H11, H13, H14 - It has not been possible to consult the community in Southbourne to obtain a view on these policies in the time allotted. This places the Parish Council in a difficult position. However, 12 new pitches and 12 new plots is a considerable number to accommodate in addition to those already occupied within the parish and therefore it is considered appropriate to raise objection unless the District Council can provide sufficient assurances about the location and proposed management of these sites.
H12 – The site identified as Sunrise in the Local Plan is already fully occupied. This includes the controversial encroachment, reinforced by two meter high boundary fencing, over a significant length of a Public Right of Way (Footpath 212), which now follows an unpleasant confined route adjacent to the correct route. In addition, an unauthorised park home dwelling has been recently located over the original route of the Public Right of Way. There is no room for a further pitch. It appears that the District Council is attempting to use this proposal to regularise unauthorised development, which is not acceptable. It is strongly recommended that the Inspector visits this site and that the proposal at Sunrise is deleted from the Local Plan.

See representations attached.