Great Common, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Great Common, West Sussex.
West Sussex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Great Common are administered by Chichester District Council. View the full Chichester District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £466,550 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Chichester
- Parliamentary constituency: Arundel and South Downs
- LSOA: Chichester 002B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Great Common.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Great Common.
- 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 Great Common based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Great Common.
- - Herons Farm Village Road Kirdford Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 0ND
Replacement and relocation of existing swimming pool.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - High Barn Farm Plaistow Road Kirdford Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 0JS
Erection of new storage barn.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - High Barn Farm Plaistow Road Kirdford Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 0JS
Alterations to existing barn and relocation of oil tank. Proposed replacement barn doors, glazed screen and doors to midstrey.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Chichester | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - High Barn Farm Plaistow Road Kirdford Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 0JS
Part retrospective s73a for alterations to existing barn and relocation of oil tank. Proposed replacement barn doors, glazed screen and doors to midstrey.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Chichester | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - 2 Packhouse Cottages Village Road Kirdford Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 0NU
A loft extension with a 1st floor side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chichester | Date: 2025-10-10
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A brief summary of Great Common in West Sussex
Great Common is a settlement located in West Sussex, England.
Property prices in Great Common show an average sale price of £466,550, 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 Great Common a particularly low-crime area.
Great Common has one conservation area within its boundaries: Kirdford. 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 Great Common includes 18 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Great Common 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 Great Common
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Great Common. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Great Common may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Great Common slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Great Common were full planning applications (5), listed building and heritage (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 56% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.