Birdham, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Birdham, West Sussex.
West Sussex · England · settlement
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.
Population: 1,678 (2021) · Area: 7.0 km²
District: Chichester
Website: http://www.birdham.org.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £497,510 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Chichester
- Parliamentary constituency: Chichester
- LSOA: Chichester 014F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Birdham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Birdham.
- 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 Birdham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Birdham.
- - 26 Walwyn Close Birdham Chichester West Sussex PO20 7SR
Remove epicormic shoots from bole and lower boughs to a height of 6m (above ground level) on 1 no. Oak tree (T6) subject to BI/97/00037/TPO.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - Kingfisher Cottage Westlands Lane Birdham Chichester West Sussex PO20 7HH
Proposed single/two storey rear extension, new porch, replacement of existing windows and doors, new boundary wall, revised vehicle entrance, demolition of existing garage and construction of open car
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - Swallow Cottage Crooked Lane Birdham Chichester West Sussex PO20 7HB
Erection of a two storey rear extension to replace existing conservatory (Variation of condition 7 from planning permission BI/24/01065/DOM).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Clear Water 3 St James Close Birdham Chichester West Sussex PO20 7HE
Replacement summerhouse.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chichester | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - Malin 6 St James Close Birdham Chichester West Sussex PO20 7HE
Discharge of condition 9 (lighting) from planning permission 23/01410/DOM.
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Chichester | Date: 2024-11-01
View full details - - Court Barn Court Barn Road Birdham Chichester West Sussex PO20 7BQ
Discharge of conditions 4 (ecological) 5 (refuse & recycling) 6 (cycle storage) 9 (landscaping) and 21 (lighting) from planning permission BI/23/01051/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Chichester | Date: 2023-09-20
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A brief summary of Birdham in West Sussex
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.
Property prices in Birdham show an average sale price of £497,510, 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 Birdham a particularly low-crime area.
Birdham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Somerley. 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 Birdham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Chichester Harbour SSSI; 6 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Chichester Harbour; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Solent Maritime; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Chichester and Langstone Harbours; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Chichester and Langstone Harbours. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Birdham planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.birdham.org.uk/. 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.
Planning Activity in Birdham
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Birdham. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Birdham.
At 65 days on average, decisions near Birdham slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Birdham were full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (3), amendments (3). Full planning applications account for 31% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.