Valletta Sidlesham Lane Birdham Chichester West Sussex PO20 7QW

1. 18 Aug 2026

   Received by South Downs National Park

2. 10 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 25 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 5 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 72 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 5 Alandale Road Birdham Chichester West Sussex PO20 7QN

  26/00574/NMA Submitted 11 Mar 2026 100 yards away

  Non material amendment for permission 25/01551/DOM - addition of small obscured glass side window.

  Withdrawn Amendments Windows or glazing 3 docs

• 5 Alandale Road Birdham Chichester West Sussex PO20 7QN

  26/00574/NMA Submitted 11 Mar 2026 100 yards away

  Non material amendment for permission 25/01551/DOM - addition of small obscured glass side window.

  Withdrawn Amendments Windows or glazing 3 docs

• Richardsons Nursery Main Road Birdham Chichester West Sussex PO20 7BX

  26/02033/PA3Q Submitted 21 Sep 2026 350 yards away

  77% historically approved · decision due ~16 Nov

  Class Q(c) Application for Prior Approval - Change of Use of Agricultural Building to 3 no. Dwellings (C3 Use Class).

  Awaiting decision Prior approval 10 docs
  Several homes

• Unit 3 Premier Business Park Birdham Road Appledram West Sussex PO20 7BU

  25/02812/ELD Submitted 19 Nov 2025 0.3 miles away

  Existing lawful development certificate for the continued Classes E(a) and E(g) use of Unit 3 Premier Business Park in breach of Condition 2 of planning permission BI/07/03950/COU.

  Refused Lawful development 15 docs

• Unit 3 Premier Business Park Birdham Road Appledram West Sussex PO20 7BU

  25/02812/ELD Submitted 19 Nov 2025 0.3 miles away

  Existing lawful development certificate for the continued Classes E(a) and E(g) use of Unit 3 Premier Business Park in breach of Condition 2 of planning permission BI/07/03950/COU.

  Refused Lawful development 15 docs

• Units 1 And 2 Premier Business Park Birdham Road Appledram West Sussex PO20 7BU

  26/00985/ADV Submitted 30 Apr 2026 0.3 miles away

  91% historically approved · decision due ~1 Jul

  2 no. replacement fascia signs (front elevation) and 1 no. 3m high totem pole (on site boundary) - all non-illuminated.

  Awaiting decision Advertising 16 docs

• 25/02541/FUL Granted

  The Steddle Stones Broad Road Hambrook Chidham Chichester West Sussex PO18 8RF

  Demolition of existing dwelling, widening of existing access, and erection of 6 no. dwellings.

  Received 22 Oct, published by the council 10 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 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