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Salterns Lock Lane Birdham Chichester West Sussex PO20 7BB

Awaiting decision South Downs National Park 26/01920/DOM Domestic Application (Householder)

Works: Extension Demolition Windows or glazing Small domestic

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Proposal

Demolition of an existing conservatory and lean-to. Construction of a single storey rear and two storey front extension, air con unit concealed to side (east elevation) and replacement front porch. Alterations to the fenestration to dwelling and garage.

As published by the council, reference 26/01920/DOM

Application record

Reference
26/01920/DOM
Type
Domestic Application (Householder)
Status
Pending Consideration
Received
2 Sep 2026
Validated
9 Sep 2026
Ward
The Witterings
Parish
Birdham
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
PO20 7BB

Site history

Applications at this address on the South Downs National Park register

This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 1 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/01337/DOM Granted

    Salterns Lock Lane Birdham Chichester West Sussex PO20 7BB

    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.

    Decided 28 Aug 2026 Householder

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 2 Sep 2026

    Received by South Downs National Park

  2. 9 Sep 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 14 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 4 November 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.

Who's behind it

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Peter Ford Associates Limited Agent, registered in Godalming

Active · incorporated 2014 · Godalming

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Documents

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22 documents on file for this application

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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 63 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.

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  • Salterns Lock Lane Birdham Chichester West Sussex PO20 7BB

    26/01337/DOM Submitted 18 Jun 2026 50 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 Householder Extension Demolition +1 26 docs
    Small domestic

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    25/02348/LBC Submitted 2 Oct 2025 50 yards away

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

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

    25/02348/LBC Submitted 2 Oct 2025 50 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 30 docs

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

    25/02347/DOM Submitted 2 Oct 2025 50 yards away

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

    Granted Householder Windows or glazing 35 docs
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  • Well House Lock Lane Birdham Chichester West Sussex PO20 7BB

    25/02347/DOM Submitted 2 Oct 2025 50 yards away

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

    Granted Householder Windows or glazing 32 docs
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  • The Snipe Lock Lane Birdham Chichester West Sussex PO20 7BB

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  • 26/01690/DOM Granted

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