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ID sylw: 106111

Derbyniwyd: 25/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Mrs Fran Burton

Development would change the character of our rural village.
The number of homes planned (5000) would put considerable pressure on already stretched medical services i.e. Doctors, Pharmacies and Hospitals.
Our transport is limited to an hourly bus to both Solihull and Stratford.
Where will young children go to school, as Hockley Heath has limited places. My children were able to transfer to the same senior school in Solihull with their friends from the Infant school in Hockley Heath. If all these homes were built children would have to be scattered to numerous junior/senior schools in the area and not have the benefit of, not only travelling with their friends but spending time at lessons, sports etc with them. The transport of children to different schools would make sharing transport difficult. Surely the children being together is better for their mental health and wellbeing.
The recent winter has caused flooding in the village which has included both surface and foul water problems.
Having lived in Hockley Heath for 50 years it is never a surprise that our water is off whilst repairs are being made. This is a fairly regular occurrence. Also electricity is affected so that I have lanterns situated in several places both up and downstairs to cover these eventualities. Obviously another 5000 houses will put a tremendous strain on our infrastructure.
Rural village like Hockley Heath is where most of us moved to for the benefits of countryside, wildlife, fresh air, less traffic and the inevitable fuel emissions.