Object
Local Plan Review: Preferred Approach 2016-2035
Representation ID: 2293
Received: 07/02/2019
Respondent: Mr Gordon Read
Agent: Kate Simms
Object to Apuldram and Donnington allocation on following grounds:
- DEFRA have classified this area as one of the best food production soil.
- The area is subject to flooding on a regular basis.
- Will upset the natural ecosystem and wildlife including rare species of plants within and surrounding the Chichester AONB.
- Overpressurised road usage on and off the Witterings Pennisula, and, especially at the A27 Fishbourne roundabout.
- Inadequate public transport
- Unsafe to walk to and from Chichester especially with lack of walkways under or over the A27
Having read Policy AL6 - Land South West of Chichester (Apuldram & Donnington
Parishes), I object to this planning proposal on the following grounds:
1. The area is classified by DEFRA as GRADE ONE Agricultural Brick Earth. In other words DEFRA have classified this area as one of the best food production soil.
2. The area is subject to flooding on a regular basis.
3. The plan will upset the natural ecosystem and wildlife including rare species of plants within and surrounding the Chichester AONB.
4. The plan WILL only exacerbate the already overpressurised road usage on and off the Witterings Pennisula, and, especially at the A27 Fishbourne roundabout. Chichester already has a serious transport issue within and on the A27 which will only get worse.
5. There is inadequate public transport currently even though there is a need for it.
6. It is unsafe to walk to and from Chichester especially with lack of walkways under or over the A27.