The role of Goodwood Estate businesses in transcending many business sectors should be reflected through the Plan and suitable provision for its sustainability made through Plan policies.

Goodwood does not sit easily within the Plan’s definition (and therefore policy provision) of tourism and hospitality as set out in Chapter 7: Employment and Economy. It is a hybrid situation attracting elements of many sectors of the Employment and Economy Chapter, and we request this position is more visibly acknowledged and provided for through the Plan.

There are references within Chapter 10 (policies A9 and A16) but this is focussed on the Goodwood Airfield and Motor Circuit.

The majority of the Goodwood Estate is within the National Park rather than CDC and it is understandable policy should focus on the airfield and circuit. However, it is important the Plan acknowledges and makes provision for the inter-connection of the airfield and motor circuit with the rest of the Estate, and the significant benefits of a "combined Goodwood" to Chichester District and the region.

The Estate welcomes a continuing dialogue with the planning authority to ensure the local plan is an appropriate vehicle to support and enhance the Estate through future years.

Representations we make to earlier parts of the Plan illustrate the economic contribution made by the Estate to the District and this should be reflected in Chapter 7.