Object
Chichester Local Plan 2021 - 2039: Proposed Submission
Representation ID: 5385
Received: 17/03/2023
Respondent: Bellway Homes (Wessex) Ltd
Agent: Chapman Lily Planning
Legally compliant? Yes
Sound? Yes
Duty to co-operate? Yes
Consider policy provisions pragmatic and broadly consistent with national government guidance. Fifth paragraph - no objection in principle but prescribed distances (8m and 16m) should be regarded as a guide, that allows for flexibility depending on site circumstances. Welcome clear steer on drainage / build requirements (nos.1-4), support intent for sustainable drainage systems to be designed into landscape of all major development and for use of construction materials with low permeability up to at least same height as finished floor levels. Commend Council for commissioning Level 2 SFRA.
The second sentence seems a little misguided. stating: ‘Development will be directed to the areas of lowest flood risk applying the sequential test and where relevant the exceptions test’. I would respectfully suggest that the ‘where relevant’ should come before sequential test too, as it doesn’t apply to all forms of development.
See attachment.