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Chichester Local Plan 2021 - 2039: Proposed Submission

Representation ID: 6200

Received: 16/03/2023

Respondent: Wisborough Green Parish Council

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? Not specified

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

Representation Summary:

Support – with qualification
The rural character of Wisborough Green, a jewel of a village within the whole of Chichester District, cannot be maintained if:
- new housing numbers are allocated that increase the village size by double-digit percentages.
- sites identified within the HELAA ignore the unique nature of the village.
- there is an expectation that local communities become more self-reliant to meet their local needs.
This statement is in direct conflict with 2.27.
The maintenance of the rural character of the parishes within the NE is essential.

Full text:

Support – with qualification
The rural character of Wisborough Green, a jewel of a village within the whole of Chichester District, cannot be maintained if:
- new housing numbers are allocated that increase the village size by double-digit percentages.
- sites identified within the HELAA ignore the unique nature of the village.
- there is an expectation that local communities become more self-reliant to meet their local needs.
This statement is in direct conflict with 2.27.
The maintenance of the rural character of the parishes within the NE is essential.