Tuesday 11 January 2011

CONCERNS ABOUT THE DEVELOPEMENT OF LAND ON BOOTHS LANE


I have recieved a number of concerns regarding the Cameron Homes plans for developing Booths Lane, from residents and residents groups, such as the Booths Farm Neighbourhood Forum. (lead spokesman Bob Wild) In summary they are.

Notably, there are more dwellings, 44 as opposed to 36 approved, The line
of the rebuild section of Booths Lane is being moved by only a few metres.
This means that houses will be built on both sides of the new road as
opposed to only one side.


The quality of the houses, although not specified in detail seem to be of
poorer quality in general.

The proposed width of the new section of Booths Lane is far too narrow,
5.4 m.. This may be adequate for a small, "off the road"
development but not for an important through road. If the development were
to be built as described there would be no scope for later widening.

There is insufficient parking proposed. This will result in people
needing to park on Booths lane, making passage even more difficult.

The quality of the houses, although not specified in detail seem to be of
poorer quality in general.

The proposals deviate significantly from the plans approved as outline
planning permission in the Spring of 2008.
The whole road needs to be addressed more thoroughly. Will all of the road be upgraded?

If you have any comments for or against this development please contact me on 360 6486 or send me an email keith.linnecor@birmingham.gov.uk

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