Chichester, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Chichester, West Sussex.
West Sussex · England · City
Planning applications in Chichester are administered by Chichester District Council. View the full Chichester District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Chichester
Chichester, the only city in West Sussex and its county town, is a historic cathedral city and civil parish located within the Chichester district. Boasting a rich heritage as a Roman and Anglo-Saxon settlement, it has evolved into a key market town through the ages, including Norman and medieval periods. The city is the seat of the Church of England Diocese of Chichester and features a stunning 12th-century cathedral, making it a focal point for planning and development in the area.
Population: 29,407 (2021) · Area: 8.6 km²
District: Chichester
Website: http://chichestercity.gov.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 010D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Chichester.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chichester.
- 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 Chichester based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
63 planning applications found near Chichester.
- - 2 Kingsham Farm Cottages Basin Road Chichester West Sussex PO19 8AB
Single storey extension to the rear (a) rear extension - 6m (b) maximum height - 3.m (c) height of eaves - 3m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - 26/01112/TCA - 9 St Johns Street Chichester West Sussex PO19 1UR
Notification of intention to reduce crown by 3m on 2 no. Holm oak trees (T1 and T2).
Status: Undecided | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-05-18 - - 9 St Johns Street Chichester West Sussex PO19 1UR
Notification of intention to reduce crown by 3m on 2 no. Holm oak trees (T1 and T2).
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - 26/01101/ADJ - Chichester City Council The Council House North Street Chichester West Sussex PO19 1LQ
Location: Whyke Road (southbound) adjacent to the junction with Willowbed Drive, The Hornet (outbound) adjacent to St Agnes Court and Lavant Road (outbound) outside no. 1 Lavant Road. Proposal: Instal
Status: Undecided | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-05-15 - - 68 South Street Chichester West Sussex PO19 1EE
1 no. hand painted fascia sign (non-illuminated).
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - 26/00996/ADV - 68 South Street Chichester West Sussex PO19 1EE
1 no. hand painted fascia sign (non-illuminated).
Status: Undecided | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-05-05 - 26/00994/TPA - Fletcher House 8 Cawley Road Chichester West Sussex PO19 1UZ
Crown reduce by 3m (all round) and crown lift to 4m (above ground level) on 1 no. Monterey Cypress tree (quoted as 1, TPO'd as T1) subject to CC/93/00283/TPO.
Status: Undecided | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-05-04 - - Fletcher House 8 Cawley Road Chichester West Sussex PO19 1UZ
Crown reduce by 3m (all round) and crown lift to 4m (above ground level) on 1 no. Monterey Cypress tree (quoted as 1, TPO'd as T1) subject to CC/93/00283/TPO.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-05-04
View full details - 26/00975/ADV - Slim Chickens 2 Eastgate Square Chichester West Sussex PO19 1ED
2 no. off set of individual letters signs, 1 no. off logo roundel and 1 no. off projection sign.
Status: Undecided | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-04-29 - - 1 Kingsham Farm Cottages Basin Road Chichester West Sussex PO19 8AB
Single storey, flat roof extension, constructed in matching materials.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - Drill Hall East Row Chichester West Sussex PO19 1PE
Discharge of condition 7iii (Details of new window openings) and 9 (doors, windows and rooflights) from planning permission CC/25/01088/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - Drill Hall East Row Chichester West Sussex PO19 1PE
Discharge of condition 3iii (Details of new window openings) and 4 (Door Window and Rooflight Details) from planning permission CC/25/01089/LBC
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - 26/00536/FUL - 2 New Town Chichester West Sussex PO19 1UG
Change of use from class E office/commercial to class C residential to create a single dwelling, and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-03-26 - 26/00537/LBC - 2 New Town Chichester West Sussex
Change of use from class E office/commercial to class C residential to create a single dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-03-26 - - St Pancras Church St Pancras Chichester West Sussex PO19 7LJ
Discharge of condition 3 (Construction and Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) from planning permission CC/25/02788/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 90 Whyke Lane Chichester West Sussex PO19 7PD
Discharge of conditions 3 (Sustainable Design and Construction), 5 (Construction Method Statement) and 6 (Material Schedule) of permission 25/02881/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 7 North Pallant Chichester West Sussex PO19 1TJ
Notification of intention to crown reduce by 2m (back to previous pruning points) and remove all epicormic shoots from boles on 2 no. Lime trees (T1 & T2).
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - 26/00664/TCA - 7 North Pallant Chichester West Sussex PO19 1TJ
Notification of intention to crown reduce by 2m (back to previous pruning points) and remove all epicormic shoots from boles on 2 no. Lime trees (T1 & T2).
Status: Undecided | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-03-23 - - 11 Cleveland Road Chichester West Sussex PO19 7AF
Proposed lawful development - Loft conversion and single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 25 The Hornet Chichester West Sussex PO19 7JL
Prior approval for the change of use of the first floor of the existing commercial premises from Class E (commercial, business and service) to Class C3 (residential) to create one self-contained resid
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-03-17
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A brief summary of Chichester in West Sussex
Chichester, the only city in West Sussex and its county town, is a historic cathedral city and civil parish located within the Chichester district. Boasting a rich heritage as a Roman and Anglo-Saxon settlement, it has evolved into a key market town through the ages, including Norman and medieval periods. The city is the seat of the Church of England Diocese of Chichester and features a stunning 12th-century cathedral, making it a focal point for planning and development in the area. The City has a population of approximately 29,407 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Chichester district.
Chichester covers an area of approximately 8.6 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 Chichester 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 Chichester a particularly low-crime area.
Chichester has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Chichester, Graylingwell. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Chichester planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://chichestercity.gov.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 Chichester
In the last 24 months, 103 planning applications were submitted near Chichester. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 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 Chichester.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Chichester were tree works (24), full planning applications (21), discharge of conditions (17). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 87 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 26 applications
- Refused: 15 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 60 applications
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