Eastergate, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Eastergate, West Sussex.
West Sussex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Eastergate are administered by Adur District Council. View the full Adur District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Eastergate
Eastergate is a village and ecclesiastical parish in the Arun district of West Sussex, England, situated approximately five miles east of Chichester. As part of the parish of Barnham and Eastergate, it had a population of 3,417 in 2011, making it a small yet vibrant community that may be relevant for those exploring planning applications in the area.
Population: 3,417 (2011) · Area: 3.7 km²
District: Barnham and Eastergate
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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 014G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Eastergate.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Eastergate.
- 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 Eastergate based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
22 planning applications found near Eastergate.
- - Laurel Rise and Grey Stables (former Plot 1) Fontwell Avenue Eastergate PO20 3RU
Variation of condition following the approval of AL/112/24/S73 relating to approved plans, access arrangements and visibility splays.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - - Pip Pen and House not complete yet (Plots 2) Fontwell Avenue Fontwell PO20 3RU
Variation of condition following the grant of AL/113/24/S73 relating to approved plans, access arrangements and visibility splays.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - - Plot 3 (not yet constructed) Fontwell Avenue Eastergate PO20 3RU
Variation of condition following the grant of AL/114/24/S73 relating to approved plans, vehicular access and pedestrian crossing and visibility splays.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - - Nyton Road Westergte Chichester PO20 3UN
Erection of 1 No internally illuminated double sided digital advert.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - 12 Highview Road Eastergate PO20 3XB
Lawful development certificate for a proposed single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-05-15
View full details - - The former Croft Surgery Barnham Road Eastergate PO20 3RP
Removal of conditions 4 and 6 imposed under BN/130/25/PL relating to EV charging and hours of operation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - 32 Ivy Lane Westergate Aldingbourne PO20 3RE
Approval of details reserved by condition imposed under AL/8/24/HH relating to condition 3-surface water drainage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - Land East of The Croft Surgery Barnham Road Eastergate PO20 3RP
Approval of details reserved by condition under BN/38/24/PL relating to conditions 8 & 9- Drainage. (See application BN/10/26/DOC for conditions 5,7,16,19,20,21,22,23 & 24).
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - Land East Of The Croft Surgery Barnham Road Eastergate PO20 3RP
Approval of details reserved by condition under BN/38/24/PL relating to conditions 5- gain plan, 7 - fire hydrant , 16 - cycle parking, 19 - further surveys, 20 - green roof, 21 - bat friendly lightin
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - Land to the rear of Croft Surgery Barnham Road Eastergate PO20 3RP
Request to enter a Deed of Variation to modify a Planning Obligation dated 20.12.2024 relating to planning application BN/38/24/PL to modify Clause 1.2 under Schedule 2 Part 1 from rented affordable h
Status: Undecided | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - Land East of The Croft Surgery Barnham Road Eastergate PO20 3RP
Approval of details reserved by condition imposed under BN/38/24/PL relating to conditions 4-Construction and Environmental Management Plan and 17-schedule of materials and finishes.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - The Croft Surgery Barnham Road Eastergate PO20 3RP
Change of use of the existing building and associated facilities from a doctor surgery (Use Class E) to a place of worship (Use Class F) and all associated works and infrastructure. This application i
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-12-31
View full details - - 26 St Richards Road Westergate Aldingbourne PO20 3RD
Hip to gable loft conversion with side dormer.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-10-16
View full details - - 32 Ivy Lane Aldingbourne PO20 3RE
Notification under extended permitted development rights for a single storey rear extension measuring 6m from beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling house, with a maximum height of 3.4m and an
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-05-04
View full details - - Petrol Filling Station Nyton Road Westergate PO20 3UN
Lawful development certificate for the existing petrol filling station having unrestricted opening hours.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-01-15
View full details - - Laurel Rise Fontwell Avenue Eastergate PO20 3RU
Non-material amendment following the grant of AL/116/18/PL relating to access amendments.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Arun | Date: 2024-07-12
View full details - - Forge House Nyton Road Eastergate PO20 3UP
Retention of garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2024-06-12
View full details - - Land to The rear of The Croft Surgery Barnham Road Eastergate PO20 3RP
Adjoining Authority Consultation - Arun District Council (BN/38/24/PL) - Construction of 21 No dwellings, access, landscaping and associated works. This application is in CIL Zone 2 and is CIL Liable
Status: Referred | Type: Outline | Council: South Downs | Date: 2024-05-20
View full details - - Summerlea Church Lane Eastergate PO20 3XD
Lawful development certificate for a proposed single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Arun | Date: 2024-04-24
View full details - - Land west of Fontwell Avenue Fontwell Avenue Eastergate PO20 3RU
Non-material amendment following the grant of AL/139/22/PL relating to revised drawings and materials on the front elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Arun | Date: 2024-01-10
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A brief summary of Eastergate in West Sussex
Eastergate is a village and ecclesiastical parish in the Arun district of West Sussex, England, situated approximately five miles east of Chichester. As part of the parish of Barnham and Eastergate, it had a population of 3,417 in 2011, making it a small yet vibrant community that may be relevant for those exploring planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,417 (2011 estimate). It sits within the Barnham and Eastergate district.
Eastergate covers an area of approximately 3.7 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 Eastergate 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 Eastergate a particularly low-crime area.
Eastergate has one conservation area within its boundaries: Eastergate (Church Lane) and Eastergate (Square). 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 Eastergate includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Eastergate 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 Eastergate
In the last 24 months, 47 planning applications were submitted near Eastergate. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 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 Eastergate.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Eastergate were discharge of conditions (18), full planning applications (9), amendments (9).
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 45 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 18 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 6 applications
- Awaiting decision: 19 applications
Nearby Towns
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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.