I would like to add my comments regarding the proposed developments proposed for Highgrove farm near Bosham:
1. I am particularly concerned about how to maintain an inclusive feel for this development - it just adds to the feeling of one long urbanisation between Chichester and Emsworth. No only is the strategic gap reduced but there seems to be little provision made for cyclist or walking links to the main village. This means the reliance on cars and even more traffic to the village.
2. There is no point in having a lovely harbour with no wildlife corridors into the South Downs - there seems to be no cohesive approach to development.
3. Why is there no consideration of sites closer to the village (for instance behind the bed shop) - where a resident could feel part of the community.
4. As above the idea of putting a school so far out will only add yet more traffic and the loss of the feeling of going to a village school.
5. All development should stop until the Chichester by-pass issue is resolved - every road is now a rat run trying to avoid direct routes that are so busy and jammed.
6. Even if all the above is not a reason to reject the plan - what can be done to ensure that the development includes giving something to the community - I am thinking - nice paths to walk on through planted wildlife corridors. Wouldn't it be great to be able to walk on what was essentially farm land (with minimum birdlife - as is common these days) and have sparrows nesting and starling roosts. How about a village pond? Or even a play park for kids? All developments need to be environmentally improved - houses which include bat roosts and opportunities for nesting/roosting birds . hedgehog friendly gardens - something good to add!
7. I have heard worries about sewerage (I would hope that this is a technical issue which the water companies can deal with) and regarding flooding - this will only be an issue if the houses are too many - the gardens too small and the shared space not generous enough (ie paved road and nothing else). Please try to make this a development to be proud of!