Kirdford, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Kirdford, West Sussex.
West Sussex · England · settlement
About Kirdford
Kirdford is a picturesque village and civil parish situated in the Chichester District of West Sussex, England, approximately 6.5 miles southwest of Petworth. Spanning an area of 2,008 acres, Kirdford had a population of 1,063 as of the 2011 census, with nearly half of its residents economically active. This charming rural community offers a unique setting for potential planning applications, reflecting a blend of residential and agricultural interests.
Population: 1,054 (2021) · Area: 20.1 km²
District: Chichester
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £608,660 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Chichester
- Parliamentary constituency: Arundel and South Downs
- LSOA: Chichester 002A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kirdford.
- 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 Kirdford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Kirdford.
- - 79 Townfield Kirdford Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 0LT
Prior notification for conversion of ground floor commercial unit to 1 no. dwelling (ground floor flat)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - Oakfield House Village Road Kirdford Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 0NU
Reduce by 3m and crown lift by up to 8m (above ground level over road) on east sector and reduce west sector by 0.5m on 1 no. Oak tree (T1) subject to KD/98/00593/TPO.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - Boxalland Farm Village Road Kirdford Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 0ND
External alterations to old threshing barn and the alteration, conversion and extension of the old dairy into a self-contained residential annexe.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Chichester | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - The Angle Cottage Village Road Kirdford Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 0LX
Notification of intention to reduce height and all sectors/widths (back to previous pruning points) on 1 no. Weeping Willow tree (T1).
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Chichester | Date: 2025-10-31
View full details - - Churchlands Farm Village Road Kirdford Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 0LU
Conversion of agricultural barn to two dwellings (Class C3)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Chichester | Date: 2025-02-21
View full details - - Kirdford Village Hall Village Road Kirdford Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 0ND
Installation of array of 30 no. solar photovoltaic panels on south facing roof slope.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Chichester | Date: 2023-12-22
View full details - - Foresters Arms Village Road Kirdford Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 0ND
Discharge of Condition 3 (schedule of materials) and 4 (window and door details) of listed building consent KD/22/02155/LBC.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Chichester | Date: 2023-12-11
View full details - - Cobblers Village Road Kirdford Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 0LX
Single storey garden office to replace the existing garden shed.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Chichester | Date: 2023-04-26
View full details - - Cobblers Village Road Kirdford Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 0LX
Single storey garden office to replace the existing garden shed.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chichester | Date: 2023-04-26
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A brief summary of Kirdford in West Sussex
Kirdford is a picturesque village and civil parish situated in the Chichester District of West Sussex, England, approximately 6.5 miles southwest of Petworth. Spanning an area of 2,008 acres, Kirdford had a population of 1,063 as of the 2011 census, with nearly half of its residents economically active. This charming rural community offers a unique setting for potential planning applications, reflecting a blend of residential and agricultural interests. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,054 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Chichester district.
Kirdford covers an area of approximately 20.1 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 Kirdford show an average sale price of £608,660, 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 Kirdford a particularly low-crime area.
Kirdford 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 Kirdford includes 16 Ancient Woodland sites; 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.
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Planning Activity in Kirdford
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Kirdford. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 78 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 Kirdford.
The average decision period of 78 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Kirdford were full planning applications (4), outline applications (2), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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