Controversial homes plan may be '˜called in' for decision

A controversial decision by Chichester District Council (CDC) to give the go-ahead for 54 homes at Kirdford, which fly in the face of the village's neighbourhood plan (KNP), could be called in by the secretary of state.

“I hope the secretary of state decides to review the matter so this long-running issue can be resolved and, further, I believe the community deserves his support to have the relevant phasing policy upheld,” said Josef Ransley, who represents Kirdford at CDC.

“After all the examiner, appointed by the secretary of state, who reviewed all the Kirdford NP policies brought forward by the community three years ago, certainly considered the policy justified, reasonable and appropriate.”