Donnington, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Donnington, West Sussex.
West Sussex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Donnington are administered by Chichester District Council. View the full Chichester District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Donnington
Donnington is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Chichester district of West Sussex, England. Situated just 2 miles south of Chichester's city centre along the B2201 road, it includes the Stockbridge area to the north, making it a part of the Chichester built-up area. This proximity to the city enhances its appeal for planning applications, especially for residential and community developments.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Chichester
- Parliamentary constituency: Chichester
- LSOA: Chichester 014B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Donnington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Donnington.
- 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 Donnington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
45 planning applications found near Donnington.
- - The Bricks Manor Farm Barns Selsey Road Donnington Chichester West Sussex PO20 7PL
Change the use of the existing agricultural barn to a gym (Class E (d))
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - The Bricks Manor Farm Barns Selsey Road Donnington Chichester West Sussex PO20 7PL
Change the use of the existing agricultural barn to a gym (Class E (d)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Chichester | Date: 2025-11-20
View full details - - Manor Farm Barns The Bricks Selsey Road Donnington Chichester West Sussex PO20 7PL
Change the use of the existing agricultural barn to a flexible commercial use (Class E)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Chichester | Date: 2025-06-26
View full details - - Taylors Cottage Selsey Road Donnington Chichester West Sussex PO20 7PN
Notification of intention to reduce height by 5m and reduce widths (all round) by 2m on 1 no. Willow tree (quoted as T1).
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Chichester | Date: 2024-07-22
View full details - - Donnington Manor Farm Selsey Road Donnington Chichester West Sussex PO20 7PL
Discharge of conditions 5 (Landscape) and 6 (Boundary Treatments) of permission 21/00997/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Chichester | Date: 2023-07-18
View full details - - Donnington Manor Farm Selsey Road Donnington Chichester West Sussex PO20 7PL
Discharge of condition 3 from planning permission 21/00997/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Chichester | Date: 2023-03-21
View full details - - Donnington Manor Farm Selsey Road Donnington West Sussex PO20 7PL
Discharge part of condition 5 from planning permission 21/00997/FUL ( plant species,types & densities.)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Chichester | Date: 2022-10-12
View full details - - Donnington Cottage Selsey Road Donnington PO20 7PW
Notification of intention to fell 1 no. Fir tree and remove 1 no. main stem on 1 no. Ash tree.
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Chichester | Date: 2021-06-28
View full details - - Pelleys Pelleys Lane Donnington PO20 7PJ
Resurface existing grass track.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Chichester | Date: 2021-01-04
View full details - - The Chit House Selsey Road Donnington PO20 7PL
Existing lawful development certificate for land that was laid out to garden with grass including the erection of a boundary fence in September 2010 and has been used and maintained as garden land as
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Chichester | Date: 2020-12-11
View full details - - Donnington Manor Farm Selsey Road Donnington Chichester West Sussex PO20 7PL
Renovation of existing agricultural building and change of use to flexible commercial use.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Chichester | Date: 2020-11-05
View full details - - Pelleys Pelleys Lane Donnington Chichester West Sussex PO20 7PJ
Mono-pitch open fronted agricultural barn, for storage of farm machinary, straw and other farm related items
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Chichester | Date: 2020-08-20
View full details - - St Georges Church Selsey Road Donnington West Sussex
Non-material amendment to 14/04160/FUL; stained glass fanlight about entrance and minor fenestration alteration to north window.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Chichester | Date: 2018-07-06
View full details - - Donnington Manor Farm Selsey Road Donnington PO20 7PL
Discharge of condition 3 and 7 from planning permission 18/00946/FUL.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Chichester | Date: 2018-06-14
View full details - - St Georges Church Selsey Road Donnington West Sussex
Non material amendments to planning permission D/14/04150/FUL - Widening of entrance drive to form 2 no. disabled parking bays, stained glass fanlight above entrance door and minor fenestration altera
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Chichester | Date: 2018-05-30
View full details - - The Bricks Manor Farm Barns Selsey Road Donnington PO20 7PL
Single storey office extension.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Chichester | Date: 2016-11-18
View full details - - Donnington Cottage Selsey Road Donnington Chichester West Sussex PO20 7PW
Replacement timber casement windows.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Chichester | Date: 2016-11-01
View full details - - Donnington Cottage Selsey Road Donnington Chichester West Sussex PO20 7PW
Alterations, rear extension and associated landscape works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chichester | Date: 2016-05-27
View full details - - Donnington Cottage Selsey Road Donnington West Sussex PO20 7PW
Notification of intention to fell 1 no. Fir tree (A1) and 2 no. Hawthorn trees (B1 and B2).
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Chichester | Date: 2016-03-15
View full details - - Donnington Cottage Selsey Road Donnington Chichester West Sussex PO20 7PW
Extension to dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Chichester | Date: 2016-02-17
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A brief summary of Donnington in West Sussex
Donnington is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Chichester district of West Sussex, England. Situated just 2 miles south of Chichester's city centre along the B2201 road, it includes the Stockbridge area to the north, making it a part of the Chichester built-up area. This proximity to the city enhances its appeal for planning applications, especially for residential and community developments.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Donnington a particularly low-crime area.
Donnington has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Chichester, Donnington, Hunston. 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 Donnington includes 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Chichester Harbour. 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 Donnington
In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near Donnington. Of these, 80% 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 Donnington.
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 Donnington were full planning applications (14), tree works (7), outline applications (5). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 20 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 7 applications
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