Decision
Analysis
outcome: The Strategic Planning Manager decided not to adopt the plan until further discussions have taken place to ensure compliance with the National Planning Policy Framework.
summary: The decision at stake is whether to adopt the currently published Chichester Harbour National Landscape Management Plan 2025-2030.
topline: The Strategic Planning Manager has decided to delay adoption of the Chichester Harbour National Landscape Management Plan 2025-2030.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves updating a management plan for a national landscape, which could impact various local stakeholders and interest groups.
affected_stakeholders: ["Chichester Harbour National Landscape Management", "Local residents", "Environmental groups"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://havant.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=817
Decision Maker: David Hayward - Strategic Planning Manager
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose: The Management Plan sets the overall direction of travel for the next 5 years with a set of agreed Policy Aims and an accompanying Delivery Plan. In 2023 all AONBs were rebranded as National Landscapes to better reflect their national importance.
Content: The Management Plan sets the overall direction of travel for the next 5 years with a set of agreed Policy Aims and an accompanying Delivery Plan. In 2023 all AONBs were rebranded as National Landscapes to better reflect their national importance. It is recommended that the Strategic Planning Manager:- i) Does not adopt the currently published Chichester Harbour National Landscape Management Plan 2025-2030 until further discussions have taken place in order to update the management plan to ensure that it complies with the National Planning Policy Framework
Date of Decision: July 13, 2026