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Sustainability Appraisal and Habitats Regulation Assessment

Sustainability Appraisal - January 2023

Representation ID: 4838

Received: 17/03/2023

Respondent: B. Yond Homes Ltd

Agent: DMH Stallard LLP

Representation Summary:

The Sustainability Assessment (SA) assessed the 9 suitable HELAA sites but only tested one scenario of 50 homes for Boxgrove Parish. We think that this is inadequate. The SA states that there are ‘broad strategic arguments for directing a proportion of growth to this area (e.g nutrient neutrality and waste water treatment). However, the SA also states that there are limitations to potential residential growth in Boxgrove, outlining how the village is ‘distanced from a railway station and there is an extensive Conservation Area, including the ruins of Boxgrove Priory, alongside a Grade 1 Listed Parish Church’.


Our response:

As set out in Section 4 of the SA, the selection of reasonable alternatives for appraisal through the SA is the responsibility of CDC as the plan maker. The SA also makes clear that the number of reasonable alternatives appraised should be manageable – not all conceivable alternatives need be appraised.

The Housing Distribution (July 2024) and Transport (July 2024) Background Papers together with Section 5 of the SA set out the factors that have influenced the spatial strategy and selection of reasonable alternatives.

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