Merston, West Sussex Planning Applications
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Planning data sourced from West Sussex council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months
Discharge of conditions 3 (landscape buffer), 4 (updated water vole activity survey), 5 (water vole mitigation strategy), 6 (badger survey), 7 (landscaping strategy) and 8 (bat box) from Planning Permission 25/00131/FUL.
Re-organise existing access and provide access track between WCN yard on the North side of Donaldon's Unit 2 yard.
Reserved Matters application for Access, Appearance, Landscaping, Layout and Scale - up to 94 no. dwellings with public open space, landscaping, sustainable urban drainage, and associated works including footway and cycleway links (pursuant to outline permission 22/02191/OUT - access from Lagness Road).
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About Merston - Planning Applications & Local Development
Merston is a quaint village located in the Chichester district of West Sussex, England, now part of the civil parish of Oving. Situated just south of the A259 road, it is approximately 2.4 miles (3.9 km) southeast of Chichester, making it a notable area for planning applications due to its proximity to urban amenities. It sits within the Oving district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Merston area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Merston a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Merston has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Merston 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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Merston, visit the local authority's planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original council submission for every application listed above.