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Chichester Local Plan 2021 - 2039: Proposed Submission

Representation ID: 4192

Received: 15/03/2023

Respondent: Chidham and Hambrook Parish Council

Representation Summary:

Nearly all our land identified in the HELAA for development is good grade agricultural land i.e. predominantly grades 1 and 2. It would not be possible to allocate sites for the remaining 156 houses without using this. Housing on large historically productive farmlands is irresponsible when we need unproductive and does nothing to protect food security.

Change suggested by respondent:

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Full text:

Nearly all our land identified in the HELAA for development is good grade agricultural land i.e. predominantly grades 1 and 2. It would not be possible to allocate sites for the remaining 156 houses without using this. Housing on large historically productive farmlands is irresponsible when we need unproductive and does nothing to protect food security.