East Harting, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near East Harting, West Sussex.
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About East Harting
East Harting is a hamlet located in the Chichester district of West Sussex, England, situated 4 miles (6.4 km) southeast of Petersfield along the South Harting to Elsted road. As part of the civil parish of Harting, its population was recorded in the 2011 Census, making it a quaint area for potential planning applications and developments within the picturesque West Sussex landscape.
District: Harting
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £565,804 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Chichester
- Parliamentary constituency: Arundel and South Downs
- LSOA: Chichester 003A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near East Harting.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near East Harting.
- 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 Harting based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near East Harting.
- - Cherry Tree Cottage East Harting Street East Harting West Sussex GU31 5LZ
Notification of intention to crown reduce by 2m (all round) on 1 no. Copper Beech tree.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - Goldrings Kent House Lane East Harting West Sussex GU31 5LS
Replacement wall and replacement gates.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - Goldrings Kent House Lane East Harting West Sussex GU31 5LS
Erection of pool plant room building and air source heat pump, extension to existing outdoor swimming pool and associated landscaping.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - 1 Slate Cottages East Harting Street East Harting West Sussex GU31 5LZ
Demolition of existing greenhouse and the erection of a detached garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-08-08
View full details - - 1 & 2 Slate Cottages East Harting Street East Harting West Sussex GU31 5LZ
Erection of detached garage and extension of existing track.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2024-12-06
View full details - - Marden Farm East Harting Street East Harting West Sussex GU31 5LZ
Change of use of 2 no. former dairy/stable buildings to use as education, training and wellbeing centre, extension and alterations of buildings with associated parking and landscaping.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2024-03-15
View full details - - Kent and Cole Cottages Kent House Lane East Harting West Sussex GU31 5LS
Discharge of Condition 3 (schedule of materials) of planning permission SDNP/23/00696/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2023-12-22
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A brief summary of East Harting in West Sussex
East Harting is a hamlet located in the Chichester district of West Sussex, England, situated 4 miles (6.4 km) southeast of Petersfield along the South Harting to Elsted road. As part of the civil parish of Harting, its population was recorded in the 2011 Census, making it a quaint area for potential planning applications and developments within the picturesque West Sussex landscape. It sits within the Harting district.
Property prices in East Harting show an average sale price of £565,804, 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 Harting a particularly low-crime area.
East Harting has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: South Harting, East Harting. 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 East Harting includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Harting Downs SSSI; 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 Harting 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 Harting
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near East Harting. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. East Harting maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 64 days on average, decisions near East Harting slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near East Harting were full planning applications (8), tree works (7), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.