Chichester Local Plan 2021 - 2039: Proposed Submission
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Chichester Local Plan 2021 - 2039: Proposed Submission
Policy A8 Land East of Chichester
Representation ID: 5315
Received: 17/03/2023
Respondent: Obsidian Strategic AC Limited, DC Heaver and Eurequity IC Ltd
Agent: DWD Ltd
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? Not specified
Duty to co-operate? Not specified
Landscaping and Ecology
Regarding landscaping and requirement 6, as set out in the main report, the only requirement for the buffer to the SWC is that it is effective. It is unnecessary to use arbitrary terms “substantial” and “significant”. These should be removed.
From an ecology perspective, we suggest amendments to site-specific requirements 8 and 10.
Remove " substantial" and " significant" from point 6.
Replace " avoids" with " minimises" in point 8.
Make the lighting restriction less onerous.
Amend point 10 to refer to " significant harm" rather than "no adverse effects"
Please refer to the submitted representations document.
Comment noted.
(i) Agree removal of substantial, however suggest replacing with ‘appropriate’ in line with criterion 8.
(ii)The lighting criteria is worded to reflect an appropriate light level from the development that would not adversely impact upon the Singleton and Cocking Tunnels SAC.
(iii) The wording of criterion 10 is supported by the Habitats Regulations Assessment, which recognises that without adequate mitigation there would be an adverse impact on the SAC as a result of the development. No change to the criterion.
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Chichester Local Plan 2021 - 2039: Proposed Submission
Policy A8 Land East of Chichester
Representation ID: 5318
Received: 17/03/2023
Respondent: Obsidian Strategic AC Limited, DC Heaver and Eurequity IC Ltd
Agent: DWD Ltd
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? Not specified
Duty to co-operate? Not specified
Transport
Site specific requirement 11 should be re-worded to conform with the requirements of the NPPF more closely, where mitigation can only be required where an impact is
identified through transport assessment.
Alternative wording for point 11: Provide safe and suitable access points for all users, including a vehicular access from Shopwhyke Road. Should significant impacts on the local highway network be identified through assessment, provide or fund mitigation for potential off-site traffic impacts through a package of measures in conformity with Policy T1 (Transport
Infrastructure) and T2 (Transport and Development), which will include promoting sustainable transport options;
Please refer to the submitted representations document.
Comment noted. All the new strategic allocations are required to provide or fund mitigation for potential off-site impacts, in order to mitigate overall cumulative impact of development on the highway network.
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Chichester Local Plan 2021 - 2039: Proposed Submission
Policy A8 Land East of Chichester
Representation ID: 5321
Received: 17/03/2023
Respondent: Obsidian Strategic AC Limited, DC Heaver and Eurequity IC Ltd
Agent: DWD Ltd
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? Not specified
Duty to co-operate? Not specified
Site specific requirement 16 is open-ended. Suggest alternative wording.
Suggested alternative wording for point 16:
Where a significant impact is identified requiring mitigation, provide for infrastructure
and community facilities in accordance with the most recent Infrastructure Delivery
Plan;
Please refer to the submitted representations document.
Comment noted. All the new strategic allocations are required to provide infrastructure and community facilities in accordance with the IDP, as the resultant population from the new developments will impact upon existing infrastructure. This criteria intends of ensuring that the cumulative impact of development on existing infrastructure is mitigated.
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Chichester Local Plan 2021 - 2039: Proposed Submission
Policy NE15 Flood Risk and Water Management
Representation ID: 5758
Received: 17/03/2023
Respondent: Obsidian Strategic AC Limited, DC Heaver and Eurequity IC Ltd
Agent: DWD Ltd
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? Not specified
Duty to co-operate? Not specified
Policy NE15 should be amended to make it clear that the Sequential Test need not be applied to strategic allocations as the test will already have been carried out by the LPA via the SFRA
Policy NE15 should be amended to make it clear that the Sequential Test need not be applied to strategic allocations as the test will already have been carried out by the LPA via the SFRA
See attached
While the Council agree that the point made is essentially correct, it is considered that this change is not necessary in order to render the plan sound as this issue is already covered in national guidance as per the relevant paragraph in the Planning Practice Guidance - 027 Reference ID: 7-027-20220825. In any case, the amendment proposed to representation number 5385 regarding ‘where relevant’ indirectly addresses this point.
