I do not support the level of proposed new housing in the Chidham/Hambrook area which should be considerably reduced in view of:
-the stated comprehensive selection process has not followed the required density and sensitivity benchmarks as per approved planning policies and documents; moderation adjacent to identified sensitive locations is required;
-the potential 'joining up' of settlements east of Chichester through to Emsworth will result in urbanisation of countryside areas, loss of high grade farmland, with detrimental environmental impacts in terms of landscape, wildlife, traffic and quality of life;
-surrounding social, educational and road infrastructures are already being adversely impacted by the increase in housing in Chidham/Hambrook; far less than the level proposed for the area can be sensibly accommodated - this can only progress if housing development is commensurate with improved infrastructures to support new populations and generated traffic;
-housing development to the south of the A259 on any significant scale would be totally contrary to its designation and to the environment in this area.