Commercial property

COVID-19 : a message to our tenants

We are currently facing challenging and fast changing circumstances, which understandably are giving rise to a number of questions and concerns. We can assure you that the council is looking at ways in which we can assist and offer support. At the present time, rental invoicing will continue in accordance with your lease terms but we accept that there is likely to be a need for flexibility in payment terms; we would therefore ask that you contact us at estatesservice@chichester.gov.uk if you are having difficulty in making your rental payments and we will respond as soon as we are able.

Our Economic Development team are available for general business support; this web link will also signpost you to the latest information from central Government on help available to businesses, through a package of targeted measures to support businesses through this period of disruption and uncertainty caused by the Coronavirus Pandemic.

Permitted Development Rights for restaurants, cafés, and drinking establishments to provide takeaway food

From 24 March 2020 new legislation introduced a permitted development right called 'Class DA', which allows restaurants, cafés, and drinking establishments to provide takeaway food for one year, without needing to apply for planning permission to do so. Please liaise with our planning department for more information.

• Chichester District
• Viewing properties owned or controlled by the Chichester District
• About the Estates Service
• Premises To Let 
• Council Property Ownership details
• Asset Management Plan

Chichester District

The location of Chichester offers a unique opportunity to invest in an area of outstanding natural beauty, fascinating history and commercial success. Sandwiched between the stunning South Downs National Park and the beautiful South Coast of England, the city is well served by excellent transport and communications links to London (via regular direct rail services), the rest of the UK, Europe (via Portsmouth and Southampton) and beyond. The district has a thriving business community and provides an excellent base for those looking to establish themselves and flourish. 

Viewing properties owned or controlled by the Chichester District

To view any properties owned or controlled:

1. Visit our  map showing the properties owned or controlled by the District Council
2. Within the map, open up the relevant section, and tick 'property ownership'.

Premises to Let

Chichester District Council also has the following accommodation available to let within the district:

Image of property	Property information
	8 Crane Street, Chichester 548 sq ft Well presented retail unit Centrally located, adjacent to North Street £15,000 pa + VAT  8 Crane Street particulars [560kb]
	7a Crane Street, Chichester  413 sq ft Attractive shop front Centrally located adjacent to North Street £14,000pa + VAT  7a Crane Street particulars [743kb]
	29b South Street, Chichester 1,374 sq ft FIrst and second floor office space Opens on to South Street £18,000 pa  29b South Street particulars [299kb]

About the Estates Service

The Estates Service deals with all the property within the council's ownership. This includes acquisitions and disposals, management and letting of commercial properties as well as the general management of the council's non-operational property portfolio.

For general enquires with regard to council owned property as well as general land ownership enquiries, please contact the Estates Service:

Council property ownership details

The Government now requires local councils to publish a variety of details in accordance with what is known as the Transparency Code.

Asset Management Plan 2016-2021

The Council has produced an Asset Management Plan for the period 2016-2021.