The Chichester District Council Planning Committee is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, 8 October 2025, to discuss a range of planning applications, appeals, and policy matters. Among the key items are an outline planning application for a residential development in Runcton, an application to vary conditions relating to a day nursery in Southbourne, and a planning appeal concerning a proposed housing development in Nutbourne. The committee will also consider guidance on listed buildings.

Here's a closer look at the topics the committee is expected to address:

Land at and Adjacent to Wheatlands, Runcton

The committee will consider an outline planning application for land at and adjacent to Wheatlands south of Lagness Road, Runcton, Chichester. The application, NM/24/02724/OUT, seeks permission for the demolition of an existing residential property and the erection of up to 92 dwellings, including affordable housing. The plans also include provision for vehicular, pedestrian, and cycle access, public open spaces, biodiversity enhancements, sustainable urban drainage systems¹, landscaping, and infrastructure.

The recommendation is to defer the application for a Section 106 agreement² and then permit the development. According to the report pack, North Mundham Parish Council objects to the application, arguing that the site is not allocated for development in the adopted or emerging local plan, and that the proposals are in direct conflict with the emerging local plan.

231 - 233 Main Road, Southbourne

The committee will discuss application SB/25/00840/FUL, concerning 231 - 233 Main Road in Southbourne. This is an application under Section 73 to vary Condition 3 of planning permission SB/15/02399/FUL, seeking to extend the hours and maximum number of children engaged in outdoor play activities at a day nursery.

The recommendation is to permit the application. However, the report pack notes that the Parish Council objects, stating that members believe that the two requests should be considered separately, and that the fence does not fully address concerns regarding noise and impact on the community.

Land at Tanglewood, Wisborough Green

The Planning Committee will consider application WR/24/02069/FUL for the development of 10 dwellings including landscaping, parking and access at Land at Tanglewood, Kirdford Road, Wisborough Green.

The recommendation is to defer for a Section 106 agreement and then permit the development. The report pack notes that Wisborough Green Parish Council has no objection to this application.

Grove End Farm, Northchapel

The committee will discuss application SDNP/24/04563/FUL for 1 no. single-storey residential dwelling at Grove End Farm, Hillgrove Lane, Northchapel.

The recommendation is that the application be refused. The report pack notes that Northchapel Parish Council supports the application.

Cokes Barn, West Burton Road

The committee will consider applications SDNP/25/01902/HOUS and SDNP/25/01903/LIS for Cokes Barn, West Burton Road, West Burton. The applications seek permission for the demolition of an existing rear conservatory and erection of a replacement single storey rear extension.

The recommendation is that the applications be approved. The report pack notes that the Parish Council is of the opinion that the proposed design does not offer sufficient protection from light pollution.

Planning Appeal at Land East of Inlands Road, Nutbourne

The Planning Committee will consider a report regarding a planning appeal at land east of Inlands Road, Nutbourne. The report asks the Planning Committee to consider the report and appendices and make the proposed recommendation:

That the Planning Committee delegate authority to the Divisional Manager, Development Management to inform the Planning Inspectorate that the Council will not be defending reason for refusal 2 of 24/01161/OUTEIA if, by no later than 21 days before the Council's Statement of Case is due, Network Rail have not agreed to support the Council's case.

The report pack includes a post decision e-mail exchange with Network Rail.

Chichester District Council Schedule of Planning Appeals, Court and Policy Matters

The Planning Committee will consider the Chichester District Council Schedule of Planning Appeals, Court and Policy Matters, which updates the position with regard to planning appeals, litigation and recent planning policy publications or pronouncements.

South Downs National Park Authority Schedule of Planning Appeals, Court and Policy Matters

The Planning Committee will consider the South Downs National Park Authority Schedule of Planning Appeals, Court and Policy Matters, which updates the position with regard to planning appeals, litigation and recent planning policy publications or pronouncements.

Listed Buildings Guidance

The Planning Committee are asked to consider the report and appendices and make the proposed recommendation:

To note the responses to the consultation and endorse the Listed Building Guidance as a material planning consideration in the determination of planning applications

The report pack includes the Listed Building Guidance - Appendix 1 - Listed Building Guidance 12 March Planning Committee Re, Listed Building Guidance - Appendix 2 - Consultation Responses and Listed Building Guidance - Appendix 3 - The Repair and Alteration of Listed Buildings.