Comment

Local Plan Review: Preferred Approach 2016-2035

Representation ID: 300

Received: 25/01/2019

Respondent: Mr Carey Mackinnon

Representation Summary:

Try as I might I cant find the Chichester Housing and Economic Development Needs Assessment (HEDNA). The need for affordable housing is undeniable but I am sure it relies on a central government formula that takes no account of local conditions. Anecdotal evidence, some from people who work for the current developers, report that as much as 40% of the CURRENT new homes under construction are being sold as second homes. And still you want to build more on the Western Manhood Peninsula?

Full text:

Try as I might I cant find the Chichester Housing and Economic Development Needs Assessment (HEDNA). The need for affordable housing is undeniable but I am sure it relies on a central government formula that takes no account of local conditions. Anecdotal evidence, some from people who work for the current developers, report that as much as 40% of the CURRENT new homes under construction are being sold as second homes. And still you want to build more on the Western Manhood Peninsula?