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Planning in Easebourne

Approved
89%
39 of 43 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Easebourne in the last 24 months, from Chichester District Council's planning register.

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About Easebourne

Easebourne is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Chichester District of West Sussex, England, just half a mile north of Midhurst, along the A272 and A286 roads. The parish also encompasses the hamlet of Henley to the north. As of the 2001 census, Easebourne had 708 households and a population of 1,717, making it a quaint yet vibrant community to consider for planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,030 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Chichester district.

Easebourne covers an area of approximately 17.9 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Easebourne area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Easebourne a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Easebourne has 21 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Easebourne 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.easebourne.org/.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Easebourne, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 76 planning applications were submitted near Easebourne. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (14), full planning applications (11), listed building and heritage (7).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Easebourne?
In the last 24 months, 76 planning applications were submitted near Easebourne. The approval rate is 89%.
How long do planning decisions take near Easebourne?
The average planning decision time near Easebourne is 60 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Easebourne?
The planning approval rate near Easebourne is 89%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Easebourne?
The most common type of planning application near Easebourne is discharge of conditions, with 14 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Easebourne?
You can search and track planning applications near Easebourne on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.