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Planning in Prinsted

Approved
89%
17 of 19 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Prinsted in the last 24 months, from Chichester District Council's planning register.

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Around Prinsted

Postcode districts

PO10 168 applications in the last 12 monthsPO18 403 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Chichester District Council

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About Prinsted

Prinsted is a charming village located within the civil parish of Southbourne in the Chichester district of West Sussex. Established in 1876 with the consecration of St. John's Church, Southbourne parish encompasses several areas including Lumley, Hermitage, Thornham, and part of Nutbourne. Situated east of the Hampshire border at Emsworth and south-east of Westbourne, Prinsted offers a picturesque setting for potential planning applications in a tranquil community.

Property prices in Prinsted show an average sale price of £408,611, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Prinsted area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Prinsted a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Prinsted has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Prinsted 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Prinsted, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 64 planning applications were submitted near Prinsted. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (11), full planning applications (5), outline applications (4). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Prinsted?
In the last 24 months, 64 planning applications were submitted near Prinsted. The approval rate is 89%.
How long do planning decisions take near Prinsted?
The average planning decision time near Prinsted is 53 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 Prinsted?
The planning approval rate near Prinsted is 89%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Prinsted?
The most common type of planning application near Prinsted is discharge of conditions, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Prinsted?
You can search and track planning applications near Prinsted on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.