Support

Chichester Local Plan 2021 - 2039: Proposed Submission

Representation ID: 6031

Received: 17/03/2023

Respondent: Barratt David Wilson Homes

Agent: Henry Adams LLP

Representation Summary:

Support in principle. Suggested changes to policy in additional rep - 5683.

Full text:

1 Henry Adams LLP act on behalf of Barratt David Wilson (Client) in respect of Land at
Maudlin Farm (the Site). These representations respond to the Regulation 19 Consultation version of the Chichester Local Plan 2021-2039 (Feb 2023), which identifies the site as a Strategic Development allocation through Policy A11 Highgrove Farm, Bosham.

1.2 In this context, our response is focused on the following matters;
 The development strategy, settlement hierarchy and distribution of development,
 The overall amount of new housing required within the new plan period, and
 The strategic allocation proposed at Bosham in Policy A11.

1.3 The Site is subject of a live application which was submitted over 2 years to the Council, following publication of an Interim Housing Statement, which encouraged applications on suitably located sites, including those comprising draft allocations. The Council are yet to determine this application. This submission is accompanied by the design and access statement (Appendix 1) submitted with the live application for the site which focuses on the site opportunities and constraints alongside the design considerations.

In summary, the Client supports the allocation of Highgrove Farm, Bosham for residential
development. The technical work and accompanying design and access statement demonstrate that the site is capable of delivering 300 dwellings during the course of the plan period.

6.2 The Client would however request that amendments be made to the wording of the policy to allow for a level of flexibility so that any future development can be aligned with what is appropriate to deliver to meet local needs.