Support

Chichester Local Plan 2021 - 2039: Proposed Submission

Representation ID: 4121

Received: 15/03/2023

Respondent: Chichester Harbour Trust

Representation Summary:

We support the inclusion of this policy within the Plan, however wish to make the observation that by default the sheer level of proposed development in close proximity to the Chichester Harbour SSSI/SPA/SAC site makes its delivery problematic.

Full text:

We support the inclusion of this policy within the Plan, however wish to make the observation that by default the sheer level of proposed development in close proximity to the Chichester Harbour SSSI/SPA/SAC site makes its delivery problematic. It would need to ensure that any new developments did not contribute any additional waste water, surface drainage and nutrients into water bodies entering Chichester Harbour. It would need to ensure that there was no additional recreational pressure on the harbour, and any that arose would need to be effectively mitigated - which at present is not in place. Any proposed mitigation must be property resourced and monitored to ensure it is fit for purpose.

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