The sites indicated as "achievable" for development in Birdham - HB10022 - are two agricultural fields that contribute a lot to the landscape character of the area. They are a considerable distance from the heart of the village, and most importantly are the wrong side of the A286, requiring people needing to cross a busy road. Although the area is not within the AONB it is adjacent and contributes to the general rural environment with distant views across open farmland.
Surely there should be more to planning than just deciding whether the odd field should have housing on it or not? There is a neighbourhood plan and settlement area for Birdham that has been created after a lot of work which should be respected and followed, otherwise what is the point?