Reduce the number to those that already have permission ie 144

Nutbourne and Hambrook simply cannot absorb an additional 156 homes to the 144 that have already been given permission. It would mean approving development within settlement gaps, on good grade agricultural land, within wild life corridors, close to the AONB setting , obliterating long-distance views or in open countryside. Policies throughout the Plan refer to all these as needing the highest protection, Policy A13 is , therefore, in direct conflict. Facilities are very few, with no medical or retail; public transport is unreliable, infrequent and irregular. Use of cars for everyday needs is rising and will rise even further. N & H is simply too far from facilities to expect people to walk and cycling is not safe. Thornham Waste Water Treatment Plant has very limited capacity left and no certainty of any upgrades. This is a semi rural area which has already had far in excess of the 25 houses identified ion the last Local Plan and in the NP. Putting a combined total of 600 houses ( with Bosham ) to boost the housing numbers is totally wromg