I would like to provide my observations and objections on the proposed developments for the Parish of Chidham and Hambrook of 500 new houses in the period in future years.

It is my opinion that this is an excessive number for the Hambrook area to absorb. The Chidham area is primarily in an AONB and therefore enjoys a protected status and would result in an invidious 'north-south divide' in the Parish.

There has already been a considerable increase in housing in Hambrook in the past 3 years or more, far in excess of earlier indicative numbers. The additional 500 is grossly excessive and is not sustainable.

500 homes means an estimated 1500 people who need to travel to work and school each day. The only public transport is the 700 bus along the A259. Several of the larger proposed sites in Hambrook are an unreasonably long walk away, especially with children.The increase in vehicle presence along Broad Road, associated pollution, noise and safety concerns will be intolerable for Hambrook residents.

There is no infrastructure in the Parish of Chidham and Hambrook resulting again in increased number of traffic journeys along the A259.

Similarly, the railway station at Nutbourne is also a significant distance away; again resulting in car use to access this means of transport. I have seen no mention of a park and ride facility that would enable / encourage residents of the whole parish to use the 700 bus or the trains.

People's needs for education, medical services, shopping and other amenities have not been adequately addressed.

Why does Hambrook have to have 500 homes compared to 250 for both Bosham and Fishbourne? A reduction to 250 homes, while not easy to assimilate, would go some way to the parish contributing to the need for new housing in the District.

The settlements between Chichester and Emsworth along the A259 will, in total, result in a total of 2,250 homes being built. My arguments about sustainability applies even more in this wider context.

I'm confident there other arguments about the probably massive detrimental effects to wildlife and the unique landscape -South Downs and Chichester harbour- that make it a desirable area to live in. Sadly that will no longer be the case in the near future.