The Snipe Lock Lane Birdham Chichester West Sussex PO20 7BB

1. 10 Aug 2026

   Received by South Downs National Park

2. 18 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 5 October 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 householder applications in a median of 62 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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.

• Pool House And BYC House Lock Lane Birdham West Sussex PO20 7BB

  25/02357/FUL Submitted 2 Oct 2025 100 yards away

  78% historically approved · decision due ~5 Dec

  Demolition of existing building containing 3 no. flat (Pool House). Removal of 1 no. flat from the first floor of existing BYC House retaining the commercial unit, and the construction of 2 no. buildings (Harbour House and New Pool House) comprising 4 no. replacement flats and associated works.

  Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling Demolition 46 docs
  Several homes

• Pool House And BYC House Lock Lane Birdham West Sussex PO20 7BB

  25/02357/FUL Submitted 2 Oct 2025 100 yards away

  Demolition of existing building containing 3 no. flat (Pool House). Removal of 1 no. flat from the first floor of existing BYC House retaining the commercial unit, and the construction of 2 no. buildings (Harbour House and New Pool House) comprising 4 no. replacement flats and associated works.

  Refused Full applications New dwelling Demolition 62 docs
  Several homes

• The Snipe Lock Lane Birdham Chichester West Sussex PO20 7BB

  26/01760/DOM Submitted 10 Aug 2026 100 yards away

  Re-pitch of garage roof with new external staircase for access to attic accommodation.

  Granted 5 docs

• Salterns Lock Lane Birdham Chichester West Sussex PO20 7BB

  26/01337/DOM Submitted 18 Jun 2026 100 yards away

  Demolition of an existing conservatory and lean-to, construction of a single storey rear extension and two storey front extension. Replace single storey porch, internal alterations and alterations to the fenestration to dwelling and garage.

  Granted Extension Demolition +1 23 docs
  Small domestic

• Pool House And BYC House Lock Lane Birdham West Sussex PO20 7BB

  26/02046/FUL Submitted 22 Sep 2026 100 yards away

  78% historically approved · decision due ~30 Nov

  Demolition of existing building containing 3 no. flat (Pool House). Removal of 1 no. flat from the first floor of existing BYC House retaining the commercial unit, and the construction of 2 no. buildings (Harbour House and New Pool House) comprising 4 no. replacement flats and associated works.

  Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling Demolition
  Several homes

• Well House Lock Lane Birdham Chichester West Sussex PO20 7BB

  25/02348/LBC Submitted 2 Oct 2025 150 yards away

  Fabric conservation repairs and reinstatement following fire damage, internal layout tweaks and replacement of all external windows.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 33 docs

• 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