We are writing concerning the proposal to allocate land at Highgrove Farm for 250 houses (and, possibly, a school).

It is a huge urban extension which distorts the whole layout of the village. It cuts into the strategic gap between Bosham and Fishbourne and severely degrades the open farmland landscape.

While we acknowledge that land south of the A259 lies within the AONB, there is land there that is within the existing village which would be much more suitable for housing.

We are strongly opposed to Policy AL7 and hope that it will be reconsidered.