26/01153/PLD

1. 22 May 2026

   Received by South Downs National Park

2. 27 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.

This application is with South Downs National Park for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

• 26/00456/TPA Granted

  Twin Oaks 51 Woodfield Park Road Hermitage Southbourne Emsworth West Sussex PO10 8BE

  Reduce western sector by 2.5m (overhang onto building) on 1 no. Oak tree (T2) subject to SB/10/00169/TPO

  23 Feb 2026 64m away Trees
• 26/00843/TPA Granted

  Land East Of 7 Nelson Close Southbourne Emsworth West Sussex PO10 8JW

  Crown reduce by 2m (all round), crown lift by up to 4m (above ground level) - only removing limbs up to 100mm or less in diameter and crown thin by 10% on 1 no. Oak tree (quoted as T1, TPO'd no. T11) subject to SB/98/00914/TPO.

  14 Apr 2026 164m away Trees
• 26/00843/TPA Granted

  Land East Of 7 Nelson Close Southbourne Emsworth West Sussex PO10 8JW

  Crown reduce by 2m (all round), crown lift by up to 4m (above ground level) - only removing limbs up to 100mm or less in diameter and crown thin by 10% on 1 no. Oak tree (quoted as T1, TPO'd no. T11) subject to SB/98/00914/TPO.

  14 Apr 2026 164m away Trees
• 26/00496/TPA Awaiting decision

  35 Sadlers Walk Hermitage Southbourne Emsworth West Sussex PO10 8JR

  Crown lift by 2.5m on 1 no. Whitebeam tree (T4) subject to 98/00914/TPO.

  23 Feb 2026 197m away Trees
• 26/00217/TPA Awaiting decision

  22 Nelson Close Southbourne Emsworth West Sussex PO10 8JW

  Reduce 15 no. branches by 2m on 1 no. Pedunculate Oak tree (T17) subject to 98/00914/TPO.

  29 Jan 2026 221m away Trees
• 26/00291/DOC Refused

  Penny Cottage 7 Southbourne Avenue Southbourne Emsworth West Sussex PO10 8BB

  Discharge of Condition 3 (cladding and render details) from householder planning permission SB/25/02497/DOM.

  5 Feb 2026 322m away Conditions

• 26/01569/PLD Awaiting decision

  19 Whyke Close Chichester West Sussex PO19 8BB

  Single-storey side extension.

  14 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01563/PLD Awaiting decision

  15 Alexandra Road Chichester West Sussex PO19 7LX

  Proposed lawful development - loft conversion with rear dormer and 3 no. roof lights to front roof slope.

  14 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01550/ELD Awaiting decision

  Marsh Farm Vinnetrow Road Runcton Chichester West Sussex PO20 1QD

  Existing lawful development - use as a caravan site for 8 no. caravans for residential occupation by nursery workers and retention of those caravans on site outside growing seasons.

  13 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01494/PLD Awaiting decision

  St Joseph's Infant School Orchard Gardens Chichester West Sussex PO19 1DG

  The proposed use is a SEND school to be operated within use class F1.

  6 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01412/ELD Awaiting decision

  Amici Main Road Nutbourne Chichester West Sussex PO18 8RL

  Existing lawful development certificate for two storey side/rear extension, alterations and additions to existing house to include new gate and piers.

  29 Jun 2026 Lawful development