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South Downs National Park planning applications
1,038 applications. 92% approved. 53 days to decide.
As of July 2026, PlanIndex holds 1,038 planning applications from South Downs National Park. 275 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 92% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Latest applications
Data to July 2026
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26/01702/TPA Awaiting decision
15 Broyle Close Chichester West Sussex PO19 6BG
Crown reduce back to previous pruning points on 1 no. Maple tree (T1) subject to CC/10/00171/TPO.
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26/01647/ADV Awaiting decision
25 The Hornet Chichester West Sussex PO19 7JL
1 no. non-illuminated fascia sign and 1 no. non-illuminated projecting sign.
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26/01655/TCA Awaiting decision
Meadowbank House Petworth Road Wisborough Green Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 0BJ
Notification of intention to reduce crown by 2m on 2 no. Willow trees.
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26/01651/DOC Awaiting decision
Beach South Of Lapwings West Strand West Wittering Chichester West Sussex PO20 8AU
Discharge of Conditions 3 (Biodiversity Gain Plan), 5 (Habitat Management & Monitoring Plan), 6 (CEMP details), 7 (Landscape and planting scheme), 8 (Exclusion fencing details) to planning permission WW/25/02765/FUL.
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26/01642/PA1A Awaiting decision
31 Armadale Road Chichester West Sussex PO19 7NR
Single storey extension to the rear (a) rear extension - 4m (b) maximum height - 3.1m (c) height of eaves - 2.7m with side access via shared footpath
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26/01604/FUL Awaiting decision
Donnington Manor Farm Selsey Road Donnington Chichester West Sussex PO20 7PL
Construction of 1 no. building for 3 no. commercial units.
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26/01621/TPA Awaiting decision
Land North Of Twelve Acres Place Palmers Field Avenue Chichester West Sussex PO19 6GT
Crown lift to 3m (above ground level). Prune out lowest minor laterals and branch tips to achieve 3m clearance on 2 no. London Plane trees (T1 and T2) and 1 no. Sycamore tree (T3) within Group, G1, subjcet to 08/00021/TPO.
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26/01611/DOC Awaiting decision
Graylingwell Hospital College Lane Chichester West Sussex PO19 6PQ
Discharge of condition 14 to planning permission CC/14/01018/OUT.
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26/01618/TPA Awaiting decision
Graylingwell Drive Chichester West Sussex PO19 6BZ
Fell 1 no. Scots Pine Tree (T1), Crown lift to 3m above ground level on 1 no. Hornbeam Tree (T2), 1 no. Ash Tree (T3) and 1 no. Oak Tree (T9). Fell 2 no. Ash Trees T4 & T8) subject to 08/00021/TPO.
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26/01613/DOM Awaiting decision
Manor Farm House Clappers Lane Earnley Chichester West Sussex PO20 7JL
Proposed garden room and open porch.
Recent decisions
Data to July 2026
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26/00673/DOM Granted
Slippery Slopes Walton Lane Bosham Chichester West Sussex PO18 8NB
Single storey rear extension with false pitched roof and glazed lantern. Pergola style roof and oak frame to front of garage to create covered parking.
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26/00949/FUL Refused
Land South West Of Salthill Lodge Newlands Lane Chichester West Sussex
Retrospective section 73a application for change of use of land from agricultural use to a small-scale commercial storage site, construction of a bund and associated landscaping works including the laying of hardstanding and proposed fencing.
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26/01044/DOC Granted
Land South Of Main Road Main Road Birdham West Sussex
Discharge of Conditions 6 (construction phasing plan) and 8 (CEMP) from outline planning permission BI/21/01830/OUT (APP/L3815/W/23/3319434).
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26/01062/FUL Granted
Nunnington Farm Camping Site Rookwood Road West Wittering West Sussex
Change of use of barn to site managers accommodation - Variation of Condition 2 (Permitted Plans) of Planning Permission WW/25/01368/FUL to vary fenestration and internal layout of permitted dwelling.
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26/01186/FUL Granted
9 Badgers Way Loxwood Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 0TJ
Installation of ramp, platform and door to the rear elevation to create level access into the property.
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26/01046/PA16A Granted
T-Mobile Telecommunications Mast Bosham Industrial Estate Bosham West Sussex
The upgrade of the existing telecommunications site, comprising the installation of a generator within the existing fenced compound, and ancillary development thereto.
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26/01071/TPA Granted
10 Old Rectory Close Westbourne Emsworth West Sussex PO10 8UB
Crown reduce by up to 2m (back to previous pruning points) and remove epicormic growth by up to approx. 8m (above ground level) on 1 no. Oak tree (T3) subject to WE/91/01058/TPO.
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26/00696/FUL Granted
Flat 26 William Cawley Mews Broyle Road Chichester West Sussex PO19 6AD
Replacement 4 no. existing timber VELUX rooflights (Model GGL M04) with solar-powered equivalents.
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26/00724/LBC Granted
Salthill House Salthill Road Chichester West Sussex PO19 3PY
Installation of a curved stairlift to principal staircase and a straight stairlift to basement staircase.
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26/01065/PA3Q Granted
Land North Of Applegate Nursery Fletchers Lane Sidlesham Chichester West Sussex PO20 7QG
Class Q (c) Application for Prior Approval - Change of Use of Agricultural Building to 7 no. Dwellings (C3 Use Class).
The full record
Decisions between 2007 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 312 decisions from South Downs National Park between 2007 and 2026, part of 1,038 applications on record. Over that period 91% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 229 granted against 22 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 1,001 applications recorded.
The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.
From the archive
Earliest records shown in full
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07/01427/DOM Granted
Funtington Down House Hares Lane Funtington Chichester West Sussex PO18 9DL
Single storey bay window extension.
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11/02204/DOMNP Granted
3 Aubretia Cottages The Street Stedham Midhurst West Sussex GU29 0NH
Demolition of existing extensions to side property. Construction of new two storey extension in place of existing extensions.
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11/05274/FUL Granted
Phase 3 Chichester Trade Centre Quarry Lane Chichester West Sussex
Variation of condition 1 of permission 08/04993/FUL to extend the period of temporary use beyond 28th February 2012 by 3 further years for the use as a vehicle washing and valeting centre Monday - Sunday 8am - 6pm.
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11/05293/FUL Granted
Former Marshalls Yard Broad Road Hambrook Chichester West Sussex PO18 8FJ
Erection of electricity sub station to serve new housing development.
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11/05278/FULNP Withdrawn
Sparkes Farm Balls Cross Petworth GU28 9JU
Erection of agricultural barn with associated hardstanding.
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11/05489/FUL Granted
East And West House (formerly New Timbers And Windrode) East Strand West Wittering Chichester West Sussex PO20 8BA
Alteration to proposed northern fence of application WW/11/02122/FUL. Provision of 2 no. bin stores within fence and increase in height from 1.8m to 1.96m along its length.
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12/00098/DOM Granted
Willow Tree Smugglers Lane Bosham Chichester West Sussex PO18 8QW
Ground floor bedroom extension.
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12/00310/TCANP Decided
329I Grove Street Petworth West Sussex GU28 0BD
Notification of intention to fell 2 no. Lawson Cypress trees.
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12/00065/DOM Granted
7 Palmers Field Avenue Chichester West Sussex PO19 6YE
Two storey side extension to an existing dwelling.
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12/00073/DOM Granted
Barn Tiles Pescotts Close Birdham Chichester West Sussex PO20 7HD
Rear extension 1 1/2 storey, pitched roof; single storey ground floor front extension; alterations and extensions to existing roof to include one new dormer; various rooflights and new window to gable end.
Decision speed
12 months to July 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 175 64%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 84 31%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 16 6%
Common questions
How many planning applications does South Downs National Park decide?
In the 12 months to July 2026, South Downs National Park decided 275 planning applications. 92% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
How long does a planning decision take in South Downs National Park?
The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 53 days over the 12 months to July 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many South Downs National Park decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 275 decisions in the 12 months to July 2026 where both dates are published, 64% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 94% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has South Downs National Park decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 312 decisions from South Downs National Park between 2007 and 2026, out of 1,038 applications on record. Across that whole period 91% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in South Downs National Park?
March 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to July 2026, with 192 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.
How do I find a planning application by its reference number?
Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.
Cite these figures
South Downs National Park: 1,038 planning applications on record as of July 2026. Trailing 12 months: 275 decided, 92% approved, median 53 days to a decision. 1,001 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2007 and 2026: 312 in total, 91% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.