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Local Plan Review: Preferred Approach 2016-2035

Representation ID: 1529

Received: 07/02/2019

Respondent: Heather McDougall

Representation Summary:

Chichester has a known air pollution problem that has never been adequately addressed. We can not continue to ignore this issue, only requiring an air quality assessment with possible mitigations detailed. This is not good enough, action is needed.
There is considerable scientific evidence about the negative impact this has on the development of children's organs, link to dementia and such. This policy doesn't do enough for local people in this respect.
The Stockbridge AQMA is located near 3 schools and a local plan must do better to ensure equality and that resident's health is not being adversely impacted.

Full text:

Chichester has a known air pollution problem that has never been adequately addressed. We can not continue to ignore this issue, only requiring an air quality assessment with possible mitigations detailed. This is not good enough, action is needed.
There is considerable scientific evidence about the negative impact this has on the development of children's organs, link to dementia and such. This policy doesn't do enough for local people in this respect.
The Stockbridge AQMA is located near 3 schools and a local plan must do better to ensure equality and that resident's health is not being adversely impacted.