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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

Latest consultation, 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.

View the South Downs Local Plan (2014-33)

This provides policies to guide development and applies to those areas within the South Downs National Park.
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
Statement of community involvement
Tangmere strategic development location
Timetable - Local Development Scheme