Plans to build 300 East Wittering homes withdrawn
Plans to build 300 homes in East Wittering have been withdrawn.
Applicant Barratt David Wilson Homes sought permission from Chichester District Council in May 2024 to build on land at Stubcroft Farm.
The application – along with a previous one refused by the council in 2023 – attracted hundreds of objections, with flooding and sewage sitting at the top of a long list of concerns.
The council twice permitted the applicant more time to look into the flooding issues and – given its similar concerns about the previous application – was likely on the way to refusing this one.
Almost two years after the plans were submitted, agent Henry Adams LLP wrote to the council withdrawing the application – but that does mean another will not be submitted at a later date.
The letter said: “This decision has been made in the spirit of continuing to work positively and collaboratively with the council.
“While we remain confident that the matters raised in respect of the applications can be addressed and resolved, we recognise the time already afforded by the council in considering the proposals to date.
“Given the current position and acknowledging that further extensions of time are not possible, it is considered appropriate to withdraw the applications at this stage.
“This will allow the opportunity to reflect on the feedback received and to engage further with the council.”
To view the application, log on to publicaccess.chichester.gov.uk and search for 26/00323/FUL.