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ID sylw: 107700

Derbyniwyd: 03/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Lewis Jones

Residents of Hockley Heath, part of Solihull Borough and the Meriden Parliamentary Constituency, have voting rights to influence local decisions within local administrative boundaries. South Warwickshire Council’s inclusion of SG24 in its Local Plan bypasses these residents' democratic rights, as most new developments fall outside their constituency. Other communities are reportedly pushing for SG24 to absorb more housing to protect their own areas.

The proposed development would drastically alter Hockley Heath, increasing its size and population sevenfold, overwhelming local roads, schools, and services. The A3400, already congested, would face severe traffic issues, especially during M42 diversions. Flood risks would rise due to the area's high water table and increased surface runoff. Local schools and healthcare services are already at capacity, and new residents would not contribute council tax to Solihull. Emergency services would be split between two jurisdictions, creating confusion. The use of the Hockley Heath name for SG24 is opposed by residents. Legal challenges are likely, particularly regarding the reclassification of Green Belt land, potentially delaying the plan and undermining attempts to shift housing allocations from other areas to SG24.