Lumley, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lumley, West Sussex.
West Sussex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Lumley are administered by Adur District Council. View the full Adur District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
District: Southbourne
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £489,875 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Chichester
- Parliamentary constituency: Chichester
- LSOA: Chichester 007E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lumley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lumley.
- 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 Lumley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Lumley.
- - 4 Silvertrees, Emsworth, PO10 7ST
Erection of a double carport with integrated storage and associated landscaping works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Havant | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Afzelia 8 The Rookery Hermitage Southbourne Emsworth West Sussex PO10 8AH
Single storey rear/side extension to replace existing garage and conservatory.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 4 Silvertrees, Emsworth, PO10 7ST
2No Hornbeam (T1, T2) crown reduce overall by 2 metres to previous pruning points, leaving a height of 5 metres by 3.5 metres width. Trees subject to TPO
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Havant | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 68 Westbourne Avenue, Emsworth, PO10 7QU
1No Horse Chestnut (T1) remove the lowest South facing limb that grows over the garden. Reduce back South and West facing branches that overhang the fence by up to 2 metres, leaving a branch length of
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Havant | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - 17 Westbourne Avenue, Emsworth, PO10 7QT
Enlargement of existing single storey rear extension to replace existing conservatory.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Havant | Date: 2024-10-11
View full details - - 50 Woodfield Park Road Hermitage Southbourne Emsworth West Sussex PO10 8BG
Crown reduce by 2m and remove 1 no. limb on west sector (overhanging neighbouring garden) on 1 no. Ash tree (quoted as T1, TPO'd as T13) subject to SB/94/00896/TPO.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Chichester | Date: 2024-06-13
View full details - - Farthings Apple Grove Southbourne Emsworth West Sussex PO10 8EU
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Chichester | Date: 2024-04-05
View full details - - 44 Westbourne Avenue, Emsworth, PO10 7QU
Part single and part 2 storey extension to rear of dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Havant | Date: 2023-04-28
View full details - - 68 Westbourne Avenue, Emsworth, PO10 7QU
Proposals include single storey front, rear and side extension and two storey side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Havant | Date: 2023-03-18
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A brief summary of Lumley in West Sussex
Lumley is a settlement located in West Sussex, England. It sits within the Southbourne district.
Property prices in Lumley show an average sale price of £489,875, 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 Lumley a particularly low-crime area.
Lumley has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Prinsted, Westbourne. 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 Lumley includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Chichester Harbour SSSI; 3 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; 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, Lumley 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 Lumley
In the last 24 months, 60 planning applications were submitted near Lumley. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 87 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Lumley maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision period of 87 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Lumley were full planning applications (20), tree works (18), discharge of conditions (12). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 6 medium-scale applications, 52 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- New Brighton planning applications
- Emsworth planning applications
- Hermitage planning applications
- Westbourne planning applications
- Prinsted planning applications
- Southbourne planning applications
- Breach planning applications
- Inlands planning applications
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.