As a resident of Bosham with a young family, I have major concerns about what I observe happening to our environment on a daily basis. I am not against building new houses and as someone who has struggled to get on the property ladder, I understand this requirement. However, developments are happening at an alarming rate with only token statements in terms of environmntal impact and sustainability. I cycle everywhere, when I cannot cycle, I walk. I encourage my children and friends to do the same. However, I am increasingly torn as to whether I should do so. It is simply not safe to get around by bike or on foot. Our roads are congested, dangerous and aggressive places to be. There has been no clearer example of the conflict between development and sustainable travel than the new St Wilfreds Hospice building in Bosham. Clear;y, an inspiriational project with great acrhitecture and a wonderful vision. But the changes to junctions around the development has driven so much traffic around the normally relaxing and quiet Chequers Lane (part of the South Coast Cycle Route) and one of the only reasonable sections of my commute to work each day. As we build, traffic grows. People become more aggressive in ther driving. Any quiet route for cycling becomes a speedway for those looking for their latest short cut. People will not commit to sustainable travel if the networks are not in place. I am calling for a serious commitment to sustainable travel around all of these houses being built. If there is going to ba a new school north of the A259, families MUST be able to walk and cycle there safely from all parts of the village. This requires a cycle path linking Bosham with Broadbridge seperate from any road. It also requires a subway under the A259 (it is already impossible to cross safely)

There is also the concern for local wildlife. There must be protected coriddors between the harbour and the South Downs. I regularly spot Barn Owls, deer, foxes around the proposed site for development. This plan does not go far enough to protect these species for future generations to enjoy.