I am writing to object to the current proposal to allocate a further 125 dwellings in Loxwood between 2019 and 2035. I have lived in the village with my family for over thirty years and hope to spend many more here.

In my opinion the content and intent of the draft local plan is not sound, because it does not deliver sustainable development. This is because, inter alia:

1. There is no proven need nor demand for more open market housing in Loxwood. Any new dwellings would most likely be purchased by families moving into the area. There is no employment available in the village, so there is no need for more people.

2. Waste water infrastructure cannot cope with existing planned development not to mention further allocations. The waste water system will not be extended by Southern Water. The local road system is at capacity and there is no public transport.

3. Just because developers and land owners want to build houses and make money, therefore identifying potential sites, does not mean that the village wants or needs more housing. the net must be cast more widely and fairly.

Because of these matters I do not believe that the proposal meets the test of sustainability. Further, in my opinion, CDC has not followed national planning guidance in developing it's draft local plan.

I understand that Loxwood parish council will object strongly to the draft local plan, and I fully support them in this.