The Local Plan examination - submission documents and evidence base

Adopted Chichester Local Plan: Key Polices 2014-2029 

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

Authorities Monitoring Report 2022-2023 

Authority's Monitoring Report 2022-2023 (Word doc, 593 KB)

Local Development Scheme 2024-2027 

Local Development Scheme 2024-2027 (Word doc, 262 KB)

PAS Self-Assessment Toolkit - Part 4

PAS Self-Assessment Toolkit – Part 4 (Word doc, 136 KB)

Site Allocation DPD 2014-2029 

Site Allocation DPD 2014 - 2029 (PDF, 8 MB)

Statement of Community Involvement 

Statement of Community Involvement January 2024 (Word doc, 186 KB)

5YHLS Position Statement (1st April 2023) 

5YHLS Position Statement - Chichester Five Year Land Supply as of 1 April 23 (PDF, 1 MB)

Chichester District Council and East Hampshire District Council

Chichester District Council and East Hampshire District Council (Word doc, 1 MB)

Wastewater Treatment in the Chichester Plan Area - Chichester District Council, Environment Agency and Southern Water

Statement of Common Ground between CDC, Environment Agency and Southern Water (Word doc, 173 KB)

Chichester District Council and Havant Borough Council

Chichester District Council and Havant Borough Council (Word doc, 5 MB)

Chichester and West Sussex County Council 

Chichester and WSCC Statement of Common Ground (Word doc, 213 KB)

Chichester and Natural England

Chichester and Natural England Statement of Common Ground (June 2024) (Word doc, 232 KB)

Chichester and Surrey County Council

Chichester and Surrey CC Statement of Common Ground (May 2024) (Word doc, 191 KB)

Chichester and Horsham District Council

Chichester and Horsham District Council Statement of Common Ground (June 2024) (PDF, 750 KB)

Chichester and South Downs National Park Authority

Chichester and SDNPA Statement of Common Ground (Word doc, 212 KB)

A27 Chichester Bypass Mitigation SPD 

Draft A27 Chichester Bypass Mitigation Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) (PDF, 462 KB)

Regulation 19 Statement of Representation Procedure and Statement of Fact 

Statement of Representation Procedure - January 2023 (PDF, 112 KB)

Review of Strategic Wildlife Corridors - Technical Consultation Document

Strategic Wildlife Corridors Technical Consultation Document (Word doc, 9 MB)

Review of Strategic Wildlife Corridors - Map 1 Proposed Nutbourne to Hambrook Strategic Wildlife Corridor

Map 1 Proposed Nutbourne to Hambrook Strategic Wildlife Corridor (Word doc, 3 MB)

Review of Strategic Wildlife Corridors - Map 2 Proposed change to Pagham to Westhampnett Strategic Wildlife Corridor

Map 2 Proposed change to the Pagham to Westhampnett Strategic Wildlife Corridor (Word doc, 6 MB)

Review of Strategic Wildlife Corridors - Map 3 Proposed change to Aldingbourne and Elbridge Rife Strategic Wildlife Corridor

Map 3 Proposed change to the Aldingbourne and Elbridge Rifes Strategic Wildlife Corridor (Word doc, 4 MB)

Review of Strategic Wildlife Corridors - Map 4 West of City Strategic Wildlife Corridors Comparison of Preferred Approach and proposed changes

Map 4 West of City Strategic Wildlife Corridors - Comparison of Preferred Approach and Proposed Changes (Word doc, 5 MB)

Review of Strategic Wildlife Corridors - Map 5 East of City Strategic Wildlife Corridors Comparison of Preferred Approach and proposed changes

Map 5 East of City Strategic Wildlife Corridors - Comparison of Preferred Approach and Proposed Changes (Word doc, 6 MB)

Review of Strategic Wildlife Corridors - Appendix 1 South Downs Barbastelle Project

Appendix 1 South Downs Barbastelle Project_draft September 2015-Part 1 (PDF, 1 MB)

Review of Strategic Wildlife Corridors - Appendix 2 Bat Monitoring Report

Appendix 2 Bat Monitoring Report (PDF, 1 MB)

Review of Strategic Wildlife Corridors - Appendix 3 Bat Monitoring Report

Appendix 3 Bat monitoring Report Hambrook (PDF, 2 MB)

Review of Strategic Wildlife Corridors - Appendix 4 SxBRC Search

Appendix 4 SxBRCsearchforAL3site (PDF, 443 KB)

Review of Strategic Wildlife Corridors - Appendix 5 Water Vole Survey

Appendix 5 Water Vole Survey at Reed Farm (PDF, 2 MB)

Local Plan Preferred Approach

Local Plan Review 2016-2035: Preferred Approach (PDF, 27 MB)

Schedule of Proposed Changes to Policies Map

Local Plan Review 2035 - Schedule of proposed changes to policy map (PDF, 20 MB)

Sustainability Appraisal - Review of Scoping Report and Updated Sustainability Appraisal

Review of Scoping Report (2017) and Updated Sustainability Appraisal Framework (Word doc, 149 KB)

Sustainability Appraisal

Sustainability Appraisal for the Chichester Local Plan Review - Preferred Approach (PDF, 1 MB)

Sustainability Appraisal Non Technical Summary

Non-technical summary of the Sustainability Appraisal (PDF, 1 MB)

Equalities Impact Assessment

Equalities Impact Assessment (PDF, 479 KB)

Habitat Regulations Assessment

Habitat Regulations Assessment: Chichester Local Plan Review (PDF, 3 MB)

Issues and Options Consultation

Chichester Local Plan Review 2034 Issues and Options Consultation (PDF, 5 MB)

Issues and Options Questionnaire

Chichester Local Plan Review Issues & Options Questionnaire (PDF, 499 KB)

Sustainability Appraisal

Complete Sustainability Appraisal of the Chichester District Local Plan June 17 (PDF, 2 MB)

Sustainability Appraisal Scoping Report

Sustainability Appraisal Scoping Report December 2016 (PDF, 702 KB)

Equalities Impact Assessment

Chichester Local Plan Review Issues and Options Consultation: Equalities Impact Assessment - June 2017 (PDF, 211 KB)

Habitat Regulations Assessment

Habitats Regulations Assessment: Chichester District Council Local Plan Review – Issues and Evidence Base (PDF, 370 KB)

Climate Change

Climate Change Background Paper - May 2024 (Word doc, 83 KB)

Economic Development and Employment

Employment Background Paper - May 2024 (Word doc, 74 KB)

Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople

Gypsy and Traveller Background Paper - May 2024 (Word doc, 9 MB)

Horticultural Development Areas

Horticultural Development Areas Background Paper - May 2024 (Word doc, 736 KB)

Housing Distribution

Housing Distribution Background Paper - July 2024 (Word doc, 1 MB)

Housing Need

Housing Need Background Paper - July 2024 (Word doc, 996 KB)

Housing Supply

Housing Supply Background Paper - July 2024 (Word doc, 255 KB)

Nutrient Budget

Nutrient Budget Background Paper - May 2024 (Word doc, 86 KB)

Retail

Retail Background Paper - May 2024 (Word doc, 3 MB)

Settlement Boundaries

Settlement Boundary Review Background Paper - May 2024 (Word doc, 2 MB)

Settlement Hierarchy

Settlement Hierarchy Update Background Paper - May 2024 (Word doc, 101 KB)

Southbourne Broad Location for Development

Southbourne BLD Background Paper - May 2024 (Word doc, 765 KB)

Strategic Wildlife Corridors

Strategic Wildlife Corridors Background Paper June 2024 (Word doc, 8 MB)

Strategic Wildlife Corridors - Appendix 1

Appendix 1 South Downs Barbastelle Project 2015 (PDF, 1 MB)

BP13.1

Strategic Wildlife Corridors - Appendix 2

Appendix 2 Static Bat Surveys 2019 (PDF, 1 MB)

Strategic Wildlife Corridors - Appendix 3

Appendix 3 Bat Monitoring Report Hambrook 2020 (PDF, 2 MB)

Strategic Wildlife Corridors - Appendix 4

Appendix 4 Water Vole Survey Chalk Stream Sites (PDF, 4 MB)

Strategic Wildlife Corridors - Appendix 5

Appendix 5 Water Vole Survey at Reed Farm (PDF, 2 MB)

Strategic Wildlife Corridors - Appendix 6

Appendix 6 East of Chichester Wildlife Corridor static bat survey report 2021 (PDF, 1 MB)

Strategic Wildlife Corridors - Appendix 7

Appendix 7 Goodwood Barbastelle Study Advanced Bat Survey report 2023 (PDF, 3 MB)

Strategic Wildlife Corridors - Appendix 8

Appendix 8 Forest Research Network Mapping Methodology (PDF, 1 MB)

Strategic Wildlife Corridors - Appendix 9

Appendix 9 Westbourne and chalk streams Biodiversity Opportunity Area (PDF, 109 KB)

Strategic Wildlife Corridors - Appendix 10

Appendix 10 Fishbourne and chalk streams Biodiversity Opportunity Area (PDF, 106 KB)

Strategic Wildlife Corridors - Appendix 11

Appendix 11 Data Sources (Word doc, 16 KB)

Strategic Wildlife Corridors - Appendix 12

Appendix 12 SxBRC search for A8 site (PDF, 443 KB)

Transport

Transport Background Paper - July 2024 (Word doc, 4 MB)

Landscape Capacity Study (Revised) - Section A Introduction

Section A - Introduction (Revised) (PDF, 911 KB)

Landscape Capacity Study (Revised) - Section B East-West Corridor Reports

Section B - East-West Corridor Reports (Revised) (PDF, 17 MB)

Landscape Capacity Study (Revised) - Section C Manhood Peninsula Reports

Section C - Manhood Peninsula Reports (Revised) (PDF, 5 MB)

Landscape Capacity Study (Revised) - Section D North East Reports

Section D - North-East Reports (Revised) (PDF, 4 MB)

Landscape Capacity Study (Revised) - Section E Record Sheets

Section E - Record Sheets (Revised) (PDF, 6 MB)

Landscape Capacity Study (Revised) - Section F Appendices

Section F - Appendices (Revised) (PDF, 13 MB)

Landscape Gap Assessment

Landscape Gap Assessment May 2019 (PDF, 7 MB)

Natural England's condition review of Chichester Harbour sites: intertidal, subtidal and bird features

Natural England's Condition review of Chichester Harbour sites: intertidal, subtidal and bird features (opens new window)

Sequential Test (April 2024)

Sequential Test April 2024 (PDF, 1 MB)

Sequential Test (January 2023)

Sequential Test for CDC Local Plan 2021 - 2039 (PDF, 938 KB)

Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) Level 1 (December 2023)

Level 1 SFRA Report (PDF, 7 MB)

Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) Level 2 (December 2023)

Level 2 SFRA Report (PDF, 5 MB)

Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) Level 1&2 Appendices (December 2023)

SFRA December 2023 Documents (opens new window)

Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) (Interim) Level 1 - Report

Level 1 SFRA Report - Final - Dec 22 (PDF, 12 MB)

Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) (Interim) Level 1 - Appendix A Mapping Grids

Appendix A - SFRA Appendix Mapping grids (PDF, 1 MB)

Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) (Interim) Level 1 - Appendix B Historic Flood Risk

Appendix B - Historic Flood Risk (PDF, 12 MB)

Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) (Interim) Level 1 - Appendix C Watercourses

Appendix C - Watercourses (PDF, 1 MB)

Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) (Interim) Level 1 - Appendix D Flood Zones

Appendix D - Flood Zones (PDF, 12 MB)

Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) (Interim) Level 1 - Appendix E Fluvial and Tidal Climate Change

Appendix E - Fluvial and Tidal Climate Change (PDF, 10 MB)

Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) (Interim) Level 1 - Appendix F Risk of Flooding from Surface Water

Appendix F - Risk of Flooding from Surface Water (PDF, 25 MB)

Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) (Interim) Level 1 - Appendix G Groundwater

Appendix G - Groundwater (PDF, 13 MB)

Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) (Interim) Level 1 - Appendix H Reservoir

Appendix H - Reservoir (PDF, 11 MB)

Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) (Interim) Level 1 - Appendix I EA Flood Defence

Appendix I - EA Flood Defence (PDF, 30 MB)

Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) (Interim) Level 1 - Appendix J Flood Defence

Appendix J - Flood Warning and Alert Areas (PDF, 11 MB)

Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) (Interim) Level 1 - Appendix K Site Screening Table

Appendix K - Level 1 SFRA site screening table (Excel doc, 265 KB)

Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) (Interim) Level 1 - Appendix L Sequential Test Methodology

Appendix L - Sequential Test Methodology (PDF, 995 KB)

Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) (Interim) Level 1 - Appendix M SFRA Update Undefended Climate Change Modelling

Appendix M - SFRA Update - Undefended climate change modelling December 2021 (PDF, 604 KB)

Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) (Interim) Level 1 - Appendix M SFRA Update Coastal Modelling

Appendix M - SFRA Update - Coastal modelling (v1 Oct 2022) (PDF, 2 MB)

Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) Level 2 - Report

Level 2 Interim Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (Final Report) – December 2022 (PDF, 1 MB)

Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) Level 2 - Appendix A Site Summary

Appendix A - Site Summary Tables (PDF, 638 KB)

Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) Level 2 - Appendix B Flood Maps B1-AL3

Appendix B - Flood Maps - B1 - AL3 (PDF, 10 MB)

Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) Level 2 - Appendix B Flood Maps B2-AL5

Appendix B - Flood Maps - B2 - AL5 (PDF, 22 MB)

Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) Level 2 - Appendix B Flood Maps B3-HWH0014

Appendix B - Flood Maps - B3 - HWH0014 (PDF, 7 MB)

Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) Level 2 - Appendix B Flood Maps B4-AL6

Appendix B - Flood Maps - B4 - AL6 (PDF, 8 MB)

Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) Level 2 - Appendix B Flood Maps B5-HSY0010b

Appendix B - Flood Maps - B5 - HSY0010b (PDF, 21 MB)

Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) Level 2 - Appendix C Groundwater Assessment

Appendix C - Groundwater Assessment (PDF, 1 MB)

Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) Level 2 - Appendix D Cumulative Impact Assessment

Appendix D - Cumulative Impact Assessment (PDF, 8 MB)

Wastewater Treatment Headroom (Estimated) (as at Jan 2024)

Estimated Wastewater Treatment Headroom as at 1st Jan 2024 (Word doc, 20 KB)

Wastewater Treatment Headroom (Estimated) (as at Jan 2023)

Estimated Wastewater Treatment Headroom as at 1st Jan 2023 (Word doc, 20 KB)

Wastewater Treatment Headroom (Estimated) (as at Jan 2022)

Estimated wastewater treatment headroom as at 1 Jan 2022 (Word doc, 20 KB)

Wastewater Treatment Headroom (Estimated) (as at Jan 2021)

Estimated waste water treatment headroom as at 1 Jan 2021 (Word doc, 20 KB)

WWTW Position Statement - Apuldram

Apuldram WWTW Position Statement - December 2018 (Word doc, 23 KB)

WWTW - Review of Position Statement for Thornham (2024)

Review of Thornham Position Statement 2024 (Word doc, 158 KB)

WWTW Position Statement - Thornham

Thornham WWTW Position Statement November 2021 (Word doc, 61 KB)

Water Neutrality - Natural England's Position Statement 

Position statement on Water Neutrality Sept 21 2021 (Word doc, 61 KB)

Water Neutrality - Joint Statement of Common Ground

Position statement on Water Neutrality Sept 21 2021 (PDF, 165 KB)

Water Neutrality - Joint Topic Paper

Joint Topic Paper Water Neutrality May 2023 (Word doc, 1 MB)

Water Neutrality - Progress Update (July 2023)

Water neutrality progress update (July 2023) (PDF, 474 KB)

Water Neutrality - Project Update (October 2023)

Water Neutrality Project Update - October 2023 (PDF, 138 KB)

Water Neutrality - Project Update (May 2024)

Water Neutrality Project Update May 2024 (PDF, 184 KB)

Water Neutrality Study (Part A - Individual Local Authority Assessment)

Sussex North Water neutrality study - part A (PDF, 907 KB)

Water Neutrality (Part B - In Combination Assessment)

Water Neutrality Study: Part B - In-combination Final Report April 2022 (PDF, 1 MB)

Water Neutrality (Part C - Mitigation)

Sussex North Water Neutrality Study: Part C Mitigation Strategy (PDF, 2 MB)

Water Neutrality - Part C Mitigation Strategy - Natural England's Endorsement

Natural England's endorsement of Sussex Water Neutrality Study: Part C Mitigation Strategy (PDF, 574 KB)

Water Quality Assessment 

Chichester Water Quality Assessment (PDF, 10 MB)

Air Quality and Emissions Mitigation Guidance for Sussex

Air Quality and Emissions Mitigation Guidance for Sussex (PDF, 844 KB)

Arun and Western Streams Abstraction Licensing Strategy

Arun and Western Streams Abstraction Licensing Strategy (opens new window)

Chichester Air Quality Action Plan

AQAP final report (Word doc, 2 MB)

Chichester Climate Emergency Detailed Action Plan

Climate Emergency Detailed Action Plan (Word doc, 82 KB)

Chichester Climate Emergency Detailed Action Plan Progress Report

20230103 Web 2023 Climate Action Plan Progress Report (Word doc, 574 KB)

Chichester Harbour AONB Joint SPD

Adopted Joint Chichester Harbour Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Supplementary Planning Document May 2017 (PDF, 3 MB)

Chichester Harbour AONB Landscape Character Assessment

Chichester Harbour AONB Landscape Character Assessment (opens new window)

Chichester Harbour Management Plan

Chichester Harbour Management Plan 2019 - 2024 (PDF, 9 MB)

Chichester Harbour Planning Principles 2019-2024

Chichester Harbour Planning Principles 2019-2024 (opens new window)

Chichester Local Biodiversity Action Plan

Local Biodiversity Action Plan 2020 - 2024 (PDF, 237 KB)

Chichester Surface Water and Foul Drainage SPD

Adopted Surface Water and Foul Drainage SPD - Sept 2016 (PDF, 6 MB)

Climate Resilience and Adaptation - ICZM 2021 and beyond

Climate Resilience and Adaptation – ICZM 2021 and beyond (opens new window)

DEFRA Environment Improvement Plan 2023

DEFRA Environment Improvement Plan 2023 (opens new window)

DEFRA Noise Policy Statement for England

DEFRA Noise Policy Statement for England (opens new window)

England Biodiversity List

England Biodiversity List (opens new window)

Environment Agency/DEFRA Water Stressed Areas - 2021 Classification Policy Paper

Environment Agency/DEFRA Water Stressed Areas – 2021 classification Policy paper (opens new window)

Environment Agency National Coastal Erosion Risk Mapping

Environment Agency National Coastal Erosion Risk Mapping (opens new window)

Forestry Commission and Natural England Guidance - Ancient woodland, ancient trees and veteran trees; advice for making planning decisions

Forestry Commission and Natural England Guidance 'Ancient woodland, ancient trees and veteran trees; advice for making planning decisions (opens new window)

Institute of Air Quality Management Guidance on Land-use Planning Development Control: Planning for Air Quality

Institute of Air Quality Management Guidance on Land-Use Planning and Development Control: Planning for Air Quality (opens new window)

National Planning Practice Guidance - Natural Environment

National Planning Practice Guidance “Natural Environment” (opens new window)

Natural England's Framework Approach for Responding to Wetland Mitigation Proposals

Framework Approach for Responding to Wetland Mitigation Proposals (PDF, 2 MB)

Natural England's Guide to Assessing Development Proposals on Agricultural Land

Natural England's Guide to Assessing Development Proposals on Agricultural Land (opens new window)

North Solent Shoreline Management Plan

North Solent Shoreline Management Plan Summary Document (PDF, 2 MB)

Pagham Harbour Local Nature Reserve Management Plan

Pagham Harbour Local Nature Reserve Management Plan (opens new window)

Part G Building Regulations 2010

Part G Building Regulations 2010 (opens new window)

Part L Building Regulations 2010

Conservation of fuel and power: Approved Document L (opens new window)

Planning Noise Advice Document - Sussex

Planning Noise Advice Document: Sussex (Word doc, 1 MB)

Renewable and Low Carbon Energy Guidance

Renewable and Low Carbon Energy Guidance (opens new window)

Solent Recreation Mitigation Strategy

Solent Recreation Mitigation Strategy (opens new window)

Solent Waders and Brent Goose Strategy

Solent Waders and Brent Goose Strategy (opens new window)

Solent Waders and Brent Goose Strategy - Guidance on Mitigation and Off-setting Requirements

Solent Waders and Brent Goose Strategy – Guidance on Mitigation and Off-setting Requirements (opens new window)

South Downs Shoreline Management Plan

South Down's Shoreline Management Plan Summary Document (PDF, 6 MB)

Southern Water Drainage and Wastewater Management Plan - Arun and Western Streams River Basin Catchment

Southern Water Drainage and Wastewater Management Plan - Arun and Western Streams River Basin Catchment (opens new window)

South Inshore and South Offshore Marine Plan - South Marine Plan

South Inshore and South Offshore Marine Plan South Marine Plan (opens new window)

Sussex Bat Special Area of Conservation Planning and Landscape Scale Enhancement Protocol

Sussex Bat Special Area of Conservation Planning and Landscape Scale Enhancement Protocol (opens new window)

The Future Homes and Buildings Standards: 2023 consultation

The Future Homes and Buildings Standards: 2023 consultation (opens new window)

Towards Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) on the Manhood Peninsula

Towards Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) on the Manhood Peninsula (PDF, 3 MB)

Waterwise Water Efficiency Strategy for the UK

Waterwise Water Efficiency Strategy for the UK (opens new window)

West Sussex County Council Strategy for the West Sussex Landscape

West Sussex County Council Strategy for the West Sussex Landscape (opens new window)

Caravan and Houseboat Needs Assessment

Caravan and Houseboat Needs Assessment (PDF, 398 KB)

Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople Assessment (GTAA) Update (April 2024)

Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople Assessment (GTAA) Update (April 2024) (Word doc, 97 KB)

Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople Assessment (GTAA) (2022)

GTAA Final Report - Dec 2022 (PDF, 2 MB)

Gypsy and Traveller - Pitch Deliverability Assessment

Pitch Deliverability Assessment (Final Report) – February 2022 (ORS) (PDF, 1 MB)

Gypsy and Traveller - Pitch Capacity Assessment

Gypsy and Traveller Pitch Capacity Assessment - December 2022 (PDF, 5 MB)

Housing and Economic Development Needs Assessment (HEDNA) (2022)

Housing and Economic Development Needs Assessment - April 2022 Final Report (Word doc, 16 MB)

Housing and Economic Development Needs Assessment (HEDNA) (2020)

Housing and Economic Development Needs Assessment - September 2020 Update (Word doc, 6 MB)

Housing and Economic Development Needs Assessment (HEDNA) (2018)

Housing and Economic Development Needs Assessment Aug 2018 (Word doc, 3 MB)

Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment (HELAA) (2021)

HELAA Report 2021 (Word doc, 240 KB)

Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment (HELAA) (2021) Appendix 1 Sites already in the planning process 

Appendix 1_Sites already in the planning process 2021 update (Word doc, 57 KB)

Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment (HELAA) (2021) Appendix 2 Sites discounted with reasons 

Appendix 2 Sites discounted with reasons 2021 update (Word doc, 61 KB)

Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment (HELAA) (2021) Appendix 3 Detailed site assessment forms

Appendix 3 Detailed site assessment forms 2021 update (Word doc, 387 KB)

Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment (HELAA) (2021) Appendix 4 Indicative trajectories

Appendix 4 Indicative trajectories 2021 update (Word doc, 110 KB)

Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment (HELAA) (2021) Appendix 5 Plan area residential capacity

Appendix 5 Plan area residential capacity 2021 update (Word doc, 44 KB)

Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment (HELAA) (2021) Appendix 6 HELAA Parish Maps

Appendix 6 HELAA 2021 Parish Maps (PDF, 25 MB)

Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment (HELAA) (2021) Appendix 7 Summary of Changes in HELAA 2021

Appendix 7 Summary of Changes in HELAA 2021 (Word doc, 49 KB)

Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment (HELAA) (2020)

HELAA Report 2020 (Word doc, 267 KB)

Lambert Smith Hampton Policy Advice Note

LSH Policy Advice Note (PDF, 1 MB)

Lambert Smith Hampton 5YHLS Critical Friend

LSH 5YHLS Critical Friend Review - 1 April 2023 (PDF, 1 MB)

Self and Custom Build Note

Self and Custom Build Note (PDF, 275 KB)

Building Regulations 2010 Access to and use of buildings Approved Document M

Building Regulations 2010 Access to and use of buildings Approved Document M (opens new window)

Custom and Self Build Register

Custom and self-build housing

Housing Strategy

Chichester District Housing Strategy 2020-25 (PDF, 410 KB)

Planning Obligations and Affordable Housing SPD

Planning Obligations and Affordable Housing SPD (Word doc, 1 MB)

Employment Land Audit

Employment Land Audit (Word doc, 73 KB)

Retail Study (Update 2022)

Chichester Retail Study 2022 (PDF, 893 KB)

Retail Study (2020)

Chichester Retail Study Update November 2020 (PDF, 660 KB)

Retail Study (2018)

Chichester Retail Study and Main Town Centre Uses Study (PDF, 5 MB)

Coastal West Sussex Strategic Economic Plan

Economic Development Strategy for Chichester District

Economic Development Strategy update 2022-2025 (Word doc, 45 KB)

Gatwick 360 - Coast to Capital (LEP) Strategic Economic Plan 2018-30

Gatwick 360 – Coast to Capital (LEP)Strategic Economic Plan 2018-30 (opens new window)

Goodwood Estate - Socioeconomic Contribution 2022  

The Goodwood Estate - Socioeconomic Contribution 2022 July 2023 (PDF, 1 MB)

Rolls Royce Motorcars Pressclub Article (27.04.2023)

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Pressclub article 27.04.2023 (opens new window)

Shopfront and Advertisement Design Guidance

Shopfront and Advertising Design (PDF, 1 MB)

West Sussex County Council Economy Plan 2020-24 (withdrawn, replaced by PS/REE08, link removed)

Housing Density Evidence Study

Housing Density Evidence Study 2024 (Word doc, 1 MB)

Housing Density Evidence Study - Appendix A Permissions Data Analysis

Housing Density Evidence Study Appendix A Permissions Data Analysis (Excel doc, 129 KB)

Housing Density Evidence Study - Appendix B GIS Existing Density Analysis

Housing Density Evidence Study Appendix B GIS Existing Density Analysis (Excel doc, 45 KB)

Housing Density Evidence Study - Appendix C Sustainable Location Maps

Housing Density Evidence Study Appendix C Sustainable Location Maps (Word doc, 2 MB)

Housing Density Evidence Study - Appendix D Case Study Narratives

Housing Density Evidence Study Appendix D Case Study Narratives (Word doc, 5 MB)

Housing Density Evidence Study - Appendix E Case Study NDSS Analysis

Housing Density Evidence Study Appendix E Case Study NDSS Analysis (Excel doc, 19 KB)

Open Space, Sport Facilities, Recreation Study and Playing Pitch Strategy - Open Space Update 2024

Chichester Open Space Part 1 Update (May 2024) (Word doc, 21 MB)

Open Space, Sport Facilities, Recreation Study and Playing Pitch Strategy - Open Space Update 2024 Appendix 1 - Open Space Provision by Parish

Appendix 1 - Open Space Provision by Parish (PDF, 79 MB)

Open Space, Sport Facilities, Recreation Study and Playing Pitch Strategy - Open Space Update 2024 Appendix 2 - Access Maps by Typology and Parish

Appendix 2 - Allotments (PDF, 77 MB)

Appendix 2 - Amenity Green Space (PDF, 78 MB)

Appendix 2 - ANGS2ha300m (PDF, 76 MB)

Appendix 2 - ANGS10ha1km (PDF, 75 MB)

Appendix 2 - ANGS15mins (PDF, 77 MB)

Appendix 2 - ANGS20ha2km (PDF, 74 MB)

Appendix 2 - ANGS100ha5km (PDF, 72 MB)

Appendix 2 - Parks and Recreation Grounds (PDF, 78 MB)

Appendix 2 - Play Space (Children) (PDF, 78 MB)

Appendix 2 - Play Space (Youth) (PDF, 77 MB)

Open Space, Sport Facilities, Recreation Study and Playing Pitch Strategy - Open Space Update 2024 Appendix 3 Quality Audit Results by Parish 

Appendix 3 - Quality Audit Results by Parish (PDF, 33 MB)

Open Space, Sport Facilities, Recreation Study and Playing Pitch Strategy - Open Space Update 2024 - Sub Area Analysis

Chichester Open Space Sub Area Analysis Part 2 Update (May 2024) (Word doc, 33 MB)

Open Space, Sport Facilities, Recreation Study and Playing Pitch Strategy - Review of Chichester Playing Pitch Strategy 2024

Review of Chichester Playing Pitch Strategy Final Report (February 2024) (PDF, 1 MB)

Open Space, Sport Facilities, Recreation Study and Playing Pitch Strategy - Review of Chichester Playing Pitch Strategy 2024 - Updated Action Plans

Review of Chichester PPS Updated Action Plans (February 2024) (PDF, 1 MB)

Open Space, Sport Facilities, Recreation Study and Playing Pitch Strategy- Review of Chichester Playing Pitch Strategy 2024 - Note on Provision at Shopwyke

Chichester PPS Additional Planning Matters Note on Shopwyke (February 2024) (PDF, 616 KB)

Open Space, Sport Facilities, Recreation Study and Playing Pitch Strategy- Review of Chichester Playing Pitch Strategy 2024 - Report on Police Playing Field, Chichester

Chichester PPS Additional Planning Matters Report on Police Playing Field (February 2024) (PDF, 438 KB)

Open Space, Sport Facilities, Recreation Study and Playing Pitch Strategy - Indoor and Built Sport and Leisure Facilities Needs Assessment

Chichester Indoor and Built Sport and Leisure Facilities Needs Assessment Final Report (April 2024) (Word doc, 15 MB)

Open Space, Sport Facilities, Recreation Study and Playing Pitch Strategy - Indoor and Built Sport and Leisure Facilities Needs Assessment - Appendix 1

Appendix 1 - Chichester District - Policy and Strategic Context (Word doc, 8 MB)

Open Space, Sport Facilities, Recreation Study and Playing Pitch Strategy - Indoor and Built Sport and Leisure Facilities Needs Assessment - Appendix 2

Appendix 2 - Chichester District - Detailed Facilities Audit (Excel doc, 53 KB)

Open Space, Sport Facilities, Recreation Study and Playing Pitch Strategy - Indoor and Built Sport and Leisure Facilities Needs Assessment - Appendix 3

Appendix 3a - 3aw - Chichester District - Built Leisure Facility Audits (Excel doc, 223 KB)

Open Space, Sport Facilities, Recreation Study and Playing Pitch Strategy - Indoor and Built Sport and Leisure Facilities Needs Assessment - Appendix 4

Appendix 4 - Chichester District - NGB Responses (Word doc, 5 MB)

Open Space, Sport Facilities, Recreation Study and Playing Pitch Strategy - Indoor and Built Sport and Leisure Facilities Needs Assessment - Appendix 5

Appendix 5 - Chichester District - Neighbouring Authority Responses (Word doc, 68 KB)

Open Space, Sport Facilities, Recreation Study and Playing Pitch Strategy - Indoor and Built Sport and Leisure Facilities Needs Assessment - Appendix 6

Appendix 6 - Chichester District - Schools Consultation Analysis (Word doc, 754 KB)

Open Space, Sport Facilities, Recreation Study and Playing Pitch Strategy - Indoor and Built Sport and Leisure Facilities Needs Assessment - Appendix 7

Appendix 7 - Chichester District - Sports Club Consultation Analysis (Word doc, 813 KB)

Open Space, Sport Facilities, Recreation Study and Playing Pitch Strategy - Indoor and Built Sport and Leisure Facilities Needs Assessment - Appendix 8

Appendix 8 - Chichester District - Parish and Town Council Consultation Analysis (Word doc, 610 KB)

Open Space, Sport Facilities, Recreation Study and Playing Pitch Strategy - Indoor and Built Sport and Leisure Facilities Needs Assessment - Appendix 9

Appendix 9 - Chichester District - Stakeholder Consultation (Word doc, 55 KB)

Open Space, Sport Facilities, Recreation Study and Playing Pitch Strategy - Indoor and Built Sport and Leisure Facilities Needs Assessment - Appendix 10

Appendix 10 - Chichester District - FPM Sports Halls (PDF, 1 MB)

Open Space, Sport Facilities, Recreation Study and Playing Pitch Strategy - Indoor and Built Sport and Leisure Facilities Needs Assessment - Appendix 11

Appendix 11 - Chichester District FPM - Swimming Pools (PDF, 1 MB)

Open Space, Sport Facilities, Recreation Study and Playing Pitch Strategy - Indoor and Built Sport and Leisure Facilities Needs Assessment - Appendix 12

Appendix 12 - Chichester District - New Refurbished Built Facility Projects Completed Since 2017 (Excel doc, 42 KB)

Open Space, Sport Facilities, Recreation Study and Playing Pitch Strategy - Indoor and Built Sport and Leisure Facilities Needs Assessment - Appendix 13

Appendix 13 - Chichester District - Current Demand for Health and Fitness 2023 (Excel doc, 20 KB)

Open Space, Sport Facilities, Recreation Study and Playing Pitch Strategy - Indoor and Built Sport and Leisure Facilities Needs Assessment - Appendix 14

Appendix 14 - Chichester District - Future Demand for health and Fitness 2039 (Excel doc, 21 KB)

Open Space, Sport Facilities, Recreation Study and Playing Pitch Strategy - Open Space Executive Summary

Open Space Executive Summary (PDF, 239 KB)

Open Space, Sport Facilities, Recreation Study and Playing Pitch Strategy - Part 1

Open Space Study Part 1 Final (PDF, 5 MB)

Open Space, Sport Facilities, Recreation Study and Playing Pitch Strategy - Part 2 Sub Area Analysis

Open Space Study Part 2 - Sub Area Analysis (PDF, 6 MB)

Open Space, Sport Facilities, Recreation Study and Playing Pitch Strategy - Open Space Cost Calculator

Open Space Cost Calculator (Excel doc, 31 KB)

Open Space, Sport Facilities, Recreation Study and Playing Pitch Strategy - Playing Pitch Executive Summary

Playing Pitch Strategy Executive Summary (PDF, 204 KB)

Open Space, Sport Facilities, Recreation Study and Playing Pitch Strategy - Final Strategy

Playing Pitch Strategy - Final Strategy (PDF, 1 MB)

Open Space, Sport Facilities, Recreation Study and Playing Pitch Strategy - Final Action Plans

Playing Pitch Strategy - Final Action Plans (PDF, 1 MB)

Open Space, Sport Facilities, Recreation Study and Playing Pitch Strategy - Standards for Playing Pitches

Playing Pitch Strategy - Standards for Playing Pitches (PDF, 2 MB)

Open Space, Sport Facilities, Recreation Study and Playing Pitch Strategy - Stage C Key Findings and Issues

Playing Pitch Strategy - Stage C: Key Findings and Issues Report (PDF, 638 KB)

Open Space, Sport Facilities, Recreation Study and Playing Pitch Strategy - Stage C Final Needs Assessment

Playing Pitch Strategy - Stage C: Final Needs Assessment Report (PDF, 2 MB)

Open Space, Sport Facilities, Recreation Study and Playing Pitch Strategy - Pitch Supply and Demand

Appendix 1E - Pitch Supply and Demand (Excel doc, 486 KB)

Open Space, Sport Facilities, Recreation Study and Playing Pitch Strategy - Consultation Report

Community and Stakeholder Consultation Report (PDF, 1 MB)

Residential Space Standards Evidence Study 2023

Residential Space Standards Evidence Study 2023 (Word doc, 869 KB)

Residential Space Standards Evidence Study 2023 - Appendix B Data Analysis

Residential Space Standards Evidence Study Appendix B Data Analysis (Excel doc, 96 KB)

Chichester Vision

Chichester Vision - Chichester Tomorrow (PDF, 2 MB)

Heritage at Risk Register

Heritage at Risk Register (opens new window)

Historic Environment Record

Historic Environment Strategy and Action Plan

Historic Environment Strategy - Adopted February 2017 (PDF, 4 MB)

Nationally Described Space Standards

Nationally Described Space Standards (opens new window)

National Design Guide

National Design Guide (opens new window)

Natural England's Green Infrastructure Framework - Principles and Standards for England

Natural England’s Green Infrastructure Framework – Principles and Standards for England (opens new window)

Professional Practice Guidance on Planning and Noise

Professional Practice Guidance on Planning and Noise (opens new window)

Site Layout Planning for Daylight and Sunlight

Site Layout Planning for Daylight and Sunlight (opens new window)

West Sussex Joint Strategic Needs Assessment

West Sussex Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (opens new window)

West Sussex Joint Health and Well-being Strategy

West Sussex Joint Health and Well-being Strategy (opens new window)

West Sussex County Council Creating Healthy and Sustainable Places

West Sussex County Council Creating Healthy and Sustainable Places (opens new window)

Southbourne Level Crossing Baseline Safety Review (August 2020)

Stantec Report on Southbourne Level Crossing May 2021 (PDF, 1 MB)

Southbourne Level Crossing - Paramics Model Update (March 2023)

Southbourne Level Crossing – Paramics Model Update (March 2023) (Word doc, 5 MB)

Transport Study 2024

Transport Assessment April 2024 (PDF, 7 MB)

Transport Study 2024 - Appendix A

Appendix A Base Model LMVR (PDF, 19 MB)

Transport Study 2024 - Appendix B

Appendix B - Model Verification Technical Note (PDF, 3 MB)

Transport Study 2024 - Appendix C

Appendix C_Reference Case Development List Assumptions (PDF, 612 KB)

Transport Study 2024 - Appendix D

Appendix D_Reference Case Scheme List Assumptions (PDF, 89 KB)

Transport Study 2024 - Appendix E

Appendix E_2039 Flow Changes Without Mitigation (PDF, 520 KB)

Transport Study 2024 - Appendix F

Appendix F_2039 Volume to Capacity Outputs (PDF, 1013 KB)

Transport Study 2024 - Appendix G

Appendix G_2039 Link Delay Outputs (PDF, 1 MB)

Transport Study 2024 - Appendix H

Appendix H Chichester Local Plan - Impacts on Arun LP Highway Mitigation Schemes (PDF, 889 KB)

Transport Study 2024 - Appendix I

Appendix I Chichester Local Plan - Impacts on A259 in Hampshire (PDF, 10 MB)

Transport Study 2024 - Appendix J

Appendix J Chichester Local Plan - A27 Junctions Local Plan Trips - Technical Note (PDF, 304 KB)

Transport Study 2024 - Appendix K Part 1

Appendix K Terminus Road Feasibility and Fishbourne Part1 (PDF, 15 MB)

Transport Study 2024 - Appendix K Part 2

Appendix K Terminus Road Feasibility and Fishbourne Part2 (PDF, 18 MB)

Transport Study 2024 - Appendix K Part 3

Appendix K Terminus Road Feasibility and Fishbourne Part3 (PDF, 18 MB)

Transport Study 2024 - Appendix L

Appendix L Reference Case versus Local Plan Flow Differences with Highway Mitigation (PDF, 520 KB)

Transport Study 2024 - Appendix M

Appendix M Chichester Local Plan Review - 2026 and 2031 Interim Year Review (PDF, 14 MB)

Transport Study 2024 - Annex A

Annex A Chichester Local Plan Review - District Wide Collision Review (PDF, 2 MB)

Transport Study 2024 - Annex B

Annex B Chichester Local Plan Review - Seasonal Impact (PDF, 1 MB)

Transport Study 2024 - Annex C

Annex C Chichester Local Plan Review - Air Quality Assessment (PDF, 2 MB)

Transport Study - Monitor and Manage - Provisional Methodology (June 24 V1)

TA03.20 Monitor and Manage Provisional Methodology June 24 V1 (Word doc, 6 MB)

Transport Study (2023)

Chichester Transport Study (Local Plan Review Transport Assessment) (PDF, 3 MB)

Transport Study (2023) - Appendices

Transport Study 2023 - Appendices (PDF, 32 MB)

Transport Study (2023) - Annex A District Wide Collision Review

Annex A - District Wide Collision Review (PDF, 2 MB)

Transport Study (2023) - Annex B Seasonal Impact Report

Annex B - Seasonal Impact Report (PDF, 1 MB)

Transport Study (2023) - Annex C 2026-2031 Interim Year Review

Annex C - 2026 and 2031 Interim Year Review (PDF, 14 MB)

Transport Study (2023) - Annex D Air Quality Assessment

Annex D - Air Quality Assessment (PDF, 46 MB)

A27 Stockbridge Roundabout and Link Road Assessment

A27 Stockbridge Roundabout and Link Road (Word doc, 6 MB)

A27 Stockbridge Roundabout and Link Road Assessment - Appendix C

Stockbridge Roundabout and Link Road Assessment Appendix C (Word doc, 449 KB)

A27 Stockbridge Roundabout and Link Road Assessment - Appendix D

Stockbridge Roundabout and Link Road Assessment Appendix D (Word doc, 100 KB)

A27 Stockbridge Roundabout and Link Road Assessment - Appendix E

Stockbridge Roundabout and Link Road Assessment Appendix E (Word doc, 143 KB)

Transport Study of Strategic Development Options and Sustainable Transport Measures - Report

Main report - Transport Study of Strategic Development Options and Sustainable Transport Measures (PDF, 7 MB)

Transport Study of Strategic Development Options and Sustainable Transport Measures - Appendix A Trip Rates Technical Note

Appendix A - Trip Rates Technical Note (PDF, 12 MB)

Transport Study of Strategic Development Options and Sustainable Transport Measures - Appendix B Scenario 2 Outputs

Appendix B - Scenario 2 Outputs (PDF, 2 MB)

Transport Study of Strategic Development Options and Sustainable Transport Measures - Appendix C Scenario 3 Outputs

Appendix C - Scenario 3 Outputs (PDF, 2 MB)

Transport Study of Strategic Development Options and Sustainable Transport Measures - Appendix D Junction Performance Outputs

Appendix D - Junction Performance Outputs (PDF, 637 KB)

Transport Study of Strategic Development Options and Sustainable Transport Measures - Appendix E Scenario 1 Outputs for Havant and Arun

Appendix E - Scenario 1 Outputs for Havant and Arun (PDF, 1 MB)

Transport Study of Strategic Development Options and Sustainable Transport Measures - Appendix F Journey Times

Appendix F - Journey Times (PDF, 8 MB)

Transport Study of Strategic Development Options and Sustainable Transport Measures - Appendix G Air Quality Assessment

Appendix G - Air Quality Assessment (PDF, 3 MB)

Transport Study of Strategic Development Options and Sustainable Transport Measures -  Appendix H Noise Assessment

Appendix H - Noise Assessment (PDF, 12 MB)

Transport Study of Strategic Development Options and Sustainable Transport Measures - Appendix I Scenario 1 Outputs

Appendix I - Scenario 1 Output (PDF, 1 MB)

Transport Study of Strategic Development Options and Sustainable Transport Measures - Appendix J Reference Case Outputs

Appendix J - Reference Case Outputs (PDF, 853 KB)

Transport Study of Strategic Development Options and Sustainable Transport Measures - Appendix K Analysis of Traffic Flow Changes Resulting from Mitigation Strategy

Appendix K - Analysis of Traffic Flow Changes Resulting From Mitigation Strategy (PDF, 364 KB)

Building Regulations 2010 Infrastructure for the charging of electric vehicles: Approved Document S 2021 edition

Building Regulations 2010 Infrastructure for the charging of electric vehicles: Approved Document S 2021 edition (opens new window)

Chichester District Council Parking Strategy 2023-2027

Parking Strategy 2023-2027 (Word doc, 3 MB)

Chichester Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP)

Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) (PDF, 29 MB)

Goodwood Noise Study

Goodwood Noise Study - An Assessment of Motor Circuit and General Aviation Noise Criteria Evaluation for Future Development 2018 (PDF, 3 MB)

Government's General Aviation Handbook for stakeholders including local planning authorities

Government's General Aviation Handbook for stakeholders including local planning authorities (PDF, 6 MB)

Local Transport Note 1/20 Cycle Infrastructure Design

Local Transport Note 1/20 Cycle Infrastructure Design (opens new window)

West Sussex County Council Guidance on Parking at New Developments

West Sussex County Council Guidance on Parking at New Developments (opens new window)

West Sussex County Council Walking and Cycling Strategy 2016-2026

West Sussex County Council Walking and Cycling Strategy 2016-2026 (opens new window)

West Sussex Cycling Design Guide

West Sussex Cycling Design Guide (opens new window)

West Sussex Transport Plan

West Sussex Transport Plan (opens new window)

Infrastructure Delivery Plan

Infrastructure Delivery Plan 2024 (Word doc, 352 KB)

Viability Assessment - Update

Viability Assessment - Further Update Note January 2023 (PDF, 831 KB)

Viability Assessment - Stage 2 Report

Stage 2 Viability Assessment - Final Report (PDF, 2 MB)

Viability Assessment - Stage 2 Appendix I 

VA Stage 2 Appendix I (PDF, 719 KB)

Viability Assessment - Stage 2 Appendix II

VA Stage 2 Appendix II - Final Residential Typology (PDF, 773 KB)

Viability Assessment - Stage 2 Appendix III

VA Stage 2 Appendix III - Strategic Sites Results (PDF, 1 MB)

Viability Assessment - Stage 2 Appendix IV

VA Stage 2 Appendix IV (PDF, 2 MB)

Viability Assessment - Stage 1 Report

Stage 1 Viability Assessment - Final Report April 2021 (PDF, 3 MB)

Viability Assessment - Stage 1 Appendix I

Stage 1 - Appendix I - Appraisal Assumptions (PDF, 1 MB)

Viability Assessment - Stage 1 Appendix IIa

Stage 1 - Appendix IIa - Residential Results (PDF, 1 MB)

Viability Assessment - Stage 1 Residential Appraisal Summaries

Stage 1 - Residential Appraisal Summaries (PDF, 1 MB)

Viability Assessment - Stage 1 Appendix IIb

Stage 1 - Appendix IIb - Residential Sensitivity Matrix (PDF, 1 MB)

Viability Assessment - Stage 1 Appendix IIc

Stage 1 - Appendix IIc - Strategic Allocations (PDF, 1 MB)

Viability Assessment - Stage 1 Appendix IId

Stage 1 - Appendix IId - Commercial Results (PDF, 1 MB)

Viability Assessment - Stage 1 Commercial Appraisal Summaries

Stage 1 - Commercial Appraisal Summaries (PDF, 712 KB)

Viability Assessment - Stage 1 Appendix III

Stage 1 - Appendix III - Market Research (PDF, 9 MB)

West Sussex County Council Joint Minerals Local Plan 

West Sussex County Council Joint Minerals Local Plan (opens new window)

West Sussex Minerals and Waste Safeguarding Guidance

West Sussex Minerals and Waste Safeguarding Guidance (opens new window)

West Sussex Waste Local Plan

West Sussex Waste Local Plan (opens new window)