Earnley, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Earnley, West Sussex.
West Sussex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Earnley are administered by Chichester District Council. View the full Chichester District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Earnley
Earnley is a village and civil parish located in the Chichester District of West Sussex, England, approximately four miles south-west of Chichester. This coastal parish encompasses the settlements of Almodington and Batchmere, making it a relevant area for those researching planning applications and developments in the region.
Population: 510 (2021) · Area: 7.1 km²
District: Chichester
Website: http://earnleypc.org/
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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 Earnley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Earnley.
- 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 Earnley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
20 planning applications found near Earnley.
- - Land South Of Clappers Lane Clappers Lane Earnley West Sussex
Outline application for the erection of up to 100 dwellings with associated access, landscaping and public open space. All matters reserved other than access. Section 73 application to vary Conditions
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Earnley Concourse Clappers Lane Earnley Chichester West Sussex PO20 7JN
Discharge of condition 9 (Verge Details) of permission 24/01775/REM.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Earnley Concourse Clappers Lane Earnley Chichester West Sussex PO20 7JN
Discharge of condition 17 (External Lighting) of permission 19/02493/OUT (APP/L3815/W/20/3255383).
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - 26/00701/DOC - Earnley Concourse Clappers Lane Earnley Chichester West Sussex PO20 7JN
Discharge of condition 17 (External Lighting) of permission 19/02493/OUT (APP/L3815/W/20/3255383).
Status: Undecided | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-03-26 - 26/00702/DOC - Earnley Concourse Clappers Lane Earnley Chichester West Sussex PO20 7JN
Discharge of condition 9 (Verge Details) of permission 24/01775/REM.
Status: Undecided | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-03-26 - - Land South Of Clappers Lane Clappers Lane Earnley West Sussex
Proposed lawful development - Installation of Real Time Control (RTC) to foul water system, including foul storage tanks and all requisite on-site telemetry, monitoring and control systems.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - Earnley Concourse Clappers Lane Earnley Chichester West Sussex PO20 7JN
Discharge of condition 16 (EV Charging) from planning permission 19/02493/OUT APP/L3815/W/20/3255383
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Earnley Concourse Clappers Lane Earnley Chichester West Sussex PO20 7JN
Discharge of Condition 2 (schedule of materials) of reserved matters approval E/24/01775/REM.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Chichester | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - Earnley Concourse Clappers Lane Earnley Chichester West Sussex PO20 7JN
Discharge of Conditions 11 (Land contamination - Phase 2 Intrusive Investigation Report) and 12 (land contamination - Remediation Scheme) of Outline Permission E/19/02493/OUT (Appeal Ref: APP/L3815/W/
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Chichester | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - Land East Of Drove Lane Earnley West Sussex PO20 7LJ
1 no. billboard sign.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Chichester | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - Earnley Place Clappers Lane Earnley Chichester West Sussex PO20 7JL
Detached garage. (Variation of condition 2 permission 23/01997/DOM amended size and amenity of proposed garage).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chichester | Date: 2025-06-25
View full details - - Earnley Concourse Clappers Lane Earnley Chichester West Sussex PO20 7JN
Non-material amendment to Planning Permission E/19/02493/OUT - to amend the wording of Condition 8 (Foul Water Sewerage Disposal) and Condition 19 (Fire Hydrants).
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Chichester | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - Land South Of Clappers Lane Clappers Lane Earnley West Sussex
1 Coming Soon V Sign.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Chichester | Date: 2025-03-26
View full details - - Earnley Place Clappers Lane Earnley Chichester West Sussex PO20 7JL
Proposed erection of new timber field access gate
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chichester | Date: 2025-03-26
View full details - - Earnley Concourse Clappers Lane Earnley Chichester West Sussex PO20 7JN
Non material of permission 19/02493/OUT - amend the wording of Condition 7.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Chichester | Date: 2025-02-17
View full details - - Earnley Concourse Clappers Lane Earnley Chichester West Sussex PO20 7JN
Discharge of conditions 8 (foul drainage) 9 (surface water drainage) 10 ( contamination phase 1)and 13 (SUDs) from planning permssion 19/02493/OUT - APP/l3815/W/20/3255383
Status: Unresolved | Type: Conditions | Council: Chichester | Date: 2024-12-10
View full details - - 18 Elcombe Close Bracklesham Chichester West Sussex PO20 8QZ
Single storey side extension and detached outbuilding on principal elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chichester | Date: 2024-02-21
View full details - - 9 Woodborough Close Bracklesham Chichester West Sussex PO20 8UA
Retrospective replacement of existing window on rear elevation with double doors.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chichester | Date: 2023-09-20
View full details - - Medmerry Park Stoney Lane Earnley Chichester West Sussex PO20 7JP
Hybrid Planning Application - Phases 1 (Full Application) demolition, redevelopment and refurbishment of Medmerry Park to provide 124 no. holiday lodges, wetland area, two lakes, amenity lake and beac
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Chichester | Date: 2023-08-18
View full details - - Manorfield Clappers Lane Earnley Chichester West Sussex PO20 7JJ
1 no. illuminated V-shaped free-standing hoarding sign.
Status: Rejected | Type: Advertising | Council: Chichester | Date: 2023-04-27
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A brief summary of Earnley in West Sussex
Earnley is a village and civil parish located in the Chichester District of West Sussex, England, approximately four miles south-west of Chichester. This coastal parish encompasses the settlements of Almodington and Batchmere, making it a relevant area for those researching planning applications and developments in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 510 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Chichester district.
Earnley covers an area of approximately 7.1 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 Earnley 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 Earnley a particularly low-crime area.
Earnley has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Somerley, Earnley. 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 Earnley includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bracklesham Bay SSSI; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Solent and Dorset Coast. 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, Earnley planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://earnleypc.org/. 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 Earnley
In the last 24 months, 36 planning applications were submitted near Earnley. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Earnley may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 68 days on average, decisions near Earnley slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Earnley were full planning applications (16), discharge of conditions (9), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 31 smaller schemes were submitted.
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.
Nearby Towns
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