I think paragraph 6.87 particularly and other sections need to be made even stronger with regard to development south of the A259. If we accept that additional housing north of the A259 is inevitable then it is even more important that ALL of the AONB is protected from development so that the inevitably increased number of local residents can enjoy this important and special area. The strategic gas provided by meadows and rivers south of he A259 are an essential element of the AONB and should not be seen as 'easy' targets for development. The only exception might be existing and unused 'brown field' sites that could perhaps be improved upon with carefully prepared replacement housing.

Serious consideration should be given to access to the A27 from Southbourne as a strategic objective for the short term not something discarded as simply too expensive.