Shopwyke Lakes, Longacres Way

The site extends to approximately 1.453 acres (0.588 hectares) and forms part of the wider80 acre (32 ha) Shopwyke Lakes development. It is situated adjacent to one of the two feature lakes and areas of landscaped open space that serve as key focal points within the scheme.

Overlooking the central lake, the site benefits from direct access to the main distributor road through the development, with a bus stop located directly opposite. It has been allocated for a high-density residential-led development, adjacent to the community facilities, retail units and sports playing facilities that were delivered in earlier phases.

Two new pedestrian and cycle bridges, constructed as part of the wider development, provide connectivity to nearby amenities, including Portfield Retail Park, Chichester Water Sports Centre, several supermarkets, a gym and the South Downs National Park.

Shopwyke Lakes is located approximately 1.2 miles to the east of Chichester city centre, on the edge of the existing urban settlement. The Site forms part of the wider Shopwyke Lakes development and occupies a central location within it. It is conveniently positioned just off the A27, with the historic city centre of Chichester, the Sussex coast, and the South Downs within easy reach.

Access to the Site is via Longacres Way, a link road connecting the B2144 to the A27 - the main trunk road along the South Coast, providing direct routes to Southampton, Portsmouth and Brighton.

Chichester Railway Station is situated approximately 2 miles to the west and offers direct services to London Victoria twice per house, with fastest journey times of circa 1 hour 35minutes. Southampton Airport is approximately 34 miles to the west and Gatwick Airport iscirca 43 miles to the north east, both offering a wide range of domestic and international connections.