Solihull Local Plan (Draft Submission) 2020

We strongly urge you to set aside Section 106 funds to improve Hob Lane to prevent serious accidents.

HOB LANE
Parish Councillors are increasingly concerned about the condition of Hob Lane. This narrow lane which straddles the border is the responsibility of Solihull Highways but, as always, is ignored in any proposal. It is almost inevitable that with 110 new houses in Windmill Lane and 100 on Pheasant Oak Farm, more motorists will make their way along this narrow lane with its dangerous bends, past our Village School in the direction of the University. Already there have been accidents on the bend near Moat Farm and this stretch of road is especially treacherous in icy conditions, despite the Lane being gritted. The reality is that many residents in Burton Green are reluctant to use this route but in recent weeks, parents were forced to detour along Hob Lane because of HS2 road closures,to drop their children at the Village School. Understandably many have expressed fears about the safety of this lane. In the draft Local Plan, the promotion and enhancement of sustainable modes of traffic were highlighted but only in the direction of Berkswell rail station, Balsall Common centre and Balsall Common health centre. We strongly urge you to set aside Section 106 funds to improve Hob Lane to prevent serious accidents.