Agenda – Planning and Conservation Committee – 29 January 2026

Below is the agenda for the Planning and Conservation Committee meeting being held on 29 January 2026.

You can also download a PDF copy of the agenda here: Agenda – Planning and Conservation – 29 January 2026.

You can also download a PDF copy of the Meeting Book, which includes the agenda and supporting papers here: Meeting Book – Planning and Conservation Committee – 29 January 2026.

Supporting papers are only available in PDF form within the Meeting Book above.

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 29 JANUARY 2026

PL2026/1 – APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

To note apologies received from Members of the Committee in advance of the meeting.

PL2026/2 – DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Declarations of interest by Members of the Committee in matters on the agenda for this meeting.

PL2026/3 – PUBLIC QUESTIONS

To answer questions (if any) from members of the public being pursuant to Standing Order 3(e) of Chichester City Council’s Standing Orders (April 2025).

PL2026/4 – MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING(S)

To approve and sign as a correct record the minutes of the Planning and Conservation Committee meeting(s) held on Thursday 4th December 2025.

PL2026/5 – UPDATES ON ACTIONS FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING(S)

Minute ref.	Action	Status
PL2025/53	To provide Chichester District Council with verdicts and comments on planning applications	Completed
PL2025/54	To provide Chichester District Council with verdicts and comments on planning applications	Completed
PL2025/58	Add items to the agenda of the next committee meeting	Completed

PL2026/6 – JOURNEY THROUGH WORDS – BUSES & BUS STOP ART

West Sussex County Council proposes beginning the project by using City Centre bus stops to display works of art, primarily poetry. The initiative will then expand to include displays on buses and at events across the county. Report attached

PL2026/7 – APPLICATIONS FOR PLANNING PERMISSION

Review and discuss applications for planning permission as reported by the Planning Adviser. Refer to the attached report for details.

PL2026/8 – NEW PLANNING APPLICATIONS RECEIVED SINCE PUBLISHING OF THE AGENDA

Discuss new planning items received since the agenda was published, as reported by the Planning Adviser.

PL2026/9 – BUDGET REQUIREMENTS 2026/27

Committee to discuss the budget required for the coming financial year, covering both ongoing projects and any new initiatives the committee wishes to pursue. Spending Overview and Public Realm Items List attached.

PL2026/10 – NET ZERO MATTERS

Review and discuss matters related to achieving net zero emissions.

PL2026/11 – ENFORCEMENT MATTERS

Town Clerk to report on enforcement matters concerning planning and conservation. Breach of condition notice to Vistry Homes Limited by Chichester District Council attached

PL2026/12 – TRAFFIC ISSUES

Town Clerk to report on matters concerning the traffic issues in the city. Traffic Regulation Order Consultation Drovers Lane and Acres Drive:

Type of order: 20MPH speed limit, school keep clear, prohibition of loading and unloading and waiting restrictions (report attached)

PL2026/13 – PUBLIC REALM MATTERS

Town Clerk to report on matters concerning the public realm in the city. To consider taking on grass cutting of the escheat land (currently owned by the Crown Estate) at Arundel Park now that WSCC have stopped maintaining it.

PL2026/14 – ITEMS TO BE INCLUDED ON THE NEXT AGENDA

PL2026/15 – DATE OF NEXT ORDINARY MEETING

Confirm the date of the next ordinary meeting: Thursday 26 February 2026.

To: Members of the Planning and Conservation Committee: Councillors Butler, Chant, C Gershater, Russell and Vivian.

Ex Officio Members:
The Mayor (Councillor S McHale)

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