The project, led by sustainable developer Zero C in partnership with the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA), has received detailed planning permission from Chichester District Council.
The council had resolved to approve the scheme in November 2010, subject to a Section 106 agreement. This agreement is now in place, securing financial contributions from the developer towards local schools and infrastructure, and ensuring that 40% of the new homes will be of affordable tenure, as well as.
The agreement also included mitigation measures of any impact on the Chichester Harbour special protection areas (SPA).
The site was originally taken to market by the HCA in March 2008. Low carbon homes specialist Zero C was selected as development partner in November 2009.
The first phase of construction is anticipated to be for 50 homes. Demolition and preparatory works for this start immediately, with construction works due to start in June. Completion of the first homes is expected in spring 2012.
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