Comment

Local Plan Review: Preferred Approach 2016-2035

Representation ID: 1340

Received: 07/02/2019

Respondent: Councillor Simon Oakley

Representation Summary:

Para 5.42. Noting Section 13 of the NPPF and the aims of this Local Plan Review para, it would appear appropriate to include a commitment to explore Green Belt land designation in the South of Plan Area. Support introduction of Countryside Gaps and associated Policy in Submission version of LPR to prevent significant further erosion of open countryside around Chichester and its immediately adjacent settlements, as well as prevent general coalescence of settlements, as an interim and backstop measure to Green Belt designations, noting the discussion on longer term growth requirements in paras 4.30 to 4.33.

Full text:

Para 5.42. Noting Section 13 of the NPPF and the aims of this Local Plan Review para, it would appear appropriate to include a commitment to explore Green Belt land designation in the South of Plan Area. Support introduction of Countryside Gaps and associated Policy in Submission version of LPR to prevent significant further erosion of open countryside around Chichester and its immediately adjacent settlements, as well as prevent general coalescence of settlements, as an interim and backstop measure to Green Belt designations, noting the discussion on longer term growth requirements in paras 4.30 to 4.33.