Former Chichester football ground is listed for sale

The 4.84 acre site in Church Road, Chichester, is being marketed by property agents Savills.

The ground was the former home of Portfield Football Club, which later merged with Chichester Football Club and relocated to the current ground at Oaklands Park. 

The rectangular land lies around a mile east of the city centre, within the defined settlement boundary of the city, and is deemed suitable for housing. 

Outline permission for 80 homes, comprising 52 houses and 28 flats, was previously granted in July 2010, although this has since lapsed. 

Property documents state that additional land to the south has since been added to the site being sold, potentially allowing a buyer to increase the number of homes, subject to planning permission.

Proposals for extra care and 100 per cent affordable housing of mixed tenure are invited, according to the agent.

The land is mainly open grassland, with established vegetation, a small single-storey building and areas of hardstanding near the entrance.

Trees and hedgerows screen the boundaries, while access for vehicles and pedestrians is provided from Church Road.

A public right of way runs within the southern boundary.

The land is being offered freehold with vacant possession.

Unconditional and subject-to-planning offers are being sought before December 16 with price available on approach.

Interested parties should contact Savills.