Chichester Local Plan 2021 - 2039: Proposed Submission

The Plan Map accompanying this Policy (A16a) should be amended to ensure the policy boundary includes protection of land used in conjunction with the operation of the Circuit and airfield. The boundary to be defined in discussion with the Estate

The importance of recognising the operation of Goodwood Motor Circuit and Aerodrome is supported, but operations are reliant upon the land around it. Use of that land for other purposes presents a potential constraint to operations. The Estate is keen to ensure the land remains open where required and requests the Map accompanying this Policy (A16a) should be amended to ensure the policy boundary includes protection of this land

The plan should set a minimum standard of gain for all sites reflecting their size and past development form

Care should be taken with developer claims of highly increased bio-diversity gains where the starting calculation is a site devoid of or having limited biodiversity due to its former function (e.g intensive agriculture) – the plan should set a minimum standard of gain for all sites reflecting their size and past development form.

The LP is supported. The district has been subject to inappropriate speculative developments without corresponding infrastructure and service improvements. Developments have been self-centred, failing to acknowledge consequences on the long-term attractiveness, viability and sustainability of the District. Each development has impacted the ability to provide enhancements and much-needed infrastructure.

To be sound the plan must meet NPPF tests and we find the plan sound in terms of it being reasonable and capable of being delivered. However it lacks soundness in terms of its vision and protection and enhancement of economic, heritage and environmental assets.

Identification and protection of important environmental sites is supported, but we request that similar identification is made of other important areas that contribute positively to the economic and environmental well-being of the district; including landscape, economic and heritage assets. Policies to protect and enhance these areas as an essential component of a sustainable strategy is vital.

Policy A10 Land at Maudlin Farm Supported. The Estate welcomes criterion 10 and will offer to work with the developer to ensure noise mitigation measures are appropriate.

Map 10.6 A small strip of land fronting Dairy Lane and to the west of the site boundary is excluded from the allocation. The land is owned by the Goodwood Estate. The land could be used as an extension to the Maudlin Farm allocation or treated as a windfall site.

The hospitality and visitor economy, is one of the main economic drivers in the District and should be reflected in this statement. The sector and its multiplier effects, add significantly to the local economy, to a level greater than most of the employment sectors listed.

It would be helpful if the plan (in its conclusion) demonstrates through cross-referencing to policies and proposals, how each of the objectives is being met and how each will be protected and enhanced, through the plan's policies and proposals.

The objectives listed are supported but economic vitality should also be included.

The vision is supported.

The plan should explain how these aspirations interlock with National Policies and objectives, and require developers and developments to demonstrate compliance through the presentation of evidence.

Chichester is the main settlement and centre for the district’s economic well-being and growth and it is correct it should be the focus for new sustainable development. When identifying the city and its environs as such, the plan must be equally confident all elements which make the city special and which contribute its character, wealth, quality of life and attractiveness, are not lost or damaged through inappropriately located, densities and forms of new development. The plan should identify and support specific policies that protect and enhance these key elements to sustain Chichester as a key economic and historic centre.

Policies applicable to allocations or general developments should specify the minimum standard each should meet in terms of Plan objectives and developers required to provide demonstrable evidence in support.

Recent history suggests new developments have been site-centric providing ‘lip-service’ to wider economic, social and environmental needs. Policies applicable to allocations or general developments should specify the minimum standard each should meet in terms of Plan objectives and developers required to provide demonstrable evidence in support.