Object

Local Plan Review: Preferred Approach 2016-2035

Representation ID: 920

Received: 03/02/2019

Respondent: Mr Steve Hutchings

Representation Summary:

We strongly object to the size of the development in Hunston and the major impact it will have on the rural village. The Hunston Copse is a very special place and much wildlife lives here together with the ancient woodland. The culture of the village would change beyond recognition and we have major concerns over the additional traffic congestion and pollution this will inevitably cause.

Full text:

6.71 - The B2145 is hugely busy everyday of the year particularly during peak periods and daily through the summer months. The queuing time to get out of Hunston across the A27 to Chichester can take over 20 minutes. Adding a further 200 homes in Hunston and 250 homes in Selsey with all the additional vehicles will make this road chaotic! There have already been a number of recent accidents and this is only likely to increase with the heavier traffic.

6.72 - The area known as the Hunston Copse and the surrounding fields are visited daily by many walkers. Local schools also use these areas for field studies and outdoor activities. There is considerable wildlife in this area predominantly deer, grass snakes, frogs and birds including pheasants. We often see groups of deer running in and out of the Hunston Copse.

6.73 - 200 additional homes is disproportionate to the current size of the village and the existing facilities. We are already paying huge council tax bills and we strongly object to any increase the new development.

6.74 - The fields marked for development is good agricultural land and consideration should be given to retain this for the future. There is considerable surrounding land that is waste land and maybe development in these areas would be more beneficial.

6,75 - To the best of my knowledge this so far does not appear to have happened. A development application was made without the knowledge of the Parish!

6,76 - Please refer to point 6.73 above.

6.77 - Please see all of the above points. In addition to the above, the existing views of Chichester Cathedral and Hunston Copse will be destroyed. The number of homes is completely disproportionate to the size of the village as it stands and it will COMPLETELY CHANGE THE CULTURE OF HUNSTON VILLAGE. We would also like to add our considerable concern over the additional pollution the proposed new development will inevitably cause for the residents of the village and the huge amount of wildlife that also lives here.