Chidham, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Chidham, West Sussex.
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About Chidham
Chidham and Hambrook is a civil parish situated in the Chichester district of West Sussex, approximately five miles west of Chichester and south of the A27 road, near Bosham. As of the 2011 census, the parish had a population of 1,356. Notably, Chidham serves as the ecclesiastical parish, which features slightly different boundaries from the civil parish, making it an intriguing area for planning applications and community development.
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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 009E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Chidham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chidham.
- 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 Chidham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Chidham.
- - Old House Barn Chidham Lane Chidham Chichester West Sussex PO18 8TF
Workspace outbuilding. Application under Section 73 to vary Conditions 2 (approved plans) and 4 (materials) of householder permission CH/23/02142/DOM - amendments to the roof and eaves heights.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chichester | Date: 2024-10-02
View full details - - Old House Barn Chidham Lane Chidham Chichester West Sussex PO18 8TF
Workspace outbuilding.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chichester | Date: 2023-09-15
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A brief summary of Chidham in West Sussex
Chidham and Hambrook is a civil parish situated in the Chichester district of West Sussex, approximately five miles west of Chichester and south of the A27 road, near Bosham. As of the 2011 census, the parish had a population of 1,356. Notably, Chidham serves as the ecclesiastical parish, which features slightly different boundaries from the civil parish, making it an intriguing area for planning applications and community development.
Property prices in Chidham 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 Chidham a particularly low-crime area.
Chidham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Bosham. 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 Chidham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Chichester Harbour SSSI; 2 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, Chidham 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 Chidham
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Chidham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 89 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Chidham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 89 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Chidham were full planning applications (5), outline applications (2), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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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.