Mead House 18 Pipers Mead Birdham Chichester West Sussex PO20 7BJ

1. 6 Jul 2026

   Received by South Downs National Park

2. 4 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 18 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 29 September 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 56 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 tree works applications in a median of 49 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 25 Rowan Close Birdham Chichester West Sussex PO20 7FF

  25/02553/PLD Submitted 23 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  Single-storey rear extension.

  Granted Lawful development Extension 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 25 Rowan Close Birdham Chichester West Sussex PO20 7FF

  25/02553/PLD Submitted 23 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  Single-storey rear extension.

  Granted Lawful development Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 12 Pipers Mead Birdham Chichester West Sussex PO20 7BJ

  25/02698/TPA Submitted 10 Nov 2025 100 yards away

  Crown reduce by 1.5m and remove epicormic growth from all major limbs on 1 no. Oak tree (quoted as T1) within Group, G2 subject to B1/83/00023/TPO.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 12 Pipers Mead Birdham Chichester West Sussex PO20 7BJ

  25/02698/TPA Submitted 10 Nov 2025 100 yards away

  Crown reduce by 1.5m and remove epicormic growth from all major limbs on 1 no. Oak tree (quoted as T1) within Group, G2 subject to B1/83/00023/TPO.

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• Mead House 18 Pipers Mead Birdham Chichester West Sussex PO20 7BJ

  26/01497/TPA Submitted 6 Jul 2026 100 yards away

  Reduce height by 4m and widths by 3m (all round) on 1 no. Oak tree (western tree) and reduce height by 3m and widths by 2m (all round) on 1 no. Oak tree (eastern tree) within Group, G2 subject to BI/83/00023/TPO.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• Russells Garden Centre Main Road Birdham Chichester West Sussex PO20 7BY

  26/01425/FUL Submitted 30 Jun 2026 150 yards away

  78% historically approved · decision due ~25 Aug

  14 no. dwellings (4 x affordable 10 x market), replacement commercial (class E) building, new and altered access and associated works. Variation of conditions 6 (Acoustic Mitigation), 7 (BNG) and 9 (Soft Landscaping) from planning permission BI/23/00067/FUL - Amendments to conditioning details.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 16 docs
  Major scheme

• SDNP/26/03969/TCA Decided

  6-7 The Drove Twyford Hampshire SO21 1QL

  T1- Salix Tortarosa: Full canopy reduction between 1-2m to retain tree at a suitable size for it's surroundings.

  Received 14 Oct, published by the council 19 Oct 2026 Trees
• SDNP/26/03967/TPO Awaiting decision

  St Christophers High Street Twyford Hampshire SO21 1NH

  T1- Walnut: Permission to carry out a full canopy reduction, reducing the height of the tree by between 2-3m, and the lateral aspects by 1-2m. The tree is getting very large for it's surroundings as well as causing interference with the road, and structure beneath. The Owner wishes to contain the tree to a size appropriate for he garden. T2- Lime: Full canopy reduction by between 50-60%. The tree is incredibly close to the house and blocks a huge amount of light. It has also lost two limbs over the summer months, which have narrowly missed vehicles using the turning space at the end of the road, as well as a high number of pedestrians. This work would allow the tree to be retained at a more appropriate size, and greatly minimising the risk of any further limb failures for an area with such high footfall. T3- Indian Bean Tree: Full canopy reduction by between 2 and 3m. The tree is far too large for it's location, impeeding both the houses and also the pavement. This reduction would allow the the tree to be retained whilst avoiding impact on surrounding structures and footpaths.

  Received 14 Oct, published by the council 19 Oct 2026 Trees
• SDNP/26/03930/TCA Awaiting decision

  Myrtle Cottage The Street Stedham West Sussex GU29 0NQ

  Notification of intention to fell 1 no. Blue Atlas Cedar tree (T1).

  Received 9 Oct, published by the council 20 Oct 2026 Trees
• SDNP/26/04016/TPO Awaiting decision

  The Haven 46 Nepcote Lane Findon West Sussex BN14 0SL

  T1 - Horse Chestnut - Dead wood and crown clean. Reduce all lower limbs by 2/3 meters

  Received 8 Oct, published by the council 19 Oct 2026 Trees
• SDNP/26/03893/TCA Awaiting decision

  Bayleaf Cottage Barlavington Lane Sutton West Sussex RH20 1PN

  Notification of intention to fell 1 no. Leylandii tree (T1) and 1 no. Lime tree (T2).

  Received 8 Oct, published by the council 19 Oct 2026 Trees