Springfield, Hambrook Hill South, Hambrook, Chichester, PO18 8UJ

Planning appeal 3348216 at Springfield, Hambrook Hill South, Hambrook, Chichester, PO18 8UJ (Chichester District Council) was dismissed on 21 February 2025 by Inspector Dade E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the integrity of the Chichester and Langstone Harbours Special Protection Area and Ramsar.

erection of 1 no 3-bed dwelling

Authority: Chichester District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Dade E
Postcode: PO18 8UJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the integrity of the Chichester and Langstone Harbours Special Protection Area and Ramsar
the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
the effect of the proposed development on the safety and efficiency of the strategic road network and local highways

What decided it

The nutrient neutrality scheme failed to demonstrate adequate mitigation of the proposed development's nutrient impacts on the SPA, meaning the integrity of the SPA would be adversely affected in breach of the Habitats Regulations.

The small positive contribution to housing supply was outweighed by the significant harm to the integrity of the Chichester and Langstone Harbours SPA, which provided a clear reason for refusal under the Habitats Regulations and the Framework's policies protecting areas of particular importance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 49Policy 50Policy 33Policy 45Policy 48Policy 8Policy 9Policy DS1 of the Chidham and Hambrook Neighbourhood Plan 2016

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