Midhurst, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Midhurst, West Sussex.
West Sussex · England · Town
Planning applications in Midhurst are administered by Chichester District Council. View the full Chichester District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Midhurst
Midhurst is a historic market town and civil parish located in the Chichester District of West Sussex, England. Situated on the banks of the River Rother, it is approximately 20 miles inland from the English Channel and 12 miles north of Chichester, making it a strategic location for planning applications in the region.
Population: 5,363 (2021) · Area: 3.3 km²
District: Chichester
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £438,900 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Chichester
- Parliamentary constituency: Arundel and South Downs
- LSOA: Chichester 004G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Midhurst.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Midhurst.
- 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 Midhurst based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
823 planning applications found near Midhurst.
- - Cheriton Ashfield Road Midhurst West Sussex GU29 9JX
Non material amendment to SDNP/26/01364/HOUS - Replacement of existing single side window with 2 windows.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-06-30
View full details - - The Gate House Cobden Road Midhurst West Sussex GU29 9JW
Notification of intention to fell 1 no. Laburnum anagyroides tree (T1).
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-06-25
View full details - - The Oaks 13 Carron Lane Midhurst West Sussex GU29 9LD
Two storey extensions and dormer alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - - Footpath 13 to Footpath 15 Hambledon
Application for a Definitive Map Modification Order to record a footpath from Footpath 13 to Footpath 15 in Hambledon - DMMO 1141
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - - South Downs National Park Authority South Downs Centre North Street Midhurst West Sussex GU29 9DH
Application Reference: SDNP/26/01933/CND Site Address: Street Record, Littlecote, Petworth, West Sussex Description of Works: Removal of Conditions 12, 13 and 26 (Water Efficiency and Dark Skies Mitig
Status: Permitted | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - Little Hesworth Carron Lane Midhurst West Sussex GU29 9LB
Discharge of condition 3 to planning permission SDNP/25/04083/HOUS.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - 26/01126/ADJ - South Downs National Park Authority South Downs Centre North Street Midhurst West Sussex GU29 9DH
Application Reference: SDNP/26/01933/CND Site Address: Street Record, Littlecote, Petworth, West Sussex Description of Works: Removal of Conditions 12, 13 and 26 (Water Efficiency and Dark Skies Mitig
Status: Undecided | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-05-18 - - 1 Duck Lane Midhurst West Sussex GU29 9DE
Notification of intention to reduce height by 3m and widths by 2m (all round) on 2 no. Robinia trees (T1 and T2).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-05-14
View full details - - The Divine Motherhood and St Francis of Assisi Church Bepton Road Midhurst West Sussex GU29 9HD
Notification under the ecclesiastical exemption from listed building control - Roof repairs.
Status: Permitted | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-05-13
View full details - - The Divine Motherhood and St Francis of Assisi Church Bepton Road Midhurst West Sussex GU29 9HD
Notification under the ecclesiastical exemption from listed building control - Roof repairs.
Status: Undecided | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-05-13
View full details - - Lane End Sheep Lane Midhurst West Sussex GU29 9NT
Discharge of condition 28 (surface water) from planning permission SDNP/26/00118/CND
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - 29 Ashfield Road Midhurst West Sussex GU29 9JS
Notification of intention to fell 1 no. Poplar tree.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 27 Petersfield Road Midhurst West Sussex GU29 9JH
Notification of intention to crown reduce by approx. 4-5m on 1 no. Eucalyptus tree (T1).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - - Cheriton Ashfield Road Midhurst West Sussex GU29 9JX
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - 9 Closewalks Wood West Lavington West Sussex GU29 0ET
Replacement porch.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 9 Closewalks Wood West Lavington West Sussex GU29 0ET
Single storey rear extension and outbuilding.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - Lane End Sheep Lane Midhurst West Sussex GU29 9NT
Discharge of condition 21 (archaeological investigation) to planning permission SDNP/26/00118/CND.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - Road Verge adjacent to 23A Elmleigh Midhurst West Sussex GU29 9EZ
Regulation 5 Notice of Intention to Install 1x 9m Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - South Downs National Park Authority South Downs Centre North Street Midhurst West Sussex GU29 9DH
Application Reference: SDNP/25/04721/FUL Site Address: Square Field, Petworth, West Sussex Description of Works: Removal of Conditions 12, 13 and 26 (Water Efficiency and Dark Skies Mitigation) and Va
Status: Permitted | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Old Market Square Market Square Midhurst West Sussex GU29 9NJ
Notification of intention to reduce height, north and south sectors by 2m, reduce west and east sectors by 2.5m and crown thin by 10% on 1 no. Red Oak tree (T1).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-02-26
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A brief summary of Midhurst in West Sussex
Midhurst is a historic market town and civil parish located in the Chichester District of West Sussex, England. Situated on the banks of the River Rother, it is approximately 20 miles inland from the English Channel and 12 miles north of Chichester, making it a strategic location for planning applications in the region. The Town has a population of approximately 5,363 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Chichester district.
Midhurst covers an area of approximately 3.3 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 Midhurst show an average sale price of £438,900, 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 Midhurst a particularly low-crime area.
Midhurst has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Midhurst, Woolbeding, Easebourne. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Midhurst 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, Midhurst 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 Midhurst
In the last 24 months, 174 planning applications were submitted near Midhurst. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Midhurst.
At 66 days on average, decisions near Midhurst slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Midhurst were tree works (45), full planning applications (43), discharge of conditions (34). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 168 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 122 applications
- Refused: 11 applications
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 34 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Hill Top planning applications
- Woolbeding planning applications
- West Lavington planning applications
- Easebourne planning applications
- Quags Corner planning applications
- Cocking Causeway planning applications
- Stedham planning applications
- Minsted planning applications
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