Birdham Pool Marina The Causeway Birdham West Sussex

1. 17 Aug 2026

   Received by South Downs National Park

2. 9 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 25 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 4 November 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   South Downs National Park took a median of 56 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with South Downs National Park for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year South Downs National Park decided full applications in a median of 70 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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• The Snipe Lock Lane Birdham Chichester West Sussex PO20 7BB

  26/01760/DOM Submitted 10 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  Re-pitch of garage roof with new external staircase for access to attic accommodation.

  Granted 5 docs

• Salterns Lock Lane Birdham Chichester West Sussex PO20 7BB

  26/01337/DOM Submitted 18 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  Demolition of an existing conservatory and lean-to, construction of a single storey rear extension and two storey front extension. Replace single storey porch, internal alterations and alterations to the fenestration to dwelling and garage.

  Granted Extension Demolition +1 23 docs
  Small domestic

• Pool House And BYC House Lock Lane Birdham West Sussex PO20 7BB

  26/02046/FUL Submitted 22 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  78% historically approved · decision due ~30 Nov

  Demolition of existing building containing 3 no. flat (Pool House). Removal of 1 no. flat from the first floor of existing BYC House retaining the commercial unit, and the construction of 2 no. buildings (Harbour House and New Pool House) comprising 4 no. replacement flats and associated works.

  Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling Demolition
  Several homes

• 1 Pool House Lock Lane Birdham Chichester West Sussex PO20 7BB

  25/02546/FUL Submitted 22 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  Replacement retaining sea wall realigned landwards.

  Granted Full applications 22 docs

• 1 Pool House Lock Lane Birdham Chichester West Sussex PO20 7BB

  25/02546/FUL Submitted 22 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  78% historically approved · decision due ~17 Feb

  Replacement retaining sea wall realigned landwards.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 21 docs

• Pool House And BYC House Lock Lane Birdham West Sussex PO20 7BB

  25/02357/FUL Submitted 2 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  78% historically approved · decision due ~5 Dec

  Demolition of existing building containing 3 no. flat (Pool House). Removal of 1 no. flat from the first floor of existing BYC House retaining the commercial unit, and the construction of 2 no. buildings (Harbour House and New Pool House) comprising 4 no. replacement flats and associated works.

  Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling Demolition 46 docs
  Several homes

• 25/02867/FUL Granted

  Morgan Furniture Limited Clovelly Road Southbourne Emsworth West Sussex PO10 8PQ

  Erection of 21 no. commercial buildings (15 no. Use Class B2 / E(g), 6 no. Use Class B8) following partial demolition of existing furniture factory (Use Class B2), including the retention and change of use of part of the furniture factory for use as offices (Use Class E(c)), retention of existing southern access off Clovelly Road, alterations to existing northern access of Clovelly Road and associated hard and soft landscaping.

  Received 28 Nov, published by the council 10 Aug 2026 Full applications
• SDNP/26/03905/FUL Awaiting decision

  20 - 21 High Street Lewes East Sussex BN7 2LN

  Install new HVAC condenser unit on side elevation (Fullers Passage)

  Received 9 Oct, published by the council 19 Oct 2026 Full applications
• SDNP/26/03864/FUL Awaiting decision

  Alfriston Clergy House The Tye Alfriston East Sussex BN26 5TL

  Redevelopment of Alfriston Kitchen Garden (Linked to SDNP/26/03865/LIS)

  Received 7 Oct, published by the council 19 Oct 2026 Full applications
• SDNP/26/03837/FUL Awaiting decision

  The George The Street Burpham West Sussex BN18 9RR

  Change of use of self contained first floor flat from staff accommodation associated with the public house to Air BNB or short term holiday let

  Received 6 Oct, published by the council 19 Oct 2026 Full applications
• SDNP/26/03813/FUL Awaiting decision

  The Goodwood Hotel Hat Hill Road Goodwood Chichester West Sussex PO18 0QB

  Material amendments to part of implemented planning permission SDNP/19/02256/FUL to provide remodelling and refurbishment of guest bedrooms and associated amenity spaces, entrance, reception area and restaurant in the "Richmond Arms" section of the Goodwood Hotel. (Linked to SDNP/26/03814/LIS).

  Received 2 Oct, published by the council 19 Oct 2026 Full applications