Planning application
Harbour Nurseries Chidham Lane Chidham Chichester West Sussex PO18 8TF
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Prior approval - change of use of part of packing shed.
As published by the council, reference 26/01540/PNO3R
Application record
- Reference
- 26/01540/PNO3R
- Type
- Prior Notification AGR to Flexible Use
- Status
- Pending Consideration
- Received
- 9 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 9 Jul 2026
- Ward
- Harbour Villages
- Parish
- Chidham & Hambrook
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- PO18 8TF
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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9 Jul 2026
Received by South Downs National Park
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27 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 3 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 54 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
5 documents on file for this application
- WSCC HIGWAYS
- HABITATS REGULATION ASSESSMENT ? SCREENING MATRIX
- NOTIFICATION
- LOCATION PLAN
- SUBMISSION EMAIL
Trade members open them from here.
Open the documentsWhat happens while it is decided
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 prior approval applications in a median of 43 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
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 500 metres
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Harbour Nurseries Chidham Lane Chidham Chichester West Sussex PO18 8TF
92% historically approved · decision due ~3 Sep
Prior approval - change of use of part of packing shed.
Awaiting decision 5 docsSmall domestic -
Creek End Harbour Way Chidham Chichester West Sussex PO18 8TG
81% historically approved · decision due ~3 Aug
Demolition of existing dwelling, outbuilding and swimming pool, and proposed erection of replacement self-build dwelling and re-landscaped garden area.
Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling Demolition 71 docsSmall domestic -
Land East Side Of Chidham Lane North Of Junction With Harbour Way Chidham West Sussex
Use of land for amenity purposes.
Awaiting decision Lawful development 15 docs -
Land East Side Of Chidham Lane North Of Junction With Harbour Way Chidham West Sussex
87% historically approved · decision due ~8 May
Use of land for amenity purposes.
Awaiting decision Lawful development 11 docs -
Creek End Harbour Way Chidham Chichester West Sussex PO18 8TG
81% historically approved · decision due ~3 Aug
Demolition of existing dwelling, outbuilding and swimming pool, and proposed erection of replacement self-build dwelling and re-landscaped garden area.
Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling Demolition 69 docsSmall domestic -
Creek End Harbour Way Chidham Chichester West Sussex PO18 8TG
92% historically approved · decision due ~8 Aug
Demolition of existing dwelling, outbuilding and swimming pool and erection of replacement dwelling and re-landscaping of garden area.
Awaiting decision DemolitionSmall domestic
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