East Lavington, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near East Lavington, West Sussex.
West Sussex · England · settlement
Planning applications in East Lavington are administered by Chichester District Council. View the full Chichester District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About East Lavington
East Lavington, previously known as Woolavington, is a charming village and civil parish situated in the District of Chichester, West Sussex. Located just six kilometres south of Petworth and west of the A285 road, it presents a unique area for planning applications amidst its picturesque rural landscape.
Population: 424 (2021) · Area: 8.0 km²
District: Chichester
Website: http://www.eastlavingtonpc.org.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £868,770 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Chichester
- Parliamentary constituency: Arundel and South Downs
- LSOA: Chichester 005D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near East Lavington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near East Lavington.
- 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 Lavington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near East Lavington.
- - Land adjacent to Craft Design and Technology Block Seaford College The Drive East Lavington Petworth West Sussex GU28 0NB
Discharge of Condition 5 (drainage strategy report) related to Planning Approval SDNP/21/02886/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - - Seaford College The Drive East Lavington West Sussex GU28 0NB
8 no. new tennis courts and replacement of existing tennis courts with all-weather hockey pitch together with creation of overflow car parking and associated work. Application under Section 73 to vary
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-05-07
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A brief summary of East Lavington in West Sussex
East Lavington, previously known as Woolavington, is a charming village and civil parish situated in the District of Chichester, West Sussex. Located just six kilometres south of Petworth and west of the A285 road, it presents a unique area for planning applications amidst its picturesque rural landscape. The settlement has a population of approximately 424 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Chichester district.
East Lavington covers an area of approximately 8.0 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 East Lavington show an average sale price of £868,770, 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 Lavington a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around East Lavington includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Duncton to Bignor Escarpment SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Duncton to Bignor Escarpment; 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 Lavington planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.eastlavingtonpc.org.uk/. 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 Lavington
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near East Lavington. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near East Lavington may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 62 days on average, decisions near East Lavington slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near East Lavington were discharge of conditions (2).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.
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