Object

Chichester Local Plan 2021 - 2039: Proposed Submission

Representation ID: 4171

Received: 15/03/2023

Respondent: Chidham and Hambrook Parish Council

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? Yes

Duty to co-operate? Yes

Representation Summary:

This is an opportunity to provide much needed sustainable, affordable housing, which would attract younger people to make their homes in the city. There is too much emphasis on retail, café and restaurant use which could be in danger of becoming a white elephant like Chichester Gate. 170 homes on two sites is profoundly unambitious. Creative master planning is needed to take advantage of the space in building a significant number of affordable homes sustainably located without the need for car ownership. Retail uses should be directed to the city and not take the place of housing.

Change suggested by respondent:

More emphasis on housing rather than retail

Full text:

This is an opportunity to provide much needed sustainable, affordable housing, which would attract younger people to make their homes in the city. There is too much emphasis on retail, café and restaurant use which could be in danger of becoming a white elephant like Chichester Gate. 170 homes on two sites is profoundly unambitious. Creative master planning is needed to take advantage of the space in building a significant number of affordable homes sustainably located without the need for car ownership. Retail uses should be directed to the city and not take the place of housing.