Crouchers, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Crouchers, West Sussex.
West Sussex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Crouchers are administered by Arun District Council. View the full Arun District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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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: Arun
- Parliamentary constituency: Arundel and South Downs
- LSOA: Arun 003E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Crouchers.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Crouchers.
- 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 Crouchers based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Crouchers.
- 26/01095/OUT - Mad About Dogs Birdham Road Appledram Chichester West Sussex PO20 7EQ
Outline planning application with all matters reserved (except for access) for the development of an Office Building (Class E (c) and (g)(i) use) and 6 residential dwellings (C3 use), with vehicular a
Status: Undecided | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-05-15 - - 113 Birdham Road Appledram Chichester West Sussex PO20 7DY
Non material amendment for permission 21/01916/DOM - replace rear bedroom chalet window with french doors and juliet balcony. Extension of side extension roof to cover proposed bin area including supp
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Chichester | Date: 2021-12-13
View full details - - Penn Croft 113 Birdham Road Appledram Chichester West Sussex PO20 7DY
Removal of existing side extension and erection of single storey side extension, removal of existing conservatory and erection of a two storey, rear chalet extension with rooflights.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chichester | Date: 2021-06-16
View full details - - Crouchers Farm Birdham Road Appledram PO20 7EQ
Use of the field as a pick-your-own fruit farm. Erection of 20 no. covered polymer tunnels, with gravel car parking area and provision of temporary toilet facilities and the formation of a new access
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chichester | Date: 2020-01-27
View full details - - Apuldram Roses 163 Birdham Road Appledram Chichester West Sussex PO20 7EQ
Removal of existing temporary and permanent storage containers and construction of a new barn.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chichester | Date: 2016-10-17
View full details - - Crouchers Farm Birdham Road Appledram Chichester West Sussex PO20 7EA
Retrospective change of use of agricultural land and buildings to general industrial (class B2) and storage/distribution (class B8).
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Chichester | Date: 2016-10-12
View full details - - 119 Birdham Road Appledram Chichester West Sussex PO20 7DY
Proposed single storey, flat roof rear extension with ramp up to entrance door and hall.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chichester | Date: 2015-11-27
View full details - - Cedar Nursery Birdham Road Chichester West Sussex PO20 7EQ
Use of 0.55 hectares of the A1 Retail site for the erection of 8 no commercial serviced self catering Holiday Units.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Chichester | Date: 2012-02-15
View full details - - Cedar Nursery Birdham Road Appledram Chichester West Sussex PO20 7EQ
To incorporate a tea room in an existing A1 retail space at the centre. (Part change of use of retail garden centre to provide customer refreshment area.)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chichester | Date: 2009-12-03
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A brief summary of Crouchers in West Sussex
Crouchers is a settlement located in West Sussex, England.
Property prices in Crouchers 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 Crouchers a particularly low-crime area.
Crouchers has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Dell Quay, Donnington. 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 Crouchers includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Chichester Harbour SSSI; 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, Crouchers 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 Crouchers
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Crouchers. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 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 Crouchers.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Crouchers were full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (5), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 30% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (67% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Donnington planning applications
- Dell Quay planning applications
- Apuldram planning applications
- Stockbridge planning applications
- The Manor planning applications
- Hunston planning applications
- Sidlesham Common planning applications
- Fishbourne planning applications
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.