Object

Representation ID: 16174

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Alison Smith

I write concerning the proposed development below.
The proposal for the use of land on the east of the Chester Road in Streetly (WAH230) (WAH254) and (WAH246) will make the Chester Road junction at The Hardwick very congested. This is a busy junction for people going into Birmingham and is used by large lorries coming from the quarry at Aldridge as well as elsewhere. The congestion would increase standing times for vehicles which would increase pollution. The risk to people's health with the increase in traffic fumes, should not be over estimated. Particularly as the area under proposal is already in the direct path to Birmingham airport, with all the pollution that the aircraft deposit on the houses below. The proposed area would result in a large and dense area of tree removal being necessary. As trees are vital to cleaning the air, this would be detrimental to people's health. Not only would the trees be removed, the habitat for many species would be lost. With the lost of vegetation and the increase in tarmac, concrete etc, this would make surface run off a concern, especially as the proposal places the site by a flood zone. As we all know the climate is changing and with it rainfall. Surface run off could lead to greater risk of flooding in the area, which could exponentially increase in size with time. In turn this could increase financial cost to householders.
I must object to the development on the grounds of health. mental well being and possible financial costs to house holders.