Views sought on community facilities in large development west of Chichester

Miller Homes and Vistry Group (previously Linden Homes) are bringing forward the first phase of 750 homes at Whitehouse Farm with construction already underway on the first parcels, spine road and country park.

Now the developers are asking residents for their views on proposals for a new local centre within the development.

This will include employment, retail, community and healthcare uses, together with a one form entry primary school and play areas.

In light of Government Covid-19 guidance, the proposals will be presented online as part of a virtual exhibition.

According to the exhibition boards: “A focal square forms the heart of the local centre, surrounded by a range of active uses which will create a vibrant community space.”

The community centre would incorporate a cafe space, hall, meeting and activity rooms as well as a kitchen with car parking shared by the nearby healthcare facility.

The exhibition boards are available to view online until Sunday December 13 at www.westofchichester.consultationonline.co.uk

Miller Homes and Vistry Group will then carefully review the feedback before submitting a reserved matters application for the local centre to Chichester District Council towards the end of 2020.

Residents can also get in touch with the project team via the freephone information line on 0800 298 7040 or by emailing [email protected]

The first reserved matters application for the first phase of the site received planning permission in June 2018 and included the primary infrastructure for the site, such as the primary access road and drainage.

Subsequent reserved matters applications for residential parcels of the site have been submitted to Chichester District Council, including a recent application for Parcels 5.F and 5.G, comprising 50 and 53 new homes respectively.