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25 The Hornet Chichester West Sussex PO19 7JL

Refused South Downs National Park 26/00626/PA3M Prior Approval CoU Class E to DwellingC3

Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.

Proposal

Prior approval for the change of use of the first floor of the existing commercial premises from Class E (commercial, business and service) to Class C3 (residential) to create one self-contained residential flat.

As published by the council, reference 26/00626/PA3M

Application record

Reference
26/00626/PA3M
Type
Prior Approval CoU Class E to DwellingC3
Status
Pending Consideration
Decision
Refused As published: PRIOR APPROVAL REQUIRED HEREBY REFUSED
Received
17 Mar 2026
Validated
17 Mar 2026
Decided
26 May 2026
Ward
Chichester Central
Parish
Chichester
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
PO19 7JL

Site history

Applications at this address on the South Downs National Park register

This site has had 3 applications since 2026: 1 approved, 2 refused.

  • 26/01647/ADV Granted

    25 The Hornet Chichester West Sussex PO19 7JL

    1 no. non-illuminated fascia sign and 1 no. non-illuminated projecting sign.

    Decided 28 Sep 2026 Advertising
  • 26/00626/PA3MA Refused

    25 The Hornet Chichester West Sussex PO19 7JL

    Prior approval for the change of use of the first floor of the existing commercial premises from Class E (commercial, business and service) to Class C3 (residential) to create one self-contained residential flat.

    Decided 26 May 2026 Prior approval

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 17 Mar 2026

    Received by South Downs National Park

  2. 26 May 2026

    Decision issued: PRIOR APPROVAL REQUIRED HEREBY REFUSED

  3. 27 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

23 documents on file for this application

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What this refusal means

South Downs National Park refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

About prior approval applications

Prior approval applies where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, leaving the council only the specific matters the rules name, commonly within 56 days. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • 25 The Hornet Chichester West Sussex PO19 7JL

    26/00626/PA3MA Submitted 17 Mar 2026 50 yards away

    Prior approval for the change of use of the first floor of the existing commercial premises from Class E (commercial, business and service) to Class C3 (residential) to create one self-contained residential flat.

    Refused Prior approval 16 docs

  • 25 The Hornet Chichester West Sussex PO19 7JL

    26/00626/PA3MA Submitted 17 Mar 2026 50 yards away

    Prior approval for the change of use of the first floor of the existing commercial premises from Class E (commercial, business and service) to Class C3 (residential) to create one self-contained residential flat.

    Refused Prior approval 16 docs

  • 25 The Hornet Chichester West Sussex PO19 7JL

    26/00626/PA3M Submitted 17 Mar 2026 50 yards away

    Prior approval for the change of use of the first floor of the existing commercial premises from Class E (commercial, business and service) to Class C3 (residential) to create one self-contained residential flat.

    Refused Prior approval 23 docs

  • 25 The Hornet Chichester West Sussex PO19 7JL

    26/01647/ADV Submitted 24 Jul 2026 50 yards away

    1 no. non-illuminated fascia sign and 1 no. non-illuminated projecting sign.

    Granted Advertising 14 docs

  • VIP Nail Studio 24 The Hornet Chichester West Sussex PO19 7JG

    25/01943/FUL Submitted 15 Aug 2025 50 yards away

    Installation of kitchen extraction/ventilation system and internal works.

    Granted Full applications 28 docs

  • VIP Nail Studio 24 The Hornet Chichester West Sussex PO19 7JG

    25/01943/FUL Submitted 15 Aug 2025 50 yards away

    Installation of kitchen extraction/ventilation system and internal works.

    Granted Full applications 24 docs

In South Downs National Park

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

    Received 21 Sep, published by the council 8 Oct 2026 Prior approval
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    Coombers Barn Farm Birdham Road Birdham Chichester West Sussex PO20 7BX

    Excavation to create 2 no. ponds and 3 no. ditches for agricultural purposes.

    Received 25 Aug, published by the council 7 Sep 2026 Prior approval
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    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

    Received 23 Jul, published by the council 3 Aug 2026 Prior approval
  • 26/01584/PA3MA Granted

    77C And 77D St Pancras Chichester West Sussex PO19 7LS

    Change of use of part of a building from a use within Class E of the Use Classes Order (as amended) to a use within Class C3 (dwellinghouses) of the Order

    Received 16 Jul, published by the council 27 Jul 2026 Prior approval
  • 26/01961/PA3R Awaiting decision

    Crouchlands Farm Rickmans Lane Plaistow Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 0LE

    Prior approval - change of use of an existing agricultural building and associated land from agricultural use to a flexible commercial use within Class B8 (storage and distribution).

    Received 8 Sep, published by the council 14 Sep 2026 Prior approval