Search Merston planning applications
213 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Merston · updated daily · Chichester District Council
Only 0 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Groves Farm Colworth Lane Colworth Chichester West Sussex PO20 2DXApprovedDischarge 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.Discharge of ConditionsReceived 3 Jul 2026Decided 7 Aug 202626/01463/DOC
- Groves Farm Colworth Lane Colworth Chichester West Sussex PO20 2DXAwaiting decisionRetrospective application under s73a for amendment to O/23/02043/FUL for change of use of land for the extension of existing site, retention/storage of agricultural workers accommodation (totalling 71 no. caravans) year round with no change to permitted seasonal occupation (Site B) - variation of condition 6 to increase the number of caravans from 71 to 80.Received 13 Mar 202626/00454/FUL
- Marsh Farm Vinnetrow Road Runcton Chichester West Sussex PO20 1QDApprovedRe-organise existing access and provide access track between WCN yard on the North side of Donaldon's Unit 2 yard.Prior Approval Agr/For/Bdg/ Exc/Dep WastReceived 18 Feb 2026Decided 13 Mar 202626/00392/PA6ABE
- Charmans Field Marsh Lane Runcton West Sussex PO20 1LGAwaiting decisionReserved 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).Approval of Reserved MattersReceived 9 Feb 202626/00319/REM
- Groves Farm Colworth Lane Colworth Chichester West Sussex PO20 2DXApprovedDischarge of Condition 5 (Sustainable Design Strategy) of Planning Permission O/22/01500/FUL.Discharge of ConditionsReceived 29 Oct 2025Decided 19 Dec 202525/02594/DOC
Planning in Merston
Only 5 decisions near Merston in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Merston in the last 24 months, from Chichester District Council's planning register.
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Around Merston
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PO20 550 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Chichester District Council
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About Merston
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, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Merston.
The most common types were discharge of conditions (5), outline applications (2), full planning applications (1). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.