18 Orchard Avenue Chichester West Sussex PO19 3BG

1. 21 Apr 2026

   Received by South Downs National Park

2. 27 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 16 June 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 54 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 lawful development applications in a median of 56 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 18 Orchard Avenue Chichester West Sussex PO19 3BG

  26/00908/PLD Submitted 21 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  89% historically approved · decision due ~16 Jun

  Erection of single-storey rear extension.

  Awaiting decision Lawful development Extension 11 docs
  Small domestic

• 4 Avenue Approach Chichester PO19 3BQ

  21/00613/DOM Submitted 1 Mar 2021 50 yards away

  Erection of single storey rear and side extension and detached garage/outbuilding.

  Granted Householder Extension 15 docs
  Small domestic

• 4 Avenue Approach Chichester PO19 3BQ

  21/00613/DOM Submitted 1 Mar 2021 50 yards away

  Erection of single storey rear and side extension and detached garage/outbuilding.

  Granted Householder Extension 15 docs
  Small domestic

• Land Rear Of 12 And 14 Orchard Avenue Orchard Avenue Chichester West Sussex

  26/01172/FUL Submitted 27 May 2026 50 yards away

  81% historically approved · decision due ~29 Jul

  Demolition of existing car park, concrete garage and the erection of a dwelling.

  Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling Demolition 21 docs
  Domestic

• 5 Avenue Approach Chichester West Sussex PO19 3BQ

  26/01699/TCA Submitted 30 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~12 Oct

  Notification of intention to fell 1 no. Yew tree (T1).

  Awaiting decision Trees

• 5 Avenue Approach Chichester West Sussex PO19 3BQ

  26/01699/TCA Submitted 30 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~12 Oct

  Notification of intention to fell 1 no. Yew tree (T1).

  Awaiting decision Trees 4 docs

• 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.

  Received 26 Jun, published by the council 27 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• SDNP/26/03337/LDE Awaiting decision

  9 East Way Lewes East Sussex BN7 1NG

  Decking at rear

  Received 26 Aug, published by the council 7 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01268/PLD Granted

  71 Windsor Road Chichester West Sussex PO19 7XG

  Demolition of existing garage and rear conservatory and construction of single-storey rear extension.

  Received 10 Jun, published by the council 27 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01855/PLD Awaiting decision

  1A Park Lane Selsey Chichester West Sussex PO20 0HD

  Rear dormer and 3 no. front rooflights.

  Received 24 Aug, published by the council 7 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01842/ELD Awaiting decision

  Smallburgh Bell Lane Birdham Chichester West Sussex PO20 7HX

  Existing lawful development certificate for the use of an outbuilding as a dwellinghouse for a period exceeding 4 years.

  Received 21 Aug, published by the council 7 Sep 2026 Lawful development