Support
Chichester Local Plan 2021 - 2039: Proposed Submission
Representation ID: 4118
Received: 15/03/2023
Respondent: Chichester Harbour Trust
We welcome the inclusion of the policy on strategic wildlife corridors, although would prefer that these were safeguarded to prevent any development in these designated areas. We feel that the policy, and indeed the corridors themselves, lack ambition and would benefit from being further strengthened to emphasise their importance in connecting the protected landscapes and habitats of Chichester Harbour and the South Downs. In addition it is not clear from the policy changes map whether or how the proposed corridors have changed since the last consultation in 2018/19.
We welcome the inclusion of the policy on strategic wildlife corridors, although would prefer that these were safeguarded to prevent any development in these designated areas. We feel that the policy, and indeed the corridors themselves, lack ambition and would benefit from being further strengthened to emphasise their importance in connecting the protected landscapes and habitats of Chichester Harbour and the South Downs. In addition it is not clear from the policy changes map whether or how the proposed corridors have changed since the last consultation in 2018/19.