Next stage for proposals to build nearly 200 homes
Proposals to build nearly 200 homes on land near Manor Road in Selsey moved forward this week with an application to Chichester District Council.
The hybrid plan details a final layout for 119 homes on land east of Manor Road alongside planning permission for another 74 homes on the northern part of the site.
Landlink Estates is proposing a mix of two to four bedroom homes and twobedroom flats, with access via Manor Road.
A new access is also suggested on Drift Road, along with a link road through the development to Manor Road on the other side and traffic calming measures to prevent roads through the site being used as a rat run.
Environmental protection officers have raised concerns noise from construction work could have a ‘significant adverse impact’ on the surrounding area and advised appropriate mitigation be made a condition.
One objection has been submitted so far citing issues with flooding in the area and strain on local services such as roads, schools and public transport.
Natasha Hancock wrote: “My animals are able to get an appointment quicker then humans are able to at the Selsey Health Centre.
“If you work in Chichester and [are] required to be at work for 9am you now have to leave at 8am to make sure you arrive on time.
“Due to all the housing developments in the area this one will increase the traffic on a [far] too busy road already.”
Readers commenting on Facebook agreed. Lisa Marie Carter said her daughter had to wait four months for a school place, while others said they had had to wait longer.
Anne Kinnear said the plans were ‘absolutely ridiculous’: “Can’t get a doctor’s appointment now. Schools won’t be big enough. Roads won’t cope with extra traffic. We don’t need or want more houses in Selsey.”
But other readers suggested construction could provide local employment.