Linden Homes and Miller Homes support the premise of policy DM3 which aims to make the best use of land in accordance with the NPPF paragraph 122. However, the policy does not fully recognise that new developments improve the provision of transport links and access to services and hence can, in themselves, provide new opportunities for higher density development. Large strategic sites, such as the west of Chichester allocation, improve accessibility to services and facilities through the provision of new infrastructure and sustainable links to existing centres. It will also provide new services such as healthcare facilities, schools and employment opportunities. The policy should reflect the fact that large strategic developments can often accommodate higher densities either the modification of point (a) or the addition of a new point (c) which states that higher densities will also be actively encouraged on larger strategic sites which improve access to transport links and facilities.