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Chichester Local Plan 2021 - 2039: Proposed Submission

Representation ID: 3895

Received: 07/03/2023

Respondent: Mr Edward Bowring

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Yes

Representation Summary:

The A259 in Fishbourne is already at capacity, with tailbacks from A27 roundabout to the village at rush hour. The road simply can not take any extra traffic as it currently is. The A259 and Clay lane road surfaces are not maintained well enough for the current flow, let alone for the planned new development from Chichester to Southbourne. Our homes on the A259 already shake from passing large vehicles, especially when the A27 is shut. Trying to cross the A259 as a pedestrian with children is already dangerous enough.

Change suggested by respondent:

Only allow a number of new homes in line with what the current road network can handle and protect Chichester harbour AONB and wild life corridors from further pollution. For the roads to be better maintained before any new major development is permitted. To install 20mph zones for A259 villages and more pedestrian road crossings so people can cross safely. Consider alternative routes to the A259 when the A27 is closed.

Full text:

The A259 in Fishbourne is already at capacity, with tailbacks from A27 roundabout to the village at rush hour. The road simply can not take any extra traffic as it currently is. The A259 and Clay lane road surfaces are not maintained well enough for the current flow, let alone for the planned new development from Chichester to Southbourne. Our homes on the A259 already shake from passing large vehicles, especially when the A27 is shut. Trying to cross the A259 as a pedestrian with children is already dangerous enough.