How long do planning decisions take near East Marden?

The average planning decision time near East Marden is 63 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 East Marden?

The planning approval rate near East Marden is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near East Marden?

The most common type of planning application near East Marden is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near East Marden?

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East Marden, West Sussex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near East Marden, West Sussex.

West Sussex · England · settlement

Planning applications in East Marden are administered by Adur District Council. View the full Adur District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About East Marden

East Marden is a picturesque village in the Chichester district of West Sussex, situated on the South Downs at an elevation of around 100 metres. Historically noted in the Domesday Book as Meredone, it features the 12th-century St Peter's Church, which holds regular services. The village is characterized by its quaint architecture, including the oldest house from 1728, and the iconic thatched well on the village green, making it an intriguing area for planning applications and development considerations. The population has remained stable, with a recorded figure of 80 residents in 1931, and it is now part of the larger parish of Marden.

District: Marden

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £365,012 (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 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near East Marden.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near East Marden.

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 Marden based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of East Marden in West Sussex

Property prices in East Marden show an average sale price of £365,012, 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 Marden a particularly low-crime area.

East Marden has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Up Marden, East Marden, North Marden. 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 Marden includes 12 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 Marden

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near East Marden. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near East Marden may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 63 days on average, decisions near East Marden slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near East Marden were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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