Agenda – Planning and Conservation Committee – 24 April 2025
Below is the agenda for the Planning and Conservation Committee meeting being held on 24 April 2025.
You can also download a PDF copy of the agenda here: Agenda – Planning and Conservation Committee – 24 April 2025.
Supporting papers for this meeting are only available in PDF format. Please use the links below to download
- Planning and Conservation – 24 April 2025 – Supporting Papers
- Support report – Street naming application – Minerva Heights – Residential and retail block – Drovers Lane and Purchase Place

CHICHESTER CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED TO ATTEND A MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND CONSERVATION COMMITTEE TO BE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER AT 4.00PM ON THURSDAY 24 APRIL 2025

16 April 2025
1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
To note apologies received from Members of the Committee in advance of the meeting.
2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST BY MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE IN MATTERS ON THE AGENDA FOR THIS MEETING
3. MINUTES OF THE PLANNING AND CONSERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 27 MARCH 2025
To approve and sign as a correct record the minutes of the Planning and Conservation Committee meeting held on 27 MARCH 2025.
4. UPDATES ON ACTIONS FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING
To note the completion of the following actions:
- Minute 138 – CCCSO to place Net Zero Working Group Minutes from Tuesday 20 March 2025, on the next Planning & Conservation Agenda.
5. APPLICATIONS FOR PLANNING PERMISSION
Planning Adviser to report (report attached).
6. NEW PLANNING ITEMS RECEIVED SINCE PUBLISHING OF AGENDA
Planning Adviser to report
7. NET ZERO WORKING GROUP
Review Minutes and Report from the Net Zero Working Group Meeting on 20 MARCH 2025. (minutes attached)
8. STREET TRADING CONSENT APPLICATION – DISTINGUSIHED GENTLEMAN’S RIDE
The Street Trading Consent application for the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride is set for Sunday, 18th May 2025, between 10am and 4pm. The application, submitted by Chichester District Council, falls under the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 and is associated with the charitable motorcycle event. (supporting papers attached)
9. STREET NAMING
Name change for property ‘The Acres’ in Minerva Heights (report attached)
10. STATEMENT OF PRERESENTATION PROCEDURE
The Chichester Local Plan outlines the development strategy and policy framework for the district, excluding the area covered by the South Downs National Park. Once adopted, the plan will guide planning decisions up to 2039.
The consultation invites feedback on the proposed modifications (report attached)
11. ENFORCEMENT MATTERS
Town Clerk to report
12. TRAFFIC ISSUES
Town Clerk to report.
13. ITEMS TO BE INCLUDED ON THE NEXT AGENDA
14. DATE OF NEXT ORDINARY MEETING
DATE OF NEXT ORDINARY MEETING: Thursday 24 April 2025
To: Members of the Planning and Conservation Committee:
Councillors Butler, C Gershater, McHale and Vivian
Ex Officio Members:
The Mayor (Councillor S Quail)
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