Madehurst, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Madehurst, West Sussex.
West Sussex · England · settlement
About Madehurst
Madehurst is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Arun District of West Sussex, nestled on the southern slopes of the South Downs within the South Downs National Park. Situated three miles northwest of Arundel and just west of the A29 road, Madehurst is characterized by its picturesque, wooded valleys, making it an appealing area for planning applications related to conservation and rural development.
Population: 143 (2021) · Area: 7.7 km²
District: Arun
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £451,199 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Arun
- Parliamentary constituency: Bognor Regis and Littlehampton
- LSOA: Arun 006A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Madehurst.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Madehurst.
- 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 Madehurst based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
57 planning applications found near Madehurst.
- - Telecommunications Mast 2 Black Barn Farm Madehurst Road Madehurst West Sussex
The proposed upgrade of an existing telecommunications base station comprising the removal of the existing 17.70m monopole and antennas and replacement with new 22.50m monopole with headframe supporti
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-04-22
View full details - - 25 Madehurst, Gardeners Cottage Stammers Lane Madehurst West Sussex BN18 0NS
Change of condition 2 (Approved plans) for SDNP/24/04235/HOUS.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - Gardeners Cottage 25 Madehurst Stammers Lane Madehurst West Sussex BN18 0NS
Demolition of existing detached garage. Construction of proposed single garage with attached log store. Proposed landscaping to the existing parking and driveway area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2024-10-14
View full details - - Rose Cottage 35 Madehurst Madehurst Road Madehurst Arundel West Sussex BN18 0NU
Discharge of Condition 3 (Materials) and Condition 4 (External Joinery) of Listed Building Consent SDNP/23/00743/LIS.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2023-09-01
View full details - - 35 Madehurst, Rose Cottage Madehurst Road Madehurst West Sussex BN18 0NU
Discharge of Condition 3 (Materials) and Condition 4 (External Joinery) of Planning Approval SDNP/23/00742/HOUS.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2023-09-01
View full details - - Rose Cottage 35 Madehurst Madehurst Road Madehurst Arundel West Sussex BN18 0NU
Refurbishment of existing dwelling, including revised fenestration and conversion of existing store, and demolition of existing outbuildings and erection of replacement detached garage and annexe buil
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Downs | Date: 2023-02-21
View full details - - Rose Cottage 35 Madehurst Madehurst Road Madehurst Arundel West Sussex BN18 0NU
Refurbishment of existing dwelling, including revised fenestration and conversion of existing store, and demolition of existing outbuildings and erection of replacement detached garage and annexe buil
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2023-02-21
View full details - - Madehurst Lodge Madehurst Road Madehurst Arundel West Sussex BN18 0NL
Removal of 1 no. dead Sycamore tree.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2022-06-16
View full details - - Madehurst Lodge Madehurst Road Madehurst BN18 0NL
Non Material Amendment to planning permission SDNP/16/06186/FUL for relocation of bike shed
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Downs | Date: 2021-09-03
View full details - - Madehurst Lodge Madehurst Road Madehurst BN18 0NL
Discharge of Conditions 4, 9, 15 and 27 of Planning Approval SDNP/16/06186/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2021-07-26
View full details - - Madehurst Lodge Madehurst Road Madehurst Arundel West Sussex BN18 0NL
Discharge of Conditions 24 and 25 of Planning Approval SDNP/16/06186/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2021-07-05
View full details - - Madehurst Lodge Madehurst Road Madehurst BN18 0NL
Installation of 2 no. storage containers and tractor store within the garden of Madehurst Lodge.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2021-05-10
View full details - - Madehurst Lodge Madehurst Road Madehurst BN18 0NL
Display a total of 3 non-illuminated signs for Hotel / Restaurant entrance and Deliveries entrance
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: South Downs | Date: 2021-04-01
View full details - - Madehurst Lodge Madehurst Road Madehurst BN18 0NL
Non-Material Amendments to permissions SDNP/16/06186/FUL & SDNP/16/06187/LIS.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Downs | Date: 2021-03-31
View full details - - Madehurst Lodge Madehurst Road Madehurst BN18 0NL
Provide new access for maintenance through the existing brickwork wall of the walled garden
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Downs | Date: 2021-02-17
View full details - - Madehurst Lodge Madehurst Road Madehurst BN18 0NL
Discharge of Conditions - amendment to details previously agreed for Condition 3 of Planning Consent SDNP/16/06186/FUL and Condition 5 of Listed Building Consent SDNP/16/06187/LIS.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2020-12-02
View full details - - Madehurst Lodge Madehurst Road Madehurst BN18 0NL
Non Material Amendment for the relocation of Passing Bay and enhancement of existing layby (in relation to Condition 11 of permission SDNP/16/06186/FUL)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Downs | Date: 2020-11-23
View full details - - Madehurst Lodge Madehurst Road Madehurst BN18 0NL
Partial discharge of Condition 4 of Planning Consent SDNP/16/06186/FUL and SDNP/16/06187/LIS (relating to veranda flooring).
Status: Unresolved | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2020-11-04
View full details - - Madehurst Lodge Madehurst Road Madehurst BN18 0NL
Relocation of the sewage treatment plant
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Downs | Date: 2020-06-15
View full details - - Madehurst Lodge Madehurst Road Madehurst BN18 0NL
Relocation of Passing Bay (in relation to Condition 11 of permission SDNP/16/06186/FUL)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Downs | Date: 2020-05-18
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A brief summary of Madehurst in West Sussex
Madehurst is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Arun District of West Sussex, nestled on the southern slopes of the South Downs within the South Downs National Park. Situated three miles northwest of Arundel and just west of the A29 road, Madehurst is characterized by its picturesque, wooded valleys, making it an appealing area for planning applications related to conservation and rural development. The settlement has a population of approximately 143 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Arun district.
Madehurst covers an area of approximately 7.7 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 Madehurst show an average sale price of £451,199, 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 Madehurst a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Madehurst includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Fairmile Bottom SSSI; 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, Madehurst 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 Madehurst
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Madehurst. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Madehurst may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 62 days on average, decisions near Madehurst slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Madehurst were full planning applications (2), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). 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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