Adopted Chichester Local Plan: Key Policies 2014-2029

At its meeting on 19 August 2025, Council adopted the Chichester Local Plan 2021-2039. This replaces the Chichester Local Plan: Key Policies 2014-2029. Please see The Local Plan examination - latest news for latest updates.

At its meeting on 14 July 2015, Council adopted the Chichester local plan: key policies 2014-2029.

The Chichester local plan excludes the area within the South Downs National Park. For this area the South Downs Local Plan (2014-33) should be referred to.

View adopted Chichester local plan policies map (opens new window)

Supporting documents

Chichester Local Plan - Key Policies 2014 - 2029 (PDF, 11 MB)

Map showing the areas designated as rural under Section 157 of the Housing Act 1985 (PDF, 413 KB)

Adoption Statement July 2015 (PDF, 159 KB)

Environmental Statement July 2015 (PDF, 244 KB)

Appendix 7 - The Provision of Service Infrastructure Related to New Development in Chichester District, Part 2 SPG (Word doc, 38 KB)

Local plan examination library

The full list of examination documents can be viewed in the examination library document below. To view the hearing dates, matters/issues being discussed and those attending, please refer to ID/13A.

Examination Library (PDF, 381 KB)

Contact us

For further information and advice email planningpolicy@chichester.gov.uk. Alternatively, you can phone us on 01243 785166.