The appeal is dismissed and planning permission is refused for residential development comprising 25no dwellings together with the provision of off-site public open space and associated works at Land East of Cot Lane, Chidham, West Sussex. The application Ref CH/13/03978/FUL, dated 22 November 2013, was refused by notice dated 30 May 2014. The appeal is made by Orchard Homes and Development Ltd against the decision of Chichester District Council.