How long do planning decisions take near River?

The average planning decision time near River is 45 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 River?

The planning approval rate near River is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near River?

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

How can I track planning applications near River?

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River, West Sussex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near River, West Sussex.

West Sussex · England · settlement

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

About River

Tillington is a quaint village and civil parish located in the District of Chichester, West Sussex, just a mile west of Petworth along the A272. The parish encompasses the hamlets of Upperton, River, and River Common, covering an area of 1,416 hectares. With a population of around 500 residents in 227 households as recorded in the 2001 census, Tillington presents a charming rural community for those interested in local planning applications and developments.

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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 005D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near River.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 River based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near River.

- St Peters Well Vicarage Lane Lodsworth West Sussex GU28 9DF
Notification of intention to reduce height by 2m and widths by up tp 4m on 1 no. Walnut tree (quoted as TB), removal of branches (north/north-west and south/south-east) by 1m (to clear power and BT li
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-01-07
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- St Peters Church Church Lane Lodsworth Petworth West Sussex GU28 9DD
Notification of intention to fell 2 no. Yew trees (T1 and T2), 2 no. Wild Cherry (Prunus avium) trees (T3 and T4) and 1 no. Leyland Cypress tree (T5).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2023-09-20
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A brief summary of River in West Sussex

Property prices in River 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 River a particularly low-crime area.

River has one conservation area within its boundaries: Lodsworth. 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 River includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Northpark Copse to Snapelands Copse 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, River 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 River

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near River. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 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 River.

The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near River were tree works (3), full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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