Object
Local Plan Review: Preferred Approach 2016-2035
Representation ID: 455
Received: 28/01/2019
Respondent: Mr Robin Kidd
Whilst the objective, to ensure a lively retail scene in the city centre, is commendable, we should also support local citizens with larger more affordable shops, not just expensive independent boutiques. This especially applies to clothing. Currently I drive to adjacent districts (Bognor, Havant and beyond) to buy clothes, when I would much prefer to be able to buy clothes in Chichester. This could mean allowing a strictly limited number of large clothing shops in edge-of-town locations, to complement the expensive boutiques in the city centre.
Whilst the objective, to ensure a lively retail scene in the city centre, is commendable, we should also support local citizens with larger more affordable shops, not just expensive independent boutiques. This especially applies to clothing. Currently I drive to adjacent districts (Bognor, Havant and beyond) to buy clothes, when I would much prefer to be able to buy clothes in Chichester. This could mean allowing a strictly limited number of large clothing shops in edge-of-town locations, to complement the expensive boutiques in the city centre.