Funtington, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Funtington, West Sussex.
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Planning applications in Funtington are administered by Chichester District Council. View the full Chichester District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Funtington
Funtington is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Chichester district of West Sussex, approximately 4.5 miles west of Chichester along the B2146 road. The parish encompasses the nearby villages of East and West Ashling and West Stoke, and features the Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve to the north. The village centre includes a farm produce shop and a pub, while Funtington Primary School is situated in West Ashling, making it a focal point for local families. This vibrant community may present various planning opportunities amid its picturesque surroundings.
Population: 1,537 (2021) · Area: 20.0 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 007B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Funtington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Funtington.
- 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 Funtington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
204 planning applications found near Funtington.
- - 3 Funtington Hall Common Road Funtington West Sussex PO18 9LL
Removal of modern conservatory and replacement single-storey extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - - 3 Funtington Hall Common Road Funtington West Sussex PO18 9LL
Removal of modern conservatory, replacement single-storey extension and minor internal works
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - - New Barn Farm Common Road Funtington West Sussex PO18 9DA
Retrospective (Section 73a) application for the retention of 48 no. storage containers.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - Self Storage Compound New Barn Farm Common Road Funtington West Sussex PO18 9DA
Retrospective (Section 73a) application for the formation and use of an open space compound for storage and distribution.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - Potato Store 1 New Barn Farm Common Road Funtington West Sussex PO18 9DA
Change of use from agricultural storage to motor vehicle repairs with MOT (Use Class B2)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 6 Lynch Down Funtington West Sussex PO18 9LR
Single storey rear extension and detached garden building.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Giffords Common Road Funtington West Sussex PO18 9LG
Extension to rear of property.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - Potato Store 1 New Barn Farm Common Road Funtington West Sussex PO18 9DA
Change of use from vehicle repair workshop and store to motor vehicle repairs with MOT (Use Class B2).
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Winterbourne Watery Lane Funtington West Sussex PO18 9LF
Notification of intention to reduce south-west sector by 0.3m on 1 no. Laurel hedgerow (T1).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - 1 Admirals Walk Funtington West Sussex PO18 9LB
Notification of intention to fell 1 no. Norway Maple tree (T1).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - 2 Funtington Hall Cottages Dukes Meadow Funtington West Sussex PO18 9LJ
Notification of intention to reduce height 2m, reduce east, west and north sectors by 1.5m and crown thin by 10% on 1 no. Yew tree (T1). Reduce height by 1.5m and west sector by 2m on 1 no. Bay tree (
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-10-20
View full details - - 9 Church Lane Funtington West Sussex PO18 9LH
Notification of intention to reduce west sector by 2m and east, north and south sectors by 1.5m on 1 no. Birch tree (T4), reduce west by 3m and east, north and south by 1.5m on 1 no. Birch tree (T5) a
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-08-21
View full details - - 9 Church Lane Funtington West Sussex PO18 9LH
Reduce west sector by 1.5m, reduce north and east sectors by 3m and crown lift by up to 2.5m (above ground level) on the north and east sectors on 1 no. Yew tree (T1), fell 1 no. Pittosporum tree (T2)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-08-21
View full details - - 11 Laxton Meadow Funtington West Sussex PO18 9LD
Reduce height by 3m, reduce south sector by 4m, reduce west sector by 3m and thin by 10% on 1 no Holm Oak tree (quoted as T1, TPO'd nos. T2) subject to FU/02/00537/TPO
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-08-04
View full details - - Land at Snowdens and Land at Seek House Watery Lane Funtington West Sussex PO18 9LG
Regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 (As Amended) - to relocate from footway outside Snowdens to grass verge outside Seek House 1 no. exist
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-06-26
View full details - - Grass Verge Outside Seek House Common Road Funtington West Sussex PO18 9LG
Regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 (As Amended) - relocation of 1 no. 10m wooden telegraph pole (ref: 939283).
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-06-11
View full details - - The Walled Garden Common Road Funtington West Sussex PO18 9LJ
Notification of intention to reduce height by 2m, reduce widths by 1m and crown thin by 10% on 1 no. Pittosporum tree (T1), reduce height by 3.5m, reduce north sector by 1m, reduce south sector by 3m,
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 9 Church Lane Funtington West Sussex PO18 9LH
Alterations to fenestration and removal of west chimney stack. Addition of 2 no. roof lights.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-04-18
View full details - - The Glebe Church Lane Funtington West Sussex PO18 9LH
Notification of intention to crown lift by up to 6m (above ground level) on 1 no. Western Red Cedar tree (T8). Reduce west sector by 3m, reduce north and south sectors by 2m and remove lowest limb on
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-03-06
View full details - - The Glebe Church Lane Funtington West Sussex PO18 9LH
Reduce south sector by 3.5m and reduce north and west sectors by 1.5m on 1 no. Irish Yew tree (T1). Reduce east and south sectors by 3m and reduce north sector by 1m on 1 no. Irish Yew tree (T2). Redu
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-03-06
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A brief summary of Funtington in West Sussex
Funtington is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Chichester district of West Sussex, approximately 4.5 miles west of Chichester along the B2146 road. The parish encompasses the nearby villages of East and West Ashling and West Stoke, and features the Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve to the north. The village centre includes a farm produce shop and a pub, while Funtington Primary School is situated in West Ashling, making it a focal point for local families. This vibrant community may present various planning opportunities amid its picturesque surroundings. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,537 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Chichester district.
Funtington covers an area of approximately 20.0 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 Funtington 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 Funtington a particularly low-crime area.
Funtington has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Funtington, West Ashling. 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 Funtington includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Kingley Vale SSSI; 14 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Kingley Vale; 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, Funtington 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 Funtington
In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near Funtington. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Funtington maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Funtington were full planning applications (12), tree works (11), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 36% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 19 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 10 applications
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