Case 3274502

Land Adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex, PO18 8UH

Chichester District Council — appeal allowed

Outcome
Allowed
Decision date
4 November 2021
Authority
Chichester District Council
Inspector
Downes T
Procedure
Inquiry
Casework type
Planning Appeal
Type detail
Planning Appeals - Full
Development type
Major dwellings
Appellant
Sunley Estates Ltd
Agent
Neame Sutton Ltd
LPA reference
cH/20/01826/FUL
ONS LPA code
E07000225
Jurisdiction
Transferred
Link status
Not Linked
Start date
14 May 2021

Summary AI

The appeal was allowed due to the inspector's conclusion that the proposed development would be a sustainable and viable addition to the existing settlement. The inspector considered the spatial strategy, housing supply policies, and other relevant factors before making their decision.

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Land Adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex, PO18 8UH — Chichester District Council — Appeal Decision Inquiry Held on 1-3 September 2021 Site visits made on 29 August, 8 September 2021 by Christina Downes BSc DipTP MRTPI an Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State Decision date: 4 November 2021 Appeal Ref: APP/L3815/W/21/3274502 Land adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex • The appeal is made under section 78 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 against a refusal to grant planning permission. • The appeal is made by Sunley Estates Ltd against the decision of Chichester District Council. • The application Ref CH/20/01826/FUL, dated 17 July 2020, was refused by notice dated 5 March 2021. • The development proposed is the erection of 118 dwellings (including 35 affordable dwellings) accessed via Broad Road, and the provision of public open space, landscaping and associated works. DECISION 1.

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Land Adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex, PO18 8UH — Chichester District Council — Appeal Decision The appeal is allowed and planning permission is granted for a mixed use development comprising 118 dwellings (including 36 affordable dwellings), public open space, landscaping and associated works and a retail convenience store with community space above all accessed via Broad Road on land adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex in accordance with the terms of the application, Ref CH/20/01826/FUL, dated 17 July 2020, and the plans submitted with it. This is subject to the conditions in the Schedule at the end of this decision. PROCEDURAL MATTERS 2. During the course of the application, the description of development was changed with the agreement of the Council to more accurately reflect the development being applied for. The revised description is as set out in paragraph 1 above. 3. At the start of the inquiry, I raised concerns about whether the virtual inquiry had been adequately publicised. Following a considerable amount of discussion and the receipt of further information, it became clear that the Council had sent a notification letter or email to a wide group of residents and organisations and that this gave the details required by the Planning Inspectorate.

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Land Adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex, PO18 8UH — Chichester District Council — Appeal Decision I appreciate that not everyone received the notification but that is not something that the Council could have controlled. Furthermore, I saw at my pre-inquiry visit that site notices had been put up and I was told that the details of the event were published in the Chichester Express newspaper. There were local people who spoke at the inquiry and the Parish Council also participated. In the circumstances I was satisfied that the inquiry could go ahead and that those who wished to speak or observe the proceedings were able to do so. https://www.gov.uk/planning-inspectorate

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Land Adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex, PO18 8UH — Chichester District Council — Appeal Decision I appreciate that not everyone received the notification but that is not something that the Council could have controlled. Furthermore, I saw at my pre-inquiry visit that site notices had been put up and I was told that the details of the event were published in the Chichester Express newspaper. There were local people who spoke at the inquiry and the Parish Council also participated. In the circumstances I was satisfied that the inquiry could go ahead and that those who wished to speak or observe the proceedings were able to do so. https://www.gov.uk/planning-inspectorate

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Land Adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex, PO18 8UH — Chichester District Council — Appeal Decision Appeal Decision APP/L3815/W/21/3274502 4. The Council decided at its Committee meeting of 7 July 2021 that it no longer wished to contest the appeal. I was told that this was following the receipt of additional information on the agricultural land classification with the Appellant’s statement of case, and an opinion as to the chances of success at appeal given by Counsel. In the circumstances, the Council gave no evidence at the inquiry and did not cross-examine the Appellant’s witnesses. Local people and the Parish Council were invited to participate, including asking questions of the witnesses. 5. During the inquiry the Planning Obligation by Agreement (the S106 Agreement) was discussed, and I raised a number of concerns, including the failure to include proper provision for a Management Company. I therefore allowed a short period of time for the matters to be considered and a fully executed Deed to be submitted. This is discussed later in the decision. INSPECTOR’S REASONS 6. In view of the position briefly outlined above, there were no disputed issues remaining between the Council and Appellant. Nevertheless, the issues of agricultural land and settlement integration, amongst other things, were raised by objectors.

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Land Adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex, PO18 8UH — Chichester District Council — Appeal Decision I consider these matters below. First though I turn to consider the spatial strategy in the development plan and whether this can be relied upon as the basis for decision making in this case. The spatial strategy and the decision-making context 7. The Chichester Local Plan was adopted in 2015 (the LP). Policy 2 seeks to apportion development in accordance with a settlement hierarchy comprising the sub-regional centre of Chichester, several settlement hubs and a number of service villages. Due to the location of the South Downs National Park in the central part of the district and the Chichester Harbour Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and protected sites in the south, development opportunities are considerably constrained. Policy 4 sets out housing requirements, but these are more than 5 years old and are out-of-date. 8. Hambrook and the neighbouring settlement of Nutbourne East are identified as a service village where small scale housing developments and community facilities, including village shops, will be permitted to meet local needs. Policy 5 sets out specific community needs for housing during the local plan period. For the Parish of Chidham and Hambrook the indicative number is 25.

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Land Adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex, PO18 8UH — Chichester District Council — Appeal Decision Policy LP1 in the Chidham and Hambrook Neighbourhood Plan (the NP) supports the development of windfall sites of 10 or fewer units. It also identifies 4 sites for some 78 dwellings, all of which had planning permission when the plan was made in 2016 and have now been built. 9. The appeal site lies immediately to the north of Hambrook. For policy purposes it is outwith the settlement boundary where Policies 2 and 45 in the LP restrict development to that requiring a countryside location. 10. There is no dispute that the Council is unable to demonstrate a 5 year housing land supply. From its latest assessment in July 2020 there was a deficit of 466 dwellings and a supply of 4.3 years based on the Government’s standard methodology for the assessment of need. The Chichester Local Plan Review is currently at an early stage in the adoption process and is not likely to be submitted for examination until sometime in 2022. There is a draft strategic https://www.gov.uk/planning-inspectorate 2

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Land Adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex, PO18 8UH — Chichester District Council — Appeal Decision Appeal Decision APP/L3815/W/21/3274502 allocation for the Parish of at least 500 homes, but this can be given little weight at the present time. Nevertheless, the housing supply policies in the development plan do not address current housing needs and so policies 2, 4, 5 and 45 in the LP and policy LP1 in the NP are out-of-date. Policy 1 in the LP makes provision for such eventuality by reflecting the presumption in favour of sustainable development contained in paragraph 11 of the National Planning Policy Framework (the Framework). 11. The Council has sought a pro-active approach in seeking to address its housing shortfall through the publication of an Interim Position Statement for Housing (the IPS). I was told that this has been subject to consultation and was formally adopted for development management purposes in November 2020. This should be afforded significant weight as a material consideration. The IPS puts forward 13 criteria for the assessment of housing proposals. Whether the proposed development would satisfactorily integrate with the settlement of Hambrook 12. The appeal site is a triangular area of land comprising two large fields on the southern side of the A27.

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Land Adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex, PO18 8UH — Chichester District Council — Appeal Decision Its southern boundary adjoins Scant Road West, which is a residential cul-de-sac that terminates close to the eastern corner of the site. Broad Road runs along the western boundary where there is a tall field hedge, which is highest in its northern section. The houses on the western side of Broad Road stand well back behind a tree and hedge screen and to their north is open land. Visual and physical integration 13. There is no permitted public access to the site, but I noted informal pathways around its perimeter that indicate it is used for dog walking and the like. The proposal would result in a considerable visual change because the currently open fields would be replaced with new houses and roadways. However, this built environment would sit within a landscaped framework and large swathes of green space would border and subdivide the pockets of housing. This would be reflective of the existing settlement in that the green setting of trees, hedgerows and grassed verges is an important part of its character. The existing built environment comprises a variety of housing types and styles.

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Land Adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex, PO18 8UH — Chichester District Council — Appeal Decision The Design and Access Statement explains how the new houses and bungalows would incorporate features reflective of the existing townscape. 14. Along Scant Lane West the existing mature trees and understorey vegetation would be retained. This would be reinforced by a belt of open space and planting within the southern part of the site. There would remain glimpses into the site through the trees and in winter I would expect greater visibility. There would also be pedestrian and cycle links close to the existing field gate and at the eastern end of the site, which would connect to the wider footpath network. These would provide some permeability along the southern boundary whilst also respecting the existing green character of this residential road. 15. The main area where physical and visual integration would be most apparent would be between the main access and the south western corner of the site. Here the boundary would be opened up to allow views into the site. A cycleway and footpath would enter at the junction of Scant Lane West and Broad Road to provide an attractive approach across a wide area of open space and wetland to the housing development behind.

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Land Adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex, PO18 8UH — Chichester District Council — Appeal Decision It seems to me that at this point in https://www.gov.uk/planning-inspectorate 3

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Land Adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex, PO18 8UH — Chichester District Council — Appeal Decision It seems to me that at this point in https://www.gov.uk/planning-inspectorate 3 Appeal Decision APP/L3815/W/21/3274502 particular the new development would be viewed as an extension to the existing settlement. Social integration 16. The Parish Council and many local residents do not agree that the settlement should be classed as a service village and consider that the range of available facilities is poor. However, the designation arises from background studies that were subject to public scrutiny before the LP was adopted as the statutory policy document for the District. In the settlement hierarchy the service villages are defined as those that either provide a reasonable range of basic facilities to meet everyday needs, or those that provide fewer of these facilities but have access to them in nearby settlements. In Hambrook and Nutbourne East, which is a single service village in the LP, local facilities include the rail station and bus services as well as the shop/ post office, place of worship and public house. The combined settlement is 5th out of the 16 service villages and therefore near the top in terms of the number of facilities it provides. 17.

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Land Adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex, PO18 8UH — Chichester District Council — Appeal Decision It is the intention that the proposed open spaces, footpaths and cycle ways, trim trails and community gardens would be attractive amenities for the enjoyment of the existing community as well as the new residents. From my site visit it was clear that there are not widespread facilities for recreation within the settlement as noted in the NP. The S106 Agreement includes a specific covenant that the spaces are for use by everyone. 18. Some objectors consider that the new residents would be an isolated community who would not wish to join in with village life. It was also said that new residents would not be keen for outsiders to use the pathways, trim trails and community gardens on their development. However, I see no reason why people would move to a place such as this and yet be unwilling to embrace village life. It also seems improbable that they would view the surrounding greenspace as their private preserve and unavailable to anyone else. This of course works both ways and it is to be expected that existing residents would recognise the benefits offered by this development and welcome newcomers into the community. 19. The development proposes a new shop and community facility.

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Land Adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex, PO18 8UH — Chichester District Council — Appeal Decision There is currently a small post office and store close to the site on Broad Road, but I was told that this opens erratically and has a limited retail offer. A potential operator for the new facility has been identified and I was told that the existing post office may relocate into the new unit. Policy CPD 2 in the NP supports small scale retail facilities and one of the community aspirations is for a local shop. It seems to me that this proposal has the opportunity to be a real bonus to the village and would further aid the assimilation of the new development. 20. Above the shop would be community space that could be used for small business or office space. The NP recognises that many people in the village work from home and this facility would be a considerable benefit to the village. Of course, no-one can guarantee that these facilities would be successful. However, in the face of the local support identified in the NP and the various provisions made in the S106 Agreement, there is no reason why they should not be. There is a covenant to secure a marketing strategy and also obligations to ensure delivery in advance of the completion of the housing development. https://www.gov.uk/planning-inspectorate 4

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Land Adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex, PO18 8UH — Chichester District Council — Appeal Decision Appeal Decision APP/L3815/W/21/3274502 Integration through accessibility and movement 21. The Framework makes clear that opportunities to maximise sustainable travel options will vary between urban and rural areas. Whilst it is appreciated that many journeys would inevitably be made by car, in this case there are reasonable options available to allow new residents to choose alternative modes. These would encourage movement to and from the site through the existing settlement. The railway station is a 10 minute walk from the south- western edge of the site and would be a little further away from the new houses at the eastern end of the site. Trains run hourly and in peak periods connect to London, Brighton, Portsmouth and Southampton. There is a footway on the eastern side of Broad Road, and this goes past the station to the A259. The 700 bus runs along the A259 corridor and the nearest bus stops are about 1.4 km from the edge of the site. There is a good service between Portsmouth and Chichester and beyond. 22. Cycling is a feasible option to reach the settlement hub of Southbourne with its higher order facilities, for example.

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Land Adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex, PO18 8UH — Chichester District Council — Appeal Decision It is appreciated that Priors Leaze Lane, which would be the most direct route, is a narrow country road with poor visibility in places. However, people do not have to use it as there are alternative route choices. Southbourne is also accessible by bus or train. The proposal would include a Travel Plan that would be secured by a planning condition. This would seek to encourage people to undertake journeys more sustainably. Comparative size and local infrastructure 23. There was a great deal of local concern about the ability of local infrastructure, including schools and health facilities, to accommodate the new population. Whilst I am sure that there are local issues in this regard, this is a wider problem prevalent in many parts of southern England. There is little specific evidence that overall capacity is either not available or could not be made available. The development would be liable to pay the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), which would be a significant sum of money in this case. This is specifically for the purpose of meeting infrastructure needs that arise from new development. 24. It is appreciated that there have been a number of new developments over the last few years in Hambrook and Nutbourne East.

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Land Adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex, PO18 8UH — Chichester District Council — Appeal Decision It is also acknowledged that the appeal development would be a not insignificant further addition and would conflict with policy LP1 in the NP. However, the District is severely constrained in terms of where new development can be located and it has a considerable need for new housing within the next 5 years. For the reasons I have given, no specific harm has been identified that would arise as a result of the scale of development itself. 25. For all of the above reasons I conclude that the appeal site is within a sustainable location and that the proposed development would integrate successfully with the existing settlement. Whether there would be an unacceptable loss of best and most versatile (BMV) agricultural land 26. The Framework endorses the economic and other benefits of BMV agricultural land, which is defined as that being within grades 1, 2 and 3a of the https://www.gov.uk/planning-inspectorate 5

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Land Adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex, PO18 8UH — Chichester District Council — Appeal Decision Appeal Decision APP/L3815/W/21/3274502 Agricultural Land Classification. The national mapping suggests that the appeal site is a mix of grade 2 and grade 3 land. However, this is at a small scale and Natural England makes clear that it not sufficiently accurate to be used at the individual site level. The Appellant has therefore undertaken a specialist site survey. Of the 90% of the application site that is agricultural land, 46% was found to be grade 2 and 3a and the remainder grade 4 and 5. 27. The appeal development would result in the loss of about 4.5 ha of BMV agricultural land and a further loss of some 2 ha on the nitrate mitigation site. Clearly this is not ideal, but it should be placed in context. The situation in the District is that the existence of the South Downs National Park and Chichester Harbour AONB means that it is inevitable that BMV agricultural land will be required to meet the Council’s housing needs. With this comes the added complication of the proximity of sites of European importance in Chichester Harbour. In order to avoid significant effects it is necessary to ensure nitrate neutrality and Natural England has approved the approach of removing land from agricultural production.

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Land Adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex, PO18 8UH — Chichester District Council — Appeal Decision This is explained further in the Habitats Regulation Assessment below. 28. Taking account of the circumstances outlined above, it seems to me that the proportionate loss of BMV in this case would be justified bearing in mind the economic and social benefits. In the absence of any evidence that the housing shortfall could be addressed on poorer quality agricultural land it seems to me that there is no conflict with policy 48 in the LP in this respect. The effect on ecology and nature conservation 29. A number of objectors are concerned about the loss of wildlife. It is noted that the appeal site is not within any of the Strategic Wildlife Corridors identified in the LP. However, an ecological appraisal and various site surveys have been undertaken and these identify various mitigation measures both during and after construction. The boundary hedgerows and trees would generally be retained, and these provide commuting corridors for bats and other wildlife. Planning conditions would secure the various enhancement measures and a lighting strategy, which would minimise light spill to protect bat habitats. 30. The development would include a landscaped framework that would include ecological corridors.

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Land Adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex, PO18 8UH — Chichester District Council — Appeal Decision I note that following an assessment has been undertaken using Natural England’s Biodiversity Metric 2.0. In July 2021 Biodiversity Metric 3.0 was introduced but the two metrics are not compatible in terms of assessment and outputs. For this reason, Natural England advises that Metric 2.0 may continue to be used for ongoing projects in most circumstances and that is applicable in this case. The results show a net gain of some 70% in habitat units but a small loss of just over 1% in hedgerow units. I consider this further in my conclusions. The Habitats Regulations Assessment 31. The appeal site is within the 5.6km Zone of Influence for the Chichester and Langstone Harbour Special Protection Area (SPA) and Ramsar site and the Solent Marine Special Area of Conservation (SAC). This zone has been determined by visitor surveys and is referred to in policy 50 of the LP. The designations are protected under the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (the Habitats Regulations). The qualifying features of the SPA and Ramsar sites include a variety of breeding and non-breeding waterfowl. https://www.gov.uk/planning-inspectorate 6

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Land Adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex, PO18 8UH — Chichester District Council — Appeal Decision Appeal Decision APP/L3815/W/21/3274502 The conservation objectives include maintaining or restoring the population, distribution and habitats of the qualifying features. 32. The qualifying features of the Solent Maritime Ramsar site include various tidal, intertidal and shoreline habitats and the vegetation that colonise these places. The Desmoulin’s whorl snail is a qualifying species of these areas. The conservation objectives include maintaining or restoring the extent, distribution, structure and function of the qualifying habitats and species. 33. The proposed development would include 118 new dwellings and it seems likely that new residents would be attracted to the coastal area for the purposes of recreation on account of its proximity and attractiveness. Overwintering bird populations inhabiting the protected sites would be particularly vulnerable to disturbance resulting from the increase in visitor numbers. 34. The protected marine environments are being subjected to high levels of nutrients, particularly phosphorus and nitrogen, which encourages algal growth and damages the sensitive marine ecosystems.

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Land Adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex, PO18 8UH — Chichester District Council — Appeal Decision These nutrients come mainly from agricultural uses and wastewater and the process is known as eutrophication. The wastewater from the appeal development would be conveyed to the Thornham Wastewater Treatment Works. Nitrate in treated sewage is the natural product of the breakdown of ammonia contained in human waste. Some nitrogen will remain in the effluent that discharges into the receiving waters and this is controlled by the permitting regime. The additional wastewater arising from the new development has the potential to contribute to increased levels of eutrophication and damage sensitive marine environments. 35. For the above reasons, the appeal scheme would result in likely significant effects on the integrity of the protected sites. 36. The mitigation proposed for recreational disturbance is through the Bird Aware Solent Strategy, which is delivered by the Solent Recreation Mitigation Partnership. This is effectively a Strategic Access Management and Monitoring Scheme to fund a package of wardening, education, green infrastructure improvements and monitoring. The contribution, which is based on the number of dwellings, would be secured through the S106 Agreement.

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Land Adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex, PO18 8UH — Chichester District Council — Appeal Decision The covenant requires that the development should not be commenced until the contribution has been paid. Natural England is satisfied that this would provide acceptable mitigation. 37. Natural England’s Advice Note version 5 entitled Achieving Nutrient Neutrality for New Development in The Solent Region (June 2020) (NEv5) sets out the approach to calculating nutrient budgets and demonstrating nutrient neutrality. A Nitrogen Nutrient Assessment was submitted with the application and Natural England has reviewed and agreed its calculation of the amount of nitrogen that would be produced by the proposed development annually. The proposal is to take 2 ha of land currently used for cereal crops out of agricultural production. This is on the northern side of Chichester and within the same Solent catchment as the discharge outfall. 38. Natural England is satisfied with the mitigation, provided that the land is appropriately secured for the lifetime of the development. The S106 Agreement requires a nitrate mitigation scheme to be submitted to the Council for approval. This scheme is required to demonstrate how the level of assessed https://www.gov.uk/planning-inspectorate 7

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Land Adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex, PO18 8UH — Chichester District Council — Appeal Decision Appeal Decision APP/L3815/W/21/3274502 nitrate neutrality is to be achieved and details of the future management and maintenance of the land to ensure the permanent cessation of its agricultural use. No dwelling is to be occupied until the approved scheme has been implemented. I note that Natural England suggested that trees are planted on the land so that it can be easily identified as not being in agricultural use. This is not the Applicant’s intention but rather that it be maintained as a wildflower meadow. This seems to me equally acceptable for the purpose of identification. 39. Subject to the above mitigation measures I am satisfied that there would be no significant impacts on the integrity of the aforementioned European sites either through recreational disturbance or nutrient deficiency. In this regard there would be no conflict with policy 49 in the LP and policy EM2 in the NP. Effect on flooding and drainage 40. The site is in Flood Zone 1 and the submitted Flood Risk Assessment has concluded that the risk of flooding from any source is very low. The proposal includes a sustainable drainage strategy, which would be secured by a planning condition.

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Land Adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex, PO18 8UH — Chichester District Council — Appeal Decision Local objectors pointed out that there is localised flooding after periods of heavy rainfall, including across Broad Road at its junction with Scant Lane West. However, there has been no drainage management of the site and so it is understandable that water collects in the lower areas and spills onto the highway. The purpose of the sustainable drainage strategy is to ensure that runoff rates following development would not exceed existing greenfield rates with allowance for climate change. The wetland area in the south west corner and the ditches around and through the site would be sustainably managed. I heard no evidence to be satisfied that there is a natural spring on the site. It is to be noted that no objections have been raised by the Council’s drainage engineer or West Sussex County Council as Lead Local Flood Authority. 41. There was a great deal of local concern about foul drainage due to its implications for the protected sites. The sewerage would be conveyed to Thornham Waste Water Treatment Works and Southern Water has confirmed that this has sufficient spare capacity and that there are no objections to the development connecting to its network.

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Land Adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex, PO18 8UH — Chichester District Council — Appeal Decision Whilst I appreciate that this is disputed by many local objectors, the evidence from the statutory undertaker is that Thornham can adequately accommodate and treat the sewerage arising from the appeal development. 42. During the inquiry the Parish Council referred to a newsletter from the Council that referred to constraints on future housing growth arising due to environmental limitations affecting discharges into Chichester Harbour. Whilst this is clearly an ongoing issue of concern to many local people, this particular communication relates to the review of the emerging LP and the large scale housing growth that it envisages. For the reasons I have given, the proposed development would provide acceptable mitigation in terms of this issue. Effect on highway safety 43. The main access would be off Broad Road at a point where the speed limit is 40 mph. Sight lines would be provided in each direction to allow good visibility of 120m in each direction. A condition would require that the splays be kept clear of obstruction. Visibility to this standard would include an allowance for higher speeds thus addressing the concern of local residents that drivers exceed the speed limit at this point.

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Land Adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex, PO18 8UH — Chichester District Council — Appeal Decision Appeal Decision APP/L3815/W/21/3274502 local highway authority has raised no objections to the new access, or the traffic generated by the proposed development. This is a matter of considerable importance because it is the statutory authority responsible for the safety of road users on the local highway network. 44. The Parish Council wish to see the existing 30 mph restriction moved north of the site access. The Appellant has no objection to this and has made provision for a Traffic Regulation Order in the Travel Plan. However, it is to be noted that the local highway authority does not favour such a scheme and it should be made clear that a reduced speed limit would not be necessary in terms of providing a safe access to the development. Other matters 45. The appeal site is to the south of the South Downs National Park (SDNP), the boundary of which is about 900m to the north-east. From the evidence presented by the Appellant and my site observations I am satisfied that the appeal site does not fall within the setting of the SDNP. This is due to the intervening uses and vegetation, which restrict views between the SDNP and the site.

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Land Adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex, PO18 8UH — Chichester District Council — Appeal Decision Furthermore, the presence of the A27 corridor is a major physical barrier between the two. I do not consider that the proposed development with its green framework would have any adverse impact on the natural beauty of the landscape within the SDNP. Whilst there would inevitably be some lighting associated with the proposal this would be unlikely to be apparent. In any event it would be seen within the context of Hambrook itself and would not impact on the dark skies or special qualities of the designated area. In terms of recreational connectivity with the SDNP, the A27 provides a barrier to north- south movement at this point. 46. The site is relatively close to the Chichester Harbour AONB. I note that the Chichester Harbour Conservancy have no objections to the proposal, subject to several conditions that that have been incorporated. The site has no intervisibility with the AONB and there is considerable development within the area between it and the site. In such circumstances the natural beauty of the landscape within the designated area would be protected. 47. There has been some local concern that the proposed development would result in the coalescence of settlements.

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Land Adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex, PO18 8UH — Chichester District Council — Appeal Decision However, the site is to the north and east of the existing village and the development is not within any strategic gap identified in the development plan. This is not land that is important to the separation of Hambrook and any settlement to the north or east. 48. It is acknowledged that planning permission was refused by the Secretary of State for a similar proposal in 2016. However, this was within a very different planning policy context whereby the LP had only just been adopted and there was no housing land supply deficit. Furthermore, it is understood that much of the open space was for the provision of formal recreation rather than the more naturalistic landscape proposed now. PLANNING CONDITIONS 49. A list of planning conditions was drawn up by the Council and Appellant and these were discussed at the inquiry. My consideration has taken account of paragraph 55 of the Framework and advice in the Planning Practice Guidance. In particular pre-commencement conditions should be avoided unless there is https://www.gov.uk/planning-inspectorate 9

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Land Adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex, PO18 8UH — Chichester District Council — Appeal Decision Appeal Decision APP/L3815/W/21/3274502 clear justification. The Appellant has confirmed acceptance in writing of those that have been imposed. I have changed the suggested wording in some cases to reflect the round table discussion at the inquiry and also to ensure that the conditions are precise, focused and enforceable. 50. The Appellant has agreed to a shorter implementation period and is confident that development would get underway expediently. This would enable it to make a meaningful contribution to the 5 year housing land shortfall. It is necessary to specify the approved plans for the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning. 51. The construction period would inevitably cause disruption and inconvenience to road users and those living nearby. A Construction and Environmental Management Plan is therefore necessary to mitigate adverse effects as far as possible. It was agreed that certain of the provisions were unnecessary, imprecise or unenforceable and the wording has been adjusted accordingly. In requiring details of foundation design, the Council confirmed that its main concern was with piling.

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Land Adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex, PO18 8UH — Chichester District Council — Appeal Decision This could affect the amenity of nearby residents through noise and vibration, and it would therefore be necessary for any piling work to be controlled. The proposal would retain many of the trees and hedgerows around and within the site. They would provide an integral part of the landscape framework and are important to wildlife. It is therefore necessary to ensure adequate protection during the course of construction. 52. Part of the site was used as a compound during the construction of the A27 and the Site Investigation Report identifies areas of made ground and recommends further investigation. In such circumstances the potential risks would need to be considered and if necessary remediated. Unexpected contamination that cropped up during the course of development would also need to be addressed. The conditions have been reworded to make them more focused and relevant. 53. The Council’s Archaeology Officer indicates that the site may be of archaeological interest and that trial trenching would be justified. There is no suggestion that the archaeology would be of other than local importance or would need to be preserved in situ.

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Land Adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex, PO18 8UH — Chichester District Council — Appeal Decision In such circumstances a scheme of investigation, recording and publication would be sufficient. 54. In order for the foul drainage of the site to be adequately managed details of the intended means of sewerage disposal would be required. A sustainable drainage strategy has already been submitted and considered acceptable by the relevant statutory authorities. The requirement is therefore that it should be satisfactorily implemented and that details should be provided of the arrangements for its maintenance and management. This is necessary to ensure that the sustainable drainage system would remain effective and fit for purpose during the lifetime of the development. The existing watercourses that cross the site and run along the southern boundary need to be kept clear to maintain water flow. The Environment Agency require that the necessary access must be kept available to allow maintenance works to be carried out. 55. A number of documents have been submitted that address the ecology of the site and various mitigation and enhancement measures. It is necessary to ensure their implementation in order to protect the ecological interests on the site.

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Land Adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex, PO18 8UH — Chichester District Council — Appeal Decision The large areas of landscaped open space would have a variety of functions. Some details have been provided, but in order to ensure a co- https://www.gov.uk/planning-inspectorate 10

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Land Adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex, PO18 8UH — Chichester District Council — Appeal Decision Appeal Decision APP/L3815/W/21/3274502 ordinated approach and an attractive outcome a detailed landscaping scheme is required. 56. Although some details of external materials have already been submitted it is necessary to require further information and samples to be submitted for approval in order to ensure that the development as a whole complements its surroundings. The Council also wanted details relating to the verges of roofs, including garages and porches. However, I consider that such detail would be unnecessary within a vicinity where there is such a variety of built form. 57. Policy 40 in the LP includes a number of criteria to ensure that new development is designed and constructed sustainably. The submitted Energy Strategy Statement includes provisions for active electric charging points for 84% of the dwellings and 4 fast charging units to support the retail and community building. It also advocates solar PV panels on appropriately orientated dwellings. It is necessary to ensure these measures would be carried out in the interests of sustainability. For similar reasons the daily water consumption should not exceed 110 litres per person.

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Land Adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex, PO18 8UH — Chichester District Council — Appeal Decision This is also a criterion of policy 40 but is an optional requirement in the Building Regulations. 58. The site adjoins the busy A27 as well as Broad Road and Scant Lane West. The houses would stand back from the boundaries behind a wide swathe of landscaped open space. The Noise Assessment suggests that the quietest part of the site is within the centre, off-set slightly to the south-west. The noise readings indicate that some mitigation would be necessary on a few dwellings at the edges of the development in order to achieve an acceptable internal noise environment. The assessment shows that this could be achieved through suitable glazing and ventilation. Rear gardens would be located to ensure satisfactory noise conditions. In order to ensure that the residential noise environment complies with BS: 8233 2014 a scheme for noise mitigation is necessary. 59. There are a number of requirements that are necessary in the interests of highway safety. These concern the construction of the main access and the provision and maintenance of its visibility splays. As all dwellings would essentially be served by a cul-de-sac, it is necessary to provide an emergency access.

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Land Adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex, PO18 8UH — Chichester District Council — Appeal Decision This would be onto Scant Road West and would serve solely as a pedestrian link and cycleway when not required for emergencies. There was some discussion about when the emergency access should be provided. Whilst it may not be linked up during the construction of the first part of the internal road system, it would be difficult to specify an exact timeframe until development is underway. In view of its importance to safety it is reasonable that the emergency access should be available prior to the occupation of any dwelling. 60. The garaging and parking spaces need to be provided prior to occupation and thereafter retained for parking purposes. This is to ensure that the development would meet its own parking needs and that kerbside parking would not overspill onto adjoining roads. In order to encourage sustainable travel choices, provision should be made for secure cycle parking facilities. It is also necessary to ensure that the Travel Plan Framework, which sets out how the accessibility credentials of the site would be improved, are actioned through a Final Travel Plan. The development is served off a single access with a second access for emergencies.

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Land Adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex, PO18 8UH — Chichester District Council — Appeal Decision In order that residents remain safe it is https://www.gov.uk/planning-inspectorate 11 Appeal Decision APP/L3815/W/21/3274502 necessary to ensure that fire hydrants would be installed and properly maintained. The Appellant indicated that external lighting is not being proposed. However, it may be necessary in public areas, including open spaces and roadways. In order to protect wildlife, including bats, any lighting would need to ensure minimum light spill and details would be required accordingly. 61. So that the retail and community use building at the entrance to the development would reflect the needs of the community, changes that could normally take place without planning permission would need to be curtailed. This is not only to restrict changes within the relevant Use Classes but also changes to other Use Classes under permitted development. PLANNING OBLIGATION BY AGREEMENT (S106 AGREEMENT) 62. The S106 Agreement was considered in detail at the inquiry. It was engrossed on 14 September 2021. I have considered the various obligations with regards to the statutory requirements in Regulation 122 of the CIL Regulations and the policy tests in paragraph 56 of the Framework.

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Land Adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex, PO18 8UH — Chichester District Council — Appeal Decision It should be noted that the Deed contains a “blue pencil” clause in the event that I do not consider a particular obligation would be justified in these terms. In reaching my conclusions I have had regard to the supplementary planning document: Planning Obligations and Affordable Housing (2016) (the SPD). 63. It is to be noted that the S106 Agreement includes a specific clause that confirms and agrees that the Deed completed in August 2021 shall cease to have effect. The First and Second Schedules of the S106 Agreement includes the main obligations that bind the land. I shall consider each in turn. Affordable housing 64. Provision is made for 36 affordable dwellings. This would be 30% of the total with a mix of sizes and tenures. This complies with policy 34 in the LP. The obligations make provision for the delivery of the affordable housing in 3 stages linked to the occupation of the open market housing. The final trigger would be prior to the occupation of the 71st open market unit, so that sufficient value would remain in the land to be confident that all of the affordable dwellings would be delivered. 65.

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Land Adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex, PO18 8UH — Chichester District Council — Appeal Decision There is an acute need for affordable housing in the District and annual needs are far greater than what is being provided. This means that the situation is getting worse year on year. The obligations are necessary to meet these needs. The Deed includes a plan to show the location of the various affordable units These are within 4 parts of the site which would ensure the delivery of a sustainable mixed community. Open space, play area and ecological corridors 66. The proposal would include large areas of open space, which would be an integral part of the development. Condition 14 requires details of the landscaping of these areas to be approved by the Council. The obligations relate to their management and the specifications for the play area. The open space and ecological corridors would be provided prior to the occupation of the 100th dwelling and the play area would be installed prior to the occupation of the 75th dwelling. These are reasonable triggers. https://www.gov.uk/planning-inspectorate 12

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Land Adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex, PO18 8UH — Chichester District Council — Appeal Decision Appeal Decision APP/L3815/W/21/3274502 67. Once the various works have been completed arrangements are included to hand over the open spaces to the Management Company with covenants that they shall be available for use by the general public. The various obligations are necessary in order to ensure that the development meets the needs of its residents, provides gains to biodiversity, enhances green infrastructure and provides integration with the wider community. It would comply with the relevant LP policies, including policy 54 and provisions in the SPD. Retail unit and community resource centre 68. The Deed requires a marketing strategy for the retail unit to be submitted prior to the commencement of development. It also requires a management and maintenance plan for the community facilities. The building is to be constructed prior to the occupation of the 75th open market dwelling and this includes the fitting out of the upper floor. The community area will be offered at a nominal fee and on a long lease to the Management Company.

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Land Adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex, PO18 8UH — Chichester District Council — Appeal Decision These obligations are necessary to ensure, as far as it is possible to do so, that the retail use and community facility are delivered and retained thereafter as a benefit to the residents of the site and the wider community. The provision would comply with policies 3 and 9 in the LP and policies CPD 1 and CPD 2 in the NP. Nitrate mitigation scheme 69. The Deed makes provision for a scheme to be submitted for the off-site mitigation land so that the necessary nitrate neutrality would be achieved. The agricultural use would be required to cease before development is started and the scheme would be implemented before first occupation of any dwelling. The justification for the obligations is given in paragraphs 37 and 38 above. Monitoring fee 70. An obligation requires the payment of a monitoring fee of £5,106 before development commences. The CIL Regulations were amended in 2019 to allow such fees to be charged provided they are fairly and reasonably related to the scale and kind to the development and do not exceed the Council’s estimate of the cost of monitoring the obligations to the development.

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Land Adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex, PO18 8UH — Chichester District Council — Appeal Decision The Council has formally adopted the use of monitoring fees and has worked out a methodology that takes into account the costs involved in the monitoring process. This is determined by the size of the development and reflects the Council’s historic costs over a 3 year period. Based on this information I consider that the monitoring fee would meet the two requirements in the CIL Regulations mentioned above. Management Company 71. The Management Company would be responsible for the management and maintenance of the open space land, play area, ecological corridors and community space. There is an obligation that the transfer of the freehold or leasehold sale of each dwelling shall include a covenant by the purchaser to pay an annual charge as determined by the Management Company. The establishment of the Management Company and ensuring that it would be funded are important provisions. These would provide the necessary arrangements for the proper maintenance of the open areas and community facilities to ensure that this would remain a successful development in perpetuity. https://www.gov.uk/planning-inspectorate 13

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Land Adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex, PO18 8UH — Chichester District Council — Appeal Decision Appeal Decision APP/L3815/W/21/3274502 Financial contributions 72. The A27 Improvements Contribution of £212,754 is required by the Highways Agency to mitigate the impact of development traffic on the adjoining stretch of the strategic highway network. It would comply with policy 8 in the LP. The contribution would be fair and reasonable in accordance with the methodology in the SPD relating to the improvement to various junctions on the Chichester By-pass. The contribution has been worked out by the number of trips expected to use the bypass and the cost per trip. It is necessary to mitigate the wider highway impacts on the A27 as identified in the Transport Assessment. 73. The Recreation Disturbance Mitigation Contribution of £71,517 is necessary to mitigate the impact from recreational disturbance on the protected sites of European importance to nature conservation. The contribution is justified for the reasons explained in paragraphs 33 and 36 above. 74. For the reasons given above, I am satisfied that the planning obligations in the S106 Agreement are necessary and proportionate and meet the requirements of Regulation 122 in the CIL Regulations. OVERALL CONCLUSIONS AND PLANNING BALANCE Benefits 75.

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Land Adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex, PO18 8UH — Chichester District Council — Appeal Decision The appeal development would result in a number of benefits. Most importantly it would deliver 118 homes that would make a significant contribution to the Council’s housing land supply deficit. Furthermore, there would be 36 new affordable homes within a District that has an acute affordable housing need that is getting worse year on year. 76. The provision of the convenience store and flexible community space would be a considerable benefit to the village and one that is identified as an aspiration in the NP. 77. There would be employment benefits relating to the construction phase and also the operative phase of the development. The local economy would also benefit from increased spend in the nearby towns and settlements. 78. The development would provide areas of open space for informal recreation and children’s play within an area that has limited facilities in this regard. This would be available to the existing community to use and enjoy. There would also be a considerable biodiversity net gain in habitat units. 79. The Appellant has also referred to other matters.

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Land Adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex, PO18 8UH — Chichester District Council — Appeal Decision These include a good housing mix, the avoidance of constrained parts of the District, enhanced energy measures, good arboricultural practice and a managed surface water strategy. Whilst these are advantages of the scheme they are also matters that would be expected of any residential development of this nature in order to comply with development plan policy. Nonetheless, I give the package of benefits referred to in paragraphs 75-78 substantial weight. The planning balance 80. This is a case where the presumption in favour of sustainable development in paragraph 11 of the Framework is engaged and this is given statutory significance by policy 1 in the LP. The development plan is unable to meet its current housing needs through its housing strategy and I do not therefore https://www.gov.uk/planning-inspectorate 14

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Land Adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex, PO18 8UH — Chichester District Council — Appeal Decision Appeal Decision APP/L3815/W/21/3274502 consider that it is up-to-date. For the reasons given above there would be no significant adverse effect on the South Downs National Park, the Chichester AONB or European sites. In such circumstances there are no policies in the Framework protecting assets of particular importance that provide a clear reason for refusing the development. The tilted balance in paragraph 11d)i) would therefore apply in this case. 81. For the reasons given above, I afford the benefits substantial weight in favour of the development. Furthermore, the IPS has been specifically adopted to address the Council’s housing land supply situation in a proactive way. I am satisfied that the proposed development would not conflict with any of its 13 criteria, and this also weighs significantly in favour of the appeal scheme. 82. For the reasons given above the proposal would conflict with policies 2, 4, 5 and 45 in the LP and policy LP1 in the NP. However that conflict is a matter of limited weight because these policies are out-of-date. There would be some loss of BMV agricultural land, but I afford this limited weight for the reasons I have given.

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Land Adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex, PO18 8UH — Chichester District Council — Appeal Decision The only other harmful impact would be the failure to achieve a positive biodiversity net gain in terms of hedgerow units. This is counterbalanced to a degree by the very significant gain in habitat units. Overall, the adverse impacts would be of limited significance and would not demonstrably outweigh the substantial benefits of the scheme. The development plan 83. The appeal proposal would not comply with the development strategy in the development plan and policy 2 in the LP seems to me to be a key policy in this respect. Whilst there would be compliance with many other policies in both the LP and NP, I consider that the proposed development would conflict with the development plan when taken as a whole. 84. Planning law requires that applications for planning permission must be determined in accordance with the development plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise. In this case the proposal would be in accordance with the presumption in favour of sustainable development as set out in paragraph 11 of the Framework for all of the reasons I have given.

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Land Adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex, PO18 8UH — Chichester District Council — Appeal Decision This is a material consideration of very substantial weight and importance and leads to my overall conclusion that the appeal proposal should be determined otherwise than in accordance with the development plan in this case. 85. I have considered all other matters raised in the representations but found nothing to alter my conclusion that the appeal should succeed.

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Land Adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex, PO18 8UH — Chichester District Council — Christina Downes Appeal Decision APP/L3815/W/21/3274502 APPEARANCES FOR THE LOCAL PLANNING AUTHORITY: Mr Andrew Parkinson Of Counsel, instructed by Ms N Golding, Principal Solicitor of Chichester District Council *Mr A Robbins Senior Planning Officer with Chichester District Council *Participated in the discussion about the inquiry notification and the sessions on planning conditions and the Planning Obligation FOR THE APPELLANT: Mr Sasha White Of Queen’s Counsel Mr Matthew Fraser Of Counsel, both instructed by Neame Sutton Limited They called: Mrs C Brockhurst FLI Director of Leyton Place Limited BSc(Hons) DipLA Ms A Sutton BA(Hons) Director of Neame Sutton Limited BTP MRTPI **Mr Clewlow PD2 Solicitors **Participated in the sessions on planning conditions and the Planning Obligation INTERESTED PERSONS: Mrs J Towers Vice Chair of Chidham and Hambrook Parish Council Mr B Garrett Parish Councillor Mr J Keynes Local resident Mr A Green Local Resident Mrs S Green Local Resident DOCUMENTS INQ 1 Appeal notification documents, submitted by the Council INQ 2 Notification to the Parish Council, submitted by Mr Garrett INQ 3 Representations made by Mr Wild INQ 4A List of plans determined by the Council for the appeal development, submitted by the

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Land Adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex, PO18 8UH — Chichester District Council — Christina Downes Appellant INQ 4B Council’s agreement that the list in Document 4A is correct INQ 5 Local Plan Review Newsletter (1 September 2021), submitted by Mrs Green INQ 6 Note on biodiversity net gain, submitted by the Appellant INQ 7 Information regarding the Section 106 monitoring fee, submitted by the Co8uncil INQ 8 Clarification on a number of points concerning the Section 106 Agreement, including the long-term maintenance of the open space, submitted by the Appellant INQ 9 Consultation undertaken for the Interim Position Statement, submitted by the Council INQ 10 Undetermined applications for residential development in the https://www.gov.uk/planning-inspectorate 16

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Land Adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex, PO18 8UH — Chichester District Council — Christina Downes Appellant INQ 4B Council’s agreement that the list in Document 4A is correct INQ 5 Local Plan Review Newsletter (1 September 2021), submitted by Mrs Green INQ 6 Note on biodiversity net gain, submitted by the Appellant INQ 7 Information regarding the Section 106 monitoring fee, submitted by the Co8uncil INQ 8 Clarification on a number of points concerning the Section 106 Agreement, including the long-term maintenance of the open space, submitted by the Appellant INQ 9 Consultation undertaken for the Interim Position Statement, submitted by the Council INQ 10 Undetermined applications for residential development in the https://www.gov.uk/planning-inspectorate 16

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Land Adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex, PO18 8UH — Chichester District Council — Christina Downes Appeal Decision APP/L3815/W/21/3274502 local area, submitted by the Council INQ 11 Further information about strategic wildlife corridors and the proposed development timetable, submitted by the Appellant INQ 12 Appellant’s written agreement to the proposed pre- commencement conditions INQ 13 Explanatory sheet regarding changes to the S106 Agreement INQ 14 S106 Agreement dated 14 September 2021 SCHEDULE OF PLANNING CONDITIONS 1. The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of two years from the date of this permission. 2. The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out other than in accordance with the plans set out in the list at the end of this decision 3. No development shall commence until a Construction and Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter the approved CEMP shall be implemented and adhered to throughout the construction period.

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Land Adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex, PO18 8UH — Chichester District Council — Christina Downes The CEMP shall include details of the following: a) the location and specification for vehicular access during construction b) provision for the parking of vehicles by contractors, site operatives and visitors c) provision for the loading and unloading of plant, materials and waste d) provision for the storage of plant and materials e) details of the erection and maintenance of security hoardings f) details of the location of any site huts/cabins/offices g) provision for wheel washing facilities and any other works required to mitigate the impact of construction upon the public highway, including the provision of temporary Traffic Regulation Orders h) the contact details of the site operator i) measures to control the emission of dust and dirt j) measures to protect surrounding properties from construction noise in accordance with the standards in BS5228: Code of practice for noise and vibration control on construction and open sites - Noise k) Provision of any external lighting l) Provision for the storage of fuel and chemicals m) provision for the recycling and disposal of waste management n) hours of construction and deliveries. 4.

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Land Adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex, PO18 8UH — Chichester District Council — Christina Downes Details of any foundations to be constructed using piling techniques shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of development. The development shall thereafter be carried out in accordance with the approved details. 5. No development shall commence on site until protective fencing has been erected around all trees and hedgerows not scheduled for removal in accordance with the Arboricultural Implications Report and Tree Protection Plans (drawing nos. SJA TPP 20179-041 East and SJA TPP 20179-041 West prepared by SJA Trees dated July 2020). Thereafter the https://www.gov.uk/planning-inspectorate 17

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Land Adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex, PO18 8UH — Chichester District Council — Christina Downes Details of any foundations to be constructed using piling techniques shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of development. The development shall thereafter be carried out in accordance with the approved details. 5. No development shall commence on site until protective fencing has been erected around all trees and hedgerows not scheduled for removal in accordance with the Arboricultural Implications Report and Tree Protection Plans (drawing nos. SJA TPP 20179-041 East and SJA TPP 20179-041 West prepared by SJA Trees dated July 2020). Thereafter the https://www.gov.uk/planning-inspectorate 17

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Land Adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex, PO18 8UH — Chichester District Council — Christina Downes Appeal Decision APP/L3815/W/21/3274502 protective fencing shall be retained for the duration of the construction works. No unauthorised access or placement of goods, fuels or chemicals, soil or other materials shall take place inside the fenced areas. Soil levels within the root protection area of the trees and hedgerows to be retained shall not be raised or lowered, and there shall be no burning of materials where it could cause damage to any tree, tree group or hedgerow to be retained on the site or on land adjoining at any time. 6. No development shall commence until an assessment of the risks posed by any contamination, carried out in accordance with British Standard BS 10175: Investigation of potentially contaminated sites - Code of Practice and the Environment Agency’s Model Procedures for the Management of Land Contamination (CLR 11) (or equivalent British Standard and Model Procedures if replaced), shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

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Land Adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex, PO18 8UH — Chichester District Council — Christina Downes If any contamination is found, a report specifying the measures to be taken, including the timescale, to remediate the site to render it suitable for the approved development shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The site shall be remediated in accordance with the approved measures and timescale and a verification report shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. If, during the course of development, any contamination is found which has not been previously identified, work shall be suspended and additional measures for its remediation shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The remediation of the site shall incorporate the approved additional measures and a verification report for all the remediation works shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority for approval before construction is recommenced. 7. No development/works shall commence until a written scheme of archaeological investigation of the site has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

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Land Adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex, PO18 8UH — Chichester District Council — Christina Downes The scheme shall include proposals for an initial trial investigation and mitigation of damage through development to deposits of importance thus identified, and a schedule for the investigation, the recording of findings and subsequent publication of results. Thereafter the scheme shall be undertaken fully in accordance with the approved details and a timetable to be agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. 8. No development shall commence until details of the proposed means of foul water sewerage disposal have been submitted to and been approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter the development shall be undertaken in accordance with the approved details. 9. No building hereby permitted shall be occupied until the sustainable https://www.gov.uk/planning-inspectorate 18

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Land Adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex, PO18 8UH — Chichester District Council — Christina Downes Appeal Decision APP/L3815/W/21/3274502 drainage system for the site has been completed in accordance with the submitted details in the Drainage Strategy by Patrick Parsons (July 2020) and the drainage layout (drawing no: A201107/0300 Rev P6). 10. No development shall commence until details of the management and maintenance of the sustainable drainage system so that it continues to operate satisfactorily for the lifetime of the development have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details. 11. No development shall commence until details of the arrangements for the future access and maintenance of any watercourse or culvert crossing or abutting the site have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The future access and maintenance shall thereafter be carried out in accordance with the approved details. At no time shall current and future landowners be restricted or prevented as a result of the development from undertaking their riparian maintenance responsibilities of any watercourse on or adjacent to the site. 12.

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Land Adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex, PO18 8UH — Chichester District Council — Christina Downes No development shall commence or ground clearance take place until a timetable for the ecological mitigation and enhancement measures has been submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The ecological mitigation and enhancement measures shall accord with the details in the Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (16 July 2020), the Updated Bat Survey (8 October 2020), the Dormouse Mitigation Strategy (16 July 2020), the Breeding Bird Survey (16 July 2020) and the Reptile Mitigation Strategy (16 July 2020), all prepared by EcoSupport, and shall be carried out in accordance with the agreed timetable. In particular the measures and enhancements shall include: a) Wildflower meadow, wooded copse and wetland planting b) filling gaps in tree lines or hedgerows with native species c) the provision of 59 bat brick/boxes to be installed into the dwellings and a further 12 bat boxes to be installed within the retained trees on site d) the provision of 59 swift bird bricks installed into the dwellings and a further 8 bird boxes to be installed within the retained trees on site e) the provision of 2 log piles f) gaps at the bottom of the fences to allow movement of small mammals across the site.

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Land Adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex, PO18 8UH — Chichester District Council — Christina Downes g) a 10m wide ecological corridor along the north site boundary and a 5m wide ecological corridor on the west site boundary 13. Notwithstanding any details submitted with the application, no dwelling shall be constructed above slab level until a full schedule of all materials and finishes and samples of such materials and finishes to be used for external walls, window/door surrounds and roofs of the building(s) have been submitted to and been approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details. https://www.gov.uk/planning-inspectorate 19

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Land Adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex, PO18 8UH — Chichester District Council — Christina Downes g) a 10m wide ecological corridor along the north site boundary and a 5m wide ecological corridor on the west site boundary 13. Notwithstanding any details submitted with the application, no dwelling shall be constructed above slab level until a full schedule of all materials and finishes and samples of such materials and finishes to be used for external walls, window/door surrounds and roofs of the building(s) have been submitted to and been approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details. https://www.gov.uk/planning-inspectorate 19

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Land Adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex, PO18 8UH — Chichester District Council — Christina Downes Appeal Decision APP/L3815/W/21/3274502 14. Notwithstanding any details submitted with the application no construction of any dwelling above slab level shall take place until a detailed scheme of soft landscaping for the site has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The scheme shall include a planting plan and schedule of plants including species, sizes, numbers and densities and a timetable for implementation. The works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details and timetable. Any trees or plants which, within a period of 5 years after planting, are removed, die or become seriously damaged or defective, shall be replaced as soon as is reasonably practicable with others of species, size and number as originally approved unless otherwise first agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. 15. Active electric charging points shall be provided for use of all dwellings and 4 fast charging units for use in connection with the retail and community building as specified in the Energy Strategy Statement by Briary Energy (dated January 2021).

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Land Adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex, PO18 8UH — Chichester District Council — Christina Downes No dwelling which is to be provided with such facility or the community building shall be first occupied until the electric charging point has been provided and is ready for use. 16. The Solar PV panels to be provided on the dwellings specified in the Energy Strategy Statement by Briary Energy (dated January 2021) shall be constructed and inserted so that they are flush fitting with the plane of the roof prior to first occupation of the dwelling. 17. A scheme of noise mitigation in accordance with the recommendations in sections 7, 8 and 9 of the Patrick Parsons Noise Assessment (dated December 2020) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved details shall be carried out before the first occupation of each dwelling. 18. No dwelling shall be first occupied until such time as the main vehicular and pedestrian/cycle access serving the development from Broad Road has been constructed and visibility splays provided of 2.4m by 120m in accordance with the details shown on drawing number A20107-201 Revision P4. Once provided the visibility splays shall be kept free of all obstructions over a height of 0.6m above adjoining carriageway level. 19.

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Land Adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex, PO18 8UH — Chichester District Council — Christina Downes No dwelling shall be first occupied until the emergency vehicular access onto Scant Road West has been constructed in accordance with drawing number A20107-101 Revision P4. The access shall thereafter be used by emergency vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists only. 20. No dwelling shall be first occupied until the car parking and/or garaging provision and the road access to it for that dwelling have been provided. The car parking provision shall be retained for that purpose thereafter. 21. No dwelling shall be first occupied until covered and secure cycle parking facilities for that dwelling has been provided in accordance with details that have been first submitted to and approved in writing by the Local https://www.gov.uk/planning-inspectorate 20

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Land Adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex, PO18 8UH — Chichester District Council — Christina Downes Appeal Decision APP/L3815/W/21/3274502 Planning Authority. The cycle parking spaces shall be retained for that purpose thereafter. 22. A Final Travel Plan shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority within 6 months of the first occupation of the development hereby permitted. The Final Travel Plan shall be based on the principles set out in the Travel Plan Framework (February 2021) and shall include modal targets to achieve its objectives and a timetable for their achievement. The Final Travel Plan shall thereafter be implemented in accordance with the approved details. 23. Before first occupation of any dwelling, details showing the location, installation and ongoing maintenance of fire hydrants shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved fire hydrants shall be installed before first occupation of any of the dwellings that they will serve and shall thereafter be retained for their intended purpose. 24. Before first occupation of any dwelling details of the external lighting of public areas, including roadways and amenity space, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

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Land Adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex, PO18 8UH — Chichester District Council — Christina Downes The lighting details shall seek to minimise potential impacts on bats using trees and hedgerows by avoiding unnecessary artificial light spill through the use of directional lighting sources and shielding. 25. The dwellings hereby permitted shall be designed to ensure the consumption of wholesome water by the occupiers shall not exceed 110 litres per person per day. The fixtures, fittings and appliances shall thereafter be retained to comply with this requirement. 26. The ground floor of the retail and community use building hereby permitted shall only be used as a convenience food store with a post office counter if required and for no other purpose, including within Class E or F2 of the Schedule to the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended) (or in any provision equivalent to that Class in any statutory instrument revoking and re-enacting that Order with or without modification). 27.

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Land Adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex, PO18 8UH — Chichester District Council — Christina Downes Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (or any order revoking and re-enacting that Order with or without modification), the ground floor of the retail and community use building shall only be used as a convenience food store and for no other purpose including within Part 3 Classes G, H and MA. 28. The first floor of the retail and community use building hereby permitted shall only be used as a community resource for local community purposes including use for administrative and business purposes and for no other purpose including within Use Classes E or F2 of the Schedule to the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended) (or in any provision equivalent to that Class in any statutory instrument https://www.gov.uk/planning-inspectorate 21

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Land Adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex, PO18 8UH — Chichester District Council — LIST OF PLANS | Drawing title | Plan reference | Revision | | --- | --- | --- | | Site Location Plan | CB_75_207_000 | - | | Planning Layout | CB_75_207_001 | Rev M | | Land Use Plan | CB_75_207_002 | Rev D | | Housing Mix Plan | CB_75_207_003 | Rev D | | Affordable Housing Plan | CB_75_207_004 | Rev D | | Building Heights Plan | CB_75_207_005 | Rev D | | Parking Strategy Plan | CB_75_207_006 | Rev D | | Bin and Cycle Storage | CB_75_207_007 | Rev D | | External Finishes Plan | CB_75_207_008 | Rev D | | External Enclosures Plan | CB_75_207_009 | Rev D | | Hard Surfacing Plan | CB_75_207_010 | Rev D | | House Type Plan | CB_75_207_012 | Rev D | | Landscape Area Plan | CB_75_207_901 | Rev D | | Character Areas Plan | CB_75_207_902 | Rev D | | Broad Road Frontage Street Scenes | CB_75_207_BRF_SS_01 | Rev A | | Northern Edge Street Scenes 1 | CB_75_207_NE_SS_01 | Rev A | | Scant Road West Street Scenes 1 | CB_75_207_SRW_SS_01 | Rev A | | Type 4A Elevations (Broad Road) | CB_75_207_BRF_4A_E01 | Rev A | | Type 4A Floorplans (Broad Road) | CB_75_207_BRF_4A_P01 | Rev A | | Type 4C Elevations (Broad Road) | CB_75_207_BRF_4C_E01 | Rev A | | Type 4C Floorplans (Broad Road) | CB_75_207_BRF_4C_P01 | Rev A |

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Land Adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex, PO18 8UH — Chichester District Council — LIST OF PLANS | Drawing title | Plan reference | Revision | | --- | --- | --- | | Type 4D Elevations (Broad Road) | CB_75_207_BRF_4D_E01 | Rev A | | Type 4D Floorplans (Broad Road) | CB_75_207_BRF_4D_P01 | Rev A | | Type 3A Elevations (Broad Road) | CB_75_207_BRF_3A_E01 | Rev A | | Type 3A Floorplans (Broad Road) | CB_75_207_BRF_3A_P01 | Rev A | | Type 3C Elevations (Broad Road) | CB_75_207_BRF_3C_E01 | Rev A | | Type 3C Floorplans (Broad Road) | CB_75_207_BRF_3C_P01 | Rev A | | Type 3E Elevations (Broad Road) | CB_75_207_BRF_3E_E01 | Rev A | | Type 3E Floorplans (Broad Road) | CB_75_207_BRF_3E_P01 | Rev A | | Type 2D Elevations (Broad Road) | CB_75_207_BRF_2D_E01 | Rev A | | Type 2D Floorplans (Broad Road) | CB_75_207_BRF_2D_P01 | Rev A | | Type 1BFA&2BFA Elevations (Broad Road) | CB_75_207_BRF_1BFA2BFA_E01 | Rev A | | Type 1BFA&2BFA Floorplans (Broad Road) | CB_75_207_BRF_1BFA2BFA_P01 | Rev A | | Type 1BCHA Elevations | CB_75_207_BRF_1BCHA_E01 | Rev A | | Type 1BCHA Floorplans | CB_75_207_BRF_1BCHA_P01 | Rev A | | Type 3A Elevations (Northern Edge) | CB_75_207_NE_3A_E01 | Rev A | | Type 3A Floorplans (Northern Edge) | CB_75_207_NE_3A_P01 | Rev A |

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Land Adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex, PO18 8UH — Chichester District Council — LIST OF PLANS https://www.gov.uk/planning-inspectorate 22 Appeal Decision APP/L3815/W/21/3274502

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Land Adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex, PO18 8UH — Chichester District Council — LIST OF PLANS Appeal Decision APP/L3815/W/21/3274502 | Type 3A Elevations (Northern Edge) | CB_75_207_NE_3A_E02 | Rev A | | --- | --- | --- | | Type 3A Floorplans (Northern Edge) | CB_75_207_NE_3A_P02 | Rev A | | Type 3F Elevations (Northern Edge) | CB_75_207_NE_3A_E01 | Rev A | | Type 3F Floorplans (Northern Edge) | CB_75_207_NE_3A_P01 | Rev A | | Type 3F Elevations (Northern Edge) | CB_75_207_NE_3A_E02 | Rev A | | Type 3F Floorplans (Northern Edge) | CB_75_207_NE_3A_P02 | Rev A | | Type 3C Elevations (Northern Edge) | CB_75_207_NE_3C_E01 | Rev A | | Type 3C Elevations (Northern Edge) | CB_75_207_NE_3C_E02 | Rev A | | Type 3C Floorplans (Northern Edge) | CB_75_207_NE_3C_P01 | Rev A | | Type 3C Elevations (Northern Edge) | CB_75_207_NE_3C_E03 | Rev A | | Type 3C Floorplans (Northern Edge) | CB_75_207_NE_3C_P02 | Rev A | | Type 3C Elevations (Northern Edge) | CB_75_207_NE_3C_E04 | Rev A | | Type 3C Floorplans (Northern Edge) | CB_75_207_NE_3C_P03 | Rev A | | Type 2B Elevations (Northern Edge) | CB_75_207_NE_2B_E01 | Rev A | | Type 2B Floorplans (Northern Edge) | CB_75_207_NE_2B_P01 | Rev A | | Type 2B Elevations (Northern Edge) | CB_75_207_NE_2B_E02 | Rev A | | Type 2B Floorplans (Northern Edge) | CB_75_207_NE_2B_P02 | Rev A |

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Land Adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex, PO18 8UH — Chichester District Council — LIST OF PLANS | Type 3A Elevations (Northern Edge) | CB_75_207_NE_3A_E02 | Rev A | | --- | --- | --- | | Type 2B Elevations (Northern Edge) | CB_75_207_NE_2B_E03 | Rev A | | Type 4E Elevations (Northern Edge) | CB_75_207_NE_4E_E01 | Rev A | | Type 4E Floorplans (Northern Edge) | CB_75_207_NE_4E_P01 | Rev A | | Type 3D Elevations (Northern Edge) | CB_75_207_NE_3D_E01 | Rev A | | Type 3D Floorplans (Northern Edge) | CB_75_207_NE_3D_P01 | Rev A | | Type 3D Elevations (Northern Edge) | CB_75_207_NE_3D_E02 | Rev A | | Type 3D Floorplans (Northern Edge) | CB_75_207_NE_3D_P02 | Rev A | | Type 2D Elevations (Northern Edge) | CB_75_207_NE_2D_E01 | Rev A | | Type 2D Floorplans (Northern Edge) | CB_75_207_NE_2D_P01 | Rev A | | Type 2D Elevations (Northern Edge) | CB_75_207_NE_2D_E02 | Rev A | | Type 2D Floorplans (Northern Edge) | CB_75_207_NE_2D_P02 | Rev A | | Type 2D Elevations (Northern Edge) | CB_75_207_NE_2D_E03 | Rev A | | Type 2D Floorplans (Northern Edge) | CB_75_207_NE_2D_P03 | Rev A | | Type 1BFA Elevations (Northern Edge) | CB_75_207_NE_1BFA_E01 | Rev A | | Type 1BFA Floorplans (Northern Edge) | CB_75_207_NE_1BFA_P01 | Rev A | | Type 4A Elevations (Scant Road West) | CB_75_207_SRW_4A_E01 | Rev A |

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Land Adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex, PO18 8UH — Chichester District Council — LIST OF PLANS | Type 3A Elevations (Northern Edge) | CB_75_207_NE_3A_E02 | Rev A | | --- | --- | --- | | Type 4A Floorplans (Scant Road West) | CB_75_207_SRW_4A_P01 | Rev A | | Type 4B Elevations (Scant Road West) | CB_75_207_SRW_4B_E01 | Rev A | | Type 4B Floorplans (Scant Road West) | CB_75_207_SRW_4B_P01 | Rev A | | Type 4C Elevations (Scant Road West) | CB_75_207_SRW_4C_E01 | Rev A | | Type 4C Floorplans (Scant Road West) | CB_75_207_SRW_4C_P01 | Rev A | | Type 4D Elevations (Scant Road West) | CB_75_207_SRW_4D_E01 | Rev A | | Type 4D Floorplans (Scant Road West) | CB_75_207_SRW_4D_P01 | Rev A | | Type 3A Elevations (Scant Road West) | CB_75_207_SRW_3A_E01 | Rev A | | Type 3A Floorplans (Scant Road West) | CB_75_207_SRW_3A_P01 | Rev A | | Type 3A Elevations (Scant Road West) | CB_75_207_SRW_3A_E02 | Rev A | | Type 3A Floorplans (Scant Road West) | CB_75_207_SRW_3A_P02 | Rev A | | Type 3BB Elevations (Scant Road West) | CB_75_207_SRW_3BB_E01 | Rev A | | Type 3BB Floorplans (Scant Road West) | CB_75_207_SRW_3BB_P01 | Rev A | | Type 3C Elevations (Scant Road West) | CB_75_207_SRW_3C_E01 | Rev A | | Type 3C Floorplans (Scant Road West) | CB_75_207_SRW_3C_P01 | Rev A |

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Land Adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex, PO18 8UH — Chichester District Council — LIST OF PLANS | Type 3A Elevations (Northern Edge) | CB_75_207_NE_3A_E02 | Rev A | | --- | --- | --- | | Type 3C Elevations (Scant Road West) | CB_75_207_SRW_3C_E02 | Rev A | | Type 3C Floorplans (Scant Road West) | CB_75_207_SRW_3C_P02 | Rev A | | Type 2D Elevations (Scant Road West) | CB_75_207_SRW_2D_E01 | Rev A | | Type 2D Floorplans (Scant Road West) | CB_75_207_SRW_2D_P01 | Rev A | | Type 2BB Elevations (Scant Road West) | CB_75_207_SRW_2BB_E01 | Rev A | | Type 2BB Floorplans (Scant Road West) | CB_75_207_SRW_2BB_P01 | Rev A | | Type 2BB Elevations (Scant Road West) | CB_75_207_SRW_2BB_E02 | Rev A | | Type 2BB Floorplans (Scant Road West) | CB_75_207_SRW_2BB_P02 | Rev A | | Type 1BF&2BF Elevations (Scant Road West) | CB_75_207_SRW_1BF2BF_E01 | Rev A | | Type 1BF&2BF Floorplans (Scant Road West) | CB_75_207_SRW_1BF2BF_P01 | Rev A | | Type 1BF&2BF Elevations (Scant Road | CB_75_207_SRW_1BF2BF_E02 | Rev A |

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Land Adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex, PO18 8UH — Chichester District Council — LIST OF PLANS https://www.gov.uk/planning-inspectorate 23 Appeal Decision APP/L3815/W/21/3274502

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Land Adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex, PO18 8UH — Chichester District Council — LIST OF PLANS | West) | | | | --- | --- | --- | | Type 1BF&2BF Floorplans (Scant Road West) | CB_75_207_SRW_1BF2BF_P02 | Rev A | | Type 1BF&2BF Floorplans (Scant Road West) | CB_75_207_SRW_1BF2BF_P03 | Rev A | | Type 4E Elevations (Scant Road West) | CB_75_207_SRW_4E_E01 | Rev A | | Type 4E Floorplans (Scant Road West) | CB_75_207_SRW_4E_P01 | Rev A | | Type 3E Elevations (Scant Road West) | CB_75_207_SRW_3E_E01 | Rev A | | Type 3E Floorplans (Scant Road West) | CB_75_207_SRW_3E_P01 | Rev A | | Type 3E Elevations (Scant Road West) | CB_75_207_SRW_3E_E02 | Rev A | | Type 3E Floorplans (Scant Road West) | CB_75_207_SRW_3E_P02 | Rev A | | Type 1BMA Elevations (Scant Road West) | CB_75_207_SRW_1BMA_E01 | Rev A | | Type 1BMA Floorplans (Scant Road West) | CB_75_207_SRW_1BMA_P01 | Rev A | | Garage Floorplans & Elevations 1 | CB_75_207_GAR_01 | Rev A | | Garage Floorplans & Elevations 2 | CB_75_207_GAR_02 | Rev A | | Garage Floorplans & Elevations 3 | CB_75_207_GAR_03 | Rev A | | Garage Floorplans & Elevations 4 | CB_75_207_GAR_04 | Rev A | | Bin Store Floorplans & Elevations | CB_75_207_BIN_01 | Rev A | | Cycle Store Floorplans & Elevations | CB_75_207_CYC_01 | Rev A | | Sub Station Floorplans & Elevations | CB_75_207_SUB_01 | Rev A |

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Land Adjoining A27 Scant Road West, Hambrook, West Sussex, PO18 8UH — Chichester District Council — LIST OF PLANS | West) | | | | --- | --- | --- | | Retail & Business Resource Hub Elevations | CB_75_207_RBRH_E01A | Rev A | | Retail & Business Resource Hub Elevations | CB_75_207_RBRH_E02A | Rev A | | Retail & Business Resource Hub Elevations | CB_75_207_RBRH_P01A | Rev A | | Retail & Business Resource Hub Elevations | CB_75_207_RBRH_P02A | Rev A | | Schematic Drainage Layout | A20107/0300 | Rev P6 | | Central Public Open Space and LEAP Insert | 7151/ASP3/LSP | Rev A | | Proposed Access Arrangements and Off- Site Highway Works | A20107-201 | Rev P4 | | Emergency Access General Arrangement | A20107-101 | Rev P4 | | Emergency Access Spot Levels & Longitudinal Sections | A20107-102 | Rev P3 | https://www.gov.uk/planning-inspectorate 24

Extracted from the decision letter PDF and shown in full, chunk by chunk.

Main issues and findings

Other
For appellant
¶7

The inspector considered the spatial strategy in the development plan and determined that the proposed development would integrate successfully with the existing settlement.

Agricultural land
Against appellant
¶26

The inspector determined that the proportionate loss of best and most versatile agricultural land in this case would be justified, bearing in mind the economic and social benefits.

Ecology and biodiversity
Neutral
¶29

The inspector noted that the development would result in a net gain of some 70% in habitat units, but a small loss of just over 1% in hedgerow units.

Flood risk
For appellant
¶40

The inspector determined that the proposed development would not result in an unacceptable risk of flooding.

Highway safety
For appellant
¶43

The inspector determined that the proposed development would not result in an unacceptable risk to highway safety.

Policies relied on

Reference Weight
LP 2
Determinative
LP 4
Limited
LP 5
Moderate
LP 45
Limited
NPPF 208
Determinative

Site constraints from the Casework Database

Conservation area
Green belt
Listed building setting
AONB
SSSI
Flooding an issue

Source

Decision letter, 24 pages, issued by the Planning Inspectorate on 4 November 2021 under the Open Government Licence.