Chichester Local Plan 2021 - 2039: Proposed Submission

Object

Representation ID: 4049

Received: 14/03/2023

Respondent: Donnington Parish Council

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Yes

CATM model calibrated and validated using 2014 data not taking account of developments such as Chichester Free School adjacent to A27 Whyke roundabout. Transport assessment states "all junctions on the A27 Bypass are over capacity in one or both modelled peak hours". Only 28% of traffic growth due to Local Plan development. Improvements only to Fishbourne and Bognor Roundabouts so over capacity issues still remain at other roundabouts. Plan does not effectively mitigate the impact of additional growth and is adding further demand.

The Local Plan Transport Study (2024) explains that the Chichester Area Transport Model (CATM) has been updated by Stantec to investigate travel patterns in and around the Chichester area. This included taking account of changes in response to the policies and strategy of the emerging Chichester Local Plan

Object

Representation ID: 4056

Received: 14/03/2023

Respondent: Donnington Parish Council

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Yes

Improvements to the A27 contentious locally. RIS 1 consultation in 2016 resulted in no consensus . Local Plan consultation 2018, generated significant feedback particularly regarding restricting local movements at key junctions and the Stockbridge Link Road, where the proposals were similar to those options robustly rejected in the RIS 1 consultation. No details provided on representative selection for TIMG, nor how local residents will be consulted on the delivery of any changes as part of the monitor and manage process. Could present an opportunity for circumventing legitimate local concerns and feedback on any proposals to be delivered under this group.

i) The strategy set out in Policy T1 involves a strategy of potential A27 junction improvements and modal shift measures.
ii) The Transport Infrastructure Management Group (TIMG) has been set up and membership of this group includes representatives from Chichester District Council, West Sussex County Council and National Highways

Object

Representation ID: 4058

Received: 14/03/2023

Respondent: Donnington Parish Council

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Yes

Significant issues with delivery of the Stockbridge Link Road including:
*Building next to an AONB, SSSI, Ramsar site
*Link road would be intrusive/out of keeping with the area as it would need to be over 3m high to cross a flood plain
*Insufficient impact studies on consequences of building on the flood plain
*Impact on noise/air pollution considering prevailing south westerly winds
*Impact of road on biodiversity net gain target in local plan - removal of fertile farmland

The strategy set out in Policy T1 involves a strategy of sustainable transport and active travel interventions, as well as the potential for works to junctions on the Strategic Road Network. Any junction improvements or new roads could only come forward following detailed assessment and design work

Object

Representation ID: 4060

Received: 14/03/2023

Respondent: Donnington Parish Council

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Yes

Figure 7.4 Bognor Road and Vinnetrow Road Combined Concept scheme - insufficient detail.
Figure 7.7 A250 Cathedral Way/Fishbourne Road/Terminus Road proposed mitigation "Removal of existing traffic islands to facilitate all movement crossroad junction" compromises safe access to eg supermarket
Figure 7.3 No detailed figure of the Fishbourne roundabout mitigation itself. Figure includes Stockbridge Link Road which is NOT part of the submission as it is not funded.
If the transport assessment does not have correct diagrams, does this reflect a wider issue with the document not supporting the content of the Local Plan submission?

The description of the junction improvement work and the diagrams provided within Local Plan Transport Study (2024) have been undertaken at a high-level as proportionate evidence to support the preparation of the Local Plan. Further detailed technical and design work would be required prior to the implementation of any of the works identified.
The Transport Study 2024 sets out the options for proposed mitigation, which will be taken forward and developed further by the TIMG, through a monitor and manage process

Object

Representation ID: 4072

Received: 14/03/2023

Respondent: Donnington Parish Council

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Yes

Apuldram WwTW is already currently inadequate per CDC's own admission. Southern Gateway Strategic Allocation AL5 drains to Apuldram WwTW. There are environmental constraints which restrict its capacity to accommodate any further development. Concern about permitting more homes before upgrades to infrastructure are complete. Clear these are necessary for housing growth whilst maintaining and improving water quality of receiving waters. Recent flooding illustrates urgency of upgrades. Southern Water's plans are optimistic and we have concerns this will actually be delivered within 10 years. Across the district the lack of sewage provision is set to worsen until the substantial improvements are delivered.

The policy as drafted requires that development is phased to align with delivery of wastewater treatment infrastructure where this is needed, and that water quality is protected.

In relation to Apuldram, this policy requires development at Southern Gateway to demonstrate no net increase in flows to Apuldram

Object

Representation ID: 4134

Received: 14/03/2023

Respondent: Donnington Parish Council

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Yes

CATM model calibrated and validated using 2014 data not taking account of developments such as Chichester Free School adjacent to A27 Whyke roundabout. Transport assessment states "all junctions on the A27 Bypass are over capacity in one or both modelled peak hours". Only 28% of traffic growth due to Local Plan development. Improvements only to Fishbourne and Bognor Roundabouts so over capacity issues still remain at other roundabouts. Plan does not effectively mitigate the impact of additional growth and is adding further demand.

The proposed modifications to Policy T1 Transport Infrastructure set out the council’s approach to securing transport mitigation to support the planned growth.

Object

Representation ID: 6097

Received: 14/03/2023

Respondent: Donnington Parish Council

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

Apuldram WwTW is already currently inadequate per CDC's own admission. Southern Gateway Strategic Allocation AL5 drains to Apuldram WwTW. There are environmental constraints which restrict its capacity to accommodate any further development. Concern about permitting more homes before upgrades to infrastructure are complete. Clear these are necessary for housing growth whilst maintaining and improving water quality of receiving waters. Recent flooding illustrates urgency of upgrades. Southern Water's plans are optimistic and we have concerns this will actually be delivered within 10 years. Across the district the lack of sewage provision is set to worsen until the substantial improvements are delivered.

Point 14 of the policy sets out that development may need to be phased to ensure adequate wastewater capacity is available. Policy NE16 sets out that development in the Apuldram catchment must comply with the Apuldram Position Statement and must result in no net increase in flows to the sewer network of the Apuldram WwTW.