Object

Chichester Local Plan 2021 - 2039: Proposed Submission

Representation ID: 4187

Received: 15/03/2023

Respondent: Chidham and Hambrook Parish Council

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? Yes

Duty to co-operate? Yes

Representation Summary:

Given the significant constraints on the plan area and the fact that the standard methodology need no longer apply when there are exceptional circumstances we feel this number is too high. It represents a reduction of only 100 houses a year. The number should be reduced to a figure reflecting the fact that only 30% of the plan area is developable. It is not possible to squeeze that amount of housing into this area without considerable detrimental impact on local residents and our environment.

Change suggested by respondent:

Reduce the housing number from 10,350 and plead exceptional circumstances for Chichester District and its residents.

Full text:

Given the significant constraints on the plan area and the fact that the standard methodology need no longer apply when there are exceptional circumstances we feel this number is too high. It represents a reduction of only 100 houses a year. The number should be reduced to a figure reflecting the fact that only 30% of the plan area is developable. It is not possible to squeeze that amount of housing into this area without considerable detrimental impact on local residents and our environment.