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Derbyniwyd: 04/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Eleanor Hill

I am writing to formally express my opposition to the proposed development SG24 on the border of Hockley Heath. As a resident of this village for the past 18 years, my family and I deeply value the community and environment here. We moved to Hockley Heath as a couple and have since raised two children, one currently attending the local primary school and the other enrolled in a nearby secondary school.


The proposal put forward by Warwickshire District Council poses significant concerns for my family, fellow residents, and those who commute through our village for work. Given our location on the edge of the Warwickshire border, it is anticipated that new residents would rely heavily on local schools, medical facilities, and hospitals. The local primary school, which operates as a single-form entry institution, is already oversubscribed and faces ongoing challenges with traffic congestion. In recent years, local children have been directed to secondary schools in Birmingham and Balsall Common due to the overwhelming demand at the four secondary schools within our catchment area. These schools consistently have over 500 children on their waiting lists annually, yet there appears to be no plan to address this strain with the influx of additional families.


Furthermore, several local roads are prone to severe flooding, and traffic congestion has significantly worsened along the Stratford Road, which runs through the heart of Hockley Heath. This is largely due to increased congestion on nearby motorways, prompting drivers to seek alternative routes. The addition of more housing will undoubtedly exacerbate these issues.


The proposed SG24 development involves inappropriate construction on green belt land, with a scale that is disproportionate to the existing village. This is particularly concerning given the ongoing proposal from Solihull Council. Hockley Heath is only suitable for small-scale housing developments, not one that would transform it into a large town. It appears there has been a lack of coordination between yourselves and Solihull Council, despite the proximity of the proposed site and the inevitable impact on Solihull's amenities.


I urge you to reconsider this proposal and take into account the significant implications it holds for our community and its infrastructure.