I write to object to the proposed new Local Plan concerning Loxwood, West Sussex. I became the joint owner of a cottage in Loxwood in December, 2018 and it is only recently that the proposed Local Plan came to my notice and in particular the proposed allocation of 125 new houses in Loxwood for the period 2019 - 2035 (in addition to the 60 already allocated in the current Local Plan).

I object to the Plan because:
(a) it appears to be unsustainable and
(b) it seems that the CDC has not followed national planning guidance in developing its draft local plan.

Concerning point (a), I have been informed that the local sewage infrastructure has no further capacity and there are no plans to update it in its 2020 -2025 expenditure plans. In addition, the local public transport system is inadequate and there appear to be few employment opportunities in the village. It seems that Loxwood is also prone to flooding.

Concerning point (b), I have been informed that no parish consultations have taken place about site allocations. I have not been informed about any proposed sites and this is of major concern to me. It also appears that neighbouring villages have not been allocated any new houses and I am unable to understand why it is proposed that such a large number of houses be allocated to Loxwood, which would alter irrevocably the character of the village.