Leisure and Community

Policy LC1 Support Independent Living SAVED

New, converted and extended independent living and care homes will be supported within the Settlement Boundary provided that the design and scale of development are in keeping with the character of the location and that the impact on the amenity of surrounding residential properties is acceptable.

Policy LC2 Healthcare facilities SAVED

Proposals for new or improved medical facilities will be supported within the Settlement Boundary subject to the other policies in the Boxgrove Neighbourhood Development Plan.

Policy LC3 Protection of assets of community value SAVED

Proposals that will enhance the viability and/or community value of any property that has been included in the register of Assets of Community Value will be supported. Proposals that result in the loss of such a property or in significant harm to its community value should demonstrate the continuing operation of the property is no longer economically viable. Evidence should be provided that the site has been actively marketed in accordance with the Chichester Local Plan: Key Policies Appendix E Appropriate Marketing Guidance or any successor guidance.

Policy LC4 Designation of local green spaces SAVED

The areas shown in Schedule A are designated as Local Green Space

Policy LC5 Designation of local open spaces SAVED

The areas shown in Schedule B are designated as Local Open Space where development proposals should demonstrate that their benefits outweigh any identified harm and there are no reasonable alternative sites available.

Policy LC6 Boxgrove Village shop SAVED

Proposals to retain the facility of the village shop will be supported. Proposals for the redevelopment or change of use away from use as the village shop should demonstrate the existing use is no longer economically viable. Evidence should be provided by the developer that the site has been actively marketed accordance with the Chichester Local Plan: Key Policies Appendix E Appropriate Marketing Guidance or any successor guidance.

Policy LC7 Boxgrove School SAVED

Developments that lead to the provision of or improvement to facilities for children to attend primary school in Boxgrove will be supported subject to the other policies in the Boxgrove Neighbourhood Development Plan.