Portfield, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Portfield, West Sussex.
West Sussex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Portfield are administered by Chichester District Council. View the full Chichester District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £365,012 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Chichester
- Parliamentary constituency: Chichester
- LSOA: Chichester 012A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Portfield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Portfield.
- 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 Portfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Portfield.
- 26/01364/PA1A - 20 Bridge Road Chichester West Sussex PO19 7NW
Single storey extension to the rear (a) rear extension - 4.95m (b) maximum height - 3.99m (c) height of eaves - 2.68m with pitched roof and skylights.
Status: Undecided | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-06-22 - 26/00717/FUL - 128A Oving Road Chichester West Sussex PO19 7EP
Demolition of existing bungalow and outbuildings. Replacement chalet bungalow and residential annex with associated works.
Status: Undecided | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-03-26 - - 128A Oving Road Chichester West Sussex PO19 7EP
Demolition of existing bungalow and outbuildings and erection of 1 no. chalet bungalow with attached residential annex with vehicle turntable and associated works.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Chichester | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - Land West Of Centurion Way And West Of Old Broyle Road Old Broyle Road Chichester West Sussex
Discharge of Condition 10 (retail noise) of reserved matters approval CC/24/00768/REM.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Chichester | Date: 2025-09-26
View full details - - Unit 5 Portfield Way Chichester West Sussex PO19 7YH
Non-material amendment to planning permission CC/24/02796/FUL - minor alterations to front elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Chichester | Date: 2025-07-30
View full details - - 39 Victoria Road Chichester West Sussex PO19 7HY
Proposed single storey rear extension and associated alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chichester | Date: 2025-05-12
View full details - - 28 Armadale Road Chichester West Sussex PO19 7NR
Single storey rear extension and external alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chichester | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - Unit 8 St James Industrial Estate Westhampnett Road Chichester West Sussex PO19 7JU
Discharge of condition 3 (Noise from plant) for permission 21/03391/FUL.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Chichester | Date: 2024-10-02
View full details - - St James Industrial Estate Units 9-16 Westhampnett Road Chichester West Sussex PO19 7JU
Discharge of conditions 3 (Noise from Plant), 4 (Extract System) and 5 (Noise Management Plan) for permission 21/03391/FUL.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Chichester | Date: 2023-11-22
View full details - - Solent Wholesale Carpet Company Limited Barnfield Drive Chichester West Sussex PO19 6UX
Discharge of conditions 3 (SUDS) 4 (CEMP) 6 (soakaways) 8 (gas) 9 Ground investigations) 11 (materials) & 13 (Landscape) from planning permission CC/21/03657/FUL.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Chichester | Date: 2023-07-12
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A brief summary of Portfield in West Sussex
Portfield is a settlement located in West Sussex, England.
Property prices in Portfield show an average sale price of £365,012, 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 Portfield a particularly low-crime area.
Portfield has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Chichester, Graylingwell. 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 Portfield includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Portfield 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 Portfield
In the last 24 months, 38 planning applications were submitted near Portfield. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 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 Portfield.
At 65 days on average, decisions near Portfield slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Portfield were discharge of conditions (9), full planning applications (8), tree works (6).
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 31 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.