Northchapel, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Northchapel, West Sussex.
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Planning applications in Northchapel are administered by Chichester District Council. View the full Chichester District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Northchapel
Northchapel is a village and civil parish located in Chichester District, West Sussex, England. Positioned along the A283 road, it lies approximately 9 km north of Petworth and just south of the Surrey border, making it an appealing area for planning applications due to its strategic location and rural charm.
Population: 806 (2021) · Area: 13.6 km²
District: Chichester
Website: http://northchapel.org/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £868,770 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Chichester
- Parliamentary constituency: Arundel and South Downs
- LSOA: Chichester 005F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Northchapel.
- 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 Northchapel based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Northchapel.
- - Mulberry House Northchapel Nr Petworth GU28 9HP
Notification of intention to fell 1 no. Horse Chestnut tree (T1) and pollard down to approx. 4m (above ground level) on 1 no. Field Maple tree (T3).
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Village Green Pipers Lane Northchapel West Sussex
Notification of intention to reduce north sector by 3m (over track) and crown lift by up to 3m (above ground level) on 1 no. London Plane tree (T1). Crown lift by up to 3m (above ground level) on 4 no
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2023-09-01
View full details - - Allotment Gardens North of Ivy Cottage A283 Pipers Lane to Valentines Lea Valentines Hill Northchapel West Sussex
Notification of intention to crown lift by up to 6m removing 2 no. limbs/branches on north sector and 3 no. limbs/branches on south sector) on 1 no. English Oak tree (quoted as T1). Remove 1 no. limb/
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2023-09-01
View full details - - Forge Cottage A283 Pipers Lane To Valentines Lea Valentines Hill Northchapel West Sussex GU28 9HX
Removal and replacement of timber and glass front door and frame.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Downs | Date: 2023-04-18
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A brief summary of Northchapel in West Sussex
Northchapel is a village and civil parish located in Chichester District, West Sussex, England. Positioned along the A283 road, it lies approximately 9 km north of Petworth and just south of the Surrey border, making it an appealing area for planning applications due to its strategic location and rural charm. The settlement has a population of approximately 806 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Chichester district.
Northchapel covers an area of approximately 13.6 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 Northchapel show an average sale price of £868,770, 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 Northchapel a particularly low-crime area.
Northchapel has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Fisher Street, Northchapel. 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 Northchapel includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Shillinglee Lake SSSI; 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, Northchapel planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://northchapel.org/. 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 Northchapel
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Northchapel.
The most common application types near Northchapel were discharge of conditions (2), tree works (1).
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