East Ashling, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near East Ashling, West Sussex.
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About East Ashling
East Ashling, located within the civil parish of Funtington in the Chichester district of West Sussex, is approximately 4.5 miles west of Chichester along the B2146 road. The area includes a farm produce shop and a pub, serving as local amenities, while Funtington Primary School is situated in West Ashling. Additionally, the nearby Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve enhances the natural landscape, making it an appealing location for potential planning applications.
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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 007A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near East Ashling.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near East Ashling.
- 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 East Ashling based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near East Ashling.
- - Martins B2178 Southbrook Road To Moutheys Lane East Ashling West Sussex PO18 9AX
Discharge of condition 3 (materials) from planning permission SDNP/25/03334/HOUS
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-03-12
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A brief summary of East Ashling in West Sussex
East Ashling, located within the civil parish of Funtington in the Chichester district of West Sussex, is approximately 4.5 miles west of Chichester along the B2146 road. The area includes a farm produce shop and a pub, serving as local amenities, while Funtington Primary School is situated in West Ashling. Additionally, the nearby Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve enhances the natural landscape, making it an appealing location for potential planning applications.
Property prices in East Ashling 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 East Ashling a particularly low-crime area.
East Ashling has one conservation area within its boundaries: East Ashling. 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 East Ashling includes 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 National Parks: SOUTH DOWNS. 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, East Ashling 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 East Ashling
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near East Ashling. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 30 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 East Ashling.
The average decision time of 30 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near East Ashling were full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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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.