Housing and Development

Gillian is working closely with the community, local councils and Government Departments on planning issues.

Below you will find updates on her work and other local planning news.

News

Gillian Keegan clears the way for a new local plan in Chichester

Gillian Keegan, the Member of Parliament for Chichester, has said she is “delighted” at Chichester District Council’s recent announcement that they expect to submit their Local Plan in early 2024 following a number of delays. In a letter to the District Council administration earlier this year, Gil

Gillian comment on new leader's priorities

When asked by local newspaper The Argus: "What is the most pressing issue that has been raised by your constituents in recent weeks and what steps would you like to see Rishi Sunak or Liz Truss take when they walk into Number 10?" Gillian responded: “There are several huge challenges facing whoev

CDC: Processing of planning applications in north of district

A water neutrality assessment strategy for new development has been produced by Chichester District Council, in response to the water resource issues in the north of the district. Natural England advised the council that planning applications for new development on sites supplied by Southern Water

Council reaffirms its commitment to Southern Gateway regeneration project

Leading councillors at Chichester District Council reaffirmed their commitment to the Southern Gateway regeneration project at a special Full Council meeting on Tuesday 7 December. Councillors heard how the pandemic had impacted on the Southern Gateway project, which aims to regenerate the southern

Council reaches five year housing land supply

Chichester District Council has announced that it has reached the point where it can show it has a 5 year housing land supply. This improved position strengthens the council’s ability to protect the area against inappropriate development. The purpose of the 5 year housing land supply is to provide

Ground breaking project to protect wildlife given green light

A ground breaking project that aims to safeguard and enhance proposed strategic wildlife corridors that connect the South Downs National Park to the internationally designated sites of Chichester and Pagham Harbours, has been given the go-ahead by councillors at Chichester District Council. At a me

Water abstraction issues in north of district will impact on planning decisions

New planning advice has been issued by Chichester District Council following concerns that water abstraction in the north of the district is impacting on protected sites in the Arun Valley. Natural England is concerned that existing water abstraction in the Sussex North Water Resource Zone, which s