26/00626/PA3MA

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

The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.

Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.

Prior approval applications arise where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, such as larger home extensions, changes of use to housing or agricultural buildings. The council may only consider the specific matters set out in the rules, for example transport, flooding or appearance, and in many classes the work may proceed if the council does not respond within the deadline, commonly 56 days.

More on prior approval applications in our guide

• 26/00626/PA3M 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.

  17 Mar 2026 0m away Prior approval
• 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.

  24 Jul 2026 1m away Advertising
• 26/00691/DOC Awaiting decision

  St Pancras Church St Pancras Chichester West Sussex PO19 7LJ

  Discharge of Condition 3 (Construction and Environmental Management Plan) from planning permission CC/25/02788/FUL.

  25 Mar 2026 98m away Conditions
• 26/01284/DOC Awaiting decision

  St Pancras Church St Pancras Chichester West Sussex PO19 7LJ

  Discharge of conditions 4 (Hard and Soft Landscaping) and 5 (Landscape Management Plan). Partial discharge of conditions 6 (Windows, doors and rooflights details) and 20 (No lighting) from planning permission CC/25/02788/FUL.

  11 Jun 2026 98m away Conditions
• 26/01405/ELD Awaiting decision

  19 Needlemakers Chichester West Sussex PO19 7JH

  Existing lawful development - conversion of loft space. Including velux windows, flooring and toilet installation.

  26 Jun 2026 102m away Lawful development
• 26/01405/ELD Awaiting decision

  19 Needlemakers Chichester West Sussex PO19 7JH

  Existing lawful development - conversion of loft space. Including velux windows, flooring and toilet installation.

  26 Jun 2026 102m away Lawful development

• 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

  23 Jul 2026 Prior approval
• 26/01599/PA1A Awaiting decision

  10 Tretawn Gardens Selsey Chichester West Sussex PO20 0DW

  Single storey extension to the rear (a) rear extension - 4.2m (b) maximum height - 2.6m (c) height of eaves - 2.4m

  20 Jul 2026 Prior approval
• 26/01596/PA1A Awaiting decision

  38 Worcester Road Chichester West Sussex PO19 5DZ

  Single storey extension to the rear (a) rear extension - 4.80m (b) maximum height - 3.20m (c) height of eaves - 3.00m.

  17 Jul 2026 Prior approval
• 26/01584/PA3MA Awaiting decision

  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

  16 Jul 2026 Prior approval
• 26/01542/PA1A Awaiting decision

  Meadowsweet Oakhurst Lane Loxwood Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 0QR

  Single storey extension to the rear (a) rear extension - 7.550m (b) maximum height - 3.950m (c) height of eaves - 2.275m

  10 Jul 2026 Prior approval