Comment

Local Plan Review: Preferred Approach 2016-2035

Representation ID: 1390

Received: 06/02/2019

Respondent: Ms Paula Chatfield

Representation Summary:

Broadly support; sceptical of delivery.
3.4 sustainable neighbourhoods and good non-vehicle transport links and views and landscape value are crucial.
Ditto 3.7, the importance of countryside linking the downs and harbour, both for people and wildlife.

Full text:

I broadly support the Spatial Vision, with not a little scepticism that it can be delivered.
I particularly admire, in 3.4:
"New sustainable neighbourhoods on the ... western ... sides of Chichester... will provide dwellings, jobs, retail opportunities and community facilities with good public transport, pedestrian and cycle links to other parts of the city. As an historic walled cathedral city, its rich cultural and architectural heritage will be conserved, enhanced and promoted together with the views and landscape value afforded by its setting."
and 3.7 is crucial in the context of our expanding city:
"3.7 The relationship between the National Park and significant natural areas to the south, especially Chichester Harbour Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, will be carefully managed by maintaining and enhancing the countryside between settlements."