The plan should set out clearly the minimum evidence required to demonstrate the lack of noise disturbance and a resultant high-quality of living environment for individual sites.

Policy should acknowledge the impact of new development on existing uses, with reference to the ‘agent of change’ principle (NPPF paragraph 186) being a policy requirement.

The policy is supported, particularly reference to Goodwood Airfield and Goodwood Motor Circuit. We request the Plan ensures all demonstrations of policy compliance are robust. Developers when presenting evidence, are often selective or apply a generic approach to noise assessment not truly representative of existing situations.

The plan should set out clearly the minimum evidence required to demonstrate the lack of noise disturbance and a resultant high-quality of living environment for individual sites.

Policy should acknowledge the impact of new development on existing uses, with reference to the ‘agent of change’ principle (NPPF paragraph 186) being a policy requirement.