Issue details

The Infrastructure Business Plan (IBP) has been prepared collaboratively with the three tiers of local government (District, County and Parish/Town Councils) and in close cooperation with infrastructure delivery commissioners including strategic site developers, to ensure that development within the Chichester plan area is supported by the timely provision of infrastructure. The IBP will be rolled forward and updated each year and will be subject to annual review remaining continually revised to reflect development delivery rates and adjusted infrastructure requirements across the plan area.

This IBP provides a clear approach and process for prioritising infrastructure. A transparent process for prioritising infrastructure is needed because CIL receipts will not be sufficient to fund all infrastructure required within the Plan area. Prioritisation facilitates a considered approach towards infrastructure delivery and will support the effective management of resources. The IBP is based upon the Local Plan development trajectories, prioritisation of Infrastructure projects, and phasing of Infrastructure. It identifies other potential sources which could help fund the shortfalls.

To endorse the Plan before going out to consultation with parish councils and key infrastructure delivery partners.