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Highleigh Farmhouse Highleigh Road Sidlesham Chichester West Sussex PO20 7NR

Awaiting decision South Downs National Park 26/01652/DOM Domestic Application (Householder)

Works: Extension Loft or dormer Windows or glazing Small domestic

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Proposal

Pitched roof extension to west and introduction of 3 no. dormers, two rooflights and solar panels. Replacement single-storey rear extension with hipped roof and rooflights. Fenestration alterations and replacements

As published by the council, reference 26/01652/DOM

Application record

Reference
26/01652/DOM
Type
Domestic Application (Householder)
Status
Pending Consideration
Received
24 Jul 2026
Validated
4 Aug 2026
Ward
Sidlesham With Selsey North
Parish
Sidlesham
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
PO20 7NR

Site history

Applications at this address on the South Downs National Park register

This site has had 2 applications since 2026.

  • 26/01653/LBC Awaiting decision

    Highleigh Farmhouse Highleigh Road Sidlesham Chichester West Sussex PO20 7NR

    Pitched roof extension to west and introduction of 3 no. dormers, two rooflights and solar panels. Replacement single-storey rear extension with hipped roof and rooflights. Internal alterations including partial removal of internal wall and door between kitchen and dining room, removal of lower ceiling area in kitchen, alterations to ground floor layout including new staircase with under stairs storage, new shower room, pantry, scullery and service cupboard, and new shower room to first floor level. Fenestration alterations and replacements.

    Submitted 24 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 24 Jul 2026

    Received by South Downs National Park

  2. 4 Aug 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 28 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.

Cases linked to this one on the register

  • Application: 26/01653/LBC (Pending Consideration)

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

Pope Stevens Architecture Ltd Agent, an architecture practice registered in Chichester

Active · incorporated 2011 · Chichester

18 applications on PlanIndex · across 6 councils · 100% granted

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Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

25 documents on file for this application

  • PUBLIC COMMENT Support Comment · 04 Sep 2026
  • CDC ENVIRONMENTAL STRATEGY Consultee Comment · 03 Sep 2026
  • SIDLESHAM PARISH COUNCIL Parish Comments · 03 Sep 2026
  • EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL 16.10.2026 - AGENT EMAIL AGREEMENT Application Documents · 01 Sep 2026
  • CHANGE IN DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK 18.08.2026 Application Documents · 01 Sep 2026
  • ENVIRONMENT AGENCY Consultee Comment · 27 Aug 2026
  • EXISTING FLOOR PLAN EXTRACT Plan - Under Consideration · 27 Aug 2026
  • PROPOSED FLOOR PLAN EXTRACT Plan - Under Consideration · 27 Aug 2026
  • LOCATION PLAN, BLOCK PLAN AND EXISTING PLANS AND ELEVATIONS Plan - Under Consideration · 26 Aug 2026
  • EMAIL FROM POPE STEVENS ARCHITECTURE LTD 12.08.26 Application Documents · 26 Aug 2026
  • THE ENVIRONMENT AGENCY Consultee Comment · 18 Aug 2026
  • CDC ENVIRONMENTAL STRTEGY Consultee Comment · 18 Aug 2026
  • EA HOUSEHOLDER AND OTHER MINOR EXTENSIONS IN FLOOD ZONES 2 AND 3 Application Documents · 04 Aug 2026
  • EMAIL FROM POPE STEVENS ARCHITECTURE LTD 04.08.26. Application Documents · 04 Aug 2026
  • APPLICATION FORM Application Form · 24 Jul 2026
  • PRELIMINARY ROOST ASSESSMENT (PHASE 1 DAYTIME BAT SURVEY) Application Documents · 24 Jul 2026
  • THE ROOFLIGHT CO. MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATIONS Application Documents · 24 Jul 2026
  • APPENDIX A - IMPROVEMENT AND REMEDIAL WORKS TO EXISTING SINGLE STOREY SIDE EXTENSION, RECORD OFFICE RESEARCH NOTES Application Documents · 24 Jul 2026
  • SITE HISTORY REPORT Application Documents · 24 Jul 2026
  • DESIGN AND ACCESS STATEMENT WITH HERITAGE STATEMENT Application Documents · 24 Jul 2026
  • PROPOSED PLANS AND ELEVATIONS Plan - Under Consideration · 24 Jul 2026
  • PROTECTED SPECIES CHECKLIST Application Documents · 24 Jul 2026

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What 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 householder applications in a median of 62 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

About householder applications

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden, such as extensions, lofts and outbuildings, and cannot create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • Highleigh Farmhouse Highleigh Road Sidlesham Chichester West Sussex PO20 7NR

    26/01653/LBC Submitted 24 Jul 2026 50 yards away

    94% historically approved · decision due ~29 Sep

    Pitched roof extension to west and introduction of 3 no. dormers, two rooflights and solar panels. Replacement single-storey rear extension with hipped roof and rooflights. Internal alterations including partial removal of internal wall and door between kitchen and dining room, removal of lower ceiling area in kitchen, alterations to ground floor layout including new staircase with under stairs storage, new shower room, pantry, scullery and service cupboard, and new shower room to first floor level. Fenestration alterations and replacements.

    Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Extension Loft or dormer +1 22 docs
    Small domestic
  • 11 Bremere Lane Sidlesham Chichester West Sussex PO20 7BN

    25/02876/DOM Submitted 1 Dec 2025 200 yards away

    Swimming pool.

    Granted Householder 10 docs
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  • 11 Bremere Lane Sidlesham Chichester West Sussex PO20 7BN

    25/02876/DOM Submitted 1 Dec 2025 200 yards away

    Swimming pool.

    Granted Householder 10 docs
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  • Land West Of Brickfield Cottages Rotten Row Sidlesham West Sussex

    26/01765/FUL Submitted 10 Aug 2026 300 yards away

    78% historically approved · decision due ~12 Oct

    Erection of 1 no. dwelling, with associated landscaping and ecological enhancements and partial demolition of existing agricultural barn. Alternative to Class Q prior approval SI/26/00794/PA3Q.

    Awaiting decision Full applications Demolition 14 docs
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  • Land West Of 1 Brickfield Cottages Rotten Row Sidlesham West Sussex

    26/00794/PA3Q Submitted 2 Apr 2026 300 yards away

    Prior approval - change of use of agricultural building to 1 no. dwelling

    Granted Prior approval 18 docs
    Domestic
  • Land West Of 1 Brickfield Cottages Rotten Row Sidlesham West Sussex

    26/00794/PA3Q Submitted 2 Apr 2026 300 yards away

    Prior approval - change of use of agricultural building to 1 no. dwelling

    Granted Prior approval 18 docs
    Domestic

In South Downs National Park

  • 26/01484/DOM Granted

    128 Gainsborough Drive Selsey Chichester West Sussex PO20 0HH

    Ground floor rear/side extension.

    Received 6 Jul, published by the council 18 Aug 2026 Householder
  • 26/02090/DOM Awaiting decision

    97 Maplehurst Road Chichester West Sussex PO19 6RP

    Single-storey front extension to enlarge and replace the existing porch, including works to provide a level threshold to assist access.

    Received 30 Sep, published by the council 10 Oct 2026 Householder
  • 26/02076/DOM Awaiting decision

    Kingfisher Cottage Westlands Lane Birdham Chichester West Sussex PO20 7HH

    Proposed rendering of the existing dwelling.

    Received 29 Sep, published by the council 8 Oct 2026 Householder
  • 26/02054/DOM Awaiting decision

    42 Stockbridge Gardens Donnington Chichester West Sussex PO19 8QT

    Single storey extension to west elevation including porch and single storey extension to north elevation. Includes replacement of garage flat roof with new pitched roof with rooflight.

    Received 24 Sep, published by the council 8 Oct 2026 Householder
  • 26/01690/DOM Granted

    22 Tranquillity Way Selsey Chichester West Sussex PO20 0BF

    Single storey extension to side/rear elevation, new porch to front entrance and wood burner external flue.

    Received 29 Jul, published by the council 10 Aug 2026 Householder