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ID sylw: 106482

Derbyniwyd: 04/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Jude Humpries

We wish to object to the field Site 600 being used to build houses behind homes on our lane.

Malthouse Lane is a quiet road, with minimal street lighting with access from a single track causeway across the lakes. The infrastructure would not support the increased traffic generated by extra housing and would also increase the likelihood of traffic accidents. Noise and pollution levels would increase. Apart from the train station, with its very limited service, there is no public transport here so traffic volumes are high as it is. The roads around Malthouse Lane are already in a shocking state of repair and prone to flooding; if they are like this now, they will deteriorate dangerously if traffic is increased by the building of more homes.

This is a beautiful area in green belt land and more building and the subsequent housing will have a serious impact on the unique wildlife habitat provided by the Lakes, the ecosystems and the peaceful atmosphere of the area would be destroyed

This area is already prone to flooding and the fields provide much needed natural drainage and would not be suitable for housing

The sewage infrastructure is already under strain with Severn Trent having to use tankers regularly to remove excess sewage on Malthouse Lane –this system could not cope with any excess housing and could pose a health risk without significant upgrading of the current system.

Access to the fields from Malthouse Lane is down a very narrow alley opposite our bungalow and our well being would be seriously affected by vehicle noise and pollution and parking on an already narrow lane.

Having lived in Birmingham for much of our lives we often came to Earlswood when our children were younger as it is such a beautiful, peaceful place –now we are privileged enough to live in this wonderful place and it is fantastic to see the number of visitors still flocking to the Lakes. Visitors come here to ramble, walk their dogs, cycle, fish, ride horses or just watch the sunset. More development will mean more traffic and noise especially on the causeway which will destroy the area as a place to visit.