Given that the planning application for 50 houses at Highgrove Farm was approved despite the many detailed and well-reasoned objections from both local residents and 'official bodies' - it is hard to see that objections for the inclusion of a further 300 houses on Highgrove Farm in the Local Plan Review will hold any weight.
However, I object to the further loss of agricultural use for this land, for the following reasons:
1. The issue of Waste Water Management that was raised when the Bosham Neighbourhood Plan was put together still hasn't been addressed.
2. The issues of future flooding once the field has been 'paved over', and the loss of valuable existing eco-systems have not been adequately addressed.
3. The development of a further 300 houses on this site will put huge extra strain on local facilities - namely roads, health services, shops, schools etc...
4. A further 300 houses on this site is too many.
It is therefore vital that full consideration is given to all the issues mentioned in clause 6.56 on the CDC portal before a decision is made to change the land at Highgrove Farm from agricultural use to housing.