Local Plan Review: Preferred Approach 2016-2035

The policy fails to mention there is a shortfall of recreation and open space facilities as is evidenced by the Council's own Open Space Study Report carried out to inform the review of the local plan (Chichester Open Space, Sports Facilities, Recreation Study and playing Field Strategy Part 1 of 2 - September 2018). Section 5.2 and Table 6 of Part of this study identifies the Parish of Bosham to only have 1.03 hectares of parks and recreation grounds open to the public. This is the Walton Lane recreation ground owned by the Parish Council and home to Bosham Football Club since 1901. This is the only public open space in the village.
Paragraph 7.2, Table 14. This details the supply (hectares) against the Chichester Local Plan Area quantity standards - identifying a deficit in some parishes. For Bosham (population in 2011, 2900) it is showing a deficit of -2.45 hectares of parks and recreation grounds. With also a minus for youth provision of -0.14. It is worth noting that within the district this is third largest and nearly twice the deficit of the City of Chichester.
The policy does not set out identifiable provision to make up this deficit. As this is the large allocation for development in the parish this site must provide for what has been identified in the study much needed parks, recreation ground and public open space. Paragraph 6.55 of the introduction to the policy makes only brief reference to the identification of new open space and no reference at all to the findings of the Open Space Study.
The policy AL7 itself in bullet point four requires "Provision of on-site public open space and play areas. This is extremely weak and again makes no reference to the current parish deficit in all types of open space to meet the community needs. The policy provides approx 13 hectares of land and a maximum of 250 houses. This will of course generate its open space requirements, approx 0.75 to 0.85 hectare based on 500/600 new residents. Therefore in total for open space and recreation grounds approx. 3.40 hectares (8.2 acres) should be provided as part of this development proposal. In addition 0.15 hectare is required for youth facilities.
The site itself on its northern and eastern boundaries is suitable, environmentally and safety-wise is well connected locally to village shops, train station and the A259 for open space, recreation and community facilities uses. If 13 hectares has been identified then its use can meet the local plan needs and give represtantion to Policy S12, S21, S32, DM7, DM23 and DM34.

The masterplan states in section e) provide community facilities and other amenities to meet the needs of all the community including access to education and training facilities, health care, community leisure and recreation facilities as appropriate.
If it is to be an inclusive facility and meet the S12, S21 and S32 policy. Location will yet to be defined through working with the District Council and Parish Council. Options to be considered.
This will then meet the required short fall of identified facilities for the Open Space Pitch Study, DM32.

It should be noted that following the District Council proposal to work with stakeholders - Bosham Football Club; should be engaging with us and co-ordinating on providing support to develop the plan. Co-ordinating a working group that is elected by the Parish/Parishes of the Bournes' to identify a site and have a facility that is for multi-sport use.

All proposals that are for new development are strongly supported by Bosham Football Club. Where appropriate the new development should meet the contribution to a healthier community and for the football club to meet the needs of children, young people and older people. The policy can only be implemented over time if it is written within Policy S12, S32
It is worth noting that this policy will not count for nothing unless the Infrastructure delivery plan is actioned as current restriction inhibit inclusive use for current members.

The preamble to the policy in paragraph 7.198 and 7.199 and policy itself is extremely weak in requiting development generally and strategic site in particular to make up for current deficits in open space.
The policy should be rewritten to require deficits to immediately rectified in conjunction with the strategic allocation.
Chichester Open Space Study Main Report Part 1 P.78. The policy (DM34) does not set out 8.1.1, 4) Identification of areas for new provision. 8.1.2 Delivering Strategic Options. "The aim will be to work with community organisations to make local decisions about how facilities and services will be provided. Organisations such as residents groups, voluntary organisations, sports clubs and societies will all have a key role in this.

Bosham Football Club will source within its approval for a new development to include floodlights that meet current standards to minimise unnecessary glare and spillage.
If it is to be a inclusive facility and meet the S12, S21 and S32 policy. Location will yet to be defined through working with the District Council and Parish Council. Options to be considered.
This will then meet the required short fall of identified facilities for the Open Space Pitch Study, DM32.