Bury, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bury, West Sussex.
West Sussex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Bury are administered by Chichester District Council. View the full Chichester District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Bury
Bury is a charming village and civil parish situated in the Chichester district of West Sussex, England. Located approximately 5 miles (8 km) south-west of Pulborough along the A29 road, it offers a unique blend of rural character and accessibility, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications and developments.
Population: 625 (2021) · Area: 13.2 km²
District: Chichester
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £270,594 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Horsham
- Parliamentary constituency: Arundel and South Downs
- LSOA: Horsham 012C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bury.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bury.
- 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 Bury based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Bury.
- - Street Cottage The Street Bury West Sussex RH20 1PA
Single storey and two storey extension and associated alterations, replacement of some fenestration and provision of new rooflight and dormer window.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Street Cottage The Street Bury West Sussex RH20 1PA
Single storey and two storey extension and associated alterations, replacement of some fenestration and provision of new rooflight and dormer window.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - The Farmhouse The Street Bury West Sussex RH20 1PA
Notification of intention to fell 1 no. Walnut tree (T1).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - Ducklings Church Lane Bury West Sussex RH20 1PB
Fell 1 no. Scots Pine tree (T1) subject to BY/12/00198/TPONP.
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - 6 Norfolk Cottages The Street Bury West Sussex RH20 1PA
Proposed lawful development - garden room.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-07-11
View full details - - Corner House The Street Bury West Sussex RH20 1PF
Demolition of existing garage and reconstruction of new pitched roof garage with home office over.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2024-06-21
View full details - - Kesters House The Street Bury West Sussex RH20 1PA
Renovate the existing extension. External works include - replacing an existing UPVC window with a set of wooden french doors. Replace a top hung horizonal casement window on north facing side of exte
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2024-05-20
View full details - - New Barn House The Street Bury West Sussex RH20 1PA
Notification of intention crown reduce by up to 1.5m (height and widths) on 1 no. Yew (dome) tree (marked as T2). Reduce heights by 5m on 3 no. Leyland Cypress trees (marked as G2).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2023-10-17
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A brief summary of Bury in West Sussex
Bury is a charming village and civil parish situated in the Chichester district of West Sussex, England. Located approximately 5 miles (8 km) south-west of Pulborough along the A29 road, it offers a unique blend of rural character and accessibility, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 625 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Chichester district.
Bury covers an area of approximately 13.2 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 Bury show an average sale price of £270,594, 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 Bury a particularly low-crime area.
Bury has one conservation area within its boundaries: Bury. 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 Bury includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Waltham Brooks SSSI, Amberley Wild Brooks SSSI; 9 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Arun Valley; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Arun Valley; 2 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Arun Valley; 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bury 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.
Planning Activity in Bury
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Bury. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 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 Bury.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Bury were outline applications (2), tree works (2), full planning applications (1).
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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.