Object
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
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.
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.
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.