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Planning policy

Planning Policy is concerned with preparing and implementing plans that help us decide where and when development takes place. We have a range of planning policies that are used to inform decisions on planning applications.

Chichester Local Plan 2021 - 2039

Preparation, submission, background information, FAQs, and latest news.

Local Plan (adopted) key policies 2014-2029

The local plan is not just about planning - it's about our future.

Neighbourhood Planning

This is a way for local communities to decide the future of their areas.

Supporting documents for adopted Local Plan

Help and guidance notes.

Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and Section 106

This is a charge that local authorities can place on new development in their area.

View Site Allocations Development Plan

Details of proposed planning policies, area designations and site allocations.

View Supplementary planning documents & guidance

Help and guidance notes.

More information in this section

Current planning policy consultations

Brownfield land register

Duty to cooperate on strategic planning matters

Government consultations

Housing and economic land availability assessment

Housing land supply

Infrastructure Business Plan (including CIL Spending Plan)

Interim position statement for housing

Local plan monitoring

Planning concept statements

South Downs Local Plan (2014-33)

Strategic flood risk assessment 2023

Statement of community involvement

Tangmere strategic development location

Timetable - Local Development Scheme

Water neutrality - planning policy