How long do planning decisions take near Plaistow?

The average planning decision time near Plaistow is 44 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Plaistow?

The planning approval rate near Plaistow is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Plaistow?

The most common type of planning application near Plaistow is outline applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Plaistow?

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Plaistow, West Sussex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Plaistow, West Sussex.

West Sussex · England · settlement

Planning applications in Plaistow are administered by Chichester District Council. View the full Chichester District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Plaistow

Plaistow is a charming village and civil parish located in the northern part of Chichester District, West Sussex. The area features a village green, a recreation ground, and a children's playground, alongside essential amenities such as a shop, a pub, and the local Anglican Church, making it an appealing location for potential planning applications.

Population: 2,031 (2021)

District: Chichester

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £466,550 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Horsham
Parliamentary constituency: Horsham
LSOA: Horsham 010B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Plaistow.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Plaistow.

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 Plaistow based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Plaistow.

26/01211/TCA - The Dairy The Street Plaistow Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 0NS
Notification of intention to height reduce by 2.5m on 1 no. Oak Tree (T1).
Status: Undecided | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-06-02
- Rumbolds Farm The Street Plaistow Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 0PZ
Discharge of conditions 3 (Contaminated Land Phase 1) 4 (Contaminated Land Phase 2) 5 (Contaminated Land Remediation) and 6 (Noise) from planning permission PS/24/01015/PA3Q
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-03-10
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- 7 Oakfield Plaistow Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 0QD
Crown reduce by 33% on 1 no. Oak tree (T5) subject to PS/71/00770/TPO.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Chichester | Date: 2025-05-09
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- Wellington House Rickmans Lane Plaistow Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 0NT
Reduce widths by up to 2.5m (all round), crown lift by up to 5m (above ground level) and crown thin the upper crown by 10% on 1 no. English Oak tree (T1) subject to PS/02/00836/TPO.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Chichester | Date: 2025-03-28
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- Land At Todhurst Manor The Street Plaistow Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 0PY
Notification of intention to fell 2 no. Conifer trees.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Chichester | Date: 2025-02-04
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- May Cottage The Street Plaistow Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 0NS
New front extension and replacement side extension on north elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chichester | Date: 2024-05-17
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A brief summary of Plaistow in West Sussex

Property prices in Plaistow show an average sale price of £466,550, 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 Plaistow a particularly low-crime area.

Plaistow has one conservation area within its boundaries: Plaistow. 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 Plaistow includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Chiddingfold Forest SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Plaistow

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Plaistow. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Plaistow.

The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Plaistow were outline applications (3), tree works (3), discharge of conditions (2).

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