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House prices in Chichester District Council: average £432,078, -1.4% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Chichester District Council received?
Chichester District Council received 2,038 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 81%.
How long does Chichester District Council take to decide applications?
Chichester District Council takes an average of 56 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate for Chichester District Council?
Chichester District Council approves 81% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Chichester District Council?
Submit your representation to Chichester District Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Chichester District Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Chichester District Council planning decision?
Yes. If Chichester District Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 730 appeals were lodged against Chichester District Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 33% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Chichester District Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Chichester District Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Chichester District Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Chichester District Council governs a vibrant local government district in West Sussex, England, with the city of Chichester serving as its administrative centre. The district encompasses notable towns such as Midhurst, Petworth, and Selsey, alongside picturesque rural areas and villages. Home to part of the South Downs National Park and the scenic Chichester Harbour, designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the district had a population of 124,531 as of the 2021 census, making it a key area for planning applications and development initiatives.

The council area encompasses 172 towns and villages, including Chichester and Midhurst. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Chichester District Council received 2,038 planning applications. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (360), discharge of conditions (220), tree works (178). 13 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

730 planning appeals were lodged against Chichester District Council decisions, of which 182 were allowed and 367 were dismissed (33% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Chichester District Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Chichester District Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.