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Chichester Local Plan 2021 - 2039: Proposed Submission
Policy P1 Design Principles
Representation ID: 6040
Received: 17/03/2023
Respondent: Miller Homes and Vistry Group
Agent: Tetra Tech
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? Not specified
Duty to co-operate? Not specified
We are in general support of this policy and its wording. However, question the inclusion of points A – C in this policy. The policy as a whole relates to overarching design principles, which is supported, but A-C are to prescriptive and relate to matters of detail which are not appropriate for inclusion in this policy and are covered elsewhere
We are in general support of this policy and its wording. However, question the inclusion of points A – C in this policy. The policy as a whole relates to overarching design principles, which is supported, but A-C are to prescriptive and relate to matters of detail which are not appropriate for inclusion in this policy and are covered elsewhere.
See representation report for full context of comments.
The NPPF highlights the importance of sustainable design, (paragraph 126/131). The same paragraph also refers to the Local Plan needing to clearly set out design expectations. Furthermore, the National Design Guide emphasises sustainability throughout.
Consequently, it is considered that emphasising the need to ensure the achievement of sustainable approaches to design, and the need for this to be clearly explained, are consistent with national policy and guidance.
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Chichester Local Plan 2021 - 2039: Proposed Submission
Policy P14 Green Infrastructure
Representation ID: 6041
Received: 17/03/2023
Respondent: Miller Homes and Vistry Group
Agent: Tetra Tech
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? Not specified
Duty to co-operate? Not specified
It is considered, given all the criteria 1 – 7 ‘must’ be followed, that some flexibility is provided for in the policy to take account of site-specific circumstances, for example, where new infrastructure to support development is required to cross an existing public right of way.
Miller and Vistry are broadly supportive of this policy, having incorporated a range of measures within the west of Chichester development to enhance the Green Infrastructure Network. It is considered, given all the criteria 1 – 7 ‘must’ be followed, that some flexibility is provided for in the policy to take account of site-specific circumstances, for example, where new infrastructure to support development is required to cross an existing public right of way.
Objection and proposed change noted. We will consider an amendment to the policy to ensure that development proposals contribute to the provision of enhanced and/or additional GI as appropriate for the scale and nature of the development, the site and its wider context, ensuring flexibility in its implementation.
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Chichester Local Plan 2021 - 2039: Proposed Submission
Policy P15 Open Space, Sport and Recreation
Representation ID: 6042
Received: 17/03/2023
Respondent: Miller Homes and Vistry Group
Agent: Tetra Tech
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? Not specified
Duty to co-operate? Not specified
It is not clear from the policy what the expectations are in terms of which developments would be expected to provide indoor facilities. Given the complex nature and cost of providing indoor sports facilities, there should not be an expectation to provide such facilities unless they have formed part of the early masterplanning of the site.
Miller and Vistry are broadly supportive of this policy, having committed to deliver significant levels of new public open space on site. However, it is not clear from the policy what the expectations are in terms of which developments would be expected to provide indoor facilities. Given the complex nature and cost of providing indoor sports facilities, there should not be an expectation to provide such facilities unless they have formed part of the early masterplanning of the site. The West of Chichester development is masterplanned to provide space for indoor sport within the Community Building at the center of the site, along with suitable outdoor facilities.
Objection noted:
It is agreed to add to Table 6.1 a threshold requirement for the provision of on-site community and sports halls and to add a table note to clarify that such provision will depend on local circumstance.
Following an update to the Build Facilities and Leisure Needs Assessment (2024) it is proposed to remove from Table 6.4 the quantity standards per 1,000 population for specific indoor facilities. Instead reference will be made to the Needs Assessment to determine, based on local circumstances, the need for new or enhanced indoor facilities.
In masterplanning a site, pre-app discussions should take place to include the nature of built sports and leisure facilities.
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Chichester Local Plan 2021 - 2039: Proposed Submission
Policy P16 Health and Well-being
Representation ID: 6043
Received: 17/03/2023
Respondent: Miller Homes and Vistry Group
Agent: Tetra Tech
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? Not specified
Duty to co-operate? Not specified
In relation to point 1, any requirements to provide land or contributions towards healthcare provision would need to be justified on a case by case basis by the appropriate healthcare body and, in the case of the provision of land, would need a willing occupier of the site. The policy wording should be updated to reflect this.
In relation to point 1, any requirements to provide land or contributions towards healthcare provision would need to be justified on a case by case basis by the appropriate healthcare body and, in the case of the provision of land, would need a willing occupier of the site. The policy wording should be updated to reflect this.
Vistry and Miller support the principle of this policy having allowed for land within the local center for a healthcare facility. However, in relation to point 1, any requirements to provide land or contributions towards healthcare provision would need to be justified on a case by case basis by the appropriate healthcare body and, in the case of the provision of land, would need a willing occupier of the site. The policy wording should be updated to reflect this.
Comments noted. Criteria 1 to be removed due to overlap with Policy I1.
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Chichester Local Plan 2021 - 2039: Proposed Submission
Policy A6 Land West of Chichester
Representation ID: 6044
Received: 17/03/2023
Respondent: Miller Homes and Vistry Group
Agent: Tetra Tech
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? Not specified
Duty to co-operate? Not specified
We have no in principle comment on the continued allocation of employment space at the West of Chichester SDL but the policy [E1]and supporting text should recognize the ever-evolving nature of the employment market and provide sufficient flexibility within the policy to allow for alternative uses to come forward should marketing of employment space generate no viable market interest.
The reference to 22,000m2 of employment at West of Chichester [within E1] should also be expressed ideally as a land area (6Ha to be consistent with the allocation policy A6) or otherwise be expressed as an approximate quantum as detailed design and marketing considerations may mean a different quantum of employment floor space can actually be delivered
We have no in principle comment on the continued allocation of employment space at the West of Chichester SDL but the policy and supporting text should recognize the ever-evolving nature of the employment market and provide sufficient flexibility within the policy to allow for alternative uses to come forward should marketing of employment space generate no viable market interest. The reference to 22,000m2 of employment at West of Chichester should also be expressed ideally as a land area (6Ha to be consistent with the allocation policy A6) or otherwise be expressed as an approximate quantum as detailed design and marketing considerations may mean a different quantum of employment floor space can actually be delivered.
Bullet point relating to surface water will be amended to reflect criterion 13 of the policy. Paragraph 10.20 to also be amended to omit reference to a pavilion as part of Phase 2. Criterion 14 and 15 have been amended to reflect the wording of the adopted Local Plan for this site allocation, in order to provide clarity in relation to wastewater infrastructure.
Policy H6 Custom and/or Self Build Homes is clear in that it applies to the strategic allocations listed whilst Policy H8 Specialist Accommodation applies to all new housing sites so also would not apply to this allocation carried forward from the adopted Local Plan.
How the floorspace for the West of Chichester employment allocation detailed in policy E1 is calculated is as set out in the HEDNA April 2022 which details the plot ratio assumptions which inform the floorspace calculations.
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Chichester Local Plan 2021 - 2039: Proposed Submission
10.20
Representation ID: 6045
Received: 17/03/2023
Respondent: Miller Homes and Vistry Group
Agent: Tetra Tech
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? Not specified
Duty to co-operate? Not specified
An exception to the accuracy of the paragraph is that the pavilion associated with the playing pitches has been provided in full as part of the phase 1 permission and sized to accommodate phase 2 requirements.
The full sized pavilion is currently being built out. The paragraph should be amended to reflect this.
Paragraph 10.20 accurately summarizes the proposals for the second phase of development with one exception – the pavilion associated with the playing pitches has been provided in full as part of the phase 1 permission and sized to accommodate phase 2 requirements. The full sized pavilion is currently being built out. The paragraph should be amended to reflect this.
Bullet point relating to surface water will be amended to reflect criterion 13 of the policy. Paragraph 10.20 to also be amended to omit reference to a pavilion as part of Phase 2. Criterion 14 and 15 have been amended to reflect the wording of the adopted Local Plan for this site allocation, in order to provide clarity in relation to wastewater infrastructure.
Policy H6 Custom and/or Self Build Homes is clear in that it applies to the strategic allocations listed whilst Policy H8 Specialist Accommodation applies to all new housing sites so also would not apply to this allocation carried forward from the adopted Local Plan.
How the floorspace for the West of Chichester employment allocation detailed in policy E1 is calculated is as set out in the HEDNA April 2022 which details the plot ratio assumptions which inform the floorspace calculations.
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Chichester Local Plan 2021 - 2039: Proposed Submission
Policy A6 Land West of Chichester
Representation ID: 6046
Received: 17/03/2023
Respondent: Miller Homes and Vistry Group
Agent: Tetra Tech
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? Not specified
Duty to co-operate? Not specified
Miller and Vistry suggest criterion 14 needs clarifying. Whilst Miller and Vistry agree that high environmental standards should be applied to the treatment of sewage arising from all development, this is a matter beyond the control or remit of Miller and Vistry to directly control. It is the Statutory Water body’s (namely Southern Water in this instance) that have a statutory duty to meet set environmental standards as dictated by their permit. The policy needs to be clarified to make that clear. The related point in paragraph 10.21 should also be updated to reflect this position.
The policy needs to be clarified to make that clear. The related point in paragraph 10.21 should also be updated to reflect this position.
Miller and Vistry suggest criterion 14 needs clarifying. Miller Vistry agree that ensuring effective arrangements are in place to deal with foul drainage is an important consideration. Working with Southern Water, the development will connect to a new pipeline effectively conveying foul drainage to the Tangmere Wastewater Treatment Facility which has recently been upgraded. Similarly, Miller and Vistry agree that high environmental standards should be applied to the treatment of sewage arising from all development, however this is a matter beyond the control or remit of Miller and Vistry to directly control. It is the Statutory Water body’s (namely Southern Water in this instance) that have a statutory duty to meet set environmental standards as dictated by their permit. The policy needs to be clarified to make that clear. The related point in paragraph 10.21 should also be updated to reflect this position.
Bullet point relating to surface water will be amended to reflect criterion 13 of the policy. Paragraph 10.20 to also be amended to omit reference to a pavilion as part of Phase 2. Criterion 14 and 15 have been amended to reflect the wording of the adopted Local Plan for this site allocation, in order to provide clarity in relation to wastewater infrastructure.
Policy H6 Custom and/or Self Build Homes is clear in that it applies to the strategic allocations listed whilst Policy H8 Specialist Accommodation applies to all new housing sites so also would not apply to this allocation carried forward from the adopted Local Plan.
How the floorspace for the West of Chichester employment allocation detailed in policy E1 is calculated is as set out in the HEDNA April 2022 which details the plot ratio assumptions which inform the floorspace calculations.
