Mid Lavant, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Mid Lavant, West Sussex.
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About Mid Lavant
Mid Lavant is a civil parish located in the Chichester district of West Sussex, England, just 2.2 miles north of Chichester. This area encompasses three villages: Mid Lavant, East Lavant, and the smaller West Lavant, with the River Lavant running through, providing a natural boundary and scenic backdrop. Mid Lavant's distinct parish status and proximity to Chichester make it a notable area for planning applications and development opportunities.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £497,510 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Chichester
- Parliamentary constituency: Chichester
- LSOA: Chichester 007B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Mid Lavant.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Mid Lavant.
- 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 Mid Lavant based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Mid Lavant.
- - Goodwood Cottage Lavant Road Mid Lavant Chichester PO18 0BQ
Proposed single detached garage and minor alterations to host dwelling. Re-surfaced driveway and parking area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - Rooks Hill A286 Oldwick Meadows To Sheepwash Lane Lavant West Sussex PO18 0BQ
Convert carport to home office, garage to bedroom (internal changes only) and installation of electric charging point.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 56 A286 Sheepwash Lane to West Stoke Road Mid Lavant Chichester West Sussex PO18 0BL
Discharge of Conditions 3 (Materials), 4 (Further details) & 5 (Rainwater goods) for Planning Consent SDNP/25/01622/LIS.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 56 A286 Sheepwash Lane To West Stoke Road Mid Lavant Chichester West Sussex PO18 0BL
Discharge of Conditions 3 (Materials), 4 (Further details) & 5 (Rainwater goods) for Planning Permission SDNP/25/01621/HOUS.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - Roughmere Lavant Road Lavant West Sussex PO18 0BG
Discharge of conditions 3 (materials) and 5 (sample panel) of permission SDNP/24/03526/LIS.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - Goodwood Cottage Mid Lavant Chichester West Sussex PO18 0BQ
Proposed single detached garage and alterations to dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - 4 Raughmere Court Raughmere Drive Lavant West Sussex PO18 0DT
Replacement oak framed conservatory (north east elevation) with timber windows, pitched roof with clay tiles and 1 no. conservation style velux window on north west roof elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Downs | Date: 2024-06-14
View full details - - 4 Raughmere Court Raughmere Drive Lavant West Sussex PO18 0DT
Replacement oak framed conservatory (north east elevation) with timber windows, pitched roof with clay tiles and 1 no. conservation style velux window on north west roof elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2024-06-14
View full details - - The Laurels Lavant Road Lavant West Sussex PO18 0BG
Notification of intention to crown reduce (back to previous wound points) on 1 no. Ash tree (T1).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2024-02-02
View full details - - Lavant House West Lavant Road Lavant PO18 9AB
Discharge of Condition 4 (Landscaping) of Planning Approval SDNP/18/03116/FUL
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2022-12-29
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A brief summary of Mid Lavant in West Sussex
Mid Lavant is a civil parish located in the Chichester district of West Sussex, England, just 2.2 miles north of Chichester. This area encompasses three villages: Mid Lavant, East Lavant, and the smaller West Lavant, with the River Lavant running through, providing a natural boundary and scenic backdrop. Mid Lavant's distinct parish status and proximity to Chichester make it a notable area for planning applications and development opportunities.
Property prices in Mid Lavant show an average sale price of £497,510, 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 Mid Lavant a particularly low-crime area.
Mid Lavant has one conservation area within its boundaries: Mid and East Lavant. 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 Mid Lavant includes 4 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, Mid Lavant 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 Mid Lavant
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Mid Lavant. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 76 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Mid Lavant may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 76 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Mid Lavant were discharge of conditions (8), full planning applications (5), listed building and heritage (3).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 19 smaller schemes were submitted.
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