Breach, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Breach, West Sussex.
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Planning applications in Breach are administered by Chichester District Council. View the full Chichester District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Breach
Southbourne, a village in West Sussex, was established in 1876 with the consecration of St. John's Church. The civil parish, formed in 1968, encompasses a broader area within the Chichester district, including the localities of Lumley, Hermitage, Thornham, Prinsted, and part of Nutbourne. Located east of the Hampshire border at Emsworth and west of Chidham, Southbourne's planning landscape reflects its historical development and diverse community.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Chichester
- Parliamentary constituency: Arundel and South Downs
- LSOA: Chichester 006A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Breach.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Breach.
- 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 Breach based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Breach.
- - Four Acre Nursery Cooks Lane Southbourne Emsworth West Sussex PO10 8LQ
Discharge of Condition 4 (boundary treatment details) from reserved matters approval SB/25/01955/REM.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - Four Acre Nursery Cooks Lane Southbourne Emsworth West Sussex PO10 8LQ
Discharge of Condition 16 (schedule of materials) from outline planning permission SB/22/01903/OUT.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - Four Acre Nursery Cooks Lane Southbourne Emsworth West Sussex PO10 8LQ
Discharge of condition 8 to planning permission SB/22/01903/OUT.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - Land On The South Side Of Cooks Lane Southbourne West Sussex
Outline planning application (with all matters reserved except for full access) for 92 no. dwellings, following demolition of existing equine related buildings, open space, landscaping, pump station,
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - The Signal Box Guildford Close Southbourne Emsworth PO10 8LW
Non-Material Amendment to permission 04/02602/FUL - to replace existing window (north elevation) with 2nd entrance door.
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Chichester | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - 35 Kelsey Avenue Southbourne Emsworth West Sussex PO10 8NG
Retrospective application under s73a for a garage extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chichester | Date: 2024-11-04
View full details - - Cedarwood 4 Furnston Grove Southbourne Emsworth West Sussex PO10 8LH
Demolition of existing garage and side extension. Single storey wrap-around extension. Rear extension. Roof extension. New soak-away.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chichester | Date: 2024-05-28
View full details - - Dilwyn 51 Breach Avenue Southbourne Emsworth West Sussex PO10 8NB
Single storey side extension, single storey side and rear extension, front porch and pool to rear garden with roof extension to rear elevation and side dormer to east elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chichester | Date: 2023-11-15
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A brief summary of Breach in West Sussex
Southbourne, a village in West Sussex, was established in 1876 with the consecration of St. John's Church. The civil parish, formed in 1968, encompasses a broader area within the Chichester district, including the localities of Lumley, Hermitage, Thornham, Prinsted, and part of Nutbourne. Located east of the Hampshire border at Emsworth and west of Chidham, Southbourne's planning landscape reflects its historical development and diverse community.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Breach a particularly low-crime area.
Breach has one conservation area within its boundaries: Prinsted. 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 Breach includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Chichester Harbour SSSI; 10 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; 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 Breach
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Breach. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Breach.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Breach were full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (6), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 26% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 18 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.