Midhurst, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Midhurst, West Sussex.
West Sussex · England · Town
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: £472,601 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Chichester
- Parliamentary constituency: Arundel and South Downs
- LSOA: Chichester 004H
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
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
24 planning applications found near Midhurst.
- - Lane End Sheep Lane Midhurst West Sussex GU29 9NT
Discharge of condition 28 (surface water) from planning permission SDNP/26/00118/CND
Status: Undecided | 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: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - Lane End Sheep Lane Midhurst West Sussex GU29 9NT
Discharge of condition 24 (archaeolgical investigation) to planning permission SDNP/25/03647/FUL.
Status: Undecided | 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: Undecided | 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 crown reduce by 2.5m on 1 no. Red Oak tree (T1).
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - The Tuck Shop North Street Midhurst West Sussex GU29 9DJ
Discharge of all Conditions for SDNP/25/00672/LIS.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - Roselawn, Flat 1 June Lane Midhurst West Sussex GU29 9EL
Conversion of existing ground floor 1 no. window into French doors.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - Tumble Bay The Wharf Midhurst West Sussex GU29 9PX
Two storey side extension to facilitate lift. (S73 variation of condtion 2 of permission SDNP/25/02062/HOUS- relocation of stairs to the front).
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Lane End Sheep Lane Midhurst West Sussex GU29 9NT
Replacement dwelling with associated landscaping and parking. (S73 variation of condition 2 of permission SDNP/25/03647/FUL - revised design).
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - 7 Heathfield Gardens Midhurst West Sussex GU29 9HG
Proposed dormer to north elevation, relocation of door opening and erection of porch on east elevation and replacement of ground floor window with a new door opening on west elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - Land East of St Marys Presbytery Bepton Road Midhurst West Sussex GU29 9HD
Notification of intention to reduce north sector to give 1m clearance around lamp column (at a 60 degree angle from light head) on 1 no. Western Red Cedar tree (T1).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - Griffin (Blackiston) House West Street Midhurst West Sussex GU29 9NQ
Structural works to support party wall and ground floor structures.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - Causeway Bridge Cowdray Ruins North Street Midhurst West Sussex
Diversion of public footpath to accommodate works relating to SDNP/25/01869/FUL
Status: Undecided | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - Three Gables South Street Midhurst West Sussex GU29 9PD
Notification of intention to crown reduce by up to 2.5m and crown thin by approx. 10% on 1 no. Magnolia tree.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-09-12
View full details - - Lane End Sheep Lane Midhurst West Sussex GU29 9NT
Replacement dwelling with associated landscaping and parking.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-09-09
View full details - - Ivy Bank Carron Lane Midhurst West Sussex GU29 9LB
Notification of intention to reduce east and south sectors by up to 2m on 1 no. Oak tree (T1) and fell 1 no Oak tree (T2).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - Trenethic June Lane Midhurst West Sussex GU29 9EL
Raising of eaves and ridgeline, dormers, gable ends, rooflights and solar panels.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-02-11
View full details - - Trenton Carron Lane Midhurst West Sussex GU29 9LD
Crown reduce (back to previous wound points) on 1 no. Copper Beech tree (quoted as T1, TPO'd T10), 1 no. Beech tree (quoted as T2, TPO'd T7) and 1 no. Oak tree (quoted as T3, TPO'd T4) subject to MI/8
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2024-10-04
View full details - - 11 Guillards Oak Midhurst West Sussex GU29 9JZ
Reduce height by 4m, reduce widths (all round) by up to 2.5m on 1 no. Silver Birch tree (T1) within Area, A1 subject to MI/64/00669/TPO.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2024-10-03
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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 £472,601, 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, 37 planning applications were submitted near Midhurst. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Midhurst may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 61 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 discharge of conditions (11), full planning applications (9), tree works (9).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 36 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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- Easebourne planning applications
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