Supporting Documents - Chichester Local Plan 2021-39 Main Modifications Consultation

The latest amendment to the Policies Map through modification reference PM2 is welcomed as it shows SAC Buffers. However, there are two issues that limit the effectiveness of this map:
1. The map is confusing insofar as it shows the orange hatched lines as Key conservation Area SAC Buffer, but also shows a semi-transparent orange hatched line area further to the northeast within the North East of the Plan Area. It is not clear whether the SAC covers the whole North East of the Plan Area or just part of it. This map should be better defined and clarified.
2. Additionally, the legend of the map shown on the Policies Map modification PM2 refers to SAC buffers, but it does not identify individual buffers according to each SAC site. This leads to ambiguity on which SAC’s buffer is applicable. The legend should identify individual buffer zones for each area of conservation: The Mens SAC, Ebernoe Common SAC and Singleton & Cocking Tunnels SAC.