Planning
The Conservancy's Role
Chichester Harbour was designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) for its unique landscape. Within all AONB’s the purpose of the planning system is to ensure that any change through development conserves or enhances the natural beauty of the landscape. The Conservancy therefore comments on any changes to planning policy at national, regional or local levels - planning decisions on new development requiring planning permission are made in accordance with these planning policies.
The Conservancy is also consulted on all planning applications within the AONB boundary by either Havant Borough Council or Chichester District Council, and also those applications on or just outside of the boundary that are visible from within the AONB. The Conservancy is asked to comment on the impact of development on the AONB landscape or nature conservation and also takes into account the socio-economic benefit of such developments on the AONB. The Conservancy bases its responses on the development plan policies for Havant Borough Council and Chichester District Council, the Chichester Harbour AONB Management Plan and other planning guidance.
The greatest pressure for development for Chichester Harbour AONB is from replacement or new dwellings and extensions in or close to the AONB boundary. As a result the two local planning authorities within the AONB, Chichester District Council and Havant Borough Council in conjunction with the Conservancy have created Design Guidelines for New Dwellings and Extensions.
Please download and carefully consider the guidelines for your area. If you need further assistance do not hesitate to contact the Harbour Office, Chichester District Council or Havant Borough Council.
DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR NEW
DWELLINGS
AND EXTENSIONS
Chichester Harbour
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
The guidelines for your area can be downloaded as a pdf document. Please ensure you read your area in conjunction alongside the General Guidance.
| Description | File Size |
|---|---|
| General guidance, character areas and contact details. Please download this section in conjunction with all areas. | 569 kb |
| South Hayling Island | 325 kb |
| North Hayling Island | 325 kb |
| Langstone and Warblington | 325 kb |
| Emsworth Historic Core | 325 kb |
| Southbourne to Fishbourne | 325 kb |
| Chidham | 325 kb |
| Bosham | 325 kb |
| Dell Quay and Birdham | 325 kb |
| West Itchenor | 325 kb |
| West Wittering | 325 kb |
| Design Guidelines - complete document | 3.25Mb |
