Balls Cross, West Sussex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Balls Cross, West Sussex.

West Sussex · England · settlement

Planning applications in Balls Cross are administered by Adur District Council. View the full Adur District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Balls Cross

Balls Cross is a quaint hamlet located within the Ebernoe civil parish in the Chichester District of West Sussex, England. This rural community offers a peaceful setting, making it an intriguing area for potential planning applications and developments.

District: Ebernoe

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Area Information

Admin district: Chichester
Parliamentary constituency: Arundel and South Downs
LSOA: Chichester 005A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-04.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Balls Cross.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Balls Cross.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Balls Cross based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

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A brief summary of Balls Cross in West Sussex

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Balls Cross a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Balls Cross includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ebernoe Common SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Ebernoe Common; 1 National Parks: SOUTH DOWNS. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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