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Derbyniwyd: 27/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Theresa Grant

I am a resident in Hockley Heath and am writing to oppose the plans for the development in Hockley Heath :
• Hockley Heath already has surface water drainage issues, the Stratford Road floods regularly in this area during heavy rain further development would worsen this problem.
• All the earmarked land is on the Green Belt, which should only be built on in exceptional circumstances.
• This development is completely at odds with Solihull MBC’s local plan, which states that only a small-scale development is appropriate for Hockley Heath.
• This development would significantly increase traffic on the A34, which already is congested, particularly when there are problems on the M40/M42. All proposed developments would need to access the A34, also causing a significant build up of traffic trying to get on to the A34 and increasing the risk of accidents.
• The development would cause harm to wildlife, loss of natural habitat and impact on biodiversity. The loss of green spaces would also impact significantly on the wellbeing of existing residents.
• It would fundamentally alter the character of Hockley Heath, undermining its distinctiveness and rural identity.
• The village does not have the infrastructure in terms of education, health and transport to sustain a development of this size.
• It will also have an impact on the health and education on the Children.
• Although the development falls within South Warwickshire, the burden of the new population in terms of schooling, health, transport, refuse collection would fall on to Solihull, who have already opposed this plan.
This is clearly unfair and would lead to ongoing disputes between the Councils over funding in the future.

For the fore-mentioned reasons above,
I strongly object to this development plan, and urge the council to take my objections into consideration when making their decision.