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ID sylw: 106329

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Victoria J Heywood

My main reasons for objecting are as follows:
Inadequate Infrastructure:

Traffic: The current volume of traffic on the A34 is already at times stretching the road's capacity. Any further increase in traffic would jeopardise the safety of both vehicles and pedestrians.

Drainage: The physical infrastructure, particularly the drainage system, is inadequate. This is evident from the frequent flooding of the existing drainage network during even moderate rainfall events, which I believe also results in a backup of sewage.

Education Provision:

The current education provision is insufficient to cope with any future increase in demand. Local schools are already at capacity, and this development would exacerbate the issue.

Medical Services:

Medical facilities, including both GP services and hospitals, are currently stretched to their limits. An increase in population would place an unsustainable burden on these essential services.

Commercial Facilities:

The existing commercial outlets in the area lack the capacity to handle any significant rise in demand. Furthermore, there is no available space to establish new facilities.

Transport Links:

Both road and rail transport links in the area are inadequate. Any substantial increase in demand would overwhelm the current infrastructure, causing further congestion and inconvenience.

Impact on Solihull Council:

Although this is a Warwickshire planned development, the resulting increase in demand would undeniably impact Solihull Council. Notably, Solihull Council has already rejected any significant rise in house numbers in Hockley Heath as part of their local plan.

Environmental Concerns:

The loss of green space is a major concern, as it would negatively affect local biodiversity. The environmental impact of this development must not be overlooked.

Given these substantial concerns, I strongly urge the relevant authorities to reconsider this poorly thought-out development plan.