Object

Local Plan Review: Preferred Approach 2016-2035

Representation ID: 1615

Received: 07/02/2019

Respondent: Ms Paula Chatfield

Representation Summary:

Generally strongly support but needs explicit reference to trees, as increased tree planting is a Government policy objective and there is an increasing body of evidence in relation to the benefits of trees.
Cycle parking needs to be referenced in the same terms as car parking in para. 5.8.
Chichester Tree Wardens may wish to follow this up. Parklands Residents' Association may wish to support Policy S20 more generally, if changes are proposed.

Full text:

Generally strongly support, but this Policy and paragraphs do not explicitly reference the importance of including trees. Increased tree planting is a Government policy objective and there is an increasing body of evidence in relation to the benefits of trees (including but not limited to shade; water management; air quality; biodiversity; traffic calming; reduced crime; and health and well-being -
https://positivepsychologyprogram.com/why-nature-positively-affects-your-well-being-and-how-to-apply-it/ by way of example).
Car and cycle parking is referenced (cycle parking needs to be referenced in respect of 5.8); trees need to be too.

N.B. As a Committee member of Parklands' Residents' Association (PRA), please note that PRA may wish to expand on this support, including with the Inspector at Examination in Public, if material changes are proposed during the Local Plan Review process.
As a volunteer Chichester Tree Warden, Chichester Tree Wardens may also wish to pursue the subject of the inclusion of trees in the context of Policy S20: Design.