Search Birdham planning applications
20 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Birdham · updated daily · Chichester District Council
- W Stirland Limited Redmoor Estate Main Road Birdham Chichester West Sussex PO20 7HTAwaiting decision8 no. dwellings, access, landscaping and associated works.Received 13 Oct 202626/02103/FUL
- Blackwood 2 Oakmeadow Birdham Chichester West Sussex PO20 7BHAwaiting decisionNon-material amendment from planning permission BI/25/00557/DOM - Omit garage skylight and replace with glazed openings to the garage doors.Received 7 Oct 202626/02083/NMA
- Pool House And BYC House Lock Lane Birdham West Sussex PO20 7BBAwaiting decisionDemolition of existing building at Pool House containing 3 no. flat and existing 1 no. flat from 1st floor of Birdham Yacht Club House, retaining the existing commercial unit. Construction of 2 no. buildings comprising 4 no. replacement flats and associated works.Received 5 Oct 202626/02046/FUL
- Little Orchard The Triangle Westlands Lane Birdham Chichester West Sussex PO20 7HGAwaiting decisionProposed lawful development certificate for new cladding and render to existing brickwork elevations and PV panels.Received 1 Oct 202626/02096/PLD
- Land Off Main Road Birdham Chichester West Sussex PO20 7HUAwaiting decisionDischarge of Conditions 24 (Lighting) of Outline Planning Permission BI/21/01830/OUT (Appeal Ref. APP/L3815/W/23/3319434).Received 29 Sep 202626/02048/DOC
Planning in Birdham
- Approved
- 89%
- 17 of 19 decided
- Decision time
- about 7 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Birdham in the last 24 months, from Chichester District Council's planning register.
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PO20 550 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Chichester District Council
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About Birdham
Birdham is a quaint village and civil parish situated in the Chichester District of West Sussex, approximately 5 miles southwest of Chichester city. Nestled on the Manhood Peninsula, it features the parish church of St James, which was previously dedicated to St Leonard until around 1900. This charming locality may present various planning opportunities, given its proximity to key urban areas and its historical significance. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,678 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Chichester district.
Birdham covers an area of approximately 7.0 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Birdham area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Birdham a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Birdham has 11 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Birdham planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.birdham.org.uk/.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Birdham, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 42 planning applications were submitted near Birdham. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (4), tree works (2), amendments (2).