That part of the Goodwood Estate not falling within the National Park lies within the East-West corridor. While the planning justification for the corridor is understood, the Estate has held reservations about the scale, form and location of some development, particularly that falling within the north-east Chichester Strategic Allocation. It has been our long-held belief that the allocation was more for mathematical expediency and appeal defence than a sound planning strategy and we are encouraged by the change in direction to the strategic allocation and the long-term aspirations proposed through the draft plan.

Paragraph 4.88 should make it explicit that although it is a focus for growth to 2035, the corridor does not mean that any site within its parameters is suitable for development. The setting of the city, particularly it's relationship with the National Park, is to be protected and Policy S13 must be given more strength in this respect to ensure this matter is at the forefront of planning decisions. This can be done by expanding the bullet points as follows (in red):

Policy S13: Chichester City Development Principles
New development, infrastructure and facilities will be planned for Chichester City that enhance the city's role as a sub-regional centre and visitor destination, contribute to meeting local needs, and conserve and enhance the city's historic character, heritage and wider environs, particularly along the edge of the national park boundary. This will include provision for development and proposals that:
* Support and strengthen the vitality and viability of the city centre and its role as a shopping/visitor destination, employment centre and a place to live;
* Support and enhance the city's existing heritage, arts and cultural facilities;
* Enhance the city's existing heritage, arts and cultural facilities;
* Enhance the city's existing entertainment and leisure offer, including the 'evening economy' and major events;
* Reinforce and strengthen the city's office market;
* Protect views of the cathedral and the setting of the city from the surrounding landscape and adjoining National Park, including the provision of new green infrastructure and green space;
* Provide or contribute towards improved facilities for education, health and other social and community uses;
* Enhance the character and distinctiveness of the city's local neighbourhoods, including conserving their settings and features;
* Provide or contribute towards an enhanced network of green infrastructure, including additional parks and amenity open space, outdoor sport pitches, recreational routes and access to natural green space particular where these can be linked at landscape scale and or providing connectively with the SDNP ;
* Support and promote improved access to the city and National Park using sustainable modes of travel in accordance with the transport strategy for the city (see Policy S14); and
* Enhance the public realm, especially within the city centre and key routes in and out of the city.
All development will be required to have special regard to the city's historic character, setting and heritage. Development proposals should be underpinned by robust historic characterisation and impact assessments and make a positive contribution to the city's unique, setting, character and distinctiveness.
If necessary, the Council may prepare a Supplementary Planning Document(s) or Development Plan Document(s) which will set out a coordinated planning framework covering Chichester City centre and other areas of change in the city and its environs, which will identify development sites, transport and environmental improvements and define areas within which specific uses or means of protection are considered appropriate or and will be supported.