Local Plan 2045 Scoping Consultation
Other elements in this consultation
16. How do I respond to this consultation?
16.1We want to understand what the content of our new local plan should be and the key issues you think it should address. We also want your views on how we communicate and engage with you during this process. We’re committed to actively and meaningfully engaging residents, communities, partners and statutory bodies in the preparation of the Chichester Local Plan 2045. The involvement of local people is key to shaping a plan that enables sustainable growth, meets the needs of our communities, and protects and enhances our area.
Viewing Documents
16.2The documents and contents of the scoping consultation will be made available for inspection from 7August to 25 September 2026:
- On the council’s website at: https://www.chichester.gov.uk/new-local-plan-2045
- Chichester District Council Offices
East Pallant House,
1 East Pallant,
Chichester,
PO19 1TY
(09:00 – 16:00 Mon-Fri)
- Chichester, Selsey, Petworth, Midhurst and Southbourne libraries, and at the South Downs Centre in Midhurst.
Opening times and addresses for the libraries can be found at: http://www.westsussex.gov.uk/leisure/libraries/find_a_library.aspx
Opening times and the address for the South Downs Centre can be found at: https://www.southdowns.gov.uk/contact/
Keeping you informed
16.3The website will be kept up to date with news on consultations: https://www.chichester.gov.uk/currentplanningpolicyconsultations
16.4You can sign up to the local plan consultation database here to be notified of consultations and updates to the new local plan: https://www.chichester.gov.uk/localplanconsultation
Submitting Representations
16.5 Representations can be submitted using the council’s online consultation portal: https://www.chichester.gov.uk/localplanconsultation
16.6 Representations can also be made by:
- Email to: planningpolicy@chichester.gov.uk
- Post to: Planning Policy Team, Chichester District Council, East Pallant House, 1 East Pallant, Chichester, PO19 1TY
16.7 All personal data held is processed in accordance with the Planning Policy privacy notice:
https://www.chichester.gov.uk/dataprotectionandfreedomofinformation
