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Local Plan Review: Preferred Approach 2016-2035

Representation ID: 963

Received: 04/02/2019

Respondent: Birdham Parish Council

Representation Summary:

The Adopted Local Plan 2014-2029 states in Para. 4.9 "More limited new development is proposed for the Manhood Peninsula, in recognition of the significant transport and environmental constraints (including flood risk) affecting the area. Policies for the peninsula follow the principles of Integrated Coastal Zone Management, which seeks to protect the area's sensitive environment and adapt to climate change."

Full text:

The Adopted Local Plan 2014-2029 states in Para. 4.9 "More limited new development is proposed for the Manhood Peninsula, in recognition of the significant transport and environmental constraints (including flood risk) affecting the area. Policies for the peninsula follow the principles of Integrated Coastal Zone Management, which seeks to protect the area's sensitive environment and adapt to climate change." For these reasons, the total number of houses for the Western Manhood was set at 330 by 2029, a target that has already been greatly exceeded. Now, another 600 houses (Donnington 100, Birdham 125, West Wittering 25, Bracklesham 350) are proposed, and the transport and environmental constraints, which have not changed in the slightest from the adopted plan, are simply ignored.