Comment

Draft Interim Policy Statement for Housing Development

Representation ID: 3568

Received: 08/07/2020

Respondent: Mr Clive Barrington

Representation Summary:

125 houses in Birdham is excessive and not sustainable. It would spoil the character of the village and put the infrastructure more pressure (school, medical facilities & transport). Employment opportunities are also limited and residents have to travel off the Peninsular to work.

Full text:

With regard to Policy S5, the figure of 125 houses in Birdham (or even more if the HEELA proposal is implemented) is excessive and not sustainable. It would spoil the character of the village in an ANOB and put the infrastructure under even more pressure (school, medical facilities & transport). The A286 is already subject to tailbacks, particularly in summer months, which impacts on bus movements and with other large developments proposed on the Manhood Peninsular, the volume of traffic will increase significantly as employment opportunities are limited and residents have to travel off the Peninsular to work.