Object

Local Plan Review: Preferred Approach 2016-2035

Representation ID: 3154

Received: 06/02/2019

Respondent: Mrs Christine Harrison

Representation Summary:

Object to Hunston allocation on the following grounds:
- Lack of infrastructure
- Increase in traffic
- Unequal distribution of homes
- Tourist economy affected by more development
- Impact on food and environment by building on agricultural land
- Second homes underoccupied
- Impact on The Copse

Full text:

No (research) evidence to suggest that Hunston itself as a village needs 200 houses. It only needs social housing. That the areas south of the A27 cannot bear the overload of proposed development which has been foisted upon it due to the North of Chichester arming itself with protection against development. The character of Hunston will be adversely affected by being enlarged by a third. Hunston functions well currently but has no infrastructure allowing development.

Looking at the North and South of Chichester together in terms of the local economy. The south brings the greatest economic prosperity to the whole population due to its prosperity. Hunston has a lot of farmland. If built on, how will this impact on food and environment? Do a survey on the occupancy state of all the second homes in the area. If second homes are under occupied, should these not be purchased rather than building more houses.

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