Fishbourne, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Fishbourne, West Sussex.
West Sussex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Fishbourne are administered by Chichester District Council. View the full Chichester District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Fishbourne
Fishbourne is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Chichester District of West Sussex, England, just two miles (3.2 km) west of Chichester. This proximity to the city makes it an attractive area for planning applications, with potential for residential and commercial development in a picturesque setting.
Population: 2,664 (2021) · Area: 3.9 km²
District: Chichester
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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 010B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Fishbourne.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Fishbourne.
- 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 Fishbourne based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
15 planning applications found near Fishbourne.
- 26/01316/TPA - Tawasentha Creek End Fishbourne Chichester West Sussex PO19 3JS
Fell 1 no. Oak tree (quoted as T1, TPO'd no. T3) subject to FB/72/00045/TPO.
Status: Undecided | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-06-16 - 26/01162/TCA - The Bulls Head 99 Fishbourne Road West Fishbourne Chichester West Sussex PO19 3JP
Notification of intention to fell 1 no. Silver Birch tree (T1).
Status: Undecided | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-05-26 - - Pendrills Mill Lane Fishbourne Chichester West Sussex PO19 3JN
Removal of wall to enlarge opening between kitchen and garden room.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - Tawasentha Creek End Fishbourne Chichester West Sussex PO19 3JS
Prune back by 2m (back to previous points) on 3 no. Oak trees (T1,T2 & T3) subject to 72/00045/TPO.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Willow Cottage 100 Fishbourne Road West Fishbourne Chichester West Sussex PO19 3JL
Discharge of condition 4 (rooflights) from planning permission FB/20/01313/DOM
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Chichester | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - Willow Cottage 100 Fishbourne Road West Fishbourne Chichester West Sussex PO19 3JL
Discharge of conditions 3 (rooflights) from planning permission FB/20/01314/LBC
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Chichester | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - Pendrills Mill Lane Fishbourne Chichester West Sussex PO19 3JN
Internal and external alterations and repairs, construction of a new single storey extension, demolition of an existing single storey extension and replacement with new glazed entrance. Removal of exi
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Chichester | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Grass/Road Verge To The Front Of 2 West View Salthill Road Fishbourne Chichester West Sussex PO19 3QL
Fell 1 no. Oak tree (quoted as 1010000, TPO'd as T2) subject to FB/69/00042/TPO.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Chichester | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - Mermaid Cottage Main Road Fishbourne Chichester West Sussex PO18 8BD
Broadband-internet connection.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Chichester | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - Blackberry House 4 Blackboy Lane Fishbourne Chichester West Sussex PO18 8BE
Single storey side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chichester | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - Pendrills Mill Lane Fishbourne Chichester West Sussex PO19 3JN
Proposed internal and external alterations and repairs, construction of a new single storey extension, demolition of an existing single storey extension and replacement with new glazed entrance. Remov
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Chichester | Date: 2025-10-06
View full details - - Pendrills Mill Lane Fishbourne Chichester West Sussex PO19 3JN
Proposed internal and external alterations and repairs, construction of a new single storey extension, demolition of an existing single storey extension and replacement with new glazed entrance. Remov
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Chichester | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - Salt Mill House Mill Lane Fishbourne Chichester West Sussex PO19 3JN
Discharge of Condition 4 (Archaeological Monitoring and Recording Report) of Listed Building Consent FB/24/01703/LBC.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Chichester | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - Strathisla 10 Salthill Road Fishbourne Chichester West Sussex PO19 3QH
Replacement of first floor front elevation cladding and open front porch.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chichester | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - Land South Of 10 To 15 Mill Close Fishbourne West Sussex
Removal of 3 no. lower/mid limbs (north sector) on 1 no. Willow tree (T3) and removal of up to 4 no. lower/mid limbs (north sector) on 1 no. Willow tree (T4). Both trees subject to FB/70/00226/TPO.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Chichester | Date: 2023-05-24
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A brief summary of Fishbourne in West Sussex
Fishbourne is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Chichester District of West Sussex, England, just two miles (3.2 km) west of Chichester. This proximity to the city makes it an attractive area for planning applications, with potential for residential and commercial development in a picturesque setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,664 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Chichester district.
Fishbourne covers an area of approximately 3.9 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 Fishbourne 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 Fishbourne a particularly low-crime area.
Fishbourne has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Dell Quay, Fishbourne. 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 Fishbourne includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Chichester Harbour SSSI; 8 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Chichester Harbour; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Solent Maritime; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Chichester and Langstone Harbours; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Chichester and Langstone Harbours. 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, Fishbourne 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 Fishbourne
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Fishbourne. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 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 Fishbourne.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Fishbourne were full planning applications (8), discharge of conditions (4), listed building and heritage (3). Full planning applications account for 36% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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