Chichester Local Plan 2021-2039 - Main Modifications consultation

Amend paragraph:

As the primary area of focus for new housing development for the plan area, the Local Plan sets the requirement for approximately 270 dwellings to come forward in the city over the Plan period (minus extant permissions for 5 dwellings or more within the parish since 1 April 2021). As at 31 January 2025, 22 dwellings have been permitted, with 240 remaining to meet the policy requirement. Details of the extant permissions are set out in the trajectory in Appendix E. Potential sites will either be identified through a neighbourhood plan for the city which will identify potential development site(s) or through the subsequent Site Allocation DPD.

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Amend criterion 1, 2.

New criterion after 6.

Amend criterion 12.

2 New criterion.

Policy Text Update:

Policy A2 Chichester City - Strategic housing location

Policy H2 identifies Chichester as a strategic location where the Site Allocation DPD is expected to identify sites for 270 dwellings. Land will be allocated for development in the Chichester Neighbourhood Plan for approximately a minimum of 270 dwellings (minus extant permissions for 5 dwellings or more within the parish since 1 April 2021) and supporting facilities and infrastructure. In addition to consideration of the Chichester City Development Principles (Policy A1), the relevant allocation policies and site assessment/selection process will be expected to address the following requirements:

1. To be masterplanned (if larger sites allocated) and designed to provide for a high-quality form of development In accordance with the National Design Guide and any design code or guidance adopted or approved which is relevant to the site;
2. Subject to local evidence of need, pProvide appropriate specialist housing needs (such as for older people or self/custom build) either in accordance with local evidence of needs already established or those identified as part of the process of producing a Neighbourhood Plan;
3. Ensure that the new development is designed and laid out in order to integrate with neighbouring areas, providing good access to key facilitiesand sustainable forms of transport;
4. Ensure that development respects local character, and protects existing important key views, including any determined through the process of preparing the Neighbourhood Plan;
5. Ensure that development avoids harm to protected species and existing important habitats features and facilitates the achievement of biodiversity net gain, and maximises any opportunities for enhancing habitat connectivity.
6. Successfully mitigate potential impacts on the Chichester Harbour SAC/SPA/Ramsar, including contributing to any strategic access management issues (including on-site mitigation where required as part of the Habitats Regulations Assessment).
7. Ensure that green infrastructure provision is well related to the overall layout and character of the development and how it relates to its surroundings, as well as providing opportunities to connect to the existing green infrastructure network;
8. 7. Provide safe and suitable access points for all users and facilitate the requisite contributions for off-site highway improvements, which will include promoting sustainable transport options;
9. 8. Facilitate improved sustainable travel modes, and new improved cycle and pedestrian routes.
10. 9. Ensure that allocations and policies accord with the sequential approach to flood risk, and that development will be safe for its lifetime, taking account of climate change impacts, as per the requirements set out in national policy and having due regard to the council's latest Strategic Flood Risk Assessment;
11. 10. The development/s will need to be phased in such a manner as to ensure that sufficient wastewater disposal capacity is available to accommodate the requirements resulting from development/s
12. 11. Provide for infrastructure and community facilities in accordance with the most recent Infrastructure Delivery Plan;
13. 12. Consider (if within the Minerals Safeguarding Area) the implication of development on safeguarded minerals in line with the West Sussex Joint Minerals Local Plan (Policy M9) and the Minerals and Waste Safeguarding Guidance, to assess whether the land contains economically viable minerals that would require extraction prior to development to avoid permanent sterilisation and; Proposals for development within a Minerals Safeguarding Area will need to accord with Policy M9: Safeguarding Minerals of the West Sussex Joint Minerals Local Plan (or updated version). A Mineral Resource Assessment may be required prior to any development being consented, which addresses the relevant requirements set out in the West Sussex Joint Minerals Local Plan and
14. Consider the implication of development on safeguarded minerals and waste infrastructure in the vicinity to ensure development does not prevent or preclude any waste management uses, as required by Policies W2 and W10 of the West Sussex Waste Local Plan or the operation of minerals infrastructure as required by Policy M10 of the West Sussex Joint Minerals Local Plan and the Minerals and Waste Safeguarding Guidance.

Amend paragraph:

Relocation of the existing bus depot is likely to will be required with the bus station being replaced by new bus stops as part of the transport hub approach set out in the West Sussex County Council (WSCC) Bus Improvement Plan. A transport hub is defined as "railway station, bus stops, toilets, electric vehicle charging points (EVCP), bike racks, café and car parking in close proximity".

Amend paragraph:

As the area lies within an identified Minerals Safeguarding Area, and close to the safeguarded Chichester railway sidings, the advice of West Sussex County Council should be formally sought prior to an application. However, given the location is within the city on primarily previously developed land, there is currently not expected to be a need to undertake a Minerals Resource Assessment to assess viable minerals resource that would require extraction prior to development.

Amend 2^nd & 5^th bullet.

Additional 3 bullets.

Policy Text Update:

Policy A3 Southern Gateway Development Principles

Development within the Southern Gateway Regeneration Area will need to comply with the development principles below:

• Provide a mix of uses suitable to this gateway location. At the northern end, close to the city centre, this could include a hotel with café, bar and restaurant uses at ground floor as well as office, residential, leisure and small-scale retail uses. To the southern end, this could include café and restaurant uses facing onto the Canal Basin, providing activity on the ground floor, with office or residential uses on upper floors, as well as town houses.
• To be masterplanned and designed to provide for a high-quality form of development in accordance with the National Design Guide and any design code or guidance adopted or approved which is relevant to the site.
• Provide a sense of place, with statement buildings on key corners.
• Conserve and enhance the historic environment.
• Be designed to encourage and facilitate increased use of active travel and public transport to, from and through the city centre.
• Protect and enhance key views including of the cathedral spire and the canal basin.
• Deliver an integrated and cohesive approach to green infrastructure across the southern gateway, as part of a wider strategic network.
• Consider the implication of development on safeguarded minerals in line with the West Sussex Joint Minerals Local Plan (Policy M9) and the Minerals and Waste Safeguarding Guidance, to assess whether the land contains economically viable minerals that would require extraction prior to development to avoid permanent sterilisation.
• Consider the implication of development on safeguarded minerals infrastructure in the vicinity to ensure development does not prevent or prejudice the operation of minerals infrastructure as required by Policy M10 of the West Sussex Joint Minerals Local Plan and the Minerals and Waste Safeguarding Guidance.

Amend 1^st paragraph.

Amend criterion 1, ,9.

New criterion.

Amend criterion 15.

Policy Text Update:

Policy A4 Southern Gateway - Bus Station, Bus Deport and Basin Road Car Park

A site of approximately 1.2ha, currently a bus station, bus depot and public car park, is allocated for a residential-led scheme of approximately 110 dwellings, with active uses such as retail and café/ restaurant on ground floor frontages, and scope to include specialist accommodation such as student or older persons accommodation.

Development of this site will need to accord with the following site-specific requirements:

1. Provide for a high-quality and distinctive form of development appropriate to this gateway location, maximising the opportunity for a high-density development and accord with the National Design Guide and any design code or guidance adopted or approved which is relevant to the site. A statement building on the bus station site should articulate a sense of arrival;
2. Ensure that key views, including of Chichester Cathedral spire, are protected and enhanced. Such views must be considered as part of the design and layout of the proposed development in order to create attractive views and vistas,
3. Enhance the public realm, particularly connections to the railway station and the city centre via South Street, Southgate and Basin Road for pedestrians, cyclists and public transport users, and to National Cycle Route 2 and Route 88 which run close by. Bus stops and layover facilities should be provided to replace those at the bus station in line with the West Sussex Bus Service Improvement Plan. Routes and crossings should reflect pedestrian desire lines, and public art should be incorporated to create a sense of place;
4. Preserve or enhance the significance, character and appearance of the Chichester Conservation Area which covers part of the site, and preserve the significance of listed and, aside from the bus depot, which is to be redeveloped, non-designated heritage assets, within and close to the site, taking due account of their setting.
5. Provide appropriate hard and soft landscaping, including additional street trees and buffer plantingto integrate the development with its surroundings. Existing stands of mature trees should be retained and reinforced.
6. Ensure that the design and layout avoids harm to any protected species and existing important habitats features within, and in the vicinity of, the site, and facilitates the achievement of as much of the required levels of biodiversity net gain as possible on-site, and facilitates the creation of high levels of habitat connectivity within the site and to the wider green infrastructure network.
7. Include an archaeological assessment to define the extent and significance of any archaeological remains and reflect these in the proposals, as appropriate;
8. Given parts of the site are adjacent or close to the railway and to major roads, noise reduction measures are likely to be required. Such measures must be considered as an integral part of the design process.
9. Phasing of development may be required to ensure adequate wastewater treatment disposal capacity is available to accommodate the requirements resulting from this development.
10. Avoid and where relevant mitigate potential impacts on the Chichester Harbour SAC/SPA/Ramsar, including contributing to any strategic access management issues (including on-site mitigation where required as part of the Habitats Regulations Assessment)
11. Provide safe and suitable access points for all users, and make the requisite contributions for off-site highway improvements, which will include promoting sustainable transport options;
12. Ensure that the design and layout minimises the risk of flooding from all sources (both now and in the future) impacting the development without increasing flood risk elsewhere, and, where possible, reduces flood risk overall. The design should facilitate the use of SuDS if appropriate. Flood mitigation measures and drainage features must be integrated into the development in a manner which facilitates the achievement of a high standard of design and layout, and supports biodiversity net gain;
13. Provide for infrastructure and community facilities in accordance with the most recent Infrastructure Delivery Plan;
14. Investigate and if necessary remediate any contamination;
15. Consider the implication of development on safeguarded minerals in line with the West Sussex Joint Minerals Local Plan (Policy M9) and the Minerals and Waste Safeguarding Guidance, to assess whether the land contains economically viable minerals that would require extraction prior to development to avoid permanent sterilisation; and
16. 15. Consider the implication of development on safeguarded minerals infrastructure in the vicinity to ensure development does not prejudice the operation of minerals infrastructure as required by Policy M10 of the West Sussex Joint Minerals Local Plan and the Minerals and Waste Safeguarding Guidance. Proposals should have regard to the West Sussex Minerals Local Plan and associated guidance as the site is within a defined Minerals Safeguarding Area.

Amend 1^st paragraph.

Amend criterion 1, 13, 14, 15

New criterion

Policy Text Update:

Policy A5 Southern Gateway - Police Field, Kingsham Road

A site of approximately 1.45 ha is allocated for residential use for approximately 70 dwellings.

Development of this site will need to accord with the following site-specific requirements:

1. To be masterplanned and designed to pProvide for a high-quality form of development to be designed and masterplanned in accordance with the National Design Guide and any design code or guidance adopted or approved which relevant to the site.
2. Ensure that the new development is designed and laid out to be well integrated with neighbouring areas, providing good access to the city centre, key facilitiesand sustainable forms of transport;
3. Ensure that key views, particularly of Chichester Cathedral spire are protected and that such views are considered as part of the design and layout of the proposed development in order to create attractive views and vistas, particularly from important public spaces;
4. Preserve or enhance the significance, character and appearance of the Chichester Conservation Area, and preserve the significance of nearby listed and locally listed buildings, taking due account of their setting;
5. Provide for appropriate hard and soft landscaping, including street trees and buffer planting to integrate the development with its surroundings. Existing hedgerows around the site should be retained and reinforced;
6. Ensure that green infrastructure provision is well related to the overall layout and character of the development and how it relates to its surroundings.
7. The former police station playing field should be replaced by equivalent appropriate provision.
8. Ensure that the design and layout avoids harm to protected species and existing important habitats features within, and in the vicinity of, the site, and facilitates the achievement of as much of the required levels of biodiversity net gain as possible on-site, and facilitates the creation of high levels of habitat connectivity within the site and to the wider green infrastructure network. This includes the provision of appropriate buffers in relation to important habitats which are being retained and/or created;
9. Avoid and where relevant mitigate potential impacts on the Chichester Harbour SAC/SPA/Ramsar, including contributing to any strategic access management issues (including on-site mitigation where required as part of the Habitats Regulations Assessment);
10. Provide safe and suitable access points for all users, including a vehicular access from Kingsham Road, and make the requisite contributions for off-site highway improvements, which will include promoting sustainable transport options;
11. Provide for improved sustainable travel modes, including regular bus services and new improved cycle and pedestrian routes, including linkages with the railway station, canal basin, Chichester Gate and the city centre, and National Cycle Route 2 and Route 88;
12. Parts of the site fall within areas of high fluvial flood risk, where flood storage capacity will need to be retained. A site-specific flood risk assessment should demonstrate that development will be safe for its lifetime taking account of the vulnerability of its uses, without increasing flood risk elsewhere and, where possible, will reduce flood risk overall. This should have regard to the measures identified in the most recent Level 2 SFRA. Development must be designed and laid out to take account of this, with vulnerable uses located outside of the areas at most risk of flooding and incorporating mitigation measures to minimise the risk of flooding from all sources. This means that residential development should be focused on the northern part of the field, and residential development in Flood Zone 3a should be minimised. Flood mitigation measures and drainage features must be integrated into the development in a manner which facilitates the use of SuDs as much as possible (subject to the findings of the site-specific flood risk assessment), the achievement of a high standard of design and layout, and supports biodiversity net gain.
13. Phasing of development may be required to ensure adequate wastewater disposal treatment capacity is available to accommodate the requirements resulting from this development.
14. Provide for infrastructure and community facilities in accordance with the most recent Infrastructure Delivery Plan.
15. Proposals should have regard to the West Sussex Minerals Plan and associated guidance as the site is within a defined Minerals Safeguarding Area. Consider the implication of development on safeguarded minerals in line with the West Sussex Joint Minerals Local Plan (Policy M9) and the Minerals and Waste Safeguarding Guidance, to assess whether the land contains economically viable minerals that would require extraction prior to development to avoid permanent sterilisation.
16. Consider the implication of development on safeguarded minerals infrastructure in the vicinity to ensure development does not prevent or prejudice the operation of minerals infrastructure as required by Policy M10 of the West Sussex Joint Minerals Local Plan and the Minerals and Waste Safeguarding Guidance.

Amend paragraph:

The site offers considerable potential for development as a sustainable urban extension of Chichester. The allocation is covered by a framework plan which expects the site to be developed in two phases. An outline application for phase one was permitted in April 2018 to deliver 750 dwellings, a local centre with retail, community and employment uses (minimum of approximately 2500 sqm E(g)(i) Use Class), two form entry (2FE) primary school and one form entry (1FE) teaching accommodation with nursery and SEND provision, informal and formal open space (including a country park), allotments, playing pitches and pavilion. Reserved matters applications have been granted for all sub-phases of the development and the initial phase of built development is now under construction focussing on the north of the site, accessed off Old Broyle Road. The permitted outline application includes connection to Tangmere Wastewater Treatment Works.

Amend paragraph:

Phase two would extend development on to the south-western part of the site. The agreed framework for phase two provides for up to 850 dwellings, informal and formal open space (including a further area of country park), expansion of the primary school for the further one form entry (1FE) of teaching accommodation with nursery and SEND provision, playing pitches and pavillion, extension of community building and play area, allotments, new southern access linking the site to Westgate and the remainder of the 6 hectares of employment space.

Additional bullet after 9th:

Amend 10^th bullet:

A number of specific issues need to be taken into account in delivering the development. These include:

• Protecting priority views of Chichester Cathedral spire and creating opportunities for new views;
• Protecting Chichester Entrenchments Scheduled Ancient Monument immediately to the north and extending into the site, and having regard to an archaeological priority area embracing a non-designated linear feature crossing the southern part of the site, as well as other non-designated heritage assets and their settings;
• Protecting and potentially enhancing the Brandy Hole Copse Local Nature Reserve, surviving fragments of ancient woodland, and their setting;
• Protecting and enhancing Centurion Way and maximising generally the potential for sustainable travel links with the city, Fishbourne and the South Downs National Park, through improved public transport, cycling and pedestrian routes;
• Utilising sustainable design and construction techniques;
• Providing adequate mitigation for potential off-site traffic impacts, including improved access to the A27 and improvements to the local highway network as identified through a detailed Transport Assessment that will be required in support of any planning application for the site;
• Reducing and mitigating potential impacts of recreational disturbance on the Chichester Harbour SAC/SPA/Ramsar particularly at Fishbourne Channel. Acceptable mitigation measures will need to be agreed with the council in consultation with Natural England. Measures are likely to include provision of a high proportion of on-site natural greenspace and could involve off-site measures to control and manage dog walkers visiting Chichester Harbour;
• Ensuring the proposed development achieves nutrient neutrality;
• Taking into consideration the existing biodiversity value of the site, particularly the important ecological corridor linking Chichester Harbour to the South Downs National Park and including watercourse habitats;
• Any new additional culverts are kept to an absolute minimum and designed in such a way so as to limit their impact on the watercourse;
• Increasing capacity to attenuate surface water on site, thereby reducing the discharge flows off the site to reflect greenfield rates below current rates, and reducing the risk of flooding to residential areas downstream;
• Since development of the site is currently constrained by the environmental restrictions on Apuldram Wastewater Treatment Works, the development will be reliant on additional wastewater capacity to be provided by Tangmere Wastewater Treatment Works; and
• Account should be taken of the West Sussex County Council Minerals Safeguarding Area and associated guidance.

Amend 2^nd, 3^rd bullets.

Amend criterion 11,12b, 14,15

Policy Text Update:

Policy A6 Land West of Chichester

Land at West of Chichester, as defined on the policies map, is allocated for mixed use development, comprising:

• 1,600 dwellings;
• 6 hectares of employment land (suitable for E(g)(i)/, (ii) and (iii) Business uses);
• A neighbourhood centre / community hub, incorporating local shops, a community centre, small offices and a primary school to include nursery and SEND provision; and
• Open space and green infrastructure, including country parks, playing pitches, sports pavillion and allotments

Taking into account the site-specific requirements, development should:

1. Be planned as a sustainable urban extension of Chichester city that is well integrated with neighbouring areas of the city, and provides good access to the city centre and key facilities in the city;
2. Utilise sustainable design and construction techniques;
3. Be landscaped to protect priority views and create new views of Chichester Cathedral spire;
4. Keep land north of the B2178 in open use, free from built development, to protect the natural history interest of both Brandy Hole Copse, and the setting of the Chichester Entrenchments scheduled monument;
5. Conserve, enhance and better reveal the significance of the Chichester Entrenchments scheduled monument, identified archaeological priority areas and other non-designated heritage assets and their settings, and to record and advance understanding of the significance of any heritage assets to be harmed or lost;
6. Deliver a measurable net gain to biodiversity in accordance with Policy NE5 (Biodiversity and Biodiversity Net Gain), and protect and enhance the setting of Brand Hole Copse Local Nature Reserve and areas of ancient woodland and other priority habitats, including chalk streams;
7. Provide an appropriate landscaping buffer on the western boundary of the site, which could form a continuation of the existing planting already present. Appropriate provision should also be made for key landscaping and enhanced usability of Centurion Way. Where necessary, to contribute generally to green infrastructure;
8. Subject to detailed transport assessment, provide road access to the north from Old Broyle Road and to the south from Westgate area;
9. Provide or fund mitigation for potential off-site traffic impacts through a package of measures in conformity with Policy T1 (Transport Infrastructure) and T2 (Transport and Development), including improved access to the A27 and surrounding road improvements;
10. Make provision for regular bus services linking the site with Chichester city centre, and new and improved cycle and pedestrian routes linking the site with the city, Fishbourne and the South Downs National Park including additional access on to Centurion Way;
11. Be planned with special regard to the need to achieve nutrient neutrality and mitigate potential impacts of recreational disturbance on the Chichester Harbour SAC/SPA/Ramsar including contributing to strategic access management issues and the provision of on-site SANG land;
12. Protect and enhance the existing biodiversity and important ecological corridor linking Chichester Harbour and the South Downs National Park. Any development will need to:

1. Provide multifunctional green infrastructure both across the site and linking development to the surrounding countryside and Chichester city;
2. Provide mitigation for any loss of watercourse habitat resulting from culverting for highway provision in the development. Ensure new additional culverts are kept to an absolute minimum and designed so as to limit their impact on the watercourse;
3. Provide buffer zones to sensitive habitats such as ancient woodland;
   13. Increase capacity to attenuate surface water on the development site thereby reducing discharge flows from the development to reflect greenfield rates; and
   14. Demonstrate capacity of sewer network to accommodate the conveyance and treatment of wastewater (to strict environment standards) from the proposed development Development will be dependent on the provision of infrastructure for adequate wastewater conveyance and treatment to meet strict environmental standards;
   15. Occupation of the development will be phased to align with the delivery of wastewater infrastructure. Development of the site should also be phased so that the neighbourhood centre / community hub and country park are delivered at an early stage of development; and
   16. Proposals for the development should have regard to the West Sussex County Council Minerals Safeguarding Area and associated guidance.

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A number of specific issues need to be taken into account in delivering the development. These include:

• Protecting existing views of Chichester Cathedral spire, and creating new public viewpoints;
• Shielding residential properties from noise on the A27, through, for example, the sensitive use of acoustic screening;
• The use of SuDS and other flood mitigation measures;
• Creating a new parkland setting through planting, including maintenance and enhancement of perimeter landscaping to screen development;
• Utilising the existing lake at the eastern end of the site to create a variety of habitats and focussing green infrastructure connections;
• Respecting the setting of the listed barn at Greenway Farm, the listed Shopwyke Grange and the cluster of grade II listed buildings associated with the grade II* listed Shopwyke Hall to the east;
• Providing adequate mitigation for potential off-site traffic impacts on the A27, in particular the Portfield and Oving Road junctions;
• Maximising the potential for sustainable travel links to the city and towards Westhampnett, Tangmere and the National Park, through improved public transport, and cycling and pedestrian routes. This should include an enhanced bus route across the A27 to the city centre, an improved cycle and pedestrian crossing at the A27/Oving Road junction, and a new foot bridge connection across the A27 via Coach Road to Westhampnett village;
• Providing off-site green links with the South Downs National Park and Chichester city and contributing to strategic green infrastructure in conjunction with other planned development to the northeast of Chichester city and Tangmere; and
• Taking account of the West Sussex Joint Minerals Local Plan, Waste Local Plan, and associated guidance, in relation to the site being within a defined Minerals Safeguarding Area and in close proximity to safeguarded waste infrastructure.

Amend criterion 12.

Policy Text Update:

Policy A7 Land at Shopwhyke (Oving Parish)

Land at Shopwyke, as defined on the policies map, is allocated for mixed use development, comprising:

• 585 dwellings;
• At least 4 hectares of employment land (suitable for (E(g) and/or B2 Business uses);
• A neighbourhood centre / community hub, incorporating local shops to provide for small-scale retail uses to meet primarily day to day convenience retail needs and a community centre; and
• Open space and green infrastructure, with the enhancement of the existing lakes to deliver biodiversity net gains and safer access.

Taking into account the site-specific requirements, proposals for the site should:

1. Be planned as a sustainable urban extension of Chichester city, that is well integrated with neighbourhoods on the east side of the city, providing good access to the city centre and key facilities;
2. Provide integrated green infrastructure in conjunction with the other strategic sites to the northeast of the city and Tangmere;
3. Protect existing views of Chichester Cathedral spire and conserve and enhance the historic significance of the listed barn at Greenway Farm, the listed Shopwyke Grange and the cluster of buildings associated with the grade II* listed Shopwyke Hall;
4. Provide new and improved road access to the site from the A27. Development will be required to provide or fund mitigation for potential off-site traffic impacts through a package of measures in conformity with Policy T1 (Transport Infrastructure) and T2 (Transport and Development), including improved access to the A27 and changes to the A27 Oving Road and Portfield junctions;
5. Make provision for foot/cycle bridge across the A27 south of Portfield Roundabout and foot/cycle bridge across the A27 to Coach Road;
6. Make provision for regular bus services linking the site with Chichester city centre, and new and improved cycle and pedestrian routes linking the site with the city, Westhampnett, Oving, Tangmere, and the South Downs National Park;
7. Be planned to integrate with other proposed development within the site;
8. Demonstration that development would not have an adverse impact on the nature conservation interest of identified sites and habitats; and
9. Be planned with special regard to the need to mitigate potential impacts of recreational disturbance on the Chichester Harbour SAC/SPA/Ramsar including contributing to any strategic access management issues.
10. Development of the site should be phased so that bridges providing access out of the site, the neighbourhood centre / community hub, open space and green infrastructure are delivered at an early stage of development.
11. Occupation of development will be phased to align with the delivery of infrastructure for adequate wastewater conveyance and treatment (meeting strict environmental standards).
12. Proposals for the development should have regard to the West Sussex County Council Minerals Safeguarding Area, safeguarded waste infrastructure and associated guidance

Amend bullet 2,:

• A number of specific issues need to be taken into account in planning the development and site layout at this location. These include:
• Creating a high-quality masterplanned and designed site and new parkland setting through planting, including maintenance and enhancement of perimeter landscaping to screen development and reduce noise;
• Making provision for a primary school, neighbourhood centre and other economic and social infrastructure. Land for the primary school must meet the minimum recommended education space requirements for a two-form entry primary school;
• Protecting priority views of Chichester Cathedral spire and creating opportunities for new views;
• Maximising the potential for sustainable travel links with the city, Shopwyke Lakes and South Downs National Park, through improved public transport, cycling and pedestrian routes;
• Shielding residential properties from noise on the A27, through for example the sensitive use of acoustic screening;
• Reducing and mitigating potential impacts of recreational disturbance on Chichester Harbour;
• Protecting and enhancing the Pagham to Westhampnett Strategic Wildlife Corridor, including the lake/water body, lying along the eastern boundary;
• Taking account of the landfill restoration and a remediation strategy will need to be provided to address pre-existing land contamination on any existing or adjacent land;
• Incorporate suitable noise mitigation measures into the design and layout to address impacts arising from the proximity of the site to the A27 and railway.
• Account taken of the West Sussex Joint Minerals Local Plan, Waste Local Plan, and associated guidance, in relation to the site being within a defined Minerals Safeguarding Area and in close proximity to safeguarded waste sites.

Amend 1^st bullet. Delete footnote now in Policy H6.

Amend criterion 1, 4,6,7,12,.

Policy Text Update:

Policy A8 Land East of Chichester

Approximately 39 hectares of land at Land East of Chichester is allocated for a phased residential-led development comprising:

• Development to include approximately 680 dwellings, including ten 34 suitable serviced plots⁴⁷ to provide self/custom build housing;
• Specialist accommodation for older persons, to include a component of care or support, of a form which is appropriate for the site;
• A neighbourhood centre incorporating local shops, a community centre, flexible space for employment/ small-scale leisure uses and a one-form (expandable to two-form) entry primary school with provision for early years/ childcare and special educational needs and disability;
• Provision of on-site public open space and play area;
• Nine gypsy and traveller pitches, if there remains an outstanding need for pitches at the time of the determination of the planning application.

Development of this site will need to accord with the following site-specific requirements:

1. To be masterplanned and designed to provide for a high-quality form of development in accordance with the National Design Guide and any design code or guidance adopted or approved which is relevant to the site;
2. Ensure that the new development is designed and laid out in order to form a sustainable extension to Chichester, that is well integrated with neighbouring areas, providing good access routes to the city centre, key facilitiesand sustainable forms of transport;
3. Ensure that key views, particularly of Chichester Cathedral spire, (and as identified via the masterplanning process, any relevant Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisal or the council's Landscape Capacity Study) are protected and that such views are considered as part of the design and layout of the proposed development in order to create attractive views and vistas, particularly from important public spaces;
4. Conserve and enhance the historic significance of the listed Shopwyke Grange and the cluster of buildings associated with the grade II* listed Shopwhyke Hall which should be analysed at an early stage of the masterplan;
5. Provision of on-site public open space, including allotments and play areas in accordance with Policy P15;
6. Provide for appropriate hard and soft landscaping, including street trees, an appropriate substantial and effective buffer with significant planting to the strategic wildlife corridor on the eastern boundary of the site, and protect existing landscape features which are worthy of retention, in order to ensure the development is well integrated with its surroundings and successfully mitigates the impacts on the wider landscape character. The buffer to the corridor should ensure darkness and minimise disturbance in the wildlife corridor and ensure habitats and microclimates of the corridor continue to support a wide range of species and maintain connectivity;
7. Ensure that green infrastructure provision is well related to the overall layout and character of the development and how it relates to its surroundings. This will include creating linkages throughout the site to the wider countryside, Tangmere, Oving and development at Shopwyke Lakes;
8. Ensure that the design and layout avoids harm to SAC designated species, section 41 priority species, other protected species and the existing habitat features within, and in the vicinity of the site, that support these species. The design and layout should facilitate the achievement of biodiversity net gain and facilitates the creation of high levels of habitat connectivity within the site and to the adjacent strategic wildlife corridor and wider green infrastructure network. Appropriate buffers, of sufficient width and landscaping design to reduce light levels down to a maximum of 0.2 lux in the horizontal plane and 0.4 lux in the vertical plane, will be required to the strategic wildlife corridor, that includes the lake/water body, to reinforce its functionality and to include mitigation measures to minimise noise to reduce disturbance from the development. Buffers may contain appropriate unlit uses such as recreational use and SuDS provision
9. Avoid and where relevant mitigate potential impacts on the Chichester Harbour SAC/SPA/Ramsar, including contributing to any strategic access management issues (including on-site mitigation where required as part of the Habitats Regulations Assessment), and potential for loss of functionally linked supporting habitat;
10. Any development brought forward at this site will require a project level HRA to establish that adequate mitigation is in place in line with the submission of a planning application to ensure no adverse effects on the integrity of Singleton and Cocking Tunnels SAC or any other European sites.
11. Provide safe and suitable access points for all users, including a vehicular access from Shopwhyke Road, and provide or fund mitigation for potential off-site traffic impacts through a package of measures in conformity with Policy T1 (Transport Infrastructure) and T2 (Transport and Development, which will include promoting sustainable transport options;
12. Provide for improved sustainable travel modes and new improved cycle and pedestrian routes, including linkages with Chichester, Westhampnett,Tangmere and Oving;
13. Incorporate suitable noise mitigation measures into the design and layout to address impacts arising from the proximity of the site to the A27 and railway.
14. A site-specific flood risk assessment should demonstrate that the development will be safe for its lifetime taking account of the vulnerability of its uses, without increasing flood risk elsewhere, and, where possible, will reduce flood risk overall. This should have regard to the measures identified in the Level 2 SFRA (2023). Flood mitigation measures and drainage features must be integrated into the development in a manner which facilitates the use of SuDs, the achievement of a high standard of design and layout, and supports biodiversity net gain;
15. The development will need to be phased in such a manner as to ensure that sufficient wastewater disposal capacity is available to accommodate the requirements resulting from this development;
16. Provide for infrastructure and community facilities in accordance with the most recent Infrastructure Delivery Plan;
17. A satisfactory remediation strategy will need to be provided to address any pre-existing land (soil, gas and water) contamination on any existing or adjacent land in accordance with relevant guidance, see Land contamination risk management (LCRM) - GOV.UK;'
18. Consider the implication of development on safeguarded minerals in line with the West Sussex Joint Minerals Local Plan (Policy M9) and Safeguarding Guidance, to assess whether the land contains economically viable minerals that would require extraction prior to development to avoid permanent sterilisation⁴⁸.
19. Consider the implication of development on the safeguarded strategic waste allocation at the former Fuel Depot site, and other safeguarded waste management sites in the vicinity, to ensure development of the site does not prevent or prejudice the waste management uses, as required by Policies W2 and W10 of the West Sussex Waste Local Plan⁴⁹

XX A serviced plot of land is a plot of land that either has access to a public highway and has connections for electricity, water and wastewater, or, in the opinion of a relevant authority, can be provided with access to those things within the duration of a development permission granted in relation to that land

⁴⁸ Guidance on the application of the Joint Minerals Local Plan and Waste Local Plan safeguarding policies is available in the West Sussex County Council Minerals and Waste Safeguarding Guidance.

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A number of specific issues will need to be taken into account in developing the site, these include:

• The South Downs National Park is approximately 1km to the north of the site and the council's Landscape Capacity Study has identified that there is the potential for this area to be visible in views from and towards the National Park; careful consideration will, therefore, need to be given to minimising any impacts on views;
• There are a group of grade II listed buildings on Stane Street to the west and an assessment of the impact of development on the significance and setting of these heritage assets will be required together with an archaeological assessment, as the site falls within an archaeological priority area;
• The proximity of the site to a number of noise sources, particularly the A27 but also the Goodwood Motor Circuit and Airfield to the north, will require an assessment of potential noise impacts across the site and appropriate mitigation measures;
• Overhead power cables cross the site and the development layout will need to be planned to take account of this;
• The site is also adjacent the closed Westhampnett landfill site, which has been restored. The proximity of the allocated site will necessitate the need for investigations to be undertaken to establish if it is affected by contamination/landfill gas migration from the former landfill site;
• Account taken of the West Sussex Joint Minerals Local Plan and associated Minerals and Waste Safeguarding Guidance, in relation to the site being within a defined Minerals Safeguarding Area. The site is within a Minerals Safeguarding Area and in line with the adopted West Sussex Joint Minerals Local Plan, a Minerals Resource Assessment may be required to assess if the land contains a mineral resource that would require extraction prior to development.

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Policy Text Update:

Policy A10 Land at Maudlin Farm

Land at Maudlin Farm is allocated for the development of:

• Approximately 265 dwellings, including 4 13 serviced self/custom build plots;
• Specialist accommodation for older persons, to include a component of care or support, of a form which is appropriate for the site;
• Provision of on-site public open space and play area;
• 3 gypsy and traveller pitches, if there remains an outstanding need for pitches at the time of the determination of the planning application.

Development should address the following site-specific requirements:

1. To be masterplanned and designed to pProvide for a high-quality form of development that respects the settlement pattern and local distinctiveness, integrates the development into the landscape and ensures that views from and towards the South Downs National Park are considered as part of the design and layout of the development. Development should accord with the National Design Guide and any design code or guidance adopted or approved which is relevant to the site;

2. Provide for appropriate hard and soft landscaping, including street trees and buffer planting. Mature trees and hedgerows should be retained where possible and the development layout respond positively to them to ensure that the development is well integrated with its surroundings and successfully mitigates the impacts on the wider landscape character. Any unavoidable loss, for example to gain access to the site, should be compensated for through new native planting elsewhere on the site;
3. Ensure that the design and layout avoids harm to protected species and existing important habitats features within, and in the vicinity of, the site, and provides the required level of biodiversity net gain, and facilitates the creation of high levels of habitat connectivity within the site and to the wider green infrastructure network;
4. Avoid and where relevant mitigate potential impacts on the Chichester Harbour SAC/SPA/Ramsar, including contributing to any strategic access management issues, and the Singleton and Cocking Tunnels SAC;
5. Provide safe and suitable access points for all users, including a main vehicle access from Old Arundel Road and, subject to further assessment, a secondary vehicle access from Dairy Lane. The development should make the requisite contributions for off-site highway improvements in conformity with the Policy T1 (Transport Infrastructure) and T2 (Transport and Development), which will include promoting sustainable transport options;
6. Make provision for pedestrian and cycle access with strong and positive linkages to the existing network, including improvement works on Dairy Lane/Stane Street and Old Arundel Road to provide a shared use path;
7. Preserve the significance of heritage assets, having due regard to their settings. Demonstrate that development would not have an adverse impact on the significance of nearby heritage assets or their setting;
8. Through an archaeological assessment define the extent and significance of any archaeological remains and reflect those in the development proposals, as appropriate;
9. Design the development layout to accommodate the overhead powerline and any necessary buffer, which could form an open space/green infrastructure corridor through the development;
10. Incorporate suitable noise mitigation measures into the design and layout to address impacts arising from proximity of the site to the A27 and the Goodwood Motor Circuit and Airfield;
11. Undertake appropriate investigation to identify the potential for the site to be impacted by contaminants or ground gas migrating from the former Westhampnett landfill site and, if so identified, the remediation measures required;
12. Ensure that the design and layout minimises the risk of flooding from all sources (both now and in the future) impacting the development without increasing flood risk elsewhere, and, where possible, will reduce flood risk overall. The design and layout should avoid or minimise the risk of flooding and facilitate the use of SuDS. Flood mitigation measures and drainage features must be integrated into the development in a manner which facilitates the achievement of a high standard of design and layout, and supports biodiversity net gain;
13. The development will need to be phased in such a manner to ensure that sufficient wastewater disposal capacity is available to accommodate the requirements resulting from this development;
14. 13. Provide for infrastructure and community facilities in accordance with the Infrastructure Delivery Plan.
15. 14. Consider the implication of development on safeguarded minerals in line with the West Sussex Joint Minerals Local Plan (Policy M9) and Minerals and Waste Safeguarding Guidance, to assess whether the land contains economically viable minerals that would require extraction prior to development to avoid permanent sterilisation. Address the provisions of the West Sussex Minerals Plan and associated guidance in relation to the site being within a defined Minerals Safeguarding Area.

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The Local Plan sets the requirement of 245 dwellings for Bosham, to be provided over the Plan period. The strategy for accommodating this requirement in the parish is through the allocation of a strategic site to the east of Bosham at Highgrove Farm. The site comprises approximately 13 hectares of flat, open agricultural land and lies adjacent to the site allocated in Policy BO1 of the adopted Site Allocation DPD 2014 - 2029 for 50 dwellings. A full planning application was permitted on appeal in November 2023 to deliver 300 dwellings (including 90 affordable dwellings), community hall, public open space, associated works and two accesses from the A259 (one temporary for construction). This application was later varied in August 2024 in relation to the affordable housing tenure split.

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The proposed site is bounded to the south by the A259, to the north by the railway line, and to the west by the built-up area of Bosham. To the east of the site are farm buildings and open countryside. The site comprises approximately 13 hectares of flat, open agricultural land and lies adjacent to the site previously allocated in Policy BO1 of the adopted Site Allocation DPD 2014 - 2029 for 50 dwellings. The site is relatively free from physical constraints, although there are landscape sensitivities associated with the openness of the site, views into the site from surrounding areas and also wider views to the South Downs National Park to the north. Development will need to take account of and seek to integrate with the existing allocation.

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Policy A11 Highgrove Farm, Bosham

Approximately 13 hectares of land at Highgrove Farm, Bosham is allocated for a residential-led development comprising:

• Approximately A minimum of 245 dwellings, including 4 12 suitable serviced plots to provide self/custom build housing;
• Specialist accommodation for older persons, to include a component of care or support, of a form which is appropriate for the site;
• Community building to provide an additional facility to serve a community function;
• Provision of on-site public open space and play area;
• Three gypsy and traveller pitches, if there remains an outstanding need for pitches at the time of the determination of the planning application.

Development of this site will need to accord with the following site-specific requirements:

1. To be masterplanned and designed to provide for a high-quality form of development in accordance with the National Design Guide and any design code or guidance adopted or approved which is relevant to the site;
2. Ensure that the new development is designed and laid out in order to form a sustainable extension to Bosham, that is well integrated with neighbouring areas, providing good access routes to key facilities and sustainable forms of transport;
3. Ensure that key views, particularly of the wider landscape and the South Downs National Park (as identified via the masterplanning process, any relevant Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisal or the council's Landscape Capacity Study) are protected and that such views are considered as part of the design and layout of the proposed development in order to create attractive views and vistas, particularly from important public spaces;
4. Provide for appropriate hard and soft landscaping, including street trees and buffer planting to the north, south, west and east of the site, in order to ensure that the development is well integrated with its surroundings and successfully mitigates the impacts on the wider landscape character;
5. Ensure that multifunctional green infrastructure provision is well related to the overall layout and character of the development as well as providing opportunities to extend into the wider countryside and surroundings.
6. Ensure that the design and layout avoids harm to protected species and existing important habitats features within, and in the vicinity of, the site, and provides the required level of biodiversity net gain, and facilitates the creation of high levels of habitat connectivity within the site and to the wider green infrastructure network;
7. Avoid and where relevant mitigate potential impacts on the Chichester Harbour SAC/SPA/Ramsar, including contributing to any strategic access management issues (including on-site mitigation where required as part of the Habitats Regulations Assessment), and potential for loss of functionally linked supporting habitat;
8. Provide safe and suitable access points for all users, including vehicular access from the A259, and make the requisite contributions for off-site highway improvements in conformity with the Policy T1 (Transport Infrastructure) and T2 (Transport and Development), which will include promoting sustainable transport options;
9. Provide for improved sustainable travel modes, and new improved cycle and pedestrian routes;
10. Provide any required mitigation to ensure there is no adverse impact on the safety of the railway crossing at Brooks Lane;
11. A site-specific flood risk assessment should demonstrate that the development will be safe for its lifetime taking account of the vulnerability of its uses, without increasing flood risk elsewhere, and, where possible, will reduce flood risk overall. This should have regard to the measures identified in the Level 2 SFRA (2023). Flood mitigation measures and drainage features must be integrated into the development in a manner which facilitates the use of SuDS, the achievement of a high standard of design and layout, and supports biodiversity net gain;
12. The development will need to be phased in such a manner as to ensure that sufficient wastewater disposal capacity is available to accommodate the requirements resulting from this development; and
13. Provide for infrastructure and community facilities in accordance with the most recent Infrastructure Delivery Plan.

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The Local Plan sets the requirement for approximately 300 dwellings to come forward in the parish over the Plan period (minus extant permissions for 5 dwellings or more within the parish since 1 April 2021). As at 31 January 2025, 344 dwellings have been permitted, with 0 remaining to meet the policy requirement. Details of the extant permissions are set out in the trajectory in Appendix E. As sufficient land has already been committed, Policy A12 would only apply in the event that the committed supply does not come forward. together with improved community facilities including recreation, open space, allotments and a convenience store. Financial contributions will also be required towards provision of early year and school places in the area. Chidham and Hambrook Parish Council is preparing a revised neighbourhood plan for the parish which will identify potential development site(s) and the council will work closely with the parish council in the neighbourhood planning process.

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Policy A12 Chidham and Hambrook

Policy H2 identifies Chidham and Hambrook as a strategic location where the neighbourhood plan is expected to make provision for approximately 300 dwellings. That would be met by the existing commitments from the plan period to date. However, should any extant permission fall away, land Land will be allocated for development in the revised Chidham and Hambrook Neighbourhood Plan to ensure that for a minimum of approximately 300 dwellings would be provided in the plan period, along with and supporting facilities and infrastructure. The relevant allocation policies and site assessment/selection process will be expected to address the following requirements:

1. To be masterplanned (if larger sites allocated) and designed to provide for a high-quality form of development, in accordance with the National Design Guide and any design code or guidance adopted or approved which is relevant to the site;
2. Subject to local evidence of need, pProvide appropriate specialist housing needs (such as for older people or self/custom build) either in accordance with local evidence of needs already established or those identified as part of the process of producing a Neighbourhood Plan;
3. Ensure that the new development is designed and laid out in order to form a sustainable extension to an existing part of the settlement, and is well integrated with neighbouring areas, providing good access to key facilitiesand sustainable forms of transport;
4. Ensure that the development is well integrated with its surroundings and successfully mitigates the impacts on the wider landscape character, protects existing important landscape features and key views to the Chichester Harbour Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the South Downs National Park, including any determined through the process of preparing the revised Neighbourhood Plan;
5. Ensure that development avoids harm to protected species and existing important habitats features and facilitates the achievement of biodiversity net gain, and facilitates the creation of high levels of habitat connectivity within the site and to the wider green infrastructure network and identified strategic wildlife corridors within the parish. This includes the provision of appropriate buffers as necessary in relation to important habitats which are being retained and/or created.
6. Successfully mitigate potential impacts Avoid and if necessary mitigate, any adverse effects on the Chichester Harbour SAC/SPA/Ramsar, including contributing to any strategic access management issues (including on-site mitigation where required as part of the Habitats Regulations Assessment), and potential for loss of functionally linked supporting habitat.
7. Provide safe and suitable access points for all users and facilitate the requisite contributions for off-site highway improvements in conformity with the Policy T1 (Transport Infrastructure) and T2 (Transport and Development), which will include promoting sustainable transport options;
8. Facilitate improved sustainable travel modes, and new improved cycle and pedestrian routes, including linkages with Chichester city and settlement along the East/West Corridor;
9. Provide any required mitigation to ensure there is no adverse impact on the safety of railway crossings within the parish;
10. Ensure that allocations and policies accord with the sequential approach to flood risk, and that development will be safe for its lifetime, taking account of climate change impacts, as per the requirements set out in national policy and having due regard to the council's latest Strategic Flood Risk Assessment;
11. The development/s will need to be phased in such a manner as to ensure that sufficient wastewater disposal capacity is available to accommodate the requirements resulting from development/s
12. Provide for infrastructure and community facilities in accordance with the most recent Infrastructure Delivery Plan;
13. Proposals for development within a Minerals Safeguarding Area will need to accord with Policy M9: Safeguarding Minerals of the West Sussex Joint Minerals Local Plan (or updated version). A Mineral Resource Assessment may be required prior to any development being consented, which addresses the relevant requirements set out in the West Sussex Joint Minerals Local Plan. If a site is within the Minerals Safeguarding Area consider the implication of development on safeguarded minerals in line with the West Sussex Joint Minerals Local Plan (Policy M9) and the Minerals and Waste Safeguarding Guidance, to assess whether the land contains economically viable minerals that would require extraction prior to development to avoid permanent sterilisation;
14. Consider the implication of development on safeguarded waste management sites in the vicinity, to ensure development of the site does not prevent or prejudice any waste management uses, as required by Policy W2 of the West Sussex Waste Local Plan and the Minerals and Waste Safeguarding Guidance

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Southbourne has been identified as a suitable location for strategic development during the later part of the Plan period and a broad location for development, shown on the Key Diagram, has been identified. Within this area a mixed use development of 1,050 homes, local employment opportunities and supporting local facilities will be developed. Since the start of the plan period to 31 January 2025, 242 dwellings within Southbourne parish now have extant permission which leaves a residual of 808 dwellings to allocate through the Southbourne Allocation DPD. Details of the extant permissions are set out in the trajectory in Appendix E. The site will also provide for the accommodation needs of gypsies and travellers and travelling showpeople.

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In addition, development will need to address the following issues:

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Policy Text Update:

Policy A13 Southbourne Broad Location for Development

Policy H2 identifies a Broad Location for Development at Southbourne for 1,050 dwellings. Excluding sites over 5 dwellings within Southbourne parish which were permitted between 1 April 2021 and 31 January 2025 (which take the total for Southbourne BLD to 1,050 dwellings), the requirements of Policy H2 will be met by land being allocated through the Southbourne Allocation DPD for approximately 800 dwellings, local employment opportunities and supporting community uses and facilities, to be masterplanned as a whole.

Provision will be made for a mixed use development within the broad location for development at Southbourne, as shown on the Key Diagram. Land within the broad location will be masterplanned and developed as a whole to provide 1,050 dwellings, local employment opportunities and supporting community uses and facilities.

The site extent, definition of the boundary, including any amendments to the Southbourne settlement boundary, and detailed guidance for the development within this broad location will be established through the making of allocation(s) in the Southbourne Allocation a future Site Allocation Development Plan Document or revised Southbourne Neighbourhood Plan.

Development should be comprehensively masterplanned to achieve a high-quality design and layout that integrates well with the surrounding built and natural environments to enable a high degree of connectivity with them, particularly for pedestrians and cyclists, and provides good access to facilities and sustainable forms of transport.

Development within the broad location will need to:

1. Provide an appropriate mix of housing types, sizes and tenures to meet evidenced local need including affordable housing and specific provision to meet specialised housing needs including 53 16 serviced self/custom build plots, accommodation for older people and accessible and adaptable homes in accordance with relevant Plan policies;
2. Provide 12 gypsy and traveller pitches in accordance with Policy H11;
3. Provide a serviced site(s) for travelling showpeople which should deliver 12 plots, each of sufficient size to allow for the provision of accommodation and equipment plus storage/maintenance, in accordance with Policy H11;
4. Provide a suitable means of access to the site(s), securing necessary off-site improvements (including highways) in conformity with the Policy T1 (Transport Infrastructure) and T2 (Transport and Development) to promote sustainable transport options;
5. Ensure that the masterplanning and infrastructure provision adequately addresses the impact of the development, in terms of addressing severance caused by the railway line within the allocation area and the village generally. Provide any required mitigation to ensure there is no adverse impact on the safety of existing or planned railway crossings and make provision for suitable connectivity, both within the development and with the village;
6. Ensure adequate provision of supporting infrastructure including education provision, community facilities and transport in accordance with the most up to date Infrastructure Delivery Plan;
7. Give detailed consideration of the impact of development on the surrounding landscape, including the South Downs National Park and Chichester Harbour AONB and their settings. Development should be designed to protect long-distance views to the South Downs National Park;
8. Ensure that multifunctional green infrastructure provision is well related to the overall layout and character of the development as well as providing opportunities to extend into the wider countryside and surroundings;
9. Demonstrate that development would not have an adverse impact on the nature conservation interest of identified sites and habitats including the strategic wildlife corridors and facilitates the achievement of biodiversity net gain and the creation of high levels of habitat connectivity within the site, the wider green infrastructure network and identified strategic wildlife corridors;
10. Provide mitigation to ensure the avoidance of Avoid, and if necessary, mitigate any adverse effects on the SPA, SAC and Ramsar site at Chichester Harbour including contributing to any strategic access management issues, loss of functionally linked supporting habitat and water quality issues relating to runoff into a European designated site;
11. Protect any other key views;
12. Ensure that allocations and policies accord with the sequential approach to flood risk, and that development will be safe for its lifetime, taking account of climate change impacts, as per the requirements set out in national policy and having due regard to the council's latest Strategic Flood Risk Assessment;
13. Ensure sufficient capacity within the relevant wastewater infrastructure before the delivery of development as required;
14. Preserve the significance of heritage assets, having due regard to their settings; Demonstrate that development would not have an adverse impact on the significance of heritage assets or their settings;
15. Maintain the character and integrity of existing settlements and provide clear separation between new development and neighbouring settlements including through the definition and protection of landscape gaps;
16. Consider the Minerals Safeguarding Area and in line with the West Sussex Joint Minerals Local Plan, a minerals resource assessment may be required to assess if the land contains a mineral resource that would require extraction prior to development⁵⁰. Account should also be taken of the West Sussex Waste Local Plan and associated guidance in relation to safeguarding policy W2 If a site is within the Minerals Safeguarding Area consider the implication of development on safeguarded minerals in line with the West Sussex Joint Minerals Local Plan (Policy M9) and the Minerals and Waste Safeguarding Guidance, to assess whether the land contains economically viable minerals that would require extraction prior to development to avoid permanent sterilisation;
17. Consider the implication of development on safeguarded waste management sites in the vicinity, to ensure development of the site does not prevent or prejudice any waste management uses, as required by Policy W2 of the West Sussex Waste Local Plan and the Minerals and Waste Safeguarding Guidance.

To enable a comprehensive and coordinated development approach, piecemeal or unplanned development proposals within the area which are likely to prejudice its delivery including the infrastructure required for the area will not be permitted

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Policy A14 Land West of Tangmere

Approximately 73 hectares of land to the west of Tangmere is allocated for comprehensive residential-led development of 1,300 dwellings, community facilities and open space.

Development in this location will be expected to address the following site-specific requirements:

1. Be planned as an extension to Tangmere village, that is well integrated with the existing village and provides good access to existing facilities;
2. A range of types, sizes and tenures of residential accommodation to include specific provision to meet specialised housing needs, including accommodation for older people;
3. Expanding and enhancing the existing local centre Incorporate new or expanded community facilities, including transforming the existing village centre into a new local centre providing new village centre amenities;
4. Make provision to accommodate a new two-form entry primary school and associated development, including provision for an early years setting and a special support centre. Further land shall be safeguarded to facilitate the potential expansion of the two-form entry primary school to three-form entry;
5. Incorporate open space and green infrastructure, including parks, a community orchard, playing pitches, sports pavilion and new allotments, enabling the relocation of the existing allotments at the Tangmere Military Aviation Museum.
6. Make provision for green links to Tangmere village, and the South Downs National Park and Chichester city. Opportunities should be explored for provision of integrated green infrastructure in conjunction with the other strategic sites to the east of the city;
7. Respect important existing views of Chichester Cathedral spire and reduce any impact on views from within the South Downs National Park, particularly sensitive locations such as the Trundle and Halnaker Hill;
8. Subject to detailed transport assessment, provide primary road access to the site from the slip-road roundabout at the A27/A285 junction to the west of Tangmere providing a spine road link with secondary access from Tangmere Road. Development will be required to provide or fund mitigation for potential off-site traffic impacts through a package of measures in conformity with Policy T1 (Transport Infrastructure) and T2 (Transport and Development);
9. Make provision for improved sustainable travel modes between Tangmere and Chichester city, in partnership with relevant authorities, including improved and additional cycle routes linking Tangmere with Chichester city, Shopwhyke and Westhampnett. Opportunities should also be explored for improving transport links with the 'Five Villages' area and Barnham rail station in Arun District; and
10. Conserve or enhance the heritage and archaeological interest of the site, the historic village and its setting (particularly that of the Conservation Area) and the World War II airfield, including making provision for the relocation of existing allotment space to facilitate the potential expansion or relocation of the Tangmere Military Aviation Museum.
11. Occupation of development will be phased to align with the delivery of infrastructure for adequate wastewater conveyance and treatment to meet strict environmental standards.
12. Proposals for the development should have regard to the West Sussex County Council Minerals Safeguarding Area and associated guidance

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The Local Plan sets the requirement for approximately 220 dwellings to come forward in the parish over the Plan period (minus extant permissions for 5 dwellings or more within the parish since 1 April 2021), together with improved community facilities including recreation and open space. As at 31 January 2025, 32 dwellings have been permitted, with 188 remaining to meet the policy requirement. Details of the extant permissions are set out in the trajectory in Appendix E. Loxwood Parish Council are preparing a neighbourhood plan for the parish which will identify potential development site(s) and the council will work closely with the parish council in the neighbourhood planning process.

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There are a number of specific issues that need to be taken into account in planning development for the area. These should be considered and included in the overall masterplanning that will be required for the area, these include:

• Potential landscape sensitivities, including taking into account the rural character of the area, and creating opportunities for new views;
• Maximising the potential for sustainable travel links with nearby towns such as Billingshurst and Horsham;
• Respecting and retain existing trees, hedgerows and ancient woodland, providing sufficient space between them and new development, particularly those that support or are in close proximity to suitable commuting and foraging habitats;
• Creating new areas of open space and green infrastructure through planting;
• Phasing of development to ensure water neutrality and wastewater infrastructure improvements;
• Development should not increase flood risk elsewhere, taking into account risks from all sources of flooding in accordance with Policy NE15;
• Account taken of the West Sussex Joint Minerals Local Plan, and associated Minerals and Waste Safeguarding Guidance in relation to the sites within the parish being within a defined Minerals Safeguarding Area for clay.

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Policy Text Update:

Policy A15 Loxwood

Policy H2 identifies Loxwood as a strategic location where the neighbourhood plan is expected to identify sites for 220 dwellings. Land will be allocated for development in the revised Loxwood Neighbourhood Plan for a minimum of approximately 220 dwellings (minus extant permissions for 5 dwellings or more within the parish since 1 April 2021) and supporting facilities and infrastructure.

The relevant allocation policies and site assessment/selection process will be expected to address the following requirements:

1. To be masterplanned (if larger sites allocated) and designed to provide for a high-quality form of development, in accordance with the National Design Guide and any design code or guidance adopted or approved which is relevant to the site;
2. Subject to local evidence of need, pProvide appropriate specialist housing needs (such as for older people or self/custom build) either in accordance with local evidence of needs already established or those identified as part of the process of producing a Neighbourhood Plan;
3. Ensure that the new development is designed and laid out in order to form a sustainable extension to an existing settlement of Loxwood, and is well integrated with neighbouring areas, providing good access to key facilitiesand sustainable forms of transport;
4. Ensure that the development is well integrated with its surroundings and successfully mitigates the impacts on the wider landscape character, protects existing important landscape features and key views, including any determined through the process of preparing the revised Neighbourhood Plan;
5. Ensure that development avoids harm to protected species and existing important habitats features and facilitates the achievement of biodiversity net gain, and facilitates the creation of high levels of habitat connectivity within the site and to the wider green infrastructure network within the parish. This includes the provision of appropriate buffers as necessary in relation to important habitats which are being retained and/or created;
6. Provide safe and suitable access points for all users and facilitate the requisite contributions for off-site highway improvements, which will include promoting sustainable transport options, including improvements to bus services;
7. Facilitate improved sustainable travel modes, and new improved cycle and pedestrian routes;
8. Ensure that allocations and policies accord with the sequential approach to flood risk, and that development will be safe for its lifetime, taking account of climate change impacts, as per the requirements set out in national policy and having due regard to the council's latest Strategic Flood Risk Assessment;
9. The development/s will need to be phased in such a manner as to ensure that sufficient wastewater disposal capacity is available to accommodate the requirements resulting from development/s and to ensure that water neutrality can be achieved;
10. Provide for infrastructure and community facilities in accordance with the most recent Infrastructure Delivery Plan.
11. If a site is within the Minerals Safeguarding Area consider the implication of development on safeguarded minerals in line with the West Sussex Joint Minerals Local Plan (Policy M9) and the Minerals and Waste Safeguarding Guidance, to assess whether the land contains economically viable minerals that would require extraction prior to development to avoid permanent sterilisation.

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The Goodwood Estate lies to the immediate north of Chichester and is known worldwide as a global brand. The Estate through its range of businesses provide very significant economic, environmental and cultural benefits to a wide area, not just to Chichester District, but also regionally and nationally. The contributions made are well documented, with the Estate, together with its tenant, Rolls-Royce, delivering very significant sums annually to these economies.

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According to an independent study by the London School of Economics, during 2022^XX the Goodwood Estate generated an estimated economic contribution of £444m into the national economy, including £133m in tax contributions, and of which, £323m was of benefit to the local economy directly (including £108m in tax contributions). Since 2003, Rolls-Royce has contributed more than £4 billion to the UK economy and annually the contribution exceeds £500m^XX Both Goodwood and Rolls-Royce are major local employers, directly and in the supply chain. Motor Circuit and Airfield represent significant leisure and tourism destinations within the plan area, particularly on occasions such as the Goodwood Revival and The Festival of Speed, where a significant number of visitors are attracted to the sites. The economic and cultural benefits afforded to the wider area from such events are well documented with research from the University of Brighton showing that the 2014 Festival of Speed brought in over £25 million to the area as well as a further £35.5 million turnover for the national economy⁵¹.

^XX Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Pressclub article 27.04.2023

⁵¹ https://research.brighton.ac.uk/en/publications/economic-impact-of-the-goodwood-festival-of-speed

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The council remains supportive of the ongoing operation of the site as a motor circuit and airfield, recognising that these are central to the revenue stream of the Estate. These operations are subject to the existing legal agreements, permissions and other arrangements that ensure activities can operate in a manner that is not harmful to material considerations such as noise, traffic and environmental concerns secured which impose noise control restrictions. For example, the motor circuit has to adhere to trackside decibel levels and activity is limited through category days, while at the airfield measures such as Noise Preferential Routes (NPRs) and restrictions on the number of annual flights (both fixed wind and rotary) are imposed. The airfield operates in lines with the Government's General Aviation Handbook.Continued beneficial operation is encouraged and the council recognises the need for an effective, yet flexible, range of controls (including planning permissions and legal agreements) that are responsive to change and which bring about an enhancement to the offer of the Circuit and Airfield, as well as continued control over environmental issues. Opportunities to replace, add to and improve the facilities within the site and its use will be supported, subject to the considerations set out in the following policy.

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Policy Text Update:

Policy A16 Goodwood Motor Circuit and Airfield

The Council is supportive of the role that Goodwood Motor Circuit and Airfield plays in the plan area's economy and in attracting visitors to the area. The council will permit proposals for outdoor sport, recreation, and leisure and business activities in connection with or ancillary to the existing use at Goodwood Motor Circuit and Airfield. This may include changes to existing permissions and agreements where flexibility is appropriate, provided the proposal does not conflict with other policies of the Plan.

The following criteria will also apply to such proposals:

1. The proposed development must avoid a significant observed adverse noise effect at neighbouring sensitive receptors such as dwellings and businesses. Any adverse effects will have to be mitigated to a minimum acceptable level to safeguard amenity.
2. The character of the site and its environs area should be conserved retained and reinforced;
3. Any The proposed development should be appropriate in scale and character to the site's historic setting, whilst meeting contemporary operational needs;
4. Any anticipated additional demand for traffic movements should be appropriately mitigated with opportunities for non-car based travel options secured, and additional private vehicular traffic confined to using the existing access.
5. The development should avoid harm to protected species and existing important habitats features within, and in the vicinity of, the site, provide the required level of biodiversity net gain, and facilitate the creation of high levels of habitat connectivity within the site and to the wider green infrastructure network and identified strategic wildlife corridors.

The council will continue to support the use of the site as an airfield. Proposals for airfield-related development will be supported where it can be demonstrated that:

1. it is necessary for the continued operation of the site, is designed to complement existing buildings, and is appropriate in scale and character;
2. it ensures the ongoing safe and operational efficiency of the airfield and circuit; and
3. it would not increase the number of flights above the existing, or any subsequently agreed, legal agreement;

Any development proposals within the vicinity of the site must clearly demonstrate how the development would protect, and where possible enhance, the operation and heritage of the site as a motor-circuit and airfield.

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The relationship between the motor circuit and airfield and surrounding residential properties and other noise-sensitive neighbours is a significant consideration for the council. For some years, the council has operated a 400 metre buffer zone around the motor circuit and airfield site where there has been a presumption against allowing residential or noise sensitive development.

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To inform this Plan, the suitability of maintaining this buffer zone was investigated by MAS Environmental Ltd. The resultant report 'Goodwood Noise Study - An Assessment of Motor Circuit and General Aviation Noise Criteria Evaluation for Future Development for Chichester District Council' concluded that, taking into account the complex combination of noise-generating activities taking place within the site, a 400m buffer between the site and any proposals for noise-sensitive development should be maintained. Within the 400m buffer, a general presumption against noise-sensitive development should be maintained unless it can be clearly demonstrated that the development will achieve acceptable appropriate internal and external amenity standards with regard to noise and disturbance experienced, taking into account the particular characteristics of the noise emanating from the site and does not otherwise compromise any provision of Policy A16.

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The 400m should not be interpreted as a distinct policy boundary as the report also identifies the potential for noise disturbance arising from activities at the Motor Circuit and Airfield to be a significant issue beyond the 400m buffer, including below preferred aircraft routings. Any development proposals beyond the 400m buffer would need to accord with the provisions of Policy NE22 (Noise), taking into account the detailed findings of the MAS Study and any other evidence available. Both within and beyond the 400m buffer, and where noise is considered to have a potential adverse impact, it is expected that a detailed and focussed noise impact assessment is submitted to accompany any proposed development application, in order to demonstrate the aforementioned requirements are met.

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As set out in the NPPF, existing businesses and facilities should not have unreasonable restrictions placed upon them as a result of development permitted after they were established. This will be a consideration when any development in the vicinity is proposed.

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Policy Text Update:

Policy A17 Development within the vicinity of Goodwood Motor Circuit and Airfield

There is a general presumption against development proposals for noise-sensitive development within 400m of Goodwood Motor Circuit and Airfield, as defined on the policies map. Where noise-sensitive development is proposed within this area, or below Noise Preferential Routes⁵², planning permission will only be granted where the noise impact assessment clearly and demonstrably shows that:

1. An acceptable level of amenity, by reason of expected experienced noise and disturbance, will be provided for the future occupiers of the noise-sensitive development within both internal and external areas of the development; and
2. that the above levels of amenity are achieved without an adverse impact on the design and layout of the proposed development by reason of noise mitigation measures; and
3. the development will not compromise the safe and continued operation of Goodwood Circuit and Airfield, nor place unreasonable restrictions on such operation, in accordance with the 'agent of change' principle outlined in the National Planning Policy Framework; and
4. The development avoids harm to protected species and existing important habitats features within, and in the vicinity of, the site, provides the required level of biodiversity net gain, and facilitates the creation of high levels of habitat connectivity within the site and to the wider green infrastructure network and identified strategic wildlife corridors.

In considering the above, the council shall assess any cumulative impact of relevant noise sources, such as but not necessarily limited to, road traffic, motor circuit, airfield and any other neighbouring activities that has the potential to give rise to an adverse noise impact. Consideration shall be given to site specifics and to any particular characteristic of identified noise sources, being mindful of the MAS (December 2018) Goodwood Noise Study. Recognition that general aviation, associated with Goodwood Airfield, has specific characteristics that give rise to greater perceived impact than transport aviation shall be taken into account.

⁵² Latest NPRs are available at Goodwood - Circuit Patterns & Noise Abatement

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If for any reason the existing military use ceases, any future use will need to be planned sensitively through the preparation of a masterplan, developed with the local planning authority in conjunction with the local community. This should take into account the particular characteristics of the Island and its environmental designations. In particular, much of the Island is identified as core or supporting areas essential to the continued function of the Solent Waders and Brent Goose ecological network. The Environment Agency are also developing a habitat creation scheme in partnership with the Ministry of Defence and Chichester Harbour Conservancy through managed realignment of the coast at the south-western edge of Thorney Island barracks. In addition, dDevelopment would also need to be compatible with the Chichester Harbour AONB and avoid or mitigate any impact on the adjoining SPA/SAC/Ramsar designation. This is likely to preclude the use of the airfield for civil or general aviation purposes and land and sea-based noisy sports. Proposals will also need to demonstrate that suitable vehicular access to the site can be secured.

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Policy A18 Thorney Island

Proposals for new development and changes of use at the military base and airfield at Thorney Island which help enhance or sustain its operational military capability will be supported. Development proposals within the vicinity of Thorney Island will be expected to demonstrate that they will not adversely affect the operation of the military base and airfield.

Should Thorney Island cease to be required for military purposes, assessment of potential alternative uses will be considered through a masterplanning process which takes into account the location, flood risk, characteristics and designations affecting the Island.

All development proposals should seek to enhance the overall character of the Island as well as support opportunities for habitat creation whilst avoiding impacts on existing habitat creation schemes. Proposals must also mitigate any adverse impacts on local infrastructure and ecology, preserve the character of the surrounding area and take opportunities to increase public access. Proposals must avoid adverse impacts on the Chichester Harbour AONB/SAC/SPA and Ramsar designations, and comply with Policy NE13 (Chichester Harbour AONB) and have regard to the associated AONB Chichester Harbour Management Plan and Joint Chichester Harbour AONB SPD. Development proposals for aviation and noisy sports uses are unlikely to be considered acceptable. All proposals must ensure that the cultural and historical significance of the military facilities (and any other significant archaeological assets) located on the site, are understood and inform the scope of future development of that site whilst seeking to retain any significant archaeological assets.

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• There are a number of site-specific issues which should be considered when planning the development and site layout in this location, including:
• The need for realignment of Vinnetrow Road and works to Bognor Round roundabout as part of a package of A27 improvements.
• Small parts of the site are affected by surface water flooding. A larger area to the eastern part of the site is affected by groundwater flooding. A management plan should be prepared to address this.
• The need to protect key views of Chichester Cathedral and into and from the SDNP.
• Confirmation that access can be provided onto the A259.
• The existing cycle route along the A259 presents an opportunity to maximise cycle links into the site, which is also on a bus route with frequent services between Portsmouth and Brighton, and less frequent buses between Chichester University campuses, although additional bus stops and pedestrian crossing points would be required. Development should take into account provision of a bus lane along the A259.
• Site is within the Singleton and Cocking Tunnels SAC 12km wider conservation area within which barbastelle and Bechstein bats may forage.
• Account should be taken of the West Sussex Joint Minerals Local Planand associated Minerals and Waste Safeguarding Guidance, in relation to the site being within a defined Minerals Safeguarding Area.
• Account should be taken of the West Sussex Waste Local Plan and associated guidance in relation to the safeguarding policy W2.
• The availability of minerals in the vicinity and the need to take account of the sharp sand and gravels Minerals Safeguarding Area.

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Policy Text Update:

Policy A20 Land South of Bognor Road

A 19.5ha site is allocated for:

• employment uses, to accommodate at least 28,000sqm of employment floorspace, and
• 5 plots for travelling showpeople (if there remains a need for plots at the time of the determination of the planning application) with adequate 1ha ancillary storage requirements.

Development of this site will need to accord with the following site-specific requirements:

1. Provide a high-quality form of development, designed and masterplanned in accordance with any design code or guidance adopted or approved which is relevant to the site, including Policy H14 (Gypsy and Traveller and Travelling Showpeople Site Design);
2. The design and layout should provide good access to the city centre, key facilities and sustainable forms of transport for pedestrian and cycle connections through the site and on to the existing pedestrian and cycle network adjoining the site. This shall include, but not be limited to, connection with the existing pedestrian and cycle infrastructure on the A259 to allow access to the existing bus services and onward sustainable connections into the city centre and employment sites to the north and east of the site;
3. Ensure that key views, particularly of Chichester Cathedral spire and views into and from within the South Downs National Park, particularly sensitive locations such as the Trundle and Halnaker Hill are considered as part of the design and layout in order to create attractive views and vistas, particularly from public spaces;
4. Preserve the significance of the grade II listed Vinnetrow Farm House;
5. Provide for appropriate hard and soft landscaping, including street trees and buffer planting, and protect existing landscape features worthy of retention in order to ensure that the development is well integrated with its surroundings and successfully mitigates the impacts on the wider landscape character. Features to be retained include, but are not limited to, dry ditch features to be enhanced with planting, native hedgerow parallel to the A259 which is to be enhanced through supplementary planting, native hedgerow across the southern boundary, native hedgerow with trees on the northwest boundary and a line of trees to the centre of the site which will be enhanced by supplementary planting and a strip of vegetation on either side;
6. Ensure that green infrastructure provision is well related to the overall layout and character of the development and how it relates to its surroundings;
7. Ensure that the design and layout avoids harm to protected species and existing important habitats features within, and in the vicinity of, the site; provides the required level of biodiversity net gain, and facilitates the creation of high levels of habitat connectivity within the site and to the wider green infrastructure network. This includes the protection of Chichester Gravel Pits and Leythorne Meadow Local Nature Reserve which is close to the site and the provision of appropriate buffers in relation to important habitats being retained or created.
8. Subject to detailed transport assessment, the main vehicular access should be from the A259 Bognor Road and access through the site should facilitate the closure of the northern end of Vinnetrow Road to vehicular traffic and should safeguard land for a bus lane along the A259 Bognor Road;
9. Improve provision for sustainable travel modes, including regular bus services linking the site with Chichester city centre, and new improved cycle and pedestrian routes, linking to existing public footpaths, bridleways and cyclepaths, including the bridge over the A27 Improve provision for and promote the use of sustainable transport options, to minimise and mitigate the increase in vehicular traffic, in line with Policies T1 and T2.
10. Ensure that the design and layout minimises the risk of flooding from all sources (both now and in the future) impacting the development without increasing flood risk elsewhere, and, where possible, will reduce flood risk overall, incorporating SuDS if appropriate. A management scheme should be prepared to address groundwater flooding affecting the eastern part of the site, which should be funded via s106 contributions. Flood mitigation measures and drainage features must be integrated into the development in a manner which facilitates the achievement of a high standard of design and layout, and supports biodiversity net gain;
11. Provide for infrastructure in accordance with the Infrastructure Delivery Plan; and
12. Consider the implication of development on safeguarded minerals and waste infrastructure in the vicinity to ensure development does not prevent or prejudice any waste management uses, as required by Policies W2 and W10 of the West Sussex Waste Local Plan or the operation of minerals infrastructure as required by Policy M10 of the West Sussex Joint Minerals Local Plan and the Minerals and Waste Safeguarding Guidance. Proposals for development within a Minerals Safeguarding Area (which the site falls within) will need to accord with Policy M9: Safeguarding Minerals of the West Sussex Joint Minerals Local Plan (or updated version). A Mineral Resource Assessment will be required prior to any development being consented, which addresses the relevant requirements set out in the West Sussex Joint Minerals Local Plan.

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Since the site first became operational, Rolls-Royce has seen strong sales growth worldwide. Employee numbers and the scale of vehicle production on the site have grown significantly. The number of vehicles produced has increased from an output of less than 1,000 to around 56,000 vehicles per annum, in response to increased demand and expanding export markets. More than 90% of the vehicles produced are exported.

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Some 2,5000 people are employed on site, including Rolls-Royce employees, contractors, agency workers, interns and students. Around 75% live within 15 miles of the plant. In partnership with several local colleges in the Higher Education sector in West Sussex, Rolls Royce Rolls-Royce has established a highly successful Apprenticeship Programme. Since the launch of the programme in September 2006, the volume of apprentices joining the scheme hasve steadily increased. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars (RRMC) seeks to nurture future talent by offering almost 100 students from across the globe a 13-month paid internship across all areas of the business, including assembly, interior surface, interior trim, quality management, commercial and administrative roles. There are around 100 active apprentices at RRMC at any given time, who are offered full time roles in the company upon successful completion of the programme. The apprenticeship lasts for up to four years and around 100 people have joined the company as a result; a number of former apprentices have subsequently progressed into leadership roles.

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A footpath currently crosses the proposed site and it is important that this footpath is diverted around this area the site so that walkers can continue to access the National Park on foot.

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Policy Text Update:

Policy A21 Land East of Rolls-Royce

Approximately 10 hectares of land is safeguarded for Rolls Royce related employment development on the eastern side of the existing Rolls Royce Motor Cars manufacturing plant at Westhampnett.

This safeguarding will create long-term strategic expansion land to support the potential growth of manufacturing by Rolls Royce Motor Cars. The range of uses could include:

• Low-volume, high-value manufacturing;
• Just-in-time sequencing of production parts;
• Supporting logistics space;
• Ancillary offices for the manufacturing activity; and
• Ancillary and replacement car parking.

Any planning application for employment development will need to demonstrate that:

1. It will support low-volume, high-value manufacturing;
2. It has a direct connection to Rolls Royce Motor Cars;
3. Increased traffic generation is minimised and mitigated by the use of sustainable transport measures;
4. The highest design and environmental standards are used to complement the existing building;
5. Any adverse impacts on the landscape and setting of the South Downs National Park are first avoided, then mitigated; and
6. Access into the South Downs National Park is maintained through diversion and protection of the existing footpath;
7. Car parking will be managed in the shift changeover periods to minimise delay on the local highway network. This will be supported by a Car Parking Strategy; and
8. Proposals have regard to the West Sussex County Council Minerals and Waste Safeguarding Guidance.

The site should be designed and masterplanned in accordance with the National Design Code and any design code or guidance adopted or approved which is relevant to the site.