Lurgashall, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lurgashall, West Sussex.
West Sussex · England · settlement
About Lurgashall
Lurgashall is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Chichester district of West Sussex, England, approximately 6.5 km northwest of Petworth. Nestled within the South Downs National Park, it has a population of 609 as recorded in the 2011 Census, making it a small but vibrant community ideal for those considering planning applications in the area.
Population: 595 (2021) · Area: 21.0 km²
District: Chichester
Website: http://www.lurgashall.org/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £925,615 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Chichester
- Parliamentary constituency: Arundel and South Downs
- LSOA: Chichester 005A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lurgashall.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lurgashall.
- 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 Lurgashall based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Lurgashall.
- - Bluebell Cottage High Hamstead Lane Lurgashall West Sussex GU28 9ET
Erection of single-storey side extension, single-storey front porch and two-storey side extension; extension of roof and provision of 3 no. dormer windows to front elevation.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-06-18
View full details - - Land South East of Lurgashall Village Green The Green Lurgashall West Sussex
Regulation 5 notification to install 3 no. 9m wooden poles.
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-05-30
View full details - - Green Cottage High Hamstead Lane Lurgashall West Sussex GU28 9ET
Discharge of condition 5 (tiles) from planning permission SDNP/24/02812/HOUS
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-03-05
View full details - - Green Cottage High Hamstead Lane Lurgashall West Sussex GU28 9ET
Discharge of condition 5 (tiles) from planning permission SDNP/24/02813/LIS
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-03-05
View full details - - Green Cottage High Hamstead Lane Lurgashall West Sussex GU28 9ET
Discharge of conditions 3 (Door Detail), 4 (Details of Rainwater Goods), 6 (roof light) and 9 (Main roof repair) from planning permission SDNP/24/02813/LIS
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-02-13
View full details - - Green Cottage High Hamstead Lane Lurgashall West Sussex GU28 9ET
Discharge of conditions 3 (door details) 4 (rainwater goods) 6 (roof light) 9 (main roof repair) from planning permission SDNP/24/02812/HOUS
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-02-13
View full details - - Hazards (now Oakwood House) High Hamstead Lane Lurgashall West Sussex GU28 9ET
Non material amendment of permission SDNP/21/04327/HOUS - materials and design of approved windows.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: South Downs | Date: 2024-08-14
View full details - - Green Cottage High Hamstead Lane Lurgashall West Sussex GU28 9ET
Repairs and renovations to facade, roof and chimneys. Replacement of rooflight, pipework and rainwater goods, rear single-storey lean-to roof , external enclosure and garage doors. Refurbishment of re
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - Green Cottage High Hamstead Lane Lurgashall West Sussex GU28 9ET
Repairs and renovations to facade, roof and chimneys. Replacement of rooflight, pipework and rainwater goods, rear single-storey lean-to roof , external enclosure and garage doors. Refurbishment of re
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Downs | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - Dial Green House Dial Green Lane Lurgashall Petworth West Sussex GU28 9HA
Replacement dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Downs | Date: 2022-01-26
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A brief summary of Lurgashall in West Sussex
Lurgashall is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Chichester district of West Sussex, England, approximately 6.5 km northwest of Petworth. Nestled within the South Downs National Park, it has a population of 609 as recorded in the 2011 Census, making it a small but vibrant community ideal for those considering planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 595 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Chichester district.
Lurgashall covers an area of approximately 21.0 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 Lurgashall show an average sale price of £925,615, 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 Lurgashall a particularly low-crime area.
Lurgashall has one conservation area within its boundaries: Lurgashall. 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 Lurgashall includes 20 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lurgashall planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.lurgashall.org/. 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 Lurgashall
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Lurgashall. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 131 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 Lurgashall.
With an average of 131 days, decisions near Lurgashall take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Lurgashall were full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (4), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 46% 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.
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