Chichester Local Plan 2021 - 2039: Proposed Submission

As for this policy, we are supportive of the form in which it currently stands but would welcome the inclusion or recognition of single storey dwellings to help release larger family homes (but this does have an impact on achieving densities).

With regard to the approach proposed around tenure mix, our view is that this requires further consideration. At a time when the delivery of social rent homes is critical, we believe that mix weighting needs to be increased. As a result, we would seek consideration given to seeing the provision of social rent increased to at least 35%, 30% shared ownership and 10% affordable rent.

With regard to the approach proposed around tenure mix, our view is that this requires further consideration. At a time when the delivery of social rent homes is critical, we believe that mix weighting needs to be increased. As a result, we would seek consideration given to seeing the provision of social rent increased to at least 35%, 30% shared ownership and 10% affordable rent.

At present, we do not consider the existing reference to “opportunities should be taken….” to be sufficient to really drive delivery. However, any final policy should allow for flexibility in the provision of suitable housing relative to the site in question. We would also like to see a more universal policy, which takes into account disability and other need requirements.

We consider this needs to be better defined. Given the demographic changes and if the district wishes to see a greater proportion of specialist older people’s housing delivered at low cost, greater clarity is needed.

As for this policy, we are supportive of the form in which it currently stands but would welcome the inclusion or recognition of single storey dwellings to help release larger family homes (but this does have an impact on achieving densities).