Elm Tree Cottage Elms Lane West Wittering Chichester West Sussex PO20 8LW

1. 20 Jul 2026

   Received by Chichester

2. 28 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 12 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 22 September 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Chichester took a median of 54 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Chichester for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

Heritage applications concern listed buildings and conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for works, inside or out, that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without consent is a criminal offence. The council weighs harm to the heritage asset against any public benefit of the proposal.

More on heritage and listed buildings applications in our guide

• Summerheys Elms Lane West Wittering Chichester West Sussex PO20 8LW

  26/01591/TCA Submitted 17 Jul 2026 0m away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~11 Sep

  Notification of intention to crown reduce back to previous pruning points on 2 no. Acer negundo trees (T1 and T2). Crown reduce back to previous pruning points on 1 no. Eucalyptus tree (T3). Reduce heights by 1.4m on 3 no. Hoherias trees (T4-T6).

  Awaiting decision Trees 5 docs

• Elm Tree Cottage Elms Lane West Wittering Chichester West Sussex PO20 8LW

  26/01159/LBC Submitted 26 May 2026 0m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~31 Jul

  Internal alterations, addition of 1st floor bathroom, new door opening to east elevation, partial chimney re-build and conservation repair works.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 15 docs

• Beaufort House Elms Lane West Wittering Chichester West Sussex PO20 8LW

  26/01703/TCA Submitted 30 Jul 2026 0m away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~24 Sep

  Notification of intention to crown reduce by 0.5m (all round) on 2 no. Field Maple trees (T1 & T2).

  Awaiting decision Trees 2 docs

• Elm Tree Cottage Elms Lane West Wittering Chichester West Sussex PO20 8LW

  26/00038/TCA Submitted 7 Jan 2026 13m away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~12 Mar

  Notification of intention to fell 1 no. Hawthorn tree (T1) and 1 no. Cherry tree (T3) and reduce sectors (all round) by 1.5m and reduce height by 2.5m on 1 no. Bay tree (T2).

  Awaiting decision Trees 4 docs

• Elm Tree Cottage Elms Lane West Wittering Chichester West Sussex PO20 8LW

  26/00038/TCA Submitted 7 Jan 2026 13m away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~12 Mar

  Notification of intention to fell 1 no. Hawthorn tree (T1) and 1 no. Cherry tree (T3) and reduce sectors (all round) by 1.5m and reduce height by 2.5m on 1 no. Bay tree (T2).

  Awaiting decision Trees 4 docs

• Elm Tree Cottage Elms Lane West Wittering Chichester West Sussex PO20 8LW

  26/01601/LBC Submitted 20 Jul 2026 26m away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~22 Sep

  Re-thatching using water Reed, fire safety upgrading and conservation repair works.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 13 docs

• 26/01836/LBC Awaiting decision

  Galleon House 63 High Street Bosham Chichester West Sussex PO18 8LT

  Restoration works and alterations including replacement of single glazing with slimline heritage double glazing.

  20 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/01745/LBC Awaiting decision

  Kipson Bank Farm Selsey Road Hunston Chichester West Sussex PO20 1AU

  Change use of barns to 1 no. dwelling with open garage and workshop. (S73 variation of condition 2 to planning permission HN/22/02771/LBC - To accommodate variations to the proposed plans and elevations.)

  6 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/01664/LBC Awaiting decision

  Rookwood House Rookwood Lane West Wittering Chichester West Sussex PO20 8QH

  Decoration of windows, doors, gutters and balcony railings.

  27 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/01653/LBC Awaiting decision

  Highleigh Farmhouse Highleigh Road Sidlesham Chichester West Sussex PO20 7NR

  Pitched roof extension to west and introduction of 3 no. dormers, two rooflights and solar panels. Replacement single-storey rear extension with hipped roof and rooflights. Internal alterations including partial removal of internal wall and door between kitchen and dining room, removal of lower ceiling area in kitchen, alterations to ground floor layout including new staircase with under stairs storage, new shower room, pantry, scullery and service cupboard, and new shower room to first floor level. Fenestration alterations and replacements.

  24 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/01638/LBC Awaiting decision

  Leat Cottage Bosham Lane Bosham Chichester West Sussex PO18 8HL

  Demolition of outbuilding and modern flat roofed single-storey extensions on north and east elevations including removal of boiler room chimney. Erection of replacement single-storey extension on north and east elevations. Demolition of porch canopy and erection of new bay window on west elevation, replacement fenestration, internal alterations and restoration.

  23 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings