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A27 Chichester Bypass Mitigation Supplementary Planning Document Consultation

Consultation 22 September 2023 - 3 November 2023

We have drafted a new Supplementary Planning Document (SPD). This document provides detailed advice and guidance on the council's updated approach for securing development contributions to mitigate traffic impacts on the A27 Chichester Bypass. 

We have published the new SPD for consultation, in accordance with regulatory requirements.

Why the new SPD is needed

The council's current approach to the mitigation of development impacts on the A27 is contained within the Planning Obligations & Affordable Housing SPD, adopted in 2016. As part of our preparation for the emerging Chichester Local Plan 2021-2039, the technical evidence base underpinning this approach has been updated. As a result it is necessary to revise our approach to secure planning obligations to appropriately address the cumulative impact of current and future development on the A27 and help ensure that planned development can be delivered.

How to take part in the consultation

The consultation on the draft SPD will be open for six weeks from:

  • 22 September 2023 until 1700 on 3 November 2023.

During this time we are inviting your views on its content, which you can submit to us in one of the following ways:

SPD Representation Form (Word doc) [41KB]

Printed versions of the documents are available at the following locations:

  • The council offices
  • Chichester, Selsey, Petworth, Midhurst and Southbourne libraries
  • The South Downs Centre in Midhurst

The draft document is available to download:

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

What happens next

The feedback you provide will be reviewed and used to amend the draft SPD before final approval and adoption.  Representations received, and the council's responses, will be publicly available, in accordance with planning legislation.

The information you provide will only be used for the purpose of this consultation. We will ensure it is stored securely, in line for data protection regulations. Please read our privacy statement for further information.

Statement of Community Involvement 2023

Consultation 27 September 2023 - 8 November 2023

A Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) explains how we involve local communities at each stage of the planning process.

Creating and publishing an SCI is a legal requirement. We are updating our adopted SCI to ensure it reflects current working practices.

Why the SCI is important

We understand that planning affects people's day to day lives by shaping the places where we live and work. We want to encourage local people to be involved in planning, able to influence those decisions that affect them.

The SCI enables this participation by explaining what planning entails, and how to be involved. It focuses on the production of planning policy documents, and development management decision-making. The SCI explains how you can be informed about and involved within both processes, as well as how we engage with and consult other key stakeholders.

How to take part in the consultation

The consultation on the draft SCI will be open for six weeks from 27 September 2023 until 17:00 on 8 November 2023. During this time we are inviting your views on its content, which you can submit to us in one of the following ways:

SCI Consultation Response Form (Word doc) [35KB]

Printed versions of the documents will be available to view at the following locations:

  • The council offices
  • Chichester, Selsey, Petworth, Midhurst and Southbourne libraries
  • The South Downs Centre in Midhurst

The draft SCI is also available view:

Statement of Community Involvement - August 2023 (PDF) [351KB]

What happens next

The feedback you provide will be reviewed and used to amend the draft SCI before it is considered by full council for approval and adoption. Representations received, and the council's responses, will be made available for public inspection, in accordance with planning legislation.

The information you provide will only be used for the purpose of this consultation. We will ensure it is stored securely, in line for data protection regulations. Please read our privacy statement for further information.