative

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Shirley is being over developed at a rapid rate. Infrastructure is not there to support this influx of population particularly roads and healthcare . In the solihull region shirley including Dickens heath has seen the highest rate of development . Green space is becoming more and more limited including potential loss of sports amenities. Other areas of the region should be considered as an alternative

Support

Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation

Representation ID: 7594

Received: 11/03/2019

Respondent: Solihull Ratepayers Association

Representation Summary:

Infrastructure Requirements - we agree with the infrastructure requirements identified for Blythe - members emphasised the need to address the Highways congestion specifically at the Millar & Carter/Tanworth Lane Traffic Islands that also cause lengthy peak morning delays in Tanworth Lane and Stretton Road in addition to vehicles exiting Dickens Heath Road from the village.
The need for additional off-street parking at Dickens Heath village was also highlighted

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The Solihull Ratepayers Members Forum and AGM on 8th March considered a presentation on the Solihull Local Plan Review Consultation and the presentations of our views are set out in the attached letter

Attachments:

Comment

Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation

Representation ID: 7620

Received: 12/03/2019

Respondent: South Solihull Community Group

Representation Summary:

already extensive road traffic - especially at peak times
2050 new homes creates 4000 new cars
pollution levels rising from congestion
limited parking at rail stations
road improvements restricted by hedgerows
additional pressure on GP practices
adequacy of school places
loss of sporting amenities
large areas of Blythe prone to flooding
loss of irreplaceable green belt

Suggestions for mitigation:
site 13 being upgraded from POS to nature reserve
expansion of off road cycle routes
sustainable public transport
more park and ride spaces
earlswood station has capacity for park and ride.

Full text:

See attached letter

Attachments:

Comment

Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation

Representation ID: 7656

Received: 12/03/2019

Respondent: Mr N Walters

Representation Summary:

Infrastructure requirements have been needed since Dickens Heath was conceived 20 yeas ago! SMBC has done little to address the problems! New sites will only exacerbate the issues!
Local infrastructure cannot cope with any more development, school is already oversubscribed with no area to expand. The village is slowly becoming subsumed into Shirley, Tidbury Green and Whitlocks End. Public transport continues to be woeful and residents are unhappy.
Flooding is a real and increasing problem, it is notably absence in this consultation.
No discussion of weekly power cuts in Dickens Heath, low water pressure and haphazard mobile signal.

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Infrastructure requirements have been needed since Dickens Heath was conceived 20 yeas ago! SMBC have done little to address the problems! New sites will only exacerbate the issues!
Flooding continues to be a real and increasing problem ,it is notably absence in this consultation.
Power cuts are a weekly occurence in Dickens Heath, Water pressure is too low and mobile signal is hap hazard, none of which are discussed.

Comment

Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation

Representation ID: 7692

Received: 12/03/2019

Respondent: Landowner Winterton Farm

Agent: Savills

Representation Summary:

Paragraph's 132 to 143 list a range of potential infrastructure requirements for the Blythe area which includes;
improved public transport, pedestrian and cycle connectivity, highway improvements, parking improvements,
health provision, sports and recreation and open space.
We support the proposed infrastructure requirements and consider that, if allocated, our client's land would be able to support the provision of the infrastructure
requirements.

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please find attached our response to the Solihull Local Plan Review Draft Supplementary Consultation and a site location plan for Site 173 -Winterton Farm

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Support

Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation

Representation ID: 7715

Received: 12/03/2019

Respondent: Edward Fraser

Representation Summary:

- Must include full infrastructure development.
- Object as Site 26 along with Site 12 would form a pincer attack on the old Site 13 rendering it vulnerable to future development.
- Increase of traffic on Bills Lane would be intolerable both during construction of dwellings and worse when complete; the volume of traffic at rush hours from Dickens Heath and beyond on Bills Lane is already too much.
- Haslucks Green Rd would be a nightmare during construction and Shirley Station carpark cannot cope with the present demand let alone an increase. Local residents already suffer from commuter parking.

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Mustinclude full infrastructure development .

Object

Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation

Representation ID: 7800

Received: 12/03/2019

Respondent: Mrs Hazel Reed

Representation Summary:

The development will increase traffic substantially on surrounding roads. As a Majors Green resident, my major concern is the upsurge in traffic which has already increased over the last 18 months from previous Dickens Heath developments. Traffic from this planned development will use already congested and dangerous roads through our village in order to access the motorway/other major roads quickly increasing pollution, noise and safety concerns.
The current sports facilities are a well used facility for the local community and should be preserved.

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The development will increase traffic substantially on surrounding roads. As a Majors Green resident, my major concern is the upsurge in traffic which has already increased over the last 18 months from previous Dicken Heath developments. Traffic from this planned development will use already congested and dangerous roads through our village in order to access the motorway/other major roads quickly increasing pollution, noise and safety concerns.
The current sports facilities are a well used facility for the local community and should be preserved .

Object

Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation

Representation ID: 7805

Received: 13/03/2019

Respondent: Mrs Alex Woodhall

Representation Summary:

There are high levels of car ownership and use, in the type of young people that buy homes on new developments. detailed traffic survey needs to be carried out, as not sure how roads can be improved without loss of ancient hedgerow and woodlands. All green spaces left need to be conected to allow wildlife to survive.

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There are high levels of car ownership and use, in the type of young people that buy homes on new developments. detailed traffic survey needs to be carried out, as not sure how roads can be improved without loss of ancient hedgerow and woodlands. All green spaces left need to be conected to allow wildlife to survive.

Object

Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation

Representation ID: 7814

Received: 12/03/2019

Respondent: Mr D Tabb

Representation Summary:

Objection to Sites 4 and 26:
- The roads are already overloaded many times during the day.
- To think that the planned homes will all use the train services is obviously nonsense.
- Dickens Heath is gridlocked many times during the day and Haslucks Green Road has become unbelievablely busy with the add ons to Dickens Heath and Tidbury Heights.
- We do not have the school places or medical services to cope with this either.

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The roads are already overloaded many times during the day. To think that the planned homes will all use the train services is obviously nonsense. Dickens Heath is gridlocked many times during the day and Haslucks Green Road has become unbelievablely busy with the add ons to Dickens Heath and Tidbury Heights. We do not have the school places or medical services to cope with this either.

Comment

Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation

Representation ID: 7837

Received: 13/03/2019

Respondent: Mr J Davies

Representation Summary:

Any development in this area will have knock-on effects in the Shirley area where road conditions are already chaotic and overcrowded - especially along Stratford Road and the retail park and car dealer areas.
Shirley seems to have born the brunt of the housing plans which is grossly unfair as there have already been developments in that area which have adversely affected traffic flows, parking demand and school/medical services.
There should be a much fairer spread on other areas of the borough.
It does appear that the more wealthy areas have been spared whilst Shirley is being "dumped-on"

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It should be noted that any development in this area will have knock-on effects in the Shirley area where road conditions are already chaotic and overcrowded - especially along Stratford Road and the retail park and car dealer areas.

Support

Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation

Representation ID: 7879

Received: 13/03/2019

Respondent: Persimmon Homes Central

Representation Summary:

Comments Site Promoter of CFS130 in Site 4:
- Ideally located for pedestrian and cycling connectivity improvements
- Further enhance traffic calming on Tythe Barn Lane
- Can provide sufficient off-street parking
- S106 contributions to Tidbury Green primary school
- Potential financial contributions to health services
- Will not require replacement of sports facilities
- Opportunity to provide public open space, play areas and green infrastructure
- Green Belt enhancements possible
- Potential CIL
- Can deliver much needed affordable housing

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Please see attached document 'March 2019 Tythe Barn Lane Dickens Heath Site Deliverability'

Comment

Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation

Representation ID: 7880

Received: 13/03/2019

Respondent: Miss Clare Saint

Representation Summary:

Better provision for transport infrastructure is needed.
- Not enough car parking at train stations at the moment. (No spaces after 8am). Whitlocks End train station is full by 8.30.
- Bus routes are insufficient and not regular or reliable enough.

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i am concerned about the lack of provision for transport. New housing developments such as the one in Blythe Valley are being advertised as 20 mins from Birmingham city centre when travelling from Widney Manor; the issue is is that there are not enough car park spaces for cars at the moment, let alone for all of these new households. The bus routes are insufficient and not regular or reliable enough to provide an alternative. As a parent i have to take my daughter to school but post 8am there are no spaces.
Whitlocks End train station is also full by 8.30.

Comment

Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation

Representation ID: 7894

Received: 13/03/2019

Respondent: Diane Duftane

Representation Summary:

No consideration of increase of traffic on the current road system and public transport system, the Mott Macdonald plan was not obtained. Council state that public transport will be improved, however if there is no public transport now how can that be improved.
There is already a lack of local GP's and pupils are already travelling far and wide due to lack of schools in the appropriate areas. There are no plans in the current draft for extra GPs and schools.
The HSR report into the historic past of Blyth Valley has not been acknowledged by Solihull Council.

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I would like to register my concerns and objections to the current draft local plan.
Shirley and Blyth Valley has now 38% of the proposed housing which is more than the lions share and will link many areas together i.e. Cheswich Green, Dickens Heath, & Tidbury Green. All will become just another hugh conurbation with no identity.

I believe the council has based it's calculation on the 2014 Office of National Statistics figures and there is a clear case that the 2016 figures could be used which shows a lower calculation.
There has been no consideration of increase of traffic on the current road system and public transport system, the Mott Macdonald plan was not obtained. The council state that public transport will be improved, however if there is no public transport now how can that be improved.
There is already a lack of local GP's and pupils are already travelling far and wide due to lack of schools in the appropriate areas. There are no plans in the current draft for extra GPs and schools.
With the current proposals the council would need to build 885 homes per year, a target that has never been obtained.
Site 4 an extension of Dickens Heath, proposed as it is near a station. Dickens Heath which won best village was based on all houses being within a 10 minute walk to shops, this is something which is already null and void. Site 4 states that improvements will be made to the infrastructure however roads cannot be improved as there are ancient hedgerows, which again the council appeared not to have done their homework. The council has asked for alternative sites, if being near a station is all that is required, have the fields to the east of Widney Manor Station been considered. Widney Manor Station is much better linked.
Site 26 I have no objections providing that the level of housing is kept as per the plan however the increase in traffic on Bills Lanes would need the Mott Macdonald plan being obtained prior to any permissions being granted.
However with this development then site 13 is the mitigation against the loss of green belt and would be beneficial for the community if this was designated a Village Green/ Nature Reserve.
What is quite frightening is that the HSR report into the historic past of Blyth Valley has not been acknowledged by Solihull Council, A report that was widely available and already printed. A Report that could have considerable bearing on future housing.

Comment

Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation

Representation ID: 7901

Received: 13/03/2019

Respondent: Stratford on Avon District Council

Representation Summary:

Stratford- on- Avon District Council is concerned that development in Blythe could impact directly on Stratford-on-Avon District for example in terms of increased cross boundary pressure on infrastructure, for example, the highway network around Earlswood and potentially Wood End. The Council respectfully requests that SMBC engage fully with Warwickshire County Council as the relevant highway authority and with local parish councils and community groups in neighbouring areas of Stratford-on-Avon District in formulating any plans and proposals.

Full text:

see attached representation

Object

Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation

Representation ID: 7914

Received: 13/03/2019

Respondent: Paula Pountney

Representation Summary:

We think it is unfair that 38% of the housing is being built in Shirley. The roads are already congested with traffic jams in the area.
With 2050 new houses there will be 4000 more cars on the road causing increased air pollution.
There will be additional pressure on G.P. capacity, schools and other amenities.
We agree with the expert view of Jean Walters, see attached document.
What we need:-
Improved public transport including a park and ride. Earlswood railway station offers plenty of parking.
Off road cycle paths.
Allocation 13 changed from public open space to a Nature Reserve.

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We think it is unfair that 38% of the housing is being built in Shirley. The roads are already congested with traffic jams in the area.
With 2050 new houses there will be 4000 more cars on the road causing increased air pollution.
There will be additional pressure on G.P. capacity, schools and other amenities.
We agree with the expert view of Jean Walters, see attached document.
What we need:-
Improved public transport including a park and ride. Earlswood railway station offers plenty of parking.
Off road cycle paths.
Allocation 13 changed from public open space to a Nature Reserve.

Comment

Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation

Representation ID: 7928

Received: 13/03/2019

Respondent: Peter & Elaine King

Representation Summary:

A lot more consideration needs to be given to coping with already congested traffic situations. School places need to be given considerable consideration. Will this cause problems with the number of places available at Doctors surgeries because they are already stretched to breaking point.

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A lot more consideration needs to be given to coping with already congested traffic situations. School places need to. be given considerable consideration. Will this cause problems with the number of places available at Drs.surgeries because they are already stretched to breaking point.

Object

Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation

Representation ID: 7963

Received: 13/03/2019

Respondent: Mrs Olga Cawdell

Representation Summary:

Affordable housing in Solihull is an issue, even the smallest home is out of reach for most first time buyers. I have a mobility scooter, that I would like to use more. Poor pavements, poor crossing on side streets, cars for Shirley station parked also on side streets making visibility to cross difficult. Narrow pavements and very busy roads don't help. No access to green belt land for the disabled.

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Affordable housing in Solihull is an issue, even the smallest home is out of reach for most first time buyers. I have a mobility scooter, that I would like to use more. Poor pavements, poor crossing on side streets, cars for Shirley station parked also on side streets making visibility to cross difficult. Narrow pavements and very busy roads don't help. No access to green belt land for the disabled.

Object

Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation

Representation ID: 7988

Received: 13/03/2019

Respondent: David and Ruth Neal

Representation Summary:

It is presumed that the vast majority of new households will travel out of the area. The options will be along gridlocked roads to the M42 or along impractical minor roads to reach and park up at Whitlock's End rail station. The present state of the roads together with the increased usage will give rise to dangerous conditions. I speak with experience as a seasoned cyclist who has seen conditions deteriorate recently. Despite your best intentions people will not walk or cycle on these roads but merely clog them up in order to vacate the area.

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It is presumed that the vast majority of new households will travel out of the area. The options will be along gridlocked roads to the M42 or along impractical minor roads to reach and park up at Whitlock's End rail station. The present state of the roads together with the increased usage will give rise to dangerous conditions. I speak with experience as a seasoned cyclist who has seen conditions deteriorate recently. Despite your best intentions people will not walk or cycle on these roads but merely clog them up in order to vacate the area.

Object

Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation

Representation ID: 8003

Received: 13/03/2019

Respondent: Mr Stuart Woodhall

Representation Summary:

No
New developments at Dickens Heath ( Site 4 ) will reduce further the open countryside gap to Shirley coupled with the new site 26 leaves just the previous site 13 now designated POS as the only green space but is at risk of wash over until long term protection
Even with site 13 removed a disproportionate 38% of the total borough allocations reside in Blythe villages.
This also does not support any HS2 argument as Shirley is almost as far across the borough as you can get from the proposed HS2 stations before your enter Bromsgrove and Birmingham boundaries

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No
New developments at Dickens Heath ( Site 4 ) will reduce further the open countryside gap to Shirley coupled with the new site 26 leaves just the previous site 13 now designated POS as the only green space but is at risk of wash over until long term protection
Even with site 13 removed a disproportionate 38% of the total borough allocations reside in Blythe villages.
This also does not support any HS2 argument as Shirley is almost as far across the borough as you can get from the proposed HS2 stations before your enter Bromsgrove and Birmingham boundaries

Object

Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation

Representation ID: 8008

Received: 13/03/2019

Respondent: Mr Robert Beach

Representation Summary:

- I object due to the increased traffic this will cause in an already busy area.
- The pavements around Whitlocks Station are not safe for pedestrians to walk to the station nor would it be safe to cycle to on such busy roads. The station already can't cope with the amount of cars that wish to be parked there.
- Public transport in terms of buses is not adequate as the services are sporadic at best and only operate hourly.
- The infrastructure can't cope with more housing development and the improvements suggested will not improve an already dangerously busy area.

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I object due to the increased traffic this will cause in an already busy area. The pavements around Whitlocks Station are not safe for pedestrians to walk to the station nor would it be safe to cycle to on such busy roads. The station already can't cope with the amount of cars that wish to be parked there.
Public transport in terms of buses is not adequate as the services are sporadic at best and only operate hourly. The infrastructure can't cope with more housing development and the improvements suggested will not improve an already dangerously busy area.