East Lavant, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near East Lavant, West Sussex.
West Sussex · England · settlement
Planning applications in East Lavant are administered by Adur District Council. View the full Adur District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About East Lavant
East Lavant, located in the Chichester district of West Sussex, is part of the village of Lavant, alongside Mid Lavant. Situated 2.2 miles north of Chichester and just east of the A286, this charming area features a selection of historic cottages and a public house. The manor's historical significance is noted in the Domesday Book as Loventone, making it a site of interest for planning applications and development in the region.
District: Lavant
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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 007B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near East Lavant.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near East Lavant.
- 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 Lavant based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near East Lavant.
- - The Great Barn Pook Lane Lavant West Sussex PO18 0AH
Construction of 1 no. open sided timber garden 'breeze house' outbuilding and 1 no. timber garden shed.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Sussex Cottage Lower Road East Lavant Chichester West Sussex PO18 0AQ
Notification of intention to reduce height by 33% on 1 no. Pittosporum (A), 1 no. Silver Birch tree (B), 1 no. Prunus tree (D) and 1 no. Hawthorn tree (E). Remove 3 no. branches at a height of 3.5m (a
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - Norton House Lower Road East Lavant Chichester West Sussex PO18 0AQ
Demolish existing wooden shed and erect new wooden shed and part glazed wooden framed greenhouse.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Harpers Lower Road East Lavant Chichester West Sussex PO18 0AQ
Notification of intention to crown reduce by up to 1.5m on 1 no. Strawberry tree (T1) and crown reduce by 1m and re-prune previously snapped out branches on east and west sectors by up to 0.5m (back t
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - East Manor Farm Pook Lane Lavant West Sussex PO18 0AH
Discharge of condition 4 (Mitigation) from planning permission SDNP/24/03212/HOUS.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - East Manor Farm Pook Lane Lavant West Sussex PO18 0AH
Discharge of conditions 4 and 5 from planning permission SDNP/24/03213/LIS
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - 42 Sheepwash Lane East Lavant Chichester West Sussex PO18 0AT
Notification of intention to fell 1 no. Alder tree (T2).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-04-02
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A brief summary of East Lavant in West Sussex
East Lavant, located in the Chichester district of West Sussex, is part of the village of Lavant, alongside Mid Lavant. Situated 2.2 miles north of Chichester and just east of the A286, this charming area features a selection of historic cottages and a public house. The manor's historical significance is noted in the Domesday Book as Loventone, making it a site of interest for planning applications and development in the region. It sits within the Lavant district.
Property prices in East Lavant 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 Lavant a particularly low-crime area.
East Lavant has one conservation area within its boundaries: Mid and East Lavant. 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 Lavant includes 3 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.
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Planning Activity in East Lavant
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near East Lavant. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near East Lavant may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 58 days on average, decisions near East Lavant slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near East Lavant were discharge of conditions (5), full planning applications (3), tree works (3).
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