Binsted, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Binsted, West Sussex.
West Sussex · England · settlement
About Binsted
Walberton is a charming village and civil parish located in the Arun District of West Sussex, approximately 5 miles northwest of Littlehampton and south of the A27 road. The area features varied elevations, rising from 33 to 115 feet above sea level, with the picturesque South Downs nearby. The parish encompasses the smaller village of Binsted to the east, where a medieval church is set amid a landscape of dispersed houses and farm fields, lending the area a quaint rural character.
District: Walberton
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £451,199 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Arun
- Parliamentary constituency: Bognor Regis and Littlehampton
- LSOA: Arun 006C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Binsted.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Binsted.
- 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 Binsted based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Binsted.
- - Land to the South of The Black Horse Pub Binsted Farm Binsted Lane BN18 0LP
Siting of 6 No. glamping pods with associated structures, access, car parking and landscaping (part retrospective). This application may affect the setting of a listed building and is in CIL Zone 3 (Z
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Black Horse Inn Binsted Lane Walberton BN18 0LP
Approval of details reserved by condition imposed under reference WA/21/25/PL relating to condition number 9 - Biodiversity Gain Plan.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-07-13
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A brief summary of Binsted in West Sussex
Walberton is a charming village and civil parish located in the Arun District of West Sussex, approximately 5 miles northwest of Littlehampton and south of the A27 road. The area features varied elevations, rising from 33 to 115 feet above sea level, with the picturesque South Downs nearby. The parish encompasses the smaller village of Binsted to the east, where a medieval church is set amid a landscape of dispersed houses and farm fields, lending the area a quaint rural character. It sits within the Walberton district.
Property prices in Binsted show an average sale price of £451,199, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Binsted a particularly low-crime area.
Binsted has one conservation area within its boundaries: Walberton Village and Walberton Green. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Binsted includes 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 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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Planning Activity in Binsted
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Binsted. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Binsted.
The average decision time of 40 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Binsted were tree works (5), full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.