Chichester Local Plan Review Sustainability Appraisal of the Issues and Options Consultation Document

CHICHESTER DISTRICT COUNCIL

May 2017

Local Plan Document Chichester Local Plan Review

Sustainability Appraisal of the Issues and Options Consultation Document

May 2017

1. INTRODUCTION. The Chichester Local Plan: Key Polices 2014-2029 document has now been adopted by the Council, but is subject to an early review by 2020. That review has now begun and the first stage is to prepare a consultation on the Issues and Options facing the plan area, which consists of the District outside of the South Downs National Park.

At this early stage, the consultation document is intended to draw out comments and information to help the Council develop a draft strategy and policies to be included in the Local Plan Review. As such it asks many open-ended questions on issues, vision and objectives. The consultation also seeks views on general approaches to development distribution and how site allocation should be handled. All of the above questions, whilst very important, do not form definable options that can be assessed and compared through the SA process. The exceptions are Question 11 (potential locations for strategic housing development) and Question 14 (suitability of locations for non-strategic housing development). As these questions deal with definable locations, these can be regarded as options that can be subject to Sustainability Appraisal. This SA report therefore concentrates on the options for these two questions in the consultation

The main purpose of a Sustainability Appraisal (SA) is to assess the social, environmental and economic effects for the developing options in the Local Plan Review so that decisions that will be made accord with the objectives of sustainable development. These early stage options may not fully achieve all the sustainability objectives but the aim of the process is to inform consultees and decision makers of the pros and cons of the options before them and so ensure that the plan review contributes towards all of the sustainability objectives as far as possible. As the plan making process progresses the options will become narrower in range and more clearly defined. The assessment will be reviewed and updated alongside the developing options. These later stages of the SA process will include identification of mitigation measures to reduce any negative impacts and more assessment of the ‘in combination’ effects of the plan policies as a whole.

2 2. THE SA PROCESS

What is a Sustainability Appraisal?

A Sustainability Appraisal is a process whereby a range of options for a plan’s content is developed and then assessed to see what the major environmental, social and economic impacts are likely to be (both positive and negative effects).

What does it contain?

The full contents of an SA report are prescribed by the SEA Directive and by UK guidance. This can make the reports lengthy. The key pieces of information for decision makers are the assessment matrices and their summary diagrams. These give the overall profile of pros and cons for the potential policy options

What is its purpose?

The purpose of an SA is not to make decisions, or to determine which option is ‘the correct one’. No real world development location or policy can address all aspects of sustainability completely. The SA is there to help inform decisions by assessing the likely positive and negative impacts of options across a wide and consistent range of topics.

Why is it important?

The SA is important to the soundness of the Local Plan. It demonstrates that decisions were made with full awareness of the positive and negative impacts of plan making decisions. The SA is the UK’s planning process that meets the requirements of the EU’s SEA Directive. The Plan Inspector will use the completion of a comprehensive SA as a test of soundness. The EU directive requirements have been built into UK legislation since 2004. These UK regulations may be changed by Parliament after the UK has left the EU, but this is unlikely to happen before the planned date for the adoption of the Local Plan Review (Autumn 2019).

How were options assessed?

A range of potential options for the Issues and Options questionnaire were developed through discussions with the Local Plan team. A range of assessment questions were developed through the SA ‘scoping’ process. These questions or assessment criteria were asked of all the potential options through the use of matrices. This process meets EU and UK government requirements but does lead to a large amount of data. The summary diagrams provided are designed to draw out the profile of positive and negative impacts into a more digestible form.

3 What do the summary diagrams mean?

In order to make the assessment findings more readily comprehensible, we have grouped the assessment criteria into four themed groups. These are

 Natural and Historic Environment  Pollution and Resources  Housing and Infrastructure  Economy For each group we present a bar chart showing what proportion of the assessment criteria in that group were found to be very positive, positive, neutral, negative or very negative. The assessment findings are represented by colours, (also used in the assessment matrices). They are not ‘scores’, nor are the criteria weighted relative to each other. The findings are not cumulative or additive. In short the assessments cannot and should not be reduced to a single numerical finding. The SA findings are there to inform decision making but they are not in themselves a decision-making tool

Therefore some caution should be used in looking at the summaries, as they are an aggregation of data to facilitate a quick comparison, but important issues and the full findings of the SA can only be found in the assessment matrices. The summary charts are useful for quickly identifying the options of interest and then the full assessment matrix can be referred to in order to find out the full picture.

3. NOTE ON METHODOLOGY

The approach adopted is to use expert judgement to identify positive, neutral and negative effects through the assessment matrices (please see the Appendices). The main sustainability impacts of the locational options are then summarised in a more visual form through the use of bar chart diagrams. These are the best place to start, but the full matrix should be referred to, especially to distinguish between a neutral effect and no effect / no significant effect. The full assessment text is also where any uncertainties and any differences between short, medium and long term effects are identified.

The SA was carried out by members the Environment Management team within the Housing and Environment service of CDC. The team is responsible for the development and implementation of policy and projects that contribute to Sustainable Development within the Council and within the District as a whole. The Local Plan Review documents were prepared by the Planning Policy team within Planning Services at CDC. The two teams have worked closely together on the development of options and the presentation of findings, but the assessment itself has been independent from plan writing. The two teams have independent line management structures.

4 Uncertainties always exist in any assessment, especially a qualitative assessment such as this. The cause and effect relationships, deductions and assumptions that underline the assessment matrices are not definitive and all predictions carry some uncertainty. In addition there is also a risk that other viable options have not been identified and assessed or may have been identified early on and eliminated prematurely. We have attempted to minimise these latter risks through early discussion with policy planners and by keeping an audit record of these discussions and of any early-stage options not taken further.

One of the main reasons for issuing the SA for public consultation is to solicit the views of organisations and individuals on the uncertainties and assumptions contained within the SA. The written comments within the matrices identify where specific uncertainties are considered to exist. All consultation comments will be taken into account, and the assessments revised as appropriate before the next stage SA report is prepared.

The SA Framework

The framework was established by the SA Scoping Report (which is also available on the District Council website [link to be provided]). A revised SA scoping report was prepares and consulted upon in 2016 in preparation for the Local Plan Review starting.

The SA scoping report highlights relevant plan, programmes and baseline data; from these it identifies the high priority sustainability issues facing the District. From the identified issues a series of sustainability objectives were developed. The SA objectives and the assessment criteria together form the SA framework.

The working engines of the SA process are the assessment criteria. These questions are asked of the policy options to assess how far the options impact positively or negatively on the achievement of the SA objective.

Objective Assessment Criteria [Themed Group] 1. Protect and enhance wildlife Does the option prevent biodiversity loss and habitat fragmentation? [Natural and Historic Environment]

Does the option allow for movement of habitats with climate change? [Natural and Historic Environment]

Does the option enhance and/or restore biodiversity opportunities and create new habitat? [Natural and Historic Environment]

2. Maximise efficient use of Does the option protect water resources? [Pollution and Resources] natural resources Does the option maximise use of waste resources? [Pollution and Resources]

Does the option make efficient use of energy? [Pollution and Resources]

5 Objective Assessment Criteria [Themed Group] 3. Reduce pollution and Does the option reduce air pollution from industrial processes and transport? [Pollution and Resources] improve air quality Will the option assist the remediation of contaminated land? [Pollution and Resources]

Does the option reduce levels of water pollution? [Pollution and Resources]

Does the option require new waste water treatment capacity? [Housing and Infrastructure] 4. Achieve zero net increase in Does the option maximise the use of renewable and low carbon energy sources? [Housing and Infrastructure] greenhouse gas emissions Does the option reduce the need to travel? [Housing and Infrastructure] 5. Minimise flood risk for new Does the option reduce the risks of coastal, fluvial surface water and groundwater flooding? [Pollution and and existing development Resources]

Does the option increase the use of SUDS and provide opportunities for restoring natural function to rivers and coastal systems? [Pollution and Resources] 6. Achieve a sustainable and Does the option achieve modal shift to more sustainable forms of transport, integrating bus and train networks? integrated transport system [Housing and Infrastructure]

Does the option improve networks for cyclists and pedestrians? [Housing and Infrastructure]

Does the option reduce congestion? [Housing and Infrastructure] 7. Conserve and enhance Does the option encourage sustainable land management practices to conserve landscapes? [Natural and Historic landscape and heritage Environment]

Does the option ensure protection of traditional urban forms? [Natural and Historic Environment]

Does the option ensure conservation and enhancement of the historic environment, heritage assets and their settings? [Natural and Historic Environment] 8. Increase availability of Does the option meet local housing needs? [Housing and Infrastructure] affordable housing Does the option provide the right housing mix of size and tenure? and does the option allow for the continuation of a sustainable mix of people within communities? [Housing and Infrastructure]

6 Objective Assessment Criteria [Themed Group] 9. Provide access to services N.B. the detailed assessment criteria for this objective are not being used at this stage; instead the overall objective and facilities [Housing and is used. Infrastructure] Does the option increase the provision of decentralised services and mobile service points?

Does the option protect existing facilities and enhance electronic access to appropriate services?

Does the option provide sports and leisure opportunities within settlements? 10. Promote economic Does the option ensure that economic opportunities are accessible to all? [Economy] development to maintain quality of life and Does the option ensure that value added is retained in the District? [Economy] competitiveness 11. Develop a dynamic, diverse Does the option encourage innovation? [Economy] and knowledge based economy that excels in innovation Does the option develop knowledge based economy locally? [Economy] 12 To develop and maintain a Does the option ensure skills are enhanced to increase access to work? [Economy] skilled workforce to support long-term competitiveness Does the option ensure a skilled workforce is available locally to allow business development? [Economy] 13. Enable viability of the rural Does the option promote a prosperous and diverse rural economy? [Economy] economy with enhanced diversity of employment Does the option avoid the loss of the Best and Most Versatile agricultural land? [Economy] opportunities

4. CONSULTATION.

The SA scoping report was subject to consultation in November 2016 and then revised in the light of the comments received. The finalised version was then presented to the Council’s Development Plan and Infrastructure Panel in March 2017. The present SA report uses the revised SA framework.

The consultation on the SA will runs alongside that on the Local Plan Review Issues and Options Paper. It will start on 22nd June 2017 and run until Thursday 3rd August 2017

7 The SA does not include a specific questionnaire as its primary purpose is to help inform your responses to the Issues and Options questionnaire. If you have any comments on the appraisal findings or methodology, particularly any factual errors or omissions, please send them to us by e-mail or post by the 3rd August 2017. In all cases you must make it very clear which part(s) of the document you are commenting on.

E-Mail: [email protected]

Post: Environmental Strategy, Chichester District Council, East Pallant House, 1 East Pallant, Chichester, West Sussex PO19 1TY

5. NEXT STEPS.

All representations received in response to the SA consultation will be considered and taken into account when preparing the next stage of the SA process. This will be the SA report to accompany the Local Plan Review Preferred Approach document. This is the next stage of the Local Plan Review which will set out a proposed development strategy and draft policies. The Preferred Approach SA report will assess the options considered in drawing up the strategy and policies. It will also revise and refine the assessments on those locational options as they are narrowed down to the proposed development locations or sites that will be included in the Preferred Approach document.

The Preferred Approach consultation is currently timetabled for early2018. The Preferred Approach SA report will be subject to consultation alongside the Local Plan Review document.

The plan and SA will be published for representations on the tests of soundness (the Regulation 19 consultation) in Summer 2018 ahead of the submission of the Plan, SA and accompanying documents to the Secretary of State in late 2018. Any formal representations made during the Regulation 19 consultation about the soundness of the SA process and reports will then be examined by an independent inspector during the Local Plan Review Examination hearings to be held in 2019.

The timetable for Local Plan Review preparation is set out in the Council’s Local Development Scheme which can be viewed at:

http://www.chichester.gov.uk/article/24662/Timetable---Local-Development-Scheme

Further information and regular updates about the Local Plan Review will be provided in the Planning Policy section of the Council’s website at: http://www.chichester.gov.uk/planningpolicy

8 Sustainability Appraisal of the Chichester District Local Plan Review: Summary Findings

1. Strategic Development Locations Assessment

9 10 11 1. Non-Strategic Development Locations Assessment

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Strategic Locations

Assessment Criteria S1 East of Chichester / Shopwyke area S2 South East of Chichester (south of A259)

Impact on Gravel pit to the south-east of Rare plant species recorded on SE of site. Does the option prevent biodiversity Shopwhyke is main concern. Notable Bat and Barn Owl potential habitat. 1A - -- loss and habitat fragmentation? birds recorded. Bat and water vole Potential to impact Chichester gravel pits habitat through area SNCI (Runcton Lake)

Does the option allow for movement 1B 0 Unlikely to be significant 0 Unlikely to be significant of habitats with climate change?

Does the option enhance and/or Large area so not all needed for housing Large area so not all needed for housing - 1C restore biodiversity opportunities + -potential for enhancement on eastern + potential for enhancement on eastern and create new habitat? edge edge

Does the option protect water Not location specific depends on overall Not location specific depends on overall 2A 0 0 resources? housing numbers housing numbers Does the option maximise use of Not location specific depends on overall Not location specific depends on overall 2B 0 0 waste resources? housing numbers housing numbers Does the option make efficient use Not location specific depends on design Not location specific depends on design of 2C 0 0 of energy? of housing housing

Does the option reduce air pollution 3A from industrial processes and - Additional pressure on A27 - Additional pressure on A27 transport?

Opportunity to develop on land Will the option assist the 3B + previously used for mineral extraction 0 N/A not PDL remediation of contaminated land? but no remediation required

Does the option reduce levels of 3C - Medium risk of runoff to former gravel pit 0 No significant effect water pollution?

Connects to Tangmere. Additional Connects to Tangmere. Additional Does the option require new waste capacity would be required to support a capacity would be required to support a 3D + + water treatment capacity? strategic development, however there strategic development, however there are are no environmental restrictions no environmental restrictions

Does the option maximise the use of Large site with potential for district Large site with potential for district heating 4A renewable and low carbon energy + heating and low or zero carbon + and low or zero carbon technologies sources? technologies within the site within the site

21 Strategic Locations

Assessment Criteria S1 East of Chichester / Shopwyke area S2 South East of Chichester (south of A259)

Closest in relative terms to City Centre Located adjacent to foot bridge over A27. Does the option reduce the need to 4B + but depends upon the ease of ++ Less than 2 miles to city centre buy travel? connection(s) to Chichester bicycle or foot

Does the option reduce the risks of Overall neutral - some additional runoff Overall neutral - some additional runoff 5A coastal, fluvial surface water and 0 but can be dealt with on-site and no 0 but can be dealt with on-site and no groundwater flooding? downstream impacts downstream impacts

Does the option increase the use of SUDS and provide opportunities for Land available for deploying full range of Land available for deploying full range of 5B + + restoring natural function to rivers SUDS techniques SUDS techniques and coastal systems? Does the option achieve modal shift to more sustainable forms of Increases viability of a bus route through Potential to run bus service to 6A + + transport, integrating bus and train Shopwhyke lakes development networks?

Relatively close to city centre compared to other options but making good links Does the option improve networks Current access to city centre via foot and 6B ++ may be difficult due to the A27. New ++ for cyclists and pedestrians? cycle bridge over the A27 footbridge from Shopwhyke will provide links to shops

Will add congestion to the A27 and add 6C Does the option reduce congestion? - Will add to congestion on the A27 -- further congestion to problem areas

Does the option encourage One of the less sensitive options in Potential negative impact to view of 7A sustainable land management + - landscape terms landscape from caravan park practices to conserve landscapes?

Edge of centre suburban development. Does not relate to the existing settlement Does the option ensure protection of Edge of centre suburban development. 7B 0 along Oving Road but would create a - traditional urban forms? Does not relate to the existing settlement new quarter of Chichester in conjunction with Shopwhyke Lakes SDL

22 Strategic Locations

Assessment Criteria S1 East of Chichester / Shopwyke area S2 South East of Chichester (south of A259)

Does the option ensure Few if any heritage assets in the area, conservation and enhancement of Few if any heritage assets in the area, but 7C 0 but archaeology may be present in areas 0 the historic environment, heritage archaeology may be present not used for mineral extraction assets and their settings?

Plenty of land available at this location to Plenty of land available at this location to Does the option meet local housing 8A ++ meet district and sub-regional housing ++ meet district and sub-regional housing needs? needs needs

Does the option provide the right housing mix of size and tenure and Strategic development should be able to A strategic development would be able to 8B ++ ++ the continuation of a sustainable deliver a wide mix of size and tenure deliver a mix of size and tenure mix of people within communities?

No existing facilities nearby this location No existing facilities nearby this location Does the option provide access to would rely on good links to existing 9 + + would rely on good links to existing services and facilities? facilities in the City. Already allocated facilities in the City development will provide local facilities

Does the option ensure that 10A economic opportunities are ++ Close to Chichester City and the A27 ++ Close to city centre and the A27 accessible to all?

Housing around Chichester city is likely Housing around Chichester city is likely to Does the option ensure that value to support local economic development support local economic development aims 10B + + added is retained in the District? aims for the creation and retention of for the creation and retention of highly highly skilled high-value jobs skilled high-value jobs

Housing around Chichester city is likely Housing around Chichester city is likely to Does the option encourage to support local economic development support local economic development aims 11A + + innovation? aims for the creation and retention of for the creation and retention of highly highly skilled high-value jobs skilled high-value jobs

Housing around Chichester city is likely Housing around Chichester city is likely to Does the option develop knowledge to support local economic development support local economic development aims 11B ++ ++ based economy locally? aims for the creation and retention of for the creation and retention of highly highly skilled high-value jobs skilled high-value jobs

23 Strategic Locations

Assessment Criteria S1 East of Chichester / Shopwyke area S2 South East of Chichester (south of A259)

Housing around Chichester city is likely Housing around Chichester city is likely to Does the option ensure skills are to support local economic development support local economic development aims 12A enhanced to increase access to + + aims for the creation and retention of for the creation and retention of highly work? highly skilled high-value jobs skilled high-value jobs

Will provide housing to support Will provide housing to support Does the option ensure a skilled employers' needs over a wide area of employers' needs over a wide area of 12B workforce is available locally to + + West Sussex and so help provide and West Sussex and so help provide and allow business development? retain a skilled workforce retain a skilled workforce

Does the option promote a Would develop on good quality 13A prosperous and diverse rural 0 No significant effect - agricultural land, this could negatively economy? impact rural economy

Does the option avoid the loss of the Opportunity to develop on land 13B Best and Most Versatile agricultural 0 -- Grade 1 and 2 (Excellent to very good) previously used for mineral extraction land?

24 Strategic Locations

Assessment Criteria S3 East Wittering / Bracklesham S4 Selsey S5 Southbourne

Negative impact as development would Water vole and Barn owl records from the Some bird species of note recorded, Barn cause disturbance Pagham Harbour Does the option prevent biodiversity ditch networks to the north. Area to the Owl habitat and bat movement network on 1A -- -- Special Protection Area. Fields North - loss and habitat fragmentation? east very close to Medmerry and the fields site but largely open farmland with few West towards Church Norton sustain to the west sustain wading birds constraints breeding wading birds Could cause habitat fragmentation by Could cause habitat fragmentation by developing adjoining habitat to Pagham Impact on existing corridors and potential Does the option allow for movement developing adjoining habitat to Medmerry 1B - - Harbour and impacting on - future migration unless the Green Ring of habitats with climate change? and impacting on corridors/stepping corridors/stepping stones used by proposal is implemented stones used by protected species protected species

Does the option enhance and/or Some potential for ditch and rife corridor There is the potential to enhance Pagham Limited tree and hedgerow coverage - 1C restore biodiversity opportunities + + + enhancements within larger site or sites Harbour SPA opportunity to create habitat and create new habitat?

Does the option protect water Not location specific depends on overall Not location specific depends on overall Not location specific depends on overall 2A 0 0 0 resources? housing numbers housing numbers housing numbers Does the option maximise use of Not location specific depends on overall Not location specific depends on overall Not location specific depends on overall 2B 0 0 0 waste resources? housing numbers housing numbers housing numbers Does the option make efficient use Not location specific depends on design of Not location specific depends on design of Not location specific depends on design of 2C 0 0 0 of energy? housing housing housing Without major improvement on the A27 Likely to increase pressure on the B2145 Does the option reduce air pollution large scale development here will Additional pressure on A259, backroads and ultimately the A27, however Selsey 3A from industrial processes and - exacerbate existing problems at the - - and A27. Impact will increase with house has its own shops and facilities for transport? Stockbridge roundabout where the A286 numbers. everyday use links in West and south-west of Selsey - small Will the option assist the 3B 0 N/A not PDL 0 areas of potentially contaminated land that 0 N/A not PDL. remediation of contaminated land? could be remediated Ditch system west of site feeds in to Waterways run though the settlement to Sites are outside the groundwater Does the option reduce levels of Southbourne Channel - possible for runoff 3C - the sea - these are the most likely route 0 protection zones and there are no - water pollution? to increase pollution levels with a larger for runoff watercourses strategic development

Connects to Sidlesham WWTW. Head Connects to Sidlesham WWTW. Head Connects to Thornham (capacity of 1615). Does the option require new waste room here approx. 800 dwellings but not 3D + room here approx. 800 dwellings but not + + However, risk on in combination effect water treatment capacity? in combination with S4 - East Wittering / in combination with S5 - Selsey with Havant Borough Bracklesham

Does the option maximise the use of Large area with potential for low or zero Large area with potential for low or zero Large area with potential for low or zero 4A renewable and low carbon energy + carbon technologies to be fully + carbon technologies to be fully + carbon technologies to be fully sources? incorporated within it incorporated within it incorporated within it

25 Strategic Locations

Assessment Criteria S3 East Wittering / Bracklesham S4 Selsey S5 Southbourne

Strategic development would be on a Strategic development would be on a Access could be gained to Southbourne scale to meet needs across the district scale to meet needs across the district train station. It is too far to easily Does the option prevent biodiversity 1A and beyond. Inevitably development on and beyond. Inevitably development on cycle/walk to Chichester or Havant. Doesloss the and option habitat reduce fragmentation? the need to the south of the Manhood would add to the south of the Manhood would add to Strategic development here would add to 4B -- -- - travel? increased commuter journeys and also increased commuter journeys and also increased commuter journeys on need to travel for the facilities of need to travel for the facilities of A259/A27 and also the need to travel for Chichester City that are not available Chichester City that are not available facilities in Havant or Chichester city elsewhere elsewhere centre Selsey is low lying and has drainage Does the option reduce the risks of Flood zones to the east and the north of problems. The are large flood zones along No significant impact - no flooding risk on 5A coastal, fluvial surface water and - the existing settlement, although the latter - the coast and Broad Rife. These are 0 land groundwater flooding? are avoidable avoidable if the eastern side of Selsey is developed towards Church Norton Does the option increase the use of SUDS and provide opportunities for Land available for deploying full range of Land available for deploying full range of Land available for deploying full range of 5B + + + restoring natural function to rivers SUDS techniques SUDS techniques SUDS techniques and coastal systems? Does the option achieve modal shift Potential for improved bus services, There are good bus links and train There is a good bus service but this is to more sustainable forms of walking/cycling routes, however access station. However, greater distance from 6A - restricted by the access across the A27. - + transport, integrating bus and train will be restricted by the A27. No train Chichester or Havant means that car No train service. Car travel more likely networks? service. Car travel more likely travel is more likely

Potential to improve local links to East For larger developments, could increase Approximate 1.5 miles to Emsworth. Does the option improve networks Head and Medmerry, but longer distance 6B 0 + likelihood of the proposed Chichester to + Opportunity to build a link the towns and for cyclists and pedestrians? links would require an off-road route to be Selsey Cycle Route being implemented boost recreational tourism identified

Will add congestion to the A27 and Larger development at Selsey still likely to 6C Does the option reduce congestion? - potentially city centre via Stockbridge - - Will add congestion to A259 and A27 increase pressure on B2145 roundabout

Does the option encourage Local impact significant but unlikely to Larger development likely to impact on Urbanisation of the landscape. Local 7A sustainable land management - -- - affect the AONB Pagham Harbour and Church Norton impact is likely to be significant practices to conserve landscapes?

Potential for continuous strip of The scale of the development will Negative impact as would expand an development along the A259. Residents Does the option ensure protection of completely alter the existing development. 7B - - already overdeveloped area from its - might lose a sense of place as the traditional urban forms? There would be significant impact to the historic village form boundaries of the developments will be existing historic village close together

26 Strategic Locations

Assessment Criteria S3 East Wittering / Bracklesham S4 Selsey S5 Southbourne

Does the option ensure Positive provided AONB and Prinsted Doesconservation the option and prevent enhancement biodiversity of Few if any heritage assets but Unlikely to impact on heritage assets but 7C1A 0 0 + Conservation Area are avoided. theloss historic and habitat environment, fragmentation? heritage archaeology may be present archaeology may be present Archaeology may be present assets and their settings?

Land availability slightly more restricted at Land availability slightly more restricted at Plenty of land available at this location to Does the option meet local housing this location but would still be able to this location but would still be able to 8A + + ++ meet district and sub-regional housing needs? deliver a fair proportion of the district's deliver a fair proportion of the district's needs needs needs

Does the option provide the right housing mix of size and tenure and Strategic development should be able to Strategic development should be able to A strategic development would be able to 8B ++ ++ ++ the continuation of a sustainable deliver a wide mix of size and tenure deliver a wide mix of size and tenure deliver a mix of size and tenure mix of people within communities?

Some local shops but access to Good access to existing local facilities Both Primary and Secondary schools but secondary school, hospital and further Does the option provide access to (including secondary education) but still a other amenities are limited. Would need to 9 - education worse than some other options + + services and facilities? need to access Chichester for major travel for higher education, hospital and as settlement would be greater distance facilities larger amenities away from these amenities

Does the option ensure that Further from the A27 and the city but still Increase in some opportunities locally but Further from the A27 and the city but still 10A economic opportunities are + a positive contribution to the local + also problems accessing Chichester for ++ a positive contribution to the local accessible to all? economy greater opportunities economy Further from the A27 and the city but still Further from the A27 and the city but still Housing around Chichester District is likely to support local economic likely to support local economic Does the option ensure that value likely to support local economic 10B + development. Location means that + development. Location means that + added is retained in the District? development aims for the creation and residents are unlikely to commute out of residents are unlikely to commute out of retention of highly skilled high-value jobs the district * Update chart the district

Further from the A27 and the city but is Less likely than city based locations to Less likely than city based locations to Does the option encourage still likely to support local economic 11A 0 support businesses of this type relocating 0 support businesses of this type relocating + innovation? development and the creation and to the Manhood Peninsula *update chart to the Manhood Peninsula retention of skilled high-value jobs

Further from the A27 and the city but is Further from the A27 and the city but is Further from the A27 and the city but is Does the option develop knowledge still likely to support local economic still likely to support local economic still likely to support local economic 11B + + + based economy locally? development and the creation and development and the creation and development and the creation and retention of skilled high-value jobs retention of skilled high-value jobs retention of skilled high-value jobs

27 Strategic Locations

Assessment Criteria S3 East Wittering / Bracklesham S4 Selsey S5 Southbourne

Further from the A27 and the city but is Further from the A27 and the city but is Further from the A27 and the city but is Does the option ensure skills are still likely to support local economic still likely to support local economic still likely to support local economic 12A Doesenhanced the option to increase prevent accessbiodiversity to + + + 1A development and the creation and development and the creation and development and the creation and loss and habitatwork? fragmentation? retention of skilled high-value jobs retention of skilled high-value jobs retention of skilled high-value jobs

Further from the A27 and the city but is Does the option ensure a skilled Problems with access limits attractiveness Problems with access limits attractiveness still likely to support local economic 12B workforce is available locally to 0 0 + to skilled workforce to skilled workforce development and the creation and allow business development? retention of skilled high-value jobs

Development could support the Does the option promote a agricultural and horticultural businesses. 13A prosperous and diverse rural 0 No significant effect ++ 0 No significant effect Close to the Horticultural Development economy? Areas in Sidlesham

Compared to other options this is likely to Does the option avoid the loss of the be development on Grade 3 land but Potential loss of Grade 1 and Grade 2 Strips of Grade 1 - 3 land 13B Best and Most Versatile agricultural + - - going too far north would encroach on agricultural land land? Grade 2 land

28 Strategic Locations

Assessment Criteria S6 Tangmere S7 Broadbridge S8 West of Fishbourne

Bird species of note recorded in fields Bat Habitat along railway and water vole Some evidence of bat movement network Does the option prevent biodiversity surrounding existing development and bat habitat in the east and norther west of 1A - - - across the site but largely open farmland loss and habitat fragmentation? movement network present along original settlement. Otherwise farmland with few constraints hedgerows with limited constraint

Train line, A259 and A27 provide existing Existing railway line provides a constraint Does the option allow for movement 1B 0 Unlikely to be significant 0 constraints. A Strategic development is 0 here - development is unlikely to make the of habitats with climate change? unlikely to make the situation worse situation worse

Does the option enhance and/or Opportunity to improve and build upon bat Limited hedgerow coverage - opportunity Some potential for ditch and rife corridor 1C restore biodiversity opportunities + movement network by installing and + + to improve GI enhancements within larger site or sites and create new habitat? improving hedgerows within the site

Does the option reduce air pollution Additional pressure on A27 and Additional pressure on A259 and Additional pressure on A27 via the A259 3A from industrial processes and - backroads. Impact will increase with large - backroads. Impact will increase with - Fishbourne Road (west) transport? scale development house numbers

N/A not PDL. Previous military land, Will the option assist the 3B 0 however this falls within the Horticultural 0 N/A not PDL 0 N/A not PDL remediation of contaminated land? Development Area

Does the option reduce levels of Main river line in the east of the 3C 0 No significant affect 0 0 No significant impact water pollution? settlement. Small risk of runoff to the river

Connects to Tangmere. Additional Would connect to Bosham - headroom of Mostly likely sent to Apuldram or Bosham - Does the option require new waste capacity would be required to support a 400 houses. Would not accommodate a limited capacity at 216 or 400 households, 3D + -- -- water treatment capacity? strategic development, however there are strategic development. Potential impact to respectively. Potential impact to no environmental restrictions Chichester Harbour Chichester Harbour

29 Strategic Locations

Assessment Criteria S6 Tangmere S7 Broadbridge S8 West of Fishbourne

There is a bus and train service present, Train station within Fishbourne. Strategic Closer to Chichester City Centre than however distance to the city means that development would be on a scale to meet Does the option prevent biodiversity other options. Possibility of cycle route to 1A car travel is more likely. Development needs across the district and beyond. Doesloss the and option habitat reduce fragmentation? the need to city. Strategic development here would 4B 0 - here would add to increased commuter 0 Inevitably development here would add travel? add to increased commuter journeys on journeys on A259/A27 and also the need increased commuter journeys on A27 and also the need to travel for to travel for facilities in Havant or A259/A27 and also the need to travel for facilities in Chichester city centre Chichester facilities in Chichester city centre

Flood zones north east of Broadbridge Does the option reduce the risks of Flood zones to the south of the A259. No significant impact, No flooding risk on along main river lines. These can be 5A coastal, fluvial surface water and 0 0 - Runoff from large develop may land easily avoided if development remains on groundwater flooding? exacerbate flooding risk eastern side of Ratham Lane (B2146)

Does the option increase the use of SUDS and provide opportunities for Land available for deploying full range of Land available for deploying full range of Land available for deploying full range of 5B + + + restoring natural function to rivers SUDS techniques SUDS techniques SUDS techniques and coastal systems? Does the option achieve modal shift Use of existing bus links. Opportunity to Bus and train service. However, car travel to more sustainable forms of Potential to extend bus service and build 6A - develop cycle path to Chi CC. However, + is more likely owing from distance to the + transport, integrating bus and train access to Fishbourne Train Station distance/journey times might deter users. city networks?

Relatively closer to Chichester city that Limited opportunity for existing links to be other options. Opportunity to develop Opportunity to improve cycle networks - Does the option improve networks extended or improved. Distance from 6B - cycle path to city. Access to Shopwhyke - + best option is through Fishbourne (Roman for cyclists and pedestrians? amenities means that cycling walking is park green space. However, distance Way - A259 - A27 underpass) unlikely might deter users

Added congestion to A27. Access to A27 Will add congestion to A27 via A259 6C Does the option reduce congestion? - from Tangmere/Shopwyke Rd or through - Increased congestion on the A259 - Fishbourne Road (West) Tangmere on Meadow Way Further urbanisation of Tangmere may Development to the North and East of Does the option encourage impact on views to the cathedral spire and Bosham will link in with the existing 7A sustainable land management - to and from the South Downs National - development and current planning - Local impact is likely to be significant practices to conserve landscapes? Park. Local impact is likely to be application. However, local impact will be significant significant. Negative impact, further strategic development would expand from its The scale of the development will The scale of the development will historic village form. Potential for further Does the option ensure protection of completely alter the existing development. completely alter the existing development. 7B - development to encroach on Oving. -- -- traditional urban forms? There would be significant impact to the There would be significant impact to the Residents might lose a sense of place as existing historic village existing historic village the boundaries of the developments will be close together

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Assessment Criteria S6 Tangmere S7 Broadbridge S8 West of Fishbourne

Does the option ensure Archaeological priority areas within the Fishbourne is a historic site and had Doesconservation the option and prevent enhancement biodiversity of area. Archaeology may to be present. No heritage assets in the area, however 7C1A - + 0 significant heritage assets. Archaeology theloss historic and habitat environment, fragmentation? heritage Tangmere Conservation Area may be archaeology may be present may be present assets and their settings? impacted

Plenty of land available at this location to Plenty of land available at this location to Plenty of land available at this location to Does the option meet local housing 8A ++ meet district and sub-regional housing ++ meet district and sub-regional housing ++ meet district and sub-regional housing needs? needs needs needs

Does the option provide the right housing mix of size and tenure and A strategic development would be able to A strategic development would be able to A strategic development would be able to 8B ++ ++ ++ the continuation of a sustainable deliver a mix of size and tenure deliver a mix of size and tenure deliver a mix of size and tenure mix of people within communities?

Some amenities within Tangmere including primary school. Would need to travel to Chichester for secondary school, Some local shops and primary schools Some local shops but access to Does the option provide access to hospital and further education. Already close. Access to secondary schools, 9 + 0 secondary school, hospital and further + services and facilities? allocated development will bring further hospital and further education would be in education worse than some other options. amenities. However, another strategic CC development will require an additional primary school

Does the option ensure that Further from the A27 and the city but still 10A economic opportunities are ++ Close to city centre and the A27 ++ a positive contribution to the local ++ Close to city centre and A27 accessible to all? economy

Housing around Chichester District is Housing around Chichester District is Housing around Chichester city is likely to Does the option ensure that value likely to support local economic likely to support local economic support local economic development aims 10B + + + added is retained in the District? development aims for the creation and development aims for the creation and for the creation and retention of highly retention of highly skilled high-value jobs retention of highly skilled high-value jobs skilled high-value jobs

Housing around Chichester District is Housing around Chichester District is Housing around Chichester city is likely to Does the option encourage likely to support local economic likely to support local economic support local economic development aims 11A + + + innovation? development aims for the creation and development aims for the creation and for the creation and retention of highly retention of highly skilled high-value jobs retention of highly skilled high-value jobs skilled high-value jobs

New business developments in Bosham Tangmere has its own economic base Housing around Chichester city is likely to (hospice and agricultural distribution Does the option develop knowledge and good access to the A27 - potential to support local economic development aims 11B ++ + building planning apps). A larger strategic + based economy locally? build on existing employment for the creation and retention of highly development may attract further business opportunities skilled high-value jobs development

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Assessment Criteria S6 Tangmere S7 Broadbridge S8 West of Fishbourne

Housing around Chichester District is Housing around Chichester District is Housing around Chichester city is likely to Does the option ensure skills are likely to support local economic likely to support local economic support local economic development aims 12A Doesenhanced the option to increase prevent accessbiodiversity to + + + 1A development aims for the creation and development aims for the creation and for the creation and retention of highly loss and habitatwork? fragmentation? retention of highly skilled high-value jobs retention of highly skilled high-value jobs skilled high-value jobs

Housing around Chichester District is Housing around Chichester District is Housing around Chichester city is likely to Does the option ensure a skilled likely to support local economic likely to support local economic support local economic development aims 12B workforce is available locally to + + + development aims for the creation and development aims for the creation and for the creation and retention of highly allow business development? retention of highly skilled high-value jobs retention of highly skilled high-value jobs skilled high-value jobs

Development could support the Does the option promote a agricultural and horticultural businesses. Would develop on good quality Would develop on good quality 13A prosperous and diverse rural ++ Close to the Horticultural Development - agricultural land, this could negatively - agricultural land, this could negatively economy? Area (HDA) in Tangmere. Propose do not impact rural economy impact rural economy build on HDA.

Does the option avoid the loss of the Strips of Grade 1 - 3 land (excellent to Grade 1 and 2 agricultural land (Excellent This section of land appears to be Grade 13B Best and Most Versatile agricultural - good) -- - to very good) 2 (good) land?

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Assessment Criteria S9 Hambrook / Nutbourne area S10 Oving / Drayton area

Large number of notable bird records Hedgerows around site provide bat Does the option prevent biodiversity (corn bunting, barn owl and hobby), water 1A - movement network but largely open -- loss and habitat fragmentation? vole and bat records and network around farmland with few constraints Oving. High risk of disturbance

Does the option allow for movement Overall neutral if the provided the Impact on existing corridors and potential 1B 0 - of habitats with climate change? hedgerow corridors are conserved future migration

Large area so not all needed for housing. Does the option enhance and/or Large area so not all needed for housing - However, would need to steer clear of 1C restore biodiversity opportunities + potential for enhancement of green + ditch networks preventing disturbance to and create new habitat? infrastructure water voles Does the option protect water Not location specific depends of overall Not location specific depends of overall 2A 0 0 resources? housing numbers housing numbers Does the option maximise use of Not location specific depends on overall Not location specific depends on overall 2B 0 0 waste resources? housing numbers housing numbers Does the option make efficient use Not location specific depends on design of Not location specific depends on design of 2C 0 0 of energy? housing housing Additional pressure on A27 via the A259 Does the option reduce air pollution Fishbourne Road (west) and back roads Additional pressure on backroads and 3A from industrial processes and - - (Clay Lane - Fishbourne Road East) for A27 transport? the most direct routes to the CC

Will the option assist the 3B 0 N/A not PDL 0 N/A not PDL remediation of contaminated land?

If development occurs west of Nutbourne Does the option reduce levels of 3C - there will be potential runoff to Thorney 0 No significant impact water pollution? Channel

Connects to Tangmere. Additional Connects to Bosham - capacity of 400 Does the option require new waste capacity would be required to support a 3D - households. Potential to further impact + water treatment capacity? strategic development, however there are Chichester Harbour no environmental restrictions

Does the option maximise the use of Large area with potential for low or zero Large area with potential for low or zero 4A renewable and low carbon energy + carbon technologies to be fully + carbon technologies to be fully sources? incorporated within it incorporated within it

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Assessment Criteria S9 Hambrook / Nutbourne area S10 Oving / Drayton area

There is access to Nutbourne train There are few footpaths, no rail links and Does the option prevent biodiversity station. It is too far to cycle/walk to 1A bus service connecting Oving to Doesloss the and option habitat reduce fragmentation? the need to Chichester city centre. Development here 4B - -- Chichester. A largescale development travel? would add to increased commuter here would see the majority of residents journeys on A259 and also the need to travel by car travel for facilities in the city centre

Flood zones to the west of the site. Waterways and flood risk on both the Does the option reduce the risks of Development on the west of Nutbourne Eastern and Western side (flood relief 5A coastal, fluvial surface water and - - could increase runoff to the Thorney channel) of Oving but plenty of space for groundwater flooding? Channel development on the Western side.

Does the option increase the use of SUDS and provide opportunities for Land available for deploying full range of Land available for deploying full range of 5B + + restoring natural function to rivers SUDS techniques SUDS techniques and coastal systems? Does the option achieve modal shift No bus or rail links. Limited option to to more sustainable forms of Already a train station and largescale 6A + -- develop these. Car travel travel more transport, integrating bus and train development might increase service likely networks?

Potential to improve links to Emsworth Closer to the Chichester than Tangmere Does the option improve networks 6B - and Bosham but city links would be too -- but limited access to city centre from the for cyclists and pedestrians? long and difficult A27

Will add congestion to the A259 and A27 6C Does the option reduce congestion? - - Will add congestion to the A27 at Warblington and Fishbourne

Does the option encourage 7A sustainable land management - Local impact is likely to be significant -- Local impact is going to be very significant practices to conserve landscapes?

The scale of the development will The scale of the development will Does the option ensure protection of completely alter the existing development. completely alter the existing development. 7B -- -- traditional urban forms? There would be significant impact to the There would be significant impact to the existing historic village existing historic village

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Assessment Criteria S9 Hambrook / Nutbourne area S10 Oving / Drayton area

Does the option ensure No heritage assets and archaeological Doesconservation the option and prevent enhancement biodiversity of Heritage of a small village will be 7C1A 0 priority areas, but archaeology likely be - theloss historic and habitat environment, fragmentation? heritage impacted present assets and their settings?

Land availability slightly more restricted at Plenty of land available at this location to Does the option meet local housing this location but would still be able to 8A + ++ meet district and sub-regional housing needs? deliver a fair proportion of the district's needs needs

Does the option provide the right housing mix of size and tenure and A strategic development would be able to A strategic development would be able to 8B ++ ++ the continuation of a sustainable deliver a mix of size and tenure deliver a mix of size and tenure mix of people within communities?

Very limited amenities as original Some local shops but access to Does the option provide access to settlement is a small village. Travel 9 0 secondary school, hospital and further -- services and facilities? required for education, shops and education worse than some other options. hospital.

Does the option ensure that Further from the A27 and the city but still 10A economic opportunities are + a positive contribution to the local + Close to the city centre and A27 accessible to all? economy

Housing around Chichester city is likely to Housing around Chichester city is likely to Does the option ensure that value support local economic development aims support local economic development aims 10B + + added is retained in the District? for the creation and retention of highly for the creation and retention of highly skilled high-value jobs skilled high-value jobs Eastern-edge of the district - commutable Further from the A27 and the city but is to Chichester and Arun District. A Does the option encourage still likely to support local economic development here is likely to support local 11A + + innovation? development and the creation and economic development aims for the retention of skilled high-value jobs creation and retention of highly skilled high-value jobs Further from the A27 and the city but is Housing around Chichester city is likely to Does the option develop knowledge still likely to support local economic support local economic development aims 11B + + based economy locally? development and the creation and for the creation and retention of highly retention of skilled high-value jobs skilled high-value jobs

35 Strategic Locations

Assessment Criteria S9 Hambrook / Nutbourne area S10 Oving / Drayton area

Further from the A27 and the city but is Housing around Chichester city is likely to Does the option ensure skills are still likely to support local economic support local economic development aims 12A Doesenhanced the option to increase prevent accessbiodiversity to + + 1A development and the creation and for the creation and retention of highly loss and habitatwork? fragmentation? retention of skilled high-value jobs skilled high-value jobs

Further from the A27 and the city but is Housing around Chichester city is likely to Does the option ensure a skilled still likely to support local economic support local economic development aims 12B workforce is available locally to + + development and the creation and for the creation and retention of highly allow business development? retention of skilled high-value jobs skilled high-value jobs

Does the option promote a Would develop on good quality Would develop on good quality 13A prosperous and diverse rural - agricultural land, this could negatively - agricultural land, this could negatively economy? impact rural economy impact rural economy

Does the option avoid the loss of the Grade 1 and Grade 2 (Excellent to Very Grade 1 and Grade 2 (Excellent to very 13B Best and Most Versatile agricultural -- -- Good) good) land?

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Key for Assessment criteria Natural and Historic Environment Pollution and Resources Housing and Infrastructure Economy

Assessment Criteria N1 Birdham N2 Bosham (village) N3 Boxgrove

Chichester Ship Canal and Birdham Water Vole Habitat in the waterways to Some Bat habitat on the eastern edge Does the option prevent biodiversity Pond are SNCI. Bats, Barn Owl, and the West of Bosham. Some Bat and 1A -- - 0 but otherwise farmland with limited loss and habitat fragmentation? Water Vole movement network. Barn Barn Owl habitat. Otherwise farmland constraint Owls and Bitterns recorded with little constraint

Habitat connectivity already severed by An existing movement networks here are A27. A non-strategic development is Does the option allow for movement A small development here would have 1B - 0 not extensive - small development is 0 unlikely to make the situation worse, of habitats with climate change? an impact unlikely to make the situation worse especially to the west of Boxgrove village

Does the option enhance and/or A smaller development unlikely to do Limited hedgerow coverage - opportunity Limited hedgerow coverage - opportunity 1C restore biodiversity opportunities 0 + + more than mitigate for direct losses to improve GI to improve GI and create new habitat? Will depend on location and number of Does the option protect water Not location specific depends on overall Not location specific depends on overall 2A 0 houses. Closer to pond (SNCI) will have 0 0 resources? housing numbers housing numbers larger impact Not location specific - depends on the Not location specific - depends on the Not location specific - depends on the Does the option maximise use of 2B 0 design and specification of the 0 design and specification of the 0 design and specification of the waste resources? development development development Not location specific - depends on the Not location specific - depends on the Not location specific - depends on the Does the option make efficient use 2C 0 design and specification of the 0 design and specification of the 0 design and specification of the of energy? development development development

Does the option reduce air pollution Would put additional traffic pressure on Additional pressure on A259 and A27 Added congestion on the A27 likely to 3A from industrial processes and -- the Stockbridge roundabout (Air Quality - (Fishbourne Roundabout) likely to have - have negative effect on air quality transport? Management Area) negative effect on air quality

Will the option assist the 3B 0 N/A Not PDL 0 N/A Not PDL 0 N/A not PDL remediation of contaminated land?

Small risk of runoff to Birdham Pond Small risk of runoff to watercourses and Does the option reduce levels of No main watercourses. No impact 3C 0 SNCI. This Risk will increase with a 0 Chichester Channel. This Risk will ++ water pollution? expected larger development increase with a larger development

Connects to Tangmere. Connects to Apuldram - Small Headroom 272. Bosham has its own WWT. Limited Tangmere. Additional capacity would be Does the option require new waste 3D - Potential to have a negative impact - opportunity for enhancement. Headroom + required to support a non-strategic water treatment capacity? unless more headroom is found 400 development, however there are no environmental restrictions

Does the option maximise the use of Opportunities for on-site low carbon Opportunities for on-site low carbon Opportunities for on-site low carbon 4A renewable and low carbon energy + + + technologies technologies technologies sources?

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Assessment Criteria N1 Birdham N2 Bosham (village) N3 Boxgrove

Development on the Manhood would add to increased commuter journeys and Train and bus service to city. However Bus service to city centre. However, car Does the option reduce the need to 4B - also need to travel for the facilities of - distance from city means that car travel - travel is more likely owing to the time of travel? Chichester City that are not available is still more likely the bus journey elsewhere

Does the option reduce the risks of Flood areas to the North between Small flood plain around Birdham Pools. No major river lives or flood areas. Little 5A coastal, fluvial surface water and 0 0 Ratham Lane (B2146) and main river ++ Can be avoided or no flood risk groundwater flooding? lines. Can be avoided

Does the option increase the use of SUDS and provide opportunities for SUDS could be incorporated in to the SUDS could be incorporated in to the SUDS could be incorporated in to the 5B + + + restoring natural function to rivers design of development design of development design of development and coastal systems?

Does the option achieve modal shift Bus service to Boxgrove. Car travel is Bus service and train station in Bosham. to more sustainable forms of Existing bus service - no train station. still more likely as residents will require 6A - - Car travel will still be likely as residents - transport, integrating bus and train Car travel will be main mode of transport services in Tangmere and the City will require services in the City networks? Centre

Limited opportunity for existing links to Limited opportunity for existing links to Limited opportunity for existing links to Does the option improve networks be extended or improved. Distance from be extended or improved. Distance from be extended or improved. Distance from 6B - - - for cyclists and pedestrians? amenities means that cycling walking is amenities means that cycling walking is amenities means that cycling walking is unlikely unlikely unlikely

Will exacerbate congestion at the A27 Congestion will increase at the A259 and Congestion is likely to increase at the 6C Does the option reduce congestion? - - - Stockbridge Roundabout A27 Fishbourne Roundabout A27 Tangmere Roundabout

A small development here is unlikely to Does the option encourage A small development here is unlikely to A small non-strategic development here be significant. However, a large 7A sustainable land management - be significant. A large development will - - is unlikely to be significant. A larger NS development is likely to impact on the practices to conserve landscapes? impact on the AONB development will impact on village form AONB

Does the option ensure protection of May impact negatively on existing village Non-strategic development is unlikely to May impact negatively on existing village 7B - 0 - traditional urban forms? form be significant form

Does the option ensure conservation and enhancement of the historic Some archaeological priority areas - Some archaeological priority areas - Remains of priory in centre of Boxgrove. 7C 0 0 0 environment, heritage assets and archaeology may be present archaeology may be present Other archaeology may be present their settings?

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Assessment Criteria N1 Birdham N2 Bosham (village) N3 Boxgrove

There is land available to meet district's There is land available to meet district's Does the option meet local housing needs but it would also be meeting the needs but it would also be meeting the There is land available to meet district's 8A + + + needs? City's need in a more distant location City's need in a more distant location housing needs from the City from the City

Does the option provide the right housing mix of size and tenure and Depends on size of the housing Depends on size of the housing Depends on size of the housing 8B 0 0 0 the continuation of a sustainable mix development development. development of people within communities?

Some local shops but access to Some local shops but access to Some amenities within Boxgrove Does the option provide access to secondary school, hospital and further secondary school, hospital and further 9 - - - including primary school. Larger services and facilities? education worse than some other education worse than some other amenities found within Chichester city options options

Does the option ensure that Further from the A27 and the city but still Slightly further from the A27 and the city Close to the A27. In combination with 10A economic opportunities are + a positive contribution to the local + but still a positive contribution to the + strategic development at Tangmere, may accessible to all? economy local economy encourage new employers into the area

Does the option ensure that value 10B 0 No significant effect 0 No significant effect 0 No significant effect added is retained in the District?

Neutral impact as some opportunities Neutral impact as some opportunities In combination with strategic Does the option encourage 11A 0 locally but still a need to commute to 0 locally but still a need to commute to + development at Tangmere, may innovation? Chichester and along A27 Chichester and along A27 encourage new employers into the area.

Neutral impact as some opportunities Neutral impact as some opportunities Housing here will support local economic Does the option develop knowledge 11B 0 locally but still a need to commute to 0 locally but still a need to commute to + development aims for the creation and based economy locally? Chichester and along A27 Chichester and along A27 retention of highly skilled high-value jobs

Opportunities locally in Tangmere and Does the option ensure skills are Neutral impact as some opportunities Neutral impact as some opportunities slightly further in the city centre. Will 12A enhanced to increase access to 0 locally but still a need to commute to 0 locally but still a need to commute to + continue to support local economic work? Chichester and along A27 Chichester and along A27 development aims for the creation and retention of highly skilled high-value jobs

Opportunities locally in Tangmere and Does the option ensure a skilled Neutral impact as will provide new Neutral impact as will provide new slightly further in the city centre. Will 12B workforce is available locally to 0 housing but facilities not sufficient to 0 housing but facilities not sufficient to + continue to support local economic allow business development? entice significant new skilled workforce entice significant new skilled workforce development aims for the creation and retention of highly skilled high-value jobs

Does the option promote a 13A prosperous and diverse rural + Support Business in rural areas + Support business in rural locations + Support business in rural locations economy?

Does the option avoid the loss of the 13B Best and Most Versatile agricultural - Grade 2 land -- Grade 1 and 2 agricultural land - Grade 2 - 3 agricultural land land?

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Key for Assessment criteria Natural and Historic Environment

Assessment Criteria N4 Broadbridge N5 Camelsdale and Hammer N6 Chichester City (Southern Gateway area)

The settlements are constrained in Bat Habitat along railway and water vole Does the option prevent biodiversity several directions by high quality Brownfield development, preventing loss 1A - habitat in the east and north west of -- + loss and habitat fragmentation? habitats including ancient woodland, of habitat elsewhere original settlement. SNCIs and SSSIs

Existing railway has severed habitat connectivity. Stream provides an Extensive bat movement networks to the Within the existing city, so positive Does the option allow for movement 1B 0 important corridor for water voles. - south and the River Wey corridor to the + impact as no further disruption to of habitats with climate change? Provided this is unaffected development north existing links is unlikely to make the situation worse

Does the option enhance and/or Smaller sites unlikely to do more then Limited hedgerow coverage - opportunity Some small scale opportunities for 1C restore biodiversity opportunities + 0 mitigate for direct losses due to + to improve GI enhancements and create new habitat? development

Not location specific - depends on the Not location specific - depends on the Not location specific - depends on the Does the option maximise use of 2B 0 design and specification of the 0 design and specification of the 0 design and specification of the waste resources? development development development Not location specific - depends on the Not location specific - depends on the Not location specific - depends on the Does the option make efficient use 2C 0 design and specification of the 0 design and specification of the 0 design and specification of the of energy? development development development

Uncertain impact, risk of increasing car Does the option reduce air pollution Uncertain, may impact on Haslemere in Added congestion on the A259 likely to use in a congested area, on the other 3A from industrial processes and - 0 combination with Waverley 0 have negative effect on air quality hand housing close to the centre could transport? developments reduce car use to mitigate this

Will the option assist the May not be contaminated, but existing 3B 0 N/A not PDL 0 Uncertain - needs more information + remediation of contaminated land? land will be re-used

Main watercourses in the east of the Does the option reduce levels of Topography risks contaminants draining 3C 0 settlement. Small risk of runoff to this if - - Risk of runoff to the canal SNCI water pollution? down to the Wey North of railway is developed

Would connect to Bosham - headroom Re-development would have to Does the option require new waste 3D - 400 houses. Further impact to + Not constrained by WWTW capacity + demonstrate no net increase in waste water treatment capacity? Chichester Harbour water flows compared to existing uses

Does the option maximise the use of Some opportunities but development not Opportunities for on-site low carbon 4A renewable and low carbon energy + 0 a scale to benefit from the full range of 0 No significant effect technologies sources? LZC technologies

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Assessment Criteria N4 Broadbridge N5 Camelsdale and Hammer N6 Chichester City (Southern Gateway area)

Does the option prevent biodiversity Bus and train service, however distance 1A Does the option reduce the need to Good access to the facilities and Location is very close to shops, jobs, 4B loss and habitat fragmentation? - from city centre means that car travel is + ++ travel? employment opportunities of Haslemere schools and other facilities more likely

Does the option reduce the risks of Flood zones north east of Broadbridge Provided that the river Wey corridor is 5A coastal, fluvial surface water and + along main river lines. These can be + - Partially within flood zones 2 and 3 avoided groundwater flooding? easily avoided

Does the option increase the use of Maybe difficult to fit into an existing SUDS and provide opportunities for SUDS could be incorporated in to the SUDS should be deployable in this 5B + + - urban area where surface water sewers restoring natural function to rivers design of development location are available and coastal systems?

Does the option achieve modal shift Bus and train service. However, car Good access to the train station at to more sustainable forms of Very close to train station, bus station 6A - travel is more likely owing from distance + Haslemere - bus stops in Camelsdale, ++ transport, integrating bus and train and cycle routes to the city but hourly service only networks?

Limited opportunity for existing links to Off road provision poor and unlikely to Networks already good in this area, but Does the option improve networks be extended or improved. Distance from 6B - - be improved by this scale of + some improvement could be secured for cyclists and pedestrians? amenities means that cycling walking is development through re-development unlikely

Overall neutral - this is a congested area Uncertain impact on Haslemere town so additional car use is a risk, but 6C Does the option reduce congestion? - Increased congestion on the A259 0 0 centre residents also have opportunities to walk, cycle and use public transport

Development north of the railway would not fit with exiting settlement - might be Does the option encourage isolated. South may impact on the AONB Sensitive landscape , particular around 7A sustainable land management - - ++ Brownfield site within existing urban area and development on the east of the Marley common and Hammer moor practices to conserve landscapes? settlement is likely to be the best location

The topography of the land means that A sensitive site in terms of townscape, Does the option ensure protection of Location of new development may 7B - - potential development sites are difficult 0 the impact will depend on the height, traditional urban forms? negatively impact on village for to relate to existing settlements bulk and design of any re-development

Does the option ensure conservation Uncertain impact - requires and enhancement of the historic No heritage assets although archaeology Uncertain - would depend on specific archaeological investigation. Few listed 7C 0 0 - environment, heritage assets and may be present site buildings, but some buildings worthy of their settings? retention

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Assessment Criteria N4 Broadbridge N5 Camelsdale and Hammer N6 Chichester City (Southern Gateway area)

Depends on the density of re- Does the option meet local housing Land available to meet districts housing Constraints means housing would not be 8A Does the option prevent biodiversity + + + development, but will help meet housing 1A needs? needs on a scale to meet wider needs loss and habitat fragmentation? needs of the city

Does the option provide the right housing mix of size and tenure and Depends on size of the housing Pressure in this location for larger Likely to include flats as well as houses 8B 0 - + the continuation of a sustainable mix development 'executive' homes for commuters and a mix of tenure of people within communities?

Camelsdale has both a primary and No amenities in the original settlement. Does the option provide access to secondary school, settlements have 9 -- Access to services and amenities would ++ ++ Ideally located option services and facilities? halls and Haslemere provides most other require travel facilities

Does the option ensure that Slightly further from the A27 and the city For the north of the district this location Close to economic opportunities of the 10A economic opportunities are + but still a positive contribution to the ++ has best access both in Haslemere and ++ city and also close to the A27 accessible to all? local economy also up to London

Supports the economy of the city, Does the option ensure that value Most likely location of these options to 10B 0 No significant effect -- ++ particularly if some mixed use is added is retained in the District? attract out-commuters incorporated

Further from the A27 and the city but still Supports the attracting of skilled workers Does the option encourage is still likely to support local economic 11A + 0 No significant effect + into Chichester, by offering location innovation? development and the creation and close to facilities, shops schools etc. retention of skilled high-value jobs

Further from the A27 and the city but still Supports the economy of the city, Does the option develop knowledge is still likely to support local economic Attractive location, but the link would be 11B + + + particularly if some mixed use is based economy locally? development and the creation and with Haslemere's economy incorporated retention of skilled high-value jobs

Further from the A27 and the city but still Does the option ensure skills are is still likely to support local economic Location close to the university and 12A enhanced to increase access to + 0 No significant effect + development and the creation and college work? retention of skilled high-value jobs

Will provide housing to support Does the option ensure a skilled Good location to attract skilled workers Supports the attracting of skilled workers employers' needs over a wide area of 12B workforce is available locally to + + due to proximity to South Downs NP and ++ into Chichester, by offering location West Sussex and so help provide and allow business development? also facilities and services close to facilities, shops schools etc. retain a skilled workforce

Does the option promote a City development so no significant 13A prosperous and diverse rural + Support business in rural locations 0 No significant effect 0 impact economy?

Does the option avoid the loss of the Grade 1 and 2 agricultural land All potential sites are non-agricultural or Brownfield re-development so avoids 13B Best and Most Versatile agricultural -- ++ ++ (Excellent to very good) Grade 4 losses of BMV land elsewhere land?

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Key for Assessment criteria Natural and Historic Environment

N8 East of Chichester (S of Oving / Shopwyke N9 SE of Chichester (A27 Bognor junction Assessment Criteria N7 Chichester City (elsewhere) area) area)

Uncertain impact - depends on the Does the option prevent biodiversity Impact on Gravel pit to the SE is the Rare plant species recorded on SE of 1A 0 nature of the sites found for re- - - loss and habitat fragmentation? main concern area. Bat and barn owl potential habitat development

Within the existing city, so positive Unlikely to be significant compared to Does the option allow for movement Unlikely to be significant - few habitat 1B + impact as no further disruption to 0 0 other areas, existing disruption to habitat of habitats with climate change? connections across this location existing links connectivity due to the A259

Large area so not all needed for Does the option enhance and/or Large area so not all needed for Use of many small sites limits housing. Potential for some small scale 1C restore biodiversity opportunities 0 + housing. Some small scale opportunities + opportunities for securing improvements enhancement opportunities on the and create new habitat? for enhancements eastern edge

Does the option reduce air pollution Site specific uncertainties, but even Added congestion on the A27 likely to Added congestion on the A27 likely to 3A from industrial processes and - dispersed redevelopment is likely to - - have negative effect on air quality have negative effect on air quality transport? increase pressure on the inner ring road

Remediation of former landfill(s) may be Will the option assist the May not be contaminated, but existing 3B + + needed before re-development, 0 N/A not PDL remediation of contaminated land? land will be re-used depending on exact development site

Uncertain impact - depends on the Does the option reduce levels of 3C 0 locations of the sites found for re- - Medium risk of runoff to former gravel pit 0 No significant effect water pollution? development

Connects to Tangmere. Additional Connects to Tangmere. Additional Re-development would have to Does the option require new waste capacity would be required to support a capacity would be required to support a 3D + demonstrate no net increase in waste + + water treatment capacity? non-strategic development, however non-strategic development, however water flows compared to existing uses there are no environmental restrictions there are no environmental restrictions

Use of many smaller sites will limit Does the option maximise the use of Large area within the location so Large site with potential for district opportunities for larger scale LZC 4A renewable and low carbon energy - + potential for district heating and LZC + heating and LZC technologies within the technologies, compared to more sources? technologies for larger developments site focussed options

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N8 East of Chichester (S of Oving / Shopwyke N9 SE of Chichester (A27 Bognor junction Assessment Criteria N7 Chichester City (elsewhere) area) area)

Does the option prevent biodiversity Within the existing city boundaries, More remote from the centre than Located adjacent to foot bridge over 1A Does the option reduce the need to 4B loss and habitat fragmentation? + locations are likely to be close to jobs 0 options 1 and 2 and the A27 itself forms + A27. Less than 1 mile to city centre but travel? and facilities a barrier bicycle or foot

Uncertain impact but use of this option Does the option reduce the risks of Overall neutral - some additional runoff Overall neutral - some additional runoff risks pressure to allow development of 5A coastal, fluvial surface water and - 0 but can be dealt with on-site and no 0 but can be dealt with on-site and no sites within existing flood zones e.g. to groundwater flooding? downstream impacts downstream impacts the SE of the city

Does the option increase the use of SUDS and provide opportunities for Use of smaller sites may limit Land available for deploying full range of Land available for deploying full range of 5B - + + restoring natural function to rivers opportunities SUDS techniques SUDS techniques and coastal systems?

Does the option achieve modal shift Overall neutral but would increase to more sustainable forms of Opportunities for bus and train use within More remote from public transport than 6A + 0 viability of a bus route through - transport, integrating bus and train the city most other options Shopwhyke lakes site to the north networks?

A good distance from the city centre Several dispersed sites less likely to compared to the other options but Does the option improve networks Current access to city centre via foot and 6B 0 give significant enhancements, but some 0 making good links may be difficult due to + for cyclists and pedestrians? cycle bridge over the A27 local links may be made the A27. Link to the shops to the North West will be key

Additional traffic pressure will be 6C Does the option reduce congestion? - dispersed but impacts on the inner ring - Will add to congestion on the A27 - Will add to congestion on the A27 road

Does the option encourage Potential negative impact to view of Brownfield sites within existing urban One of the less sensitive greenfield 7A sustainable land management ++ + - landscape from caravan park and area options in landscape terms practices to conserve landscapes? Vinnetrow road

Does the option ensure protection of Uncertain effect - depends on choice of Edge of centre suburban development. Edge of centre suburban development. 7B 0 - - traditional urban forms? sites Does not relate to the existing settlement Does not relate to the existing settlement

Does the option ensure conservation and enhancement of the historic Uncertain effect - depends on choice of Few if any heritage assets in the area, Few if any heritage assets in the area, 7C 0 + + environment, heritage assets and sites but archaeology may be present but archaeology may be present their settings?

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N8 East of Chichester (S of Oving / Shopwyke N9 SE of Chichester (A27 Bognor junction Assessment Criteria N7 Chichester City (elsewhere) area) area)

Larger location with the potential to meet Larger location with the potential to meet Does the option meet local housing Positive but uncertain - depends on the 8A Does the option prevent biodiversity + ++ a greater part of the District's housing + a greater part of the District's housing 1A needs? total size of sites available loss and habitat fragmentation? needs than some other options needs than some other options

Does the option provide the right housing mix of size and tenure and Use of many smaller sites means fewer A substantial development here should A substantial development here should 8B 0 + + the continuation of a sustainable mix sites will provide affordable housing be able to deliver such a mix be able to deliver such a mix of people within communities?

No existing facilities nearby this location No existing facilities nearby this location Does the option provide access to City location generally good for facilities 9 + - would rely on good links to existing - would rely on good links to existing services and facilities? and services facilities in the City facilities in the City

Does the option ensure that Close to economic opportunities of the 10A economic opportunities are ++ + Close to Chichester City and the A27 + Close to city centre and the A27 city and also close to the A27 accessible to all?

Housing around Chichester city is likely Housing around Chichester city is likely Supports the economy of the city, Does the option ensure that value to support local economic development to support local economic development 10B + particularly if some mixed use can be + + added is retained in the District? aims for the creation and retention of aims for the creation and retention of incorporated highly skilled high-value jobs highly skilled high-value jobs

Housing around Chichester city is likely Housing around Chichester city is likely Supports the attracting of skilled workers Does the option encourage to support local economic development to support local economic development 11A + into Chichester, by offering location + + innovation? aims for the creation and retention of aims for the creation and retention of close to facilities, shops schools etc. highly skilled high-value jobs highly skilled high-value jobs

Housing around Chichester city is likely Housing around Chichester city is likely Supports the economy of the city, Does the option develop knowledge to support local economic development to support local economic development 11B + particularly if some mixed use can be + + based economy locally? aims for the creation and retention of aims for the creation and retention of incorporated highly skilled high-value jobs highly skilled high-value jobs

Housing around Chichester city is likely Housing around Chichester city is likely Does the option ensure skills are Location close to the university and to support local economic development to support local economic development 12A enhanced to increase access to + + + college aims for the creation and retention of aims for the creation and retention of work? highly skilled high-value jobs highly skilled high-value jobs

Will provide housing to support Does the option ensure a skilled Will provide housing to support A variety of locations, so a positive but employers' needs over a wide area of 12B workforce is available locally to + + employers' needs over the south of the + mixed impact West Sussex and so help provide and allow business development? plan area retain a skilled workforce

Does the option promote a City development so no significant Would develop on good quality 13A prosperous and diverse rural 0 0 No significant effect - impact agricultural land economy?

Does the option avoid the loss of the Brownfield re-development so avoids 13B Best and Most Versatile agricultural ++ 0 Mostly classified as non-agricultural -- Grade 1 and 2 (Excellent to very good) losses of BMV land elsewhere land?

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Key for Assessment criteria Natural and Historic Environment

N10 SW of Chichester (A27 Fishbourne Assessment Criteria N11 East Wittering / Bracklesham N12 Fishbourne junction area)

Water vole and Barn owl records from Some evidence of bat movement the ditch networks to the north of the Does the option prevent biodiversity Adverse impact on bat and barn owl networks across the area but largely 1A - - settlement. Area to the east very close to + loss and habitat fragmentation? habitats to the south of the A27 junction open farmland with few constraints. Medmerry and the fields to the west Could be avoided sustain wading birds

Existing railway line has severed the North-south movement of wildlife already Does the option allow for movement Overall neutral provided ditch and rife north - south movement of wildlife. A non- 1B - blocked by the A27. However east-west 0 0 of habitats with climate change? corridors are conserved strategic development is unlikely to movement would be impacted make the situation worse

Does the option enhance and/or Some potential for ditch and hedgerow Some small scale opportunities for Some potential for ditch and rife corridor 1C restore biodiversity opportunities + + enhancements with a larger non- + enhancements enhancements within larger site or sites and create new habitat? strategic development

Additional pressure on the A27 and may Does the option reduce air pollution Additional pressure on A27 via the A259 Added congestion on the A27 likely to compound existing problems where the 3A from industrial processes and - -- - Fishbourne Road (west) likely to have have negative effect on air quality A286 links in Stockbridge roundabout transport? negative effect on air quality (Air Quality Management Area)

Will the option assist the 3B 0 N/A not PDL 0 N/A not PDL 0 N/A not PDL remediation of contaminated land?

Main rivers run though the settlement to Does the option reduce levels of Potential for runoff to go into Chichester Potential runoff to Dell Quay (Chichester 3C - - the sea - these are the most likely route - water pollution? Harbour SPA Harbour) for runoff

Would have to connect to Apuldram, Mostly likely sent to Apuldram or Does the option require new waste where there is limited headroom (272 Connects to Sidlesham WWTW. Head 3D -- + - Bosham - limited capacity at 272 or 400 water treatment capacity? households) and limited ability to expand room here approx. 800 dwellings households, respectively capacity

Does the option maximise the use of Large site with potential for district Opportunities for on-site low carbon Opportunities for on-site low carbon 4A renewable and low carbon energy + heating and LZC technologies within the + + technologies technologies sources? site

46 Non-Strategic Locations

N10 SW of Chichester (A27 Fishbourne Assessment Criteria N11 East Wittering / Bracklesham N12 Fishbourne junction area)

Inevitably development on the south of the Development south of the Manhood Train station within Fishbourne but Does the option prevent biodiversity Overall neutral. Fairly close to 1A Does the option reduce the need to would add to increased commuter access would need to be built. Good bus 4B loss and habitat fragmentation? 0 Chichester but the A27 presents a - - travel? journeys and also need to travel for the service. Distance from city means that barrier to movement facilities of Chichester City that are not car travel is still more likely available elsewhere Waterways and flood risk on both the Does the option reduce the risks of Flood zones constrain the developable Eastern and Western side (flood relief Flood zones to the south of the A259. 5A coastal, fluvial surface water and 0 area, but a reasonable area is outside - 0 channel) of Oving but plenty of space for These could easily be avoided groundwater flooding? these development on the Western side

Does the option increase the use of SUDS and provide opportunities for Land available for deploying full range of SUDS could be incorporated in to the Land available for deploying full range of 5B + + + restoring natural function to rivers SUDS techniques design of development SUDS techniques and coastal systems?

Does the option achieve modal shift Potential to extend bus service and build There is a good bus service but this is to more sustainable forms of Close to good bus route but an awkward access to Fishbourne Train Station. This 6A 0 - restricted by the access across the A27. - transport, integrating bus and train distance from train stations would be more feasible with a larger No train service networks? strategic development

Limited opportunity for existing links to Improvements would be needed to Opportunity to improve cycle networks - Does the option improve networks be extended or improved. Distance from 6B - overcome the barrier of the A27 and - + best option is through Fishbourne for cyclists and pedestrians? amenities means that cycling walking is mitigate this negative assessment (Roman Way - A259 - A27 underpass) unlikely

Will add congestion to the A27 and Will add congestion to A27 via A259 6C Does the option reduce congestion? - Will add to congestion on the A27 - potentially city centre via Stockbridge - Fishbourne Road (West) roundabout

Does the option encourage Potential to adversely affect views in and Local impact significant but unlikely to 7A sustainable land management - - - Local impact is likely to be significant around the Harbour AONB affect the AONB practices to conserve landscapes?

A large non-strategic development is Does the option ensure protection of Edge of centre suburban development. Non-strategic development is unlikely to 7B - 0 - likely to be significant, totally altering the traditional urban forms? Does not relate to the existing settlement be significant existing settlement

Does the option ensure conservation Fishbourne is a historic site and had and enhancement of the historic Few if any heritage assets in the area, Few if any heritage assets in the area, 7C + 0 0 significant heritage assets. Archaeology environment, heritage assets and but archaeology may be present but archaeology may be present may be present their settings?

47 Non-Strategic Locations

N10 SW of Chichester (A27 Fishbourne Assessment Criteria N11 East Wittering / Bracklesham N12 Fishbourne junction area)

There is land available to meet district's Larger location with the potential to meet Large sites with the potential to meet a Does the option meet local housing needs but it would also be meeting the 8A + a greater part of the District's housing + + large part of the District's increased Does the optionneeds? prevent biodiversity City's need in a more distant location 1A needs than some other options housing needs loss and habitat fragmentation? from the City

Does the option provide the right housing mix of size and tenure and A substantial development here should Depends on size of the housing Depends on size of the housing 8B + 0 0 the continuation of a sustainable mix be able to deliver such a mix development. development of people within communities?

No existing facilities nearby this location Some local shops but access to Some local shops and primary schools Does the option provide access to would rely on good links to existing secondary school, hospital and further close. Access to secondary schools, 9 - - - services and facilities? facilities in the City, which may be education worse than some other hospital and further education would be difficult to achieve options in CC

Does the option ensure that Further from the A27 and the city but still 10A economic opportunities are + Close to city centre and the A27 + a positive contribution to the local + Close to city centre and A27 accessible to all? economy

Housing around Chichester city is likely Further from the A27 and the city but still Housing around Chichester city is likely Does the option ensure that value to support local economic development is still likely to support local economic to support local economic development 10B ++ + + added is retained in the District? aims for the creation and retention of development and the creation and aims for the creation and retention of highly skilled high-value jobs retention of skilled high-value jobs highly skilled high-value jobs

Housing around Chichester city is likely Further from the A27 and the city but still Housing around Chichester city is likely Does the option encourage to support local economic development is still likely to support local economic to support local economic development 11A + + + innovation? aims for the creation and retention of development and the creation and aims for the creation and retention of highly skilled high-value jobs retention of skilled high-value jobs highly skilled high-value jobs

Housing around Chichester city is likely Further from the A27 and the city but still Housing around Chichester city is likely Does the option develop knowledge to support local economic development is still likely to support local economic to support local economic development 11B + + + based economy locally? aims for the creation and retention of development and the creation and aims for the creation and retention of highly skilled high-value jobs retention of skilled high-value jobs highly skilled high-value jobs

Housing around Chichester city is likely Further from the A27 and the city but still Housing around Chichester city is likely Does the option ensure skills are to support local economic development is still likely to support local economic to support local economic development 12A enhanced to increase access to + + + aims for the creation and retention of development and the creation and aims for the creation and retention of work? highly skilled high-value jobs retention of skilled high-value jobs highly skilled high-value jobs

Will provide housing to support Will provide housing to support Housing around Chichester city is likely Does the option ensure a skilled employers' needs over a wide area of employers' needs over a wide area of to support local economic development 12B workforce is available locally to + + + West Sussex and so help provide and West Sussex and so help provide and aims for the creation and retention of allow business development? retain a skilled workforce retain a skilled workforce highly skilled high-value jobs

Does the option promote a City development, so no significant 13A prosperous and diverse rural 0 0 No significant effect + Support business in rural locations impact economy?

Compared to other options this is likely Does the option avoid the loss of the to be development on Grade 3 land but 13B Best and Most Versatile agricultural -- Grade 1 and 2 (Excellent to very good) + -- Grade 1 and 2 (Excellent to very good) going too far north would encroach on land? Grade 2 land

48 Non-Strategic Locations

Key for Assessment criteria Natural and Historic Environment

Assessment Criteria N13 Hambrook N14 Hermitage N15 Hunston

Negative impact on Chichester Harbour. Hedgerows in the area provide bat Close to the Canal and Hunston Copse Does the option prevent biodiversity Potential loss or impact on 1A - movement network but largely open - - SNCIs. Potential impact on components loss and habitat fragmentation? hedges/treelines used by protected farmland with few constraints of ecological networks species

Potential loss of or impact on Does the option allow for movement Overall neutral if the provided the hedgerows/treelines/woodland used by Potential impact on corridors/stepping 1B 0 - - of habitats with climate change? hedgerow corridors are conserved protected species as movement stones used by protected species. networks

Does the option enhance and/or Some opportunities for creation of new Some opportunities for enhancements Some small scale opportunities for 1C restore biodiversity opportunities + + habitat or green infrastructure linkages + through master planning, particularly for enhancements and create new habitat? with new development larger developments

Additional pressure on the A259 Does the option reduce air pollution Add to congestion on A259 and A27 Fishbourne Road (west) and back roads Impact on the A27 likely to have 3A from industrial processes and - - Fishbourne roundabout likely to have - (Clay Lane - Fishbourne Road East) for negative effect on air quality transport? negative effect on air quality the most direct routes to the city

Area around Emsworth Marina Overall neutral. Small area of potentially Will the option assist the 3B 0 N/A not PDL + potentially contaminated, remediation 0 contaminated land on NE side of remediation of contaminated land? would be advantageous settlement

Sites are outside the groundwater protection zones but potential for Water pollution may be caused by run Does the option reduce levels of discharges into Chichester Canal and 3C 0 No significant impact - off into Slipper Mill Pond and the - water pollution? Bremere Rife. Potential in combination Harbour effect with North Mundham and Runcton on Pagham Harbour

Connects to Bosham - capacity of 400 Does the option require new waste Negative impact until WWTW is Negative impact until WWTW is 3D - households. Potential to further impact - - water treatment capacity? upgraded or new capacity is found upgraded or new capacity is found Chichester Harbour (SPA)

Does the option maximise the use of Development provides opportunities to Opportunities for on-site low carbon Opportunities for on-site low carbon 4A renewable and low carbon energy + + maximise opportunities for onsite + technologies technologies sources? renewable energy and CHP

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Assessment Criteria N13 Hambrook N14 Hermitage N15 Hunston

No access to the A27. It is too far to Does the option prevent biodiversity cycle/walk to Chi CC. Development here Development would add to existing 1A Does the option reduce the need to New facilities could reduce need to 4B loss and habitat fragmentation? - would add to increased commuter + facilities but there would still be a need + travel? travel in to Chichester journeys on A259 and also the need to to travel to Chichester for some facilities travel for facilities in the CC

Does the option reduce the risks of No flood zones or main river lines Opportunities for incorporation of SUDS 5A coastal, fluvial surface water and 0 + + Large sites can accommodate SUDS around Hambrook. No significant effect into new development groundwater flooding?

Does the option increase the use of SUDS and provide opportunities for Land available for deploying full range of Opportunities for incorporation of SUDS 5B + + + Large sites can accommodate SUDS restoring natural function to rivers SUDS techniques into new development and coastal systems?

Does the option achieve modal shift Bus service to CC and train station in No train station but served by bus links to more sustainable forms of Opportunities for improved bus services 6A - Nutbourne. Distance to the CC means + 0 which may improve with further transport, integrating bus and train into Chichester, Havant and Emsworth that car travel is more likely development networks?

Does the option improve networks Limited opportunity to create new Opportunities for improved connectivity May help bring forward WSCC proposed 6B - + + for cyclists and pedestrians? cycle/walking links by cycling and walking cycle route

Despite opportunities for modal shift, 6C Does the option reduce congestion? - Will add congestion to the A259 - likely to still increase car journeys to - Likely to have negative effect on A27 Chichester and Havant

Does the option encourage Large development likely to impact on 7A sustainable land management - Local impact is likely to be significant -- 0 No significant effect the AONB practices to conserve landscapes?

A small non-strategic development Negative impact as will impact on village Does the option ensure protection of Depending on size of development could 7B -- would significantly alter the existing - form, danger of losing distinction from - traditional urban forms? create new edge to the village settlement Southbourne or Emsworth

Does the option ensure conservation and enhancement of the historic No heritage assets in the area, but No effect provided development avoid 7C 0 0 No significant effect 0 environment, heritage assets and archaeology may be present Archaeological Priority Area their settings?

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Assessment Criteria N13 Hambrook N14 Hermitage N15 Hunston

Plenty of land available to meet district's Does the option meet local housing needs but it would also be meeting the Development would help meet the local Has the potential to meet all the local 8A Does the option prevent biodiversity + + + 1A needs? City's need in a more distant location housing requirement housing needs loss and habitat fragmentation? from the City

Does the option provide the right housing mix of size and tenure and Depends on size of the housing Opportunities for providing a mix of Opportunities for providing a mix of 8B 0 + + the continuation of a sustainable mix development. tenure tenure of people within communities?

Limited amenities - some local shops but Development would provide additional Does the option provide access to access to schools, hospital and further services locally but still a need to travel Development likely to increase access to 9 - + 0 services and facilities? education worse than some other to Southbourne/Chichester/Havant for services locally options some facilities

Does the option ensure that Further from the A27 and the city but still Development here will enable relatively Potential for increased opportunities 10A economic opportunities are + a positive contribution to the local + good access for residents to Chichester + locally but also reasonably easy access accessible to all? economy and Havant to City Centre

Housing around Chichester city is likely Significant development here, more Significant development here, relatively Does the option ensure that value to support local economic development 10B + - likely to bring economic benefits to + close to the City Centre, is likely to bring added is retained in the District? aims for the creation and retention of Emsworth and Havant economic benefits to the District highly skilled high-value jobs

Slightly further from the A27 and the city Distance from Chichester means Increased development here unlikely to Does the option encourage but still is still likely to support local 11A + 0 development here is unlikely to 0 encourage new employers and innovation? economic development and the creation contribute to increased innovation encourage innovation and retention of skilled high-value jobs.

Slightly further from the A27 and the city Distance from Chichester means Increased development here unlikely to Does the option develop knowledge but still is still likely to support local development here is unlikely to 11B + 0 0 encourage new employers and help based economy locally? economic development and the creation contribute to development of knowledge develop knowledge based economy and retention of skilled high-value jobs. based economy

Slightly further from the A27 and the city Does the option ensure skills are Opportunity for new residents to access but still is still likely to support local 12A enhanced to increase access to + + enhanced skills in 0 No significant effect economic development and the creation work? Chichester/Havant/along A27 corridor and retention of skilled high-value jobs.

Slightly further from the A27 and the city Does the option ensure a skilled Neutral impact as will provide new Development will provide housing to but still is still likely to support local 12B workforce is available locally to + 0 housing but facilities not sufficient to + support and encourage a skilled economic development and the creation allow business development? entice significant new skilled workforce workforce and retention of skilled high-value jobs.

Does the option promote a Support businesses along A259 and will Provide housing to support the rural Provide housing to support the rural 13A prosperous and diverse rural + + provide housing for those working in + workforce workforce economy? rural economy

Does the option avoid the loss of the Potential loss of Grade 2 agricultural Potential loss of Grade 2 agricultural 13B Best and Most Versatile agricultural -- Grade 1 and 2 (Excellent to very good). - - land, however some options for only land land? developing Grade 3 land.

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Key for Assessment criteria Natural and Historic Environment

Assessment Criteria N16 Ifold N17 Kirdford N18 Loxwood

Ancient woodland, important bat flight Ancient woodland and dormice and bat lines and bat habitat limit options but a Relatively unconstrained compared to Does the option prevent biodiversity habitats mean that development on most 1A -- -- limited amount of development possible + other options, except at NW corner of loss and habitat fragmentation? sides of the existing settlement would without negative impact - site selection the settlement have a negative impact will be crucial

Extensive ecological corridors around Extensive ecological corridors around Overall neutral provided development Does the option allow for movement 1B - the settlement mean development would - the settlement mean development would 0 avoids impacts on the canal corridor to of habitats with climate change? impinge on habitat migration impinge on habitat migration the south

Does the option enhance and/or Smaller sites unlikely to do more then Smaller sites unlikely to do more then Smaller sites unlikely to do more then 1C restore biodiversity opportunities 0 mitigate for direct losses due to 0 mitigate for direct losses due to 0 mitigate for direct losses due to and create new habitat? development development development

Does the option reduce air pollution 3A from industrial processes and 0 No significant effect 0 No significant effect 0 No significant effect transport?

Will the option assist the 3B 0 Uncertain - needs more information 0 Uncertain - needs more information 0 Uncertain - needs more information remediation of contaminated land?

Does the option reduce levels of Expansion to the north or east risks Expansion to the south risks runoff into 3C - - - Risk of runoff into the River Lox water pollution? runoff towards the Arun catchment the River Kird

Limited headroom at the Loxwood works Overall neutral - headroom for 60 Limited headroom at the Loxwood works Does the option require new waste - development would probably require houses (2015) so some capacity but not - development would probably require 3D - 0 - water treatment capacity? new capacity to be added, particularly in much. A larger scale development new capacity to be added, particularly in combination with Options 4 and/or 5 would be scored negatively here combination with Options 2 and/or 5

Does the option maximise the use of Some opportunities but development not Some opportunities but development not Some opportunities but development not 4A renewable and low carbon energy 0 a scale to benefit from the full range of 0 a scale to benefit from the full range of 0 a scale to benefit from the full range of sources? LZC technologies LZC technologies LZC technologies

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Assessment Criteria N16 Ifold N17 Kirdford N18 Loxwood

Does the option prevent biodiversity Remote settlement travel to Horsham or Remote settlement travel to Petworth or 1A Does the option reduce the need to Remote settlement - travel to Guildford 4B loss and habitat fragmentation? - Billlingshurst required for most facilities - Billlingshurst required for most facilities - travel? or Horsham required for larger facilities or services or services

Does the option reduce the risks of Development would exacerbate local Flood zones are some distance from the Flood zones to the south and SE but 5A coastal, fluvial surface water and - + 0 surface water management problems settlement other opportunities for development exist groundwater flooding?

Does the option increase the use of SUDS and provide opportunities for SUDS should be deployable in this Uncertain effect - needs more 5B SUDS do not function well in this area + 0 restoring natural function to rivers location information and coastal systems?

Does the option achieve modal shift Rural location - very infrequent bus Rural location - very infrequent bus Bus appear to be only two days a week. to more sustainable forms of 6A - connections and a 6 mile drive to - connections or a long drive to - Substantial drive to Guildford or transport, integrating bus and train Billlingshurst railway station Billlingshurst railway station Horsham railway stations networks?

Off road provision poor and unlikely to Off road provision poor and unlikely to Off road provision poor and unlikely to Does the option improve networks 6B - be improved by this scale of - be improved by this scale of - be improved by this scale of for cyclists and pedestrians? development development development

6C Does the option reduce congestion? 0 No significant effect 0 No significant effect 0 No significant effect

Does the option encourage Overall neutral - close to the South 7A sustainable land management 0 Minor impacts locally 0 Downs but development may be 0 Minor impacts locally practices to conserve landscapes? possible without severe impacts

Neutral - any expansion is likely to be Does the option ensure protection of Of the northern options, Ifold has the Impacts on the historic core and the 7B + - 0 away from the historic core of the traditional urban forms? least historic or traditional form extensive conservation area settlement

Does the option ensure conservation and enhancement of the historic Potential to impact on the setting of Uncertain - maybe some site specific 7C 0 No significant effect - 0 environment, heritage assets and listed buildings and other assets impacts - needs further information their settings?

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Assessment Criteria N16 Ifold N17 Kirdford N18 Loxwood

Does the option meet local housing Potential to meet wider needs of the Constraints means housing would not be Potential to meet wider needs of the 8A Does the option prevent biodiversity ++ + ++ 1A needs? North of the plan area on a scale to meet wider needs North of the plan area loss and habitat fragmentation?

Does the option provide the right housing mix of size and tenure and Small amounts of affordable Small amounts of affordable Small amounts of affordable 8B 0 0 0 the continuation of a sustainable mix accommodation likely to be realised accommodation likely to be realised accommodation likely to be realised of people within communities?

Does the option provide access to Primary schools and post offices are in Village has shop, hall pubs, but nearest Village has shops, school, and a doctors' 9 - + + services and facilities? adjacent settlements school is Plaistow surgery

Does the option ensure that Access to opportunities, but some Access to opportunities, but some Access to opportunities, but some 10A economic opportunities are + + + distance away - Guildford and Horsham distance away - Guildford and Horsham distance away - Guildford and Horsham accessible to all?

The North of the plan area tends to The North of the plan area tends to The North of the plan area tends to Does the option ensure that value relate to the economies of towns outside relate to the economies of towns outside relate to the economies of towns outside 10B - - - added is retained in the District? the District: Horsham, Billlingshurst, the District: Horsham, Billlingshurst, the District: Horsham, Billlingshurst, Godalming, Guildford etc. Godalming, Guildford etc. Godalming, Guildford etc.

Does the option encourage 11A 0 No significant effect 0 No significant effect 0 No significant effect innovation?

Does the option develop knowledge Attractive location to live but the jobs Attractive location to live but the jobs Attractive location to live but the jobs 11B + + + based economy locally? themselves may be based elsewhere themselves may be based elsewhere themselves may be based elsewhere

Does the option ensure skills are 12A enhanced to increase access to 0 No significant effect 0 No significant effect 0 No significant effect work?

Does the option ensure a skilled Overall neutral - attractive location to Overall neutral - attractive location to Overall neutral - attractive location to 12B workforce is available locally to 0 0 0 live but lack of facilities counterbalances live but lack of facilities counterbalances live but lack of facilities counterbalances allow business development?

Does the option promote a 13A prosperous and diverse rural + Housing should support local economy + Housing should support local economy + Housing should support local economy economy?

Does the option avoid the loss of the 13B Best and Most Versatile agricultural + Mainly grade 3 land + Mainly grade 3 land + Mainly Grade 3 with some Grade 4 land?

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Key for Assessment criteria Natural and Historic Environment

Assessment Criteria N19 North Mundham N20 Nutbourne N21 Oving (village)

Development in some areas could Avoids high quality habitat and Some protected species habitat potential Does the option prevent biodiversity impact on components of ecological designated sites, however will need 1A 0 but these could be avoided through 0 - loss and habitat fragmentation? movement networks. Fewer constraints careful site selection to avoid impact on careful site selection to the East of Nutbourne. components of ecological networks

Potential impact to habitat connectivity - Could impact on corridors/stepping May impact on wildlife corridors and Does the option allow for movement 1B - species using hedges and treelines - stones used by protected species such - protected species networks particularly of habitats with climate change? connecting with the lakes to the North. as bats, water voles and reptiles to the East of Oving

Does the option reduce air pollution Added congestion on the A27 likely to Added congestion on the A27 likely to Added congestion on the A27 likely to 3A from industrial processes and - - - have negative effect on air quality have negative impact on air quality have negative impact on air quality transport?

Small potential areas to NE and E of easterly area would benefit from Will the option assist the No areas of potential contaminated land Overall neutral. Small area to SE of 3B 0 + remediation, area to north of westerly 0 remediation of contaminated land? adjacent to settlement area village potential landfill site in use as scrap yard would benefit from remediation Site are outside the groundwater protection zone but potential for Sites are outside the groundwater Does the option reduce levels of discharges into Chichester Canal. Sites are outside the groundwater 3C - 0 protection zones and there are no 0 water pollution? Potential in combination effect with protection zones watercourses Hunston and Runcton on Pagham Harbour

Connects to Tangmere. Additional Does the option require new waste Negative impact until WWTW is Negative impact until WWTW is capacity would be required to support a 3D - - + water treatment capacity? upgraded or new capacity is found upgraded or new capacity is found non-strategic development, however there are no environmental restrictions

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Assessment Criteria N19 North Mundham N20 Nutbourne N21 Oving (village)

Overall neutral effect as large scale Overall neutral effect as large scale Does the option prevent biodiversity 1A Does the option reduce the need to New facilities could reduce need to development will add to facilities locally development will add to facilities locally 4B loss and habitat fragmentation? + 0 0 travel? travel in to Chichester but there will still be a need to travel to but there will still be a need to travel to Chichester/Havant Chichester

Some sites around Oving are within the Does the option reduce the risks of No significant effect, however some Some areas are within flood zones 1 and zone 2 and zone 3 of the flood zones 5A coastal, fluvial surface water and 0 potential sites are close to the flood 0 - 2 but possible to avoid these but possible to avoid these if develop to groundwater flooding? zones the South

Does the option increase the use of SUDS and provide opportunities for 5B + Large sites can accommodate SUDS + Large sites can accommodate SUDS + Large site can accommodate SUDS restoring natural function to rivers and coastal systems?

Does the option achieve modal shift Opportunities for improved bus services No train station but served by bus links to more sustainable forms of into the Chichester/ Southbourne, Opportunities for improved bus services 6A 0 which may improve with further 0 0 transport, integrating bus and train however still likely to be large amount of but overall neutral impact development networks? commuting by car

Neutral impact as although opportunities Increases likelihood of WSCC proposed Does the option improve networks May help bring forward WSCC proposed for improved networks locally, distances 6B + 0 + cycle route from Tangmere and potential for cyclists and pedestrians? cycle route mean unlikely to by significant to extend to Oving commuting by bicycle

Likely to add to congestion on A259 and 6C Does the option reduce congestion? - Likely to increase congestion on the A27 - - Likely to increase congestion on the A27 A27

Does the option encourage Larger developments likely to impact on 7A sustainable land management 0 No significant effect - 0 No significant effect the AONB practices to conserve landscapes?

Negative impact on village form. Does the option ensure protection of 7B - Potential for loss of distinction between - Negative impact on village form - Negative impact on village form traditional urban forms? North Mundham and Runcton

Does the option ensure conservation Potential impact on the setting of listed and enhancement of the historic Potential negative impact on the 7C - 0 No significant effect - buildings and Archaeological Priority environment, heritage assets and Archaeological Priority Area Area their settings?

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Assessment Criteria N19 North Mundham N20 Nutbourne N21 Oving (village)

Does the option meet local housing Has the potential to meet all the local 8A Does the option prevent biodiversity + + Helps meet the local housing need + Helps meet the local housing need 1A needs? housing needs loss and habitat fragmentation?

Does the option provide the right housing mix of size and tenure and Opportunities for providing a mix of Opportunities for providing a mix of 8B + + Opportunity to provide a mix of tenure + the continuation of a sustainable mix tenure tenure of people within communities?

Development will increase services Development likely to increase access to Does the option provide access to Development likely to increase access to locally but still likely to be a need to services locally but will still need to 9 + + + services and facilities? services locally travel to access services in Southbourne access some services in Chichester or and Chichester Tangmere

Does the option ensure that Potential for increased opportunities Access to Chichester/Havant along A27 10A economic opportunities are + locally but also reasonably easy access + + Access to opportunities in Chichester and southern rail route accessible to all? to City Centre

Significant development here, relatively Overall neutral effect, as economic Significant development here, relatively Does the option ensure that value 10B + close to the City Centre, is likely to bring 0 benefit may be split between Havant, + close to the City Centre, is likely to bring added is retained in the District? economic benefits to the District Chichester and Emsworth economic benefits to the District

Increased development here unlikely to Increased development here unlikely to In combination with development at Does the option encourage 11A 0 encourage new employers and 0 encourage new employers and + Tangmere, may encourage new innovation? encourage innovation encourage innovation employers into the area

Increased development here unlikely to Neutral impact as some opportunities In combination with development at Does the option develop knowledge 11B 0 encourage new employers and help 0 locally but still a need to commute to + Tangmere, may encourage new based economy locally? develop knowledge based economy Chichester and along A27 employers into the area

Does the option ensure skills are Neutral impact as some opportunities Neutral impact as some opportunities 12A enhanced to increase access to 0 No significant effect 0 locally but still a need to commute to 0 locally but still a need to commute to work? Chichester and along A27 Chichester and along A27

Does the option ensure a skilled Development will provide housing to Neutral impact as will provide new Neutral impact as will provide new 12B workforce is available locally to + support and encourage a skilled 0 housing but facilities not sufficient to 0 housing but facilities not sufficient to allow business development? workforce entice significant new skilled workforce entice significant new skilled workforce

Does the option promote a Provide housing to support the rural Potential to support Horticultural 13A prosperous and diverse rural + + Support businesses in the rural areas ++ workforce Development Area, south of Tangmere economy?

Does the option avoid the loss of the Potential loss of Grade 2 agricultural Potential loss of Grade 1 and 2 Potential loss of Grade 1 agricultural 13B Best and Most Versatile agricultural - - -- land agricultural land land land?

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Key for Assessment criteria Natural and Historic Environment

Assessment Criteria N22 Plaistow N23 Runcton N24 Selsey

Relatively unconstrained compared to Potential impact on habitats/corridors Potential impact on habitats/corridors Does the option prevent biodiversity 1A + other options in the north, small area of - used by protected species such as bats - used by protected species such as bats loss and habitat fragmentation? ancient woodland to the SW and reptiles and water voles

Could cause habitat fragmentation by Bat networks on most sides, developing adjoining habitat to Pagham Does the option allow for movement Could impact on woodland and corridors 1B - development an any scale would - - Harbour and impacting on of habitats with climate change? used by protected species interrupt these to some extent corridors/stepping stones used by protected species

Does the option enhance and/or Smaller sites unlikely to do more then Some opportunities for creation of new Depending on scale of development, 1C restore biodiversity opportunities 0 mitigate for direct losses due to + habitat or green infrastructure linkages + there is the potential to extend Pagham and create new habitat? development with new development Harbour Not location specific - depends on the Not location specific - depends on the Not location specific - depends on the Does the option protect water 2A 0 design and specification of the 0 design and specification of the 0 design and specification of the resources? development development development Not location specific - depends on the Not location specific - depends on the Not location specific - depends on the Does the option maximise use of 2B 0 design and specification of the 0 design and specification of the 0 design and specification of the waste resources? development development development Not location specific - depends on the Not location specific - depends on the Not location specific - depends on the Does the option make efficient use 2C 0 design and specification of the 0 design and specification of the 0 design and specification of the of energy? development development development

Likely to increase pressure on the B2145 Does the option reduce air pollution Added congestion on the A27 likely to and ultimately the A27, however Selsey 3A from industrial processes and 0 No significant effect - - have negative effect on air quality has its own shops and facilities for transport? everyday use

In the areas to north and north west Will the option assist the 3B 0 Uncertain - needs more information 0 N/A not PDL 0 there no known areas of potentially remediation of contaminated land? contaminated land

Potential for discharges into Pagham Sites are outside the groundwater Does the option reduce levels of Rife. Potential in combination effect with 3C + No significant watercourses nearby - 0 protection zones and there are no water pollution? Hunston and North Mundham on watercourses Pagham Harbour

Limited headroom at the Loxwood works Does the option require new waste - development would probably require Negative impact until WWTW is Negative impact until WWTW is 3D - - - water treatment capacity? new capacity to be added, particularly in upgraded or new capacity is found upgraded or new capacity is found combination with Options 2 and/or 4

Does the option maximise the use of Some opportunities but development not Opportunities for on-site low carbon Potential for on-site low carbon 4A renewable and low carbon energy 0 a scale to benefit from the full range of + + technologies technologies sources? LZC technologies

58 Non-Strategic Locations

Assessment Criteria N22 Plaistow N23 Runcton N24 Selsey

Further development would add to the Does the option prevent biodiversity 1A Does the option reduce the need to Remote settlement - travel to Guildford New facilities could reduce need to existing facilities within the settlement. 4B loss and habitat fragmentation? - + + travel? or Horsham required for larger facilities travel in to Chichester However still some requirement to travel to City Centre

Does the option reduce the risks of Some sites at Runcton are within zone 1 Negative impact as increased risk of 5A coastal, fluvial surface water and + No flood zones nearby - -- and zone 2 flood zones coastal flooding over time groundwater flooding?

Does the option increase the use of SUDS and provide opportunities for SUDS should be deployable in this New development has the potential to 5B + + Large site can accommodate SUDS + restoring natural function to rivers location provide SUDS and coastal systems?

Does the option achieve modal shift Rural location - very infrequent bus No train station but served by bus links Potential for improved bus services, to more sustainable forms of 6A - connections and a long drive to 0 which may improve with further 0 walking/cycling routes, however still transport, integrating bus and train Billingshurst railway station development commuting to the City networks?

Off road provision poor and unlikely to For larger developments, could increase Does the option improve networks May help bring forward WSCC proposed 6B - be improved by this scale of + + likelihood of Chichester to Selsey Cycle for cyclists and pedestrians? cycle route development Route

Larger development at Selsey still likely 6C Does the option reduce congestion? 0 No significant effect - Likely to increase congestion on the A27 - to increase pressure on B2145

Does the option encourage Small village so any extension will have Larger development likely to impact on 7A sustainable land management - 0 No Significant effect -- a proportionally large impact Pagham Harbour and Church Norton practices to conserve landscapes?

Traditional rural village so difficult to add Negative impact on village form. Does the option ensure protection of Negative impact as would expand an 7B -- any major development without - Potential for loss of distinction between - traditional urban forms? already overdeveloped village form impacting on character Runcton and North Mundham

Does the option ensure conservation and enhancement of the historic No Significant effect provided avoids the 7C - Impact on the conservation area 0 0 Unlikely to impact on heritage assets environment, heritage assets and Archaeological Priority Area their settings?

59 Non-Strategic Locations

Assessment Criteria N22 Plaistow N23 Runcton N24 Selsey

Does the option meet local housing Constraints means housing would not be Helps meet the local housing need in 8A Does the option prevent biodiversity + + Helps meet the local housing need + 1A needs? on a scale to meet wider needs Selsey loss and habitat fragmentation?

Does the option provide the right housing mix of size and tenure and Pressure in this location for larger Opportunities for providing a mix of Opportunities for providing a mixture of 8B - + + the continuation of a sustainable mix 'executive' homes for commuters tenure tenure of people within communities?

Good access to existing local facilities Does the option provide access to The village has a school, hall, post office Development likely to increase access to 9 + + + but still a need to access Chichester for services and facilities? and pub services locally major facilities

Does the option ensure that Potential for increased opportunities Increase in some opportunities locally Access to opportunities, but some 10A economic opportunities are + + locally but also reasonably easy access + but also problems accessing Chichester distance away - Guildford and Horsham accessible to all? to City Centre for greater opportunities

The North of the plan area tends to Overall neutral effect as will meet some Significant development here, relatively Does the option ensure that value relate to the economies of towns outside local workforce housing needs and some 10B - + close to the City Centre, is likely to bring 0 added is retained in the District? the District: Horsham, Billlingshurst, employment but due to access, unlikely economic benefits to the District Godalming, Guildford etc. to encourage commuters into Selsey

Increased development here unlikely to Does the option encourage Development here unlikely to increase 11A 0 No significant effect 0 encourage new employers and 0 innovation? innovation in the District encourage innovation

Increased development here unlikely to Development here unlikely to assist the Does the option develop knowledge Attractive location to live but the jobs 11B + 0 encourage new employers and help 0 development of a knowledge based based economy locally? themselves may be based elsewhere develop knowledge based economy economy

Does the option ensure skills are Neutral impact as some opportunities 12A enhanced to increase access to 0 No significant effect 0 No significant effect 0 locally but still a need to commute to work? Chichester and along A27

Does the option ensure a skilled Development will provide housing to Overall neutral - attractive location to Problems with access limits 12B workforce is available locally to 0 + support and encourage a skilled - live but lack of facilities counterbalances attractiveness to skilled workforce allow business development? workforce

Does the option promote a Close to the Horticultural Development Housing should support local economy, Supports businesses in the rural area 13A prosperous and diverse rural + ++ ++ Areas in Sidlesham could support but not rural diversification and Horticultural Development Areas economy? businesses there

Does the option avoid the loss of the Potential loss of Grade 1 and 2 Potential loss of Grade 1 and Grade 2 13B Best and Most Versatile agricultural + All grade 3 land 0 agricultural land but can be avoided, if -- agricultural land land? development is not too large

60 Non-Strategic Locations

Key for Assessment criteria Natural and Historic Environment

Assessment Criteria N25 Sidlesham N26 Southbourne village N27 Stockbridge

Relatively unconstrained for a non- Relatively unconstrained for a non- Potential impact on habitats/corridors strategic development. Some water vole Does the option prevent biodiversity strategic development. Bird species of 1A - used by protected species such as bats + + and barn owl habitats in the area. A loss and habitat fragmentation? note recorded on site. A smaller and water voles smaller development would reduce development would reduce habitat loss habitat loss Could cause habitat fragmentation by developing adjoining habitat to Pagham North-south movement already blocked Harbour and impacting on North-south movement of wildlife already Does the option allow for movement by the A27, A259 and railway. A smaller 1B - corridors/stepping stones used by 0 - blocked by the A27. However east-west of habitats with climate change? development is unlikely to have a protected species (applies more to movement would be impacted significant impact Highleigh area than Street End or the Common)

Does the option enhance and/or Some opportunities for creation of new Some opportunities for creation of new Some opportunities for creation of new 1C restore biodiversity opportunities + habitat or green infrastructure linkages + habitat or green infrastructure linkages + habitat or green infrastructure linkages and create new habitat? with new development with new development with new development Not location specific - depends on the Does the option protect water No location specific impacts - will Not location specific depends on overall 2A 0 design and specification of the 0 0 resources? depend on housing numbers. housing numbers development Not location specific - depends on the Not location specific - depends on the Not location specific - depends on the Does the option maximise use of 2B 0 design and specification of the 0 design and specification of the 0 design and specification of the waste resources? development development development Not location specific - depends on the Not location specific - depends on the Not location specific - depends on the Does the option make efficient use 2C 0 design and specification of the 0 design and specification of the 0 design and specification of the of energy? development development development

Does the option reduce air pollution Likely to increase pressure on the B2145 Additional pressure on A27 and Additional pressure on A27 and may 3A from industrial processes and - and ultimately the A27, to the detriment - backroads. Impact to air quality will -- compound existing problems at Stockbridge transport? of air quality increase with house numbers roundabout (Air Quality Management Area)

Uncertain effect - so many different Will the option assist the areas could come within the location that 3B 0 0 N/A not PDL 0 N/A not PDL remediation of contaminated land? further site-specific investigation will be needed

Potential for discharges finding their way No significant effect for small number of Does the option reduce levels of Risk of runoff going onto the Chichester 3C - into the rifes and thence into Pagham 0 houses (ditch system west of site feeds - water pollution? Canal SNCI Harbour in to Southbourne Channel)

Would have to connect to Apuldram, Does the option require new waste Negative impact until WWTW is Connects to Thornham WWTW 3D - ++ -- where there is limited headroom and water treatment capacity? upgraded or new capacity is found (capacity of 1615) limited ability to expand capacity

Does the option maximise the use of Large site with potential for district Potential for on-site low carbon Feasibility would depend on housing 4A renewable and low carbon energy + 0 + heating and LZC technologies within the technologies development size. sources? site

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Assessment Criteria N25 Sidlesham N26 Southbourne village N27 Stockbridge

Access could be gained to Southbourne Does the option prevent biodiversity Existing facilities are dispersed - no one Overall neutral. Fairly close to 1A Does the option reduce the need to train station. Havant and Chichester 4B loss and habitat fragmentation? - site within the location could access - 0 Chichester but the A27 presents a travel? approximately 6 miles away so car travel them all easily without car travel barrier to movement more likely

Overall neutral - area around Mill Lane Does the option reduce the risks of Flood zones to the North east constrain and Highleigh Road would be ruled out No significant impact for smaller 5A coastal, fluvial surface water and 0 0 0 the developable area, but a reasonable but there are many other potential sites development. groundwater flooding? area is outside these. within the location

Does the option increase the use of Neutral - SUDS could be used to contain SUDS and provide opportunities for Feasibility of incorporation of SUDS tech Land available for deploying full range of 5B 0 and slowly release water but not for 0 + restoring natural function to rivers will increase with housing numbers SUDS techniques infiltration in this location and coastal systems?

The A27 and the canal present a barrier Does the option achieve modal shift to accessing public transport. Could be to more sustainable forms of Overall neutral - would connect to 6A 0 + Use of train station to Chichester city - mitigated by a foot/cycle bridge over the transport, integrating bus and train existing bus route but no train links. canal. Development to the south would networks? score more highly on this criteria

Overall neutral. The canal footpath is For larger developments, could increase . Increasing use of existing routes. Does the option improve networks the main link for cyclist and walkers, for 6B + likelihood of Chichester to Selsey Cycle - Could increase recreational disturbance 0 for cyclists and pedestrians? a site or sites to the east access over the Route of Chichester Harbour SPA canal would be needed

Larger development here likely to Increase congestion to the A259. 6C Does the option reduce congestion? - increase pressure on B2145 and - Congestion will worsen with increased - Will add to congestion on the A27 congestion at the A27 junction housing numbers

Does the option encourage The dispersed nature of the existing Impact to Southbourne is less likely to Local impacts, but one of the less 7A sustainable land management + settlement(s) mean that smaller scale of + be significant with a smaller 0 sensitive of the near city options practices to conserve landscapes? development could be accommodated development

Uncertain effect - would be very Does the option ensure protection of A smaller development would link in with Edge of centre suburban development. 7B 0 dependant on the choice of site within + - traditional urban forms? Southbourne village Does not relate to the existing settlement the location

Overall neutral - 2 conservation areas, Does the option ensure conservation but the Quay CA is mainly in the flood and enhancement of the historic Few if any heritage assets in the area, 7C 0 zone. Development around the Church 0 No significant impact + environment, heritage assets and but archaeology may be present CA would have negative impact - other their settings? sites may avoid impacts

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Assessment Criteria N25 Sidlesham N26 Southbourne village N27 Stockbridge

Would meet local needs on the Larger location with the potential to meet Does the option meet local housing Opportunity to create affordable houses 8A Does the option prevent biodiversity + Manhood, a larger site or sites would + + a greater part of the District's housing 1A needs? for those wanting to remain in the area loss and habitat fragmentation? help address the Districts needs needs than some other options

Does the option provide the right housing mix of size and tenure and Depends on size of the housing Potential to set mix of criteria at A substantial development here should 8B 0 + + the continuation of a sustainable mix development application stage be able to deliver such a mix of people within communities?

Some local shops and a primary school Both Primary and Secondary schools but Does the option provide access to but access to secondary school, hospital other amenities are limited. Would need Local shops in Stockbridge, but other 9 - + 0 services and facilities? and further education worse than some to travel for HE, hospital and larger facilities are in the City other options amenities

Does the option ensure that Increase in some opportunities locally Economic opportunities in Havant 10A economic opportunities are + but also problems accessing Chichester + + Close to city centre and the A27 Chichester CC. accessible to all? for greater opportunities Housing around Chichester District is Housing around Chichester city is likely likely to support local economic Does the option ensure that value to support local economic development 10B 0 No significant effect + development aims for the creation and + added is retained in the District? aims for the creation and retention of retention of highly skilled high-value highly skilled high-value jobs jobs.

Housing around Chichester District is Housing around Chichester city is likely Does the option encourage Development here unlikely to increase likely to support local economic to support local economic development 11A 0 + + innovation? innovation in the District development aims for the creation and aims for the creation and retention of retention of highly skilled high-value jobs highly skilled high-value jobs

Housing around Chichester District is Housing around Chichester city is likely Development here unlikely to assist the Does the option develop knowledge likely to support local economic to support local economic development 11B 0 development of a knowledge based + + based economy locally? development aims for the creation and aims for the creation and retention of economy retention of highly skilled high-value jobs highly skilled high-value jobs

Housing around Chichester District is Housing around Chichester city is likely Does the option ensure skills are Neutral impact as some opportunities likely to support local economic to support local economic development 12A enhanced to increase access to 0 locally but still a need to commute to + + development aims for the creation and aims for the creation and retention of work? Chichester and along A27 retention of highly skilled high-value jobs highly skilled high-value jobs

Will provide housing to support Will provide housing to support Does the option ensure a skilled Neutral impact as will provide new employers' needs over a wide area of employers' needs over a wide area of 12B workforce is available locally to 0 housing but facilities not sufficient to + + West Sussex and so help provide and West Sussex and so help provide and allow business development? entice significant new skilled workforce retain a skilled workforce retain a skilled workforce

Close to the Horticultural Development Does the option promote a Areas in Sidlesham could support Housing here may support businesses in Housing here may support businesses in 13A prosperous and diverse rural ++ + + businesses within them, provided they rural areas rural areas economy? are not the development site

Does the option avoid the loss of the Potential loss of Grade 1 and Grade 2 13B Best and Most Versatile agricultural -- -- BMV Grade 1 and 2 -- Grade 1 and 2 (Excellent to very good) agricultural land land?

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Key for Assessment criteria Natural and Historic Environment

Assessment Criteria N28 Tangmere (within existing SDL) N29 Tangmere (elsewhere) N30 West Wittering (village)

High density of waders, geese and Bird species of note recorded in the Does the option prevent biodiversity Overall neutral as space already notable birds - proximity to Chichester 1A 0 - area. Protected species movement -- loss and habitat fragmentation? allocated for development Harbour. Bat and water vole movement networks within the hedgerows network along ditches and hedgerows

Unlikely to be significant provided the Better to avoid sites immediately Does the option allow for movement 1B 0 Unlikely to be significant 0 hedgerows and tree lines along the - adjacent to the harbour. This will allow of habitats with climate change? roads are protected/conserved for future habitat migration

Does the option enhance and/or Some opportunities to improve green Smaller sites unlikely to do more then Opportunity to further enhance green 1C restore biodiversity opportunities + + infrastructure linkages with new 0 mitigate for direct losses due to infrastructure within the SDL and create new habitat? development (bat movement network) development

Does the option protect water No significant impact if development No location specific impacts - will No significant impact - will depend on 2A 0 0 0 resources? occurs within the existing SDL depend on housing numbers housing numbers

Air Quality management area on Does the option reduce air pollution Additional pressure on A27. Impact to air Additional pressure on A27. Impact to air Stockbridge roundabout, where the A286 3A from industrial processes and - quality will increase with housing - quality will increase with housing -- joins. May compound existing problems transport? numbers numbers here

Overall neutral. Land within ex-military Will the option assist the 3B 0 N/A not PDL 0 site would require further investigation. 0 N/A not PDL remediation of contaminated land? Other land not PDL

Does the option reduce levels of 3C 0 No significant effect 0 No significant effect 0 No significant affect water pollution?

Connects to Tangmere. Additional Connects to Tangmere. Improvements to Does the option require new waste capacity would be required to support a WWT will increase headroom. No Connects to Sidlesham WWTW. Head 3D + + + water treatment capacity? non-strategic development, however capacity issues for a development of this room here approx. 800 dwellings there are no environmental restrictions size

Does the option maximise the use of Feasibility would depend on housing Feasibility would depend on housing Feasibility would depend on housing 4A renewable and low carbon energy 0 0 0 development size development size development size sources?

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Assessment Criteria N28 Tangmere (within existing SDL) N29 Tangmere (elsewhere) N30 West Wittering (village)

Inevitably development on the south of Car travel is more likely to the city. A Does the option prevent biodiversity Car travel is more likely to Chi CC. A the Manhood would add to increased 1A Does the option reduce the need to smaller additional development is 4B loss and habitat fragmentation? - - smaller development is unlikely to have - commuter journeys and also need to travel? unlikely to provide further budget to the budget to develop a foot/cycle route travel for the facilities of Chichester City develop a foot/cycle route that are not available elsewhere

Does the option reduce the risks of Large flood zone south west of West No significant impact for smaller No significant impact for smaller 5A coastal, fluvial surface water and + + 0 Wittering. A non-strategic development development with existing SDL development groundwater flooding? can avoid this

Does the option increase the use of Overall neutral. If site is allocated for an Feasibility of incorporation of SUDS Feasibility of incorporation of SUDS SUDS and provide opportunities for additional non-strategic development the 5B 0 0 technology will increase with housing 0 technology will increase with housing restoring natural function to rivers impact to drainage would need further numbers numbers and coastal systems? assessment

Does the option achieve modal shift There is a good bus service but this is to more sustainable forms of Depends on location of development. 6A + Use of existing bus links + - restricted by the access across the A27. transport, integrating bus and train Could utilise existing bus links No train service networks?

A smaller development is less likely to A smaller development is less likely to A smaller development is less likely to Does the option improve networks 6B - see the development of new foot/cycle - see the development of new foot/cycle - see the development of new foot/cycle for cyclists and pedestrians? paths paths paths

Access to A27 from Access to A27 from Tangmere/Shopwyke Rd or through Tangmere/Shopwyke Rd or through Access to A27 via the Stockbridge Tangmere on Meadow Way. Congestion Tangmere on Meadow Way. Congestion 6C Does the option reduce congestion? -- -- - roundabout is likely to increase from allocated large strategic from allocated large strategic congestion development is likely to be compounded development is likely to be compounded by further development by further development

Does the option encourage Locally significant but a small No significant impact for smaller 7A sustainable land management 0 No significant impact 0 - development should not impact on the development practices to conserve landscapes? AONB

Edge of Suburban development. A smaller development should not Does the option ensure protection of Location doesn't quite fit with Tangmere, 7B - 0 Depends on location 0 significantly alter the existing traditional urban forms? especially for a smaller development development within existing SDL

Does the option ensure conservation Archaeological Priority Area covers Archaeological Priority Area covers and enhancement of the historic large areas of Tangmere. Archaeology large areas of Tangmere. Archaeology Few if any heritage assets in the area, 7C - - 0 environment, heritage assets and may be present. Tangmere Conservation may be present. Tangmere Conservation but archaeology may be present their settings? Area may be impacted Area may be impacted

65 Non-Strategic Locations

Assessment Criteria N28 Tangmere (within existing SDL) N29 Tangmere (elsewhere) N30 West Wittering (village)

Plenty of land available to meet district's Does the option meet local housing Scope to increase housing density within Would fit both large strategic and needs but it would also be meeting the 8A Does the option prevent biodiversity + + + 1A needs? existing SDL smaller non strategic development City's need in a more distant location loss and habitat fragmentation? from the City

Does the option provide the right housing mix of size and tenure and Potential to set mix of criteria at Potential to set mix of criteria at Potential to set mix of criteria at 8B + + + the continuation of a sustainable mix application stage application stage application stage of people within communities?

Some amenities within Tangmere Some amenities within Tangmere Primary school within West Wittering including primary school. Larger including primary school. Larger and some local shops but access to Does the option provide access to 9 + amenities found within Chichester CC. + amenities found within Chichester CC. - secondary school, hospital and further services and facilities? Already all located development will Already allocated development will bring education worse than some other bring further amenities some amenities options

Does the option ensure that Further from the A27 and the city but still Economic opportunities within Tangmere Economic opportunities within Tangmere 10A economic opportunities are + + + a positive contribution to the local and the city and the city accessible to all? economy

Housing around Chichester District is Housing around Chichester District is Further from the A27. A small number of Does the option ensure that value likely to support local economic likely to support local economic 10B + + + houses might further support the local added is retained in the District? development aims for the creation and development aims for the creation and economic base retention of highly skilled high-value jobs retention of highly skilled high-value jobs

Housing around Chichester District is Housing around Chichester District is A small development is likely to support likely to support local economic Does the option encourage likely to support local economic local economic development aims for 11A + development aims for the creation and + + innovation? development aims for the creation and the creation and retention of highly retention of highly skilled high-value retention of highly skilled high-value jobs skilled high-value jobs jobs.

Housing around Chichester District is Housing around Chichester District is A small development is likely to support Does the option develop knowledge likely to support local economic likely to support local economic local economic development aims for 11B + + + based economy locally? development aims for the creation and development aims for the creation and the creation and retention of highly retention of highly skilled high-value jobs retention of highly skilled high-value jobs skilled high-value jobs

Housing around Chichester District is Housing around Chichester District is A small development is likely to support Does the option ensure skills are likely to support local economic likely to support local economic local economic development aims for 12A enhanced to increase access to + + + development aims for the creation and development aims for the creation and the creation and retention of highly work? retention of highly skilled high-value jobs retention of highly skilled high-value jobs skilled high-value jobs

Will provide housing to support Will provide housing to support Will provide housing to support Does the option ensure a skilled employers' needs over a wide area of employers' needs over a wide area of employers' needs over a wide area of 12B workforce is available locally to + + + West Sussex and so help provide and West Sussex and so help provide and West Sussex and so help provide and allow business development? retain a skilled workforce retain a skilled workforce retain a skilled workforce

Does the option promote a Overall neutral as space already A small number of houses would not 13A prosperous and diverse rural 0 0 Propose not to develop on HDA area 0 allocated for development have a significant impact economy?

Does the option avoid the loss of the Overall neutral as space already 13B Best and Most Versatile agricultural 0 - Strips of Grade 1 - 3 land + Grade 3 land (good) allocated for development land?

66 Non-Strategic Locations

Key for Assessment criteria Natural and Historic Environment

Assessment Criteria N31 Westbourne N32 Westhampnett N33 Wisborough Green

SNCI, ancient woodland to the N and Bat movement network with the Sites to the south of the A272 or to the Does the option prevent biodiversity NE. Bats, water vole and barn owl 1A -- + hedgerows, otherwise agricultural land - NE of the village would have a major loss and habitat fragmentation? movement network immediate to the with limited constraints negative impact on biodiversity east.

A housing development here could Extensive ecological corridors around Does the option allow for movement 1B - impact on existing corridors and 0 Unlikely to be significant - the settlement mean development would of habitats with climate change? potential future migration impinge on habitat migration

Does the option enhance and/or Smaller sites unlikely to do more then Some opportunities for creation of new Smaller sites unlikely to do more then 1C restore biodiversity opportunities 0 mitigate for direct losses due to + habitat or green infrastructure linkages 0 mitigate for direct losses due to and create new habitat? development with new development development

Does the option protect water No significant impact. Will depend on Not location specific depends on overall Not location specific depends on overall 2A 0 0 0 resources? housing numbers. housing numbers housing numbers

Does the option reduce air pollution No direct access to A27, possibility to Added congestion on the A27 likely to 3A from industrial processes and - increase congestion and air pollution on - 0 No significant effect have negative effect on air quality transport? B roads and A259

Will the option assist the 3B 0 N/A not PDL 0 N/A not PDL 0 Uncertain - needs more information remediation of contaminated land?

A small number of houses should not A small number of houses should not Does the option reduce levels of Risk of runoff and pollution entering the 3C 0 impact on the ditches and watercourses 0 impact on the ditches and watercourses - water pollution? river Kird here here

Connects to Tangmere. Additional WWTW have capacity of 165 (2015), Does the option require new waste Connects to Thornham - approx.. capacity would be required to support a 3D ++ + + which should be sufficient for scale of water treatment capacity? Headroom of approx. 1615 non-strategic development, however development needed there are no environmental restrictions

Does the option maximise the use of Some opportunities but development not Feasibility would depend on Feasibility would depend on 4A renewable and low carbon energy 0 0 0 a scale to benefit from the full range of development size development size sources? LZC technologies

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Assessment Criteria N31 Westbourne N32 Westhampnett N33 Wisborough Green

Inevitably a development on the edge o A development here could link in bus Does the option prevent biodiversity the district would add to increased Overall neutral - it is a rural village but 1A Does the option reduce the need to links to new strategic development. 4B loss and habitat fragmentation? - commuter journeys and the need to - 0 with good access to the wider facilities travel? However, car travel would still be travel for facilities in Chichester and of Billlingshurst required Havant

Does the option reduce the risks of Flood zones along to main river but Some areas of flooding risk but can be Provided that the River Kird flood zones 5A coastal, fluvial surface water and 0 these are easily avoidable and should 0 + avoided are avoided groundwater flooding? not have an impact

Does the option increase the use of Feasibility of incorporation of SUDS SUDS and provide opportunities for Feasibility of incorporation of SUDS tech SUDS should be deployable in this 5B 0 technology will increase with housing 0 + restoring natural function to rivers will increase with housing numbers location numbers and coastal systems?

Does the option achieve modal shift A development here could link in bus There is no train station and bus service to more sustainable forms of links to new strategic development. Very limited bus services, 3 mile drive to 6A - does not have access to the A27. - - transport, integrating bus and train However, car travel would still be Billlingshurst train station Residents are more likely to commute networks? required

A development here could link in with Off road provision poor and unlikely to Does the option improve networks 6B + Suggest foot and cycle path to school. + foot and cycle paths planned in new - be improved by this scale of for cyclists and pedestrians? strategic development development

Congestion from the new large strategic Would add to congestion on surrounding 6C Does the option reduce congestion? - -- development is likely to be compounded 0 No significant effect roads by further development here

A larger strategic development here will Does the option encourage have altered the landscape considerably Minor impacts locally, increasing to 7A sustainable land management - Impact locally significant 0 0 - a smaller development here will not by negative impacts for later development practices to conserve landscapes? significant by comparison

A larger strategic development here will A smaller development should not Does the option ensure protection of have altered the landscape considerably Traditional village form - a major 7B 0 significantly alter the existing 0 - traditional urban forms? - a smaller development here will not by extension would have negative impacts development significant by comparison

Some heritage assets in the area - Does the option ensure conservation development on the eastern edge of Large conservation area means and enhancement of the historic Some heritage assets in the area, 7C 0 existing settlement would avoid these 0 - development without an impact on this environment, heritage assets and archaeology may be present although some archaeology may still be would be difficult their settings? present

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Assessment Criteria N31 Westbourne N32 Westhampnett N33 Wisborough Green

Edge of district location with no Constraints mean development not likely Does the option meet local housing economic base. A small number of 8A - + Further support to district housing needs + to be on a larger scale to meet wider Does the optionneeds? prevent biodiversity houses for commuters would suit 1A needs loss and habitat fragmentation? location

Does the option provide the right housing mix of size and tenure and Potential to set mix of criteria at Potential to set mix of criteria at Pressure in this location for larger 8B + + - the continuation of a sustainable mix application stage application stage 'executive' homes for commuters of people within communities?

Primary and secondary School. Would The village has a school, hall, post Does the option provide access to Access to A27, hospital, education and 9 - need to travel for hospital and other ++ + office, sports ground and pubs, plus services and facilities? amenities in Westhampnett amenities further facilities in Billlingshurst

Does the option ensure that Good access to Billlingshurst, and In close proximity to the city centre and 10A economic opportunities are - Difficult to access the A27 ++ + thence rail connection to Horsham, A27 accessible to all? Crawley Gatwick and London

Housing around Chichester District is No access to the A27. A small number of Housing here likely to be supporting the Does the option ensure that value likely to support local economic 10B 0 houses might further support the local + - economy of Horsham District or further added is retained in the District? development aims for the creation and economic base afield retention of highly skilled high-value jobs

Housing around Chichester District is Housing around Chichester District is likely to support local economic Does the option encourage likely to support local economic 11A + + development aims for the creation and 0 No significant effect innovation? development aims for the creation and retention of highly skilled high-value retention of highly skilled high-value jobs jobs.

Housing around Chichester District is A small development is likely to support Attractive location, but the link would be Does the option develop knowledge likely to support local economic local economic development aims for 11B + + + with the economies of Billlingshurst and based economy locally? development aims for the creation and the creation and retention of highly Horsham retention of highly skilled high-value jobs skilled high-value jobs

Housing around Chichester District is A small development is likely to support Does the option ensure skills are likely to support local economic local economic development aims for 12A enhanced to increase access to + + 0 No significant effect development aims for the creation and the creation and retention of highly work? retention of highly skilled high-value jobs skilled high-value jobs

Will provide housing to support Will provide housing to support Does the option ensure a skilled Good location to attract skilled workers employers' needs over a wide area of employers' needs over a wide area of 12B workforce is available locally to + + + due to proximity to South Downs NP and West Sussex and so help provide and West Sussex and so help provide and allow business development? also the train line, facilities and services retain a skilled workforce retain a skilled workforce

Does the option promote a A small number of houses would not Housing should support local economy, 13A prosperous and diverse rural 0 No significant effect 0 + have a significant impact but not rural diversification economy?

Does the option avoid the loss of the 13B Best and Most Versatile agricultural + Grade 3 and 4 agricultural land + Grade 3 land + All grade 3 land land?