Hockley Heath villagers flooding council with objections to 99 new homes in their village.<br />Solihull Council has approved 99 new homes on Hockley Heath’s green belt, despite over 200 objections from residents and local authorities.<br /><br />Residents warned of worsening traffic congestion on School Road, where cars barely pass each other, and where two child-related accidents occurred near the school recently.<br /><br />Nurton Developments pledged improvements like traffic calming and crossings, but councillors stressed Hockley Heath’s limited transport and overcrowded schools make the plan unsustainable.<br /><br />With outline permission granted, the developer must now submit detailed plans, but opposition continues over the impact on Hockley Heath’s character and infrastructure.
