This is an area which has recently seen a large number of new housing without it appears much improvement in the local infrastructure. So to accept the proposed number of another 500 houses seems problematic . The burden on the A259 of the extra traffic produced by the increase in housing is already evident so an increase of probably 1000 cars would reduce the A259 back to the condition it was in before the A27 was in operation. This hardly fits in with the intention of reducing congestion in the area
There is also the problem of drainage . There are warnings about building on a flood plain which appear to be constantly ignored and will be again if this proposed development occurs. Apparently Southbourne is suffering from inadequate drainage associated with recent increased housing
It is stated that the intention is to protect the historic environment. It will be submerged by this number and the effect on the natural environment and wild life will also be detrimental.
With regard to providing affordable housing what is the definition of affordable . It's all affordable to people with the wherewithal but I can't see developers providing much at the lower price range
I would also like to see the housing subject to reaching certain standards in terms of insulation , carbon foot print , eco friendly etc . We used to have minimum standards in the uk and should return to them .
All the proposals of protecting open spaces etc would seem to me to be impossible if you add another 500 houses .