Almodington Glasshouses Appeal

The appeal was, to our relief, dismissed. However the area south of Chichester is a favoured location for horticulture for climatic reasons. This contributes to the local economy and is to be welcomed in the right place. For the same reason we have had two applications to build solar arrays, one at Tangmere and one at Selsey, which we are challenging as an intrusion into the countryside.

Chichester Local Plan

Our Local Plan is dated 1999 and the new one will not appear until late 2014. This invites opportunistic applications. At the time of writing there are piecemeal proposals for building 1085 houses on 13 sites in clusters of between 25 and 500 units. Among the threats to the countryside around Chichester are proposals which include developments to fill the “strategic gap” between Summersdale and Lavant and the green fields between the City boundary and the Goodwood motor circuit. One might also predict pressure to extend the Horticultural Development Area.

Active support needed!

We need the active support of all local members throughout Chichester District. Autumn Open Meeting An open meeting is planned (and may have taken place by the time you read this) for members in both halves of the District, partly to introduce our new Director, and partly to help monitor the Local Plan which will affect us all.

If you care about preserving the unique character of our District, make yourself known by ringing or emailing me on telephone 01243 779359