The Bosham Association has already submitted extensive and thorough representations on the proposal to extend the development on the Highgrove Farm site, which we support.
Rather than develop on this site, we believe that there are powerful arguments in favour of development in the roughly rectangular area between Walton Lane and Delling Lane.
We appreciate that this is within the AONB, but we have noted that planning authorities are now encouraged to consider the use of AONB land in appropriate circumstances.
We believe that the following points are relevant to this site:
1. It is devoid of scenic value, and invisible to any significant part of the Harbour
2.It would be very valuable in the development of Bosham village as one coherent community
3. It would avoid further coalescence along the A259
4. The approval of the hospice development has already opened the area to development
5. There are some small pockets of "brown field" land in the area which could be used
6. Provision of a school site and playing facilities would be in the centre of the village, not on the extreme corner, and would reduce the need for cars
7. Shopping, transport and medical facilities are marginally better than at Highgrove Farm
8. Our proposal would offer opportunities for sheltered housing, much needed in the area