Object

Chichester Local Plan 2021 - 2039: Proposed Submission

Representation ID: 4665

Received: 16/03/2023

Respondent: Mr David Carter

Legally compliant? No

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? No

Representation Summary:

Plan totally ignores CDC's own comments re Loxwood with reference to impact on area if housing is increased including infrastructure, environment and site. Fails to address very limited - transport links, no shops/PO, employment opportunities requiring increased travel by car putting extra pressure upon one B road; 1 primary school with no room for expansion, as with a full Medical Practice. Serious current problems include no capacity for disposal of sewage and waste water for new housing. Totally ignores government legislation re preservation and development of environment for nature, wildlife and benefit to community and visitors.

Change suggested by respondent:

Loxwood Plans need to return to and adopt those proposed by the Parish Council. CDC should be working with the Parish Council to develop Loxwood in context to its current setting as an attraction and of benefit to the future not only for residents but in national and world terms for nature and wildlife. Currently has a wide range of wildlife covering the proposed area including bird life such as kites, buzzards, gold crest to protected species such as bats, badgers, dormice, amphibians to name but a few. CDC should be working with recognised groups such as CPRE, Woodland Trust, Wildlife Trusts, the Wey and Arun Canal to ensure the historical, physical and mental benefits can be appreciated and valued by residents and visitors alike for the future, not destroyed. the footpaths and bridleways are well used by individuals, walking groups, dog walkers, cyclists on a strong daily basis. The proposed housing would destroy this completely.

Full text:

Plan totally ignores CDC's own comments re Loxwood with reference to impact on area if housing is increased including infrastructure, environment and site. Fails to address very limited - transport links, no shops/PO, employment opportunities requiring increased travel by car putting extra pressure upon one B road; 1 primary school with no room for expansion, as with a full Medical Practice. Serious current problems include no capacity for disposal of sewage and waste water for new housing. Totally ignores government legislation re preservation and development of environment for nature, wildlife and benefit to community and visitors.