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Local Plan Review: Preferred Approach 2016-2035

Representation ID: 2747

Received: 07/02/2019

Respondent: Sussex Wildlife Trust

Representation Summary:

-Concerned about the very broad housing number associated with this allocation. States a minimum of 600 dwellings, the supporting text refers to the possibility of 1000.
-Unclear how such a difference can be planned for in terms of impacts on natural and deliver the required green infrastructure and natural environment enhancements.
-Must be a robust assessment of the true capacity of this allocation taking into consideration impacts on natural capital assets, e.g. gravel pits have high
biodiversity value in terms of breeding birds.
-Reference to Chichester Harbour and SPA unclear.
-Requirement for green infrastructure is unambitious.

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