Chichester Local Plan 2021 - 2039: Proposed Submission

Support

Representation ID: 5503

Received: 17/03/2023

Respondent: Bellway Homes (Wessex) Ltd

Agent: Chapman Lily Planning

Bellway support the intent and approach of draft Policy T2. There is some overlap with draft Policy P4 titled ‘layout and access’ albeit this needn’t detract from the fact that the policy has been positively prepared and is broadly consistent with the NPPF.

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Support

Representation ID: 5504

Received: 17/03/2023

Respondent: Bellway Homes (Wessex) Ltd

Agent: Chapman Lily Planning

Bellway support the intent and approach of draft Policy T3. Again, there is some overlap with draft Policy P4 titled ‘layout and access’ albeit this needn’t detract from the fact that the policy has been positively prepared and is broadly consistent with the NPPF.

Support noted

Object

Representation ID: 5505

Received: 17/03/2023

Respondent: Bellway Homes (Wessex) Ltd

Agent: Chapman Lily Planning

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? Not specified

Duty to co-operate? Yes

Support approach of Policy I1 but there is perhaps a missed opportunity to make reference to some of the infrastructure to be covered by the IDP, particularly where funded in totality or in part via CIL. Note that a site-specific Infrastructure Plan has been prepared for Kingsham. This is welcome albeit it makes no reference to the River Lavant Flood Alleviation Scheme so it is understood that this would be a strategic matter (right and proper given the established properties at risk). Assume any and all relevant in-perpetuity costs, as described in criteria (v) have been taken into consideration in whole plan viability modelling. Similarly, trust that feasibility and costs associated with installing Gigabit-capable broadband have informed the whole plan viability modelling.

Objection noted.

The consultants who undertook the viability assessment took into account all policies which have policy costs.

(i) Paragraph 9.3 mentions flood defences, rivers and streams. It would be odd to mention a specific stream without mentioning all schemes. The policy is designed to be generically inclusive rather that naming individual schemes.

(ii)As much information as the Council has at present is included within the Infrastructure Delivery Plan which accompanies this Local Plan.

Support

Representation ID: 5506

Received: 17/03/2023

Respondent: Bellway Homes (Wessex) Ltd

Agent: Chapman Lily Planning

Bellway welcome opportunity to contribute to Plan’s realisation of Policy A1, providing new development in the allocated Southern Gateway which will enhance city’s role as a sub-regional centre and visitor destination, contribute to meeting local needs while conserving and enhancing city’s historic character and heritage. Contend that draft Policy ‘A1’ as conveyed in the draft Plan has been positively prepared, is fully justified, effective and consistent with the NPPF.

Support noted

Support

Representation ID: 5507

Received: 17/03/2023

Respondent: Bellway Homes (Wessex) Ltd

Agent: Chapman Lily Planning

Welcome that Policy A2 requires minimum of 270 dwellings to be allocated for development in Chichester City. This is important for providing flexibility should additional dwellings be able to be brought forwards sustainably, recognising the plans inability to meet the local housing need. Support design led approach, requiring development to be master planned and designed for a high quality form of development. Contend that Policy A2 as conveyed in the draft Plan has been positively prepared, is fully justified, effective and consistent with the NPPF.

Support noted

Support

Representation ID: 5508

Received: 17/03/2023

Respondent: Bellway Homes (Wessex) Ltd

Agent: Chapman Lily Planning

Bellway welcome proposed allocation of Southern Gateway regeneration area which lends weight to Southern Gateway Masterplan SPD. Bellway welcome this inclusion and appreciate the masterplan led approach of the proposed allocation, as established through the SPD. Policy A3 establishes a mix of uses and high-level design principles. Bellway contend that the draft Policy ‘A3’ as conveyed in the draft Plan has been positively prepared, is fully justified, effective and consistent with the NPPF.

Support noted

Support

Representation ID: 5509

Received: 17/03/2023

Respondent: Bellway Homes (Wessex) Ltd

Agent: Chapman Lily Planning

Welcome allocation at former Police Field, Kingsham Road for 70 dwellings and emphasis placed upon design led approach. Query provision 7 given former use of site/largely urban location unlikely to allow for equivalent appropriate provision in immediate vicinity. Delivery mechanism not transparent. Concur with principle, vulnerable uses should be located outside of areas at most risk from flooding, support SFRA approach/Flood Risk Sequential and Exceptions Test. Clarification required re; River Lavant Flood Alleviation Scheme and headroom at Apuldram Waste Water Treatment Works. Unclear how whole plan viability considerations have fed into site-specific viability assessment. Housing trajectory puts delivery 2032/2033 - unclear what underpins this pace/stepped change, Bellway looking to accelerate delivery.

1. Para 10.1 of the Plan makes it clear that the strategic site allocation policies include an anticipated number of dwellings to come forward on each site and that any variation to this through the development management process would need to be justified with up to date evidence, for example, through a Transport Assessment. A modification is proposed to include ‘approximately’ to reflect this flexibility.
2. change not considered necessary.
3. Policy P15 sets out the need for replacement provision – this is the responsibility of the developer, whether by financial contribution towards the pitches at the High School identified in the IDP or an alternative, depending on timing of delivery.

In response to the other comments – the first phase of the River Lavant Flood Alleviation Scheme was delivered by the Environment Agency in 2003, with a further phase commencing in 2014. This scheme is not specifically referred to in the policy but is mentioned in the SFRA Level 2 in the context that such flood defences will need to be managed and maintained to ensure ongoing safety of development on the site. The issue of infiltration restricting the availability of headroom at Apuldram WWTW, and the need to comply with the Position Statement, is a longstanding known issue – development in the catchment needs to demonstrate no net increase in flow until such time as the situation changes and the Apuldram Position Statement is removed. The whole plan viability study assumes costs for all development to comply with policies on Flood Risk and on Wastewater Management. The housing trajectory does not preclude earlier delivery if all the requirements can be met sooner.

Support

Representation ID: 5514

Received: 17/03/2023

Respondent: Bellway Homes (Wessex) Ltd

Agent: Chapman Lily Planning

Bellway note the contents of draft Policy NE18. Given that this draft Policy wouldn’t impact upon the deliverability of the Police Field site, no further comments are proffered.

Comment noted.

Support

Representation ID: 5515

Received: 17/03/2023

Respondent: Bellway Homes (Wessex) Ltd

Agent: Chapman Lily Planning

Bellway note the contents of draft Policy H3. Given that this draft Policy wouldn’t impact upon the deliverability of the Police Fields site, no further comments are proffered.

Support noted.

Support

Representation ID: 5517

Received: 17/03/2023

Respondent: Bellway Homes (Wessex) Ltd

Agent: Chapman Lily Planning

Bellway note the contents of the above policies. Bellway welcome the prospect of delivering new
housing to support economic development in a sustainable location.

Support noted.