Chichester Local Plan 2021-2039 - Main Modifications consultation

To make the Plan and Policy A10 sound, MM74 should be amended as follows:

…265 dwellings, including (add *4*) (delete - 13) serviced self/custom build plots; …

MM74 - Policy A10 Land at Maudlin Farm

Why modification is considered unsound

2.2 MM74 add additional burdens which could undermine delivery. It is considered unjustified and not representative of positive planning and therefore unsound.

Self/custom build numbers

2.3 MM74 proposes to increase the self/custom build numbers on the strategic Maudlin Farm allocation from 4 to 13. The increase of an additional 9 units on this site is not evidenced and is considered unjustified. The increased requirement is not based on engagement and dialogue with the landowner/developer and appears to have been based on an arbitrary decision to increase self/custom build units on this site without reference to viability and site specifics.

2.4 Furthermore, if applied, this increase represents a significant additional burden for the developer and could undermine viability and delivery of the site. The plan has a weak approach to delivery. The unjustified significant increase to self/custom build on Maudlin Farm re-inforces this perception with the result that it could undermine delivery of this site and wider plan objectives relating to growth.

Requested change to MM

2.5 To make the Plan and Policy A10 sound, MM74 should be amended as follows:

…265 dwellings, including (add *4*) (delete - 13) serviced self/custom build plots; …