We have a new group forming in Chichester. Please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you would like to join CPRE Chichester. At the moment the group is looking at the Local Plan.

Since the District Council’s adoption of the Local Plan in July 2018, following a lengthy examination by the Inspectorate, it is fair to say that residents are completely disenfranchised and dismayed by the apparent indifference of developers and the council to the need for new infrastructure to support the building of 20,000 houses by 2031 and the need to protect wildlife and prime agricultural land.

SDNP Local Plan; Examination was in December. The list of Main Modifications is now published for consultation, including some from the Inspector post-examination.

www.southdowns.gov.uk/south-downs-local-plan-main-modifications/

There are a number of modifications relating to biodiversity issues and lots of detailed modifications on specific sites (mostly removing them because they had already got permission or been built). Members in other Districts may want to check the modifications for the sites in their areas

CPRE Brighton is focusing on 3 areas of work;