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Planning in Fernhurst

Approved
90%
26 of 28 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Fernhurst in the last 24 months, from Chichester District Council's planning register.

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Around Fernhurst

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About Fernhurst

Fernhurst is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Chichester District of West Sussex, England. Situated along the A286 road, it lies 3 miles south of Haslemere and 4 miles north of Midhurst, incorporating the settlements of Henley Common, Kingsley Green, and Bell Vale. Nestled within the South Downs National Park, Fernhurst is surrounded by scenic hills, making it an attractive area for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,740 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Chichester district.

Fernhurst covers an area of approximately 23.4 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 Fernhurst show an average sale price of £608,536, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Fernhurst a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Fernhurst has 22 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Fernhurst 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Fernhurst, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 48 planning applications were submitted near Fernhurst. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.

The most common types were tree works (4), discharge of conditions (4), full planning applications (3).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Fernhurst?
In the last 24 months, 48 planning applications were submitted near Fernhurst. The approval rate is 90%.
How long do planning decisions take near Fernhurst?
The average planning decision time near Fernhurst is 53 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 Fernhurst?
The planning approval rate near Fernhurst is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Fernhurst?
The most common type of planning application near Fernhurst is tree works applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Fernhurst?
You can search and track planning applications near Fernhurst on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.