Boxgrove, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Boxgrove, West Sussex.
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About Boxgrove
Boxgrove is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Chichester District of West Sussex, approximately 3.5 miles northeast of Chichester. Nestled just south of the A285 road, which traces the historic Roman road Stane Street, Boxgrove offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a notable area for planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 1,010 (2021) · Area: 11.7 km²
District: Chichester
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Area Information
- Admin district: Chichester
- Parliamentary constituency: Chichester
- LSOA: Chichester 007E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Boxgrove.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Boxgrove.
- 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 Boxgrove based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Boxgrove.
- - Nightingale Cottage The Street Boxgrove Chichester West Sussex PO18 0EE
Addition of Secondary Glazing to 9 no. windows.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - Nightingale Cottage The Street Boxgrove Chichester West Sussex PO18 0EE
Re-thatch water damaged roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Chichester | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - Thatch Cottage Church Lane Boxgrove Chichester West Sussex PO18 0ED
Notification of intention to reduce height by 2.5m, reduce south and west sectors by 2m and reduce north sector by 1m on 1 no. Beech tree (T1).
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Chichester | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - Redvins Barns Redvins Road Halnaker Boxgrove West Sussex PO18 0QJ
Revised site boundary for existing Bio-mass energy and heat centre (resubmission of Planning Permission SDNP/20/03380/FUL to allow increased site area to accommodate works required by conditions)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2024-01-22
View full details - - Redvins Barns Redvins Road Halnaker Boxgrove West Sussex PO18 0QJ
Discharge of Condition 6 (Landscape and Ecological Management Plan) and 7 (SuDS Maintenance and Management) relating to planning approval SDNP/20/03380/FUL
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2023-04-26
View full details - - 1 Abbotts Close Boxgrove West Sussex PO18 0EL
Reduce heights by 5m on 3 no. Beech trees within Group, G1 subject to BX/99/00109/TPO.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Chichester | Date: 2023-01-05
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A brief summary of Boxgrove in West Sussex
Boxgrove is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Chichester District of West Sussex, approximately 3.5 miles northeast of Chichester. Nestled just south of the A285 road, which traces the historic Roman road Stane Street, Boxgrove offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a notable area for planning applications and development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,010 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Chichester district.
Boxgrove covers an area of approximately 11.7 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Boxgrove a particularly low-crime area.
Boxgrove has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Boxgrove, Tangmere, Halnaker. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Boxgrove includes 10 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 Boxgrove
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Boxgrove. Of these, 25% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 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 Boxgrove.
The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Boxgrove were full planning applications (3), tree works (3), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).
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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.