Object
Local Plan Review: Preferred Approach 2016-2035
Representation ID: 1003
Received: 04/02/2019
Respondent: Mr Keith Martin
No supporting evidence is offered for the glowing expectations for social acitivities and industry with less call on city centre services.
The vision needs to be supported by an appraisal of the previous Local Plan. What are the facts?
What is the evidence that Strategic Sites will become more self-contained? (Para 3.11) In spite of all the new houses East Wittering and Bracklesham have seen the recent loss of 4 banks and a large pub. There are very few new employers.
What is the evidence for commercial and social activities to thrive? (Para 3.12)
What is the evidence that more dwellings will cause local industries to flourish? (Para 3.13)
The vision is full of communities flourishing and thriving as a result of new housing with no supporting evidence. This Local Plan Review should include an appraisal of the previous plan. We need to learn from the previous Local Plan before prescribing more of the same.