Selham, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Selham, West Sussex.
West Sussex · England · settlement
About Selham
Selham is a quaint village located in the Chichester district of West Sussex, England, nestled south of the A272 road and approximately 3 miles east of Midhurst. Now part of the Graffham parish, it also extends into Lodsworth to the north. With a historical population of just 65 in 1931, this small community offers a unique setting for planning applications in a rural context.
District: Lodsworth
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £925,615 (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 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Selham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Selham.
- 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 Selham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
57 planning applications found near Selham.
- - Selham House Graffham Common Road Graffham West Sussex GU28 0PS
Discharge of conditions 5 (no external lighting) and 10 (landscaing - tennis court) of permission SDNP/23/02573/CND.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - The Priory Selham Road Selham Graffham West Sussex GU28 0PW
Alterations to existing pool house, including single storey extension and replacement roof. Extension to swimming and new air source heat pump.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2024-05-09
View full details - - The Priory Selham Road Selham Graffham West Sussex GU28 0PW
Extension and alterations to dwelling, including demolition of existing rear glazed conservatory, construction of new extension and fenestration changes.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2024-05-09
View full details - - Selham House Graffham Common Road Graffham West Sussex GU28 0PS
Extensions and alterations to Selham House, Little Selham, The Coach House and Selham Lodge and associated ancillary structures including the erection of 1 no. Motor outbuilding and 1 no. tennis pavil
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2023-06-21
View full details - - The Priory Selham Road Selham Graffham West Sussex GU28 0PW
Notification of intention to fell 1 no. Norway Maple (quoted as Sycamore) tree (T1) and pollard by up to 5m (approx. 30%) on 2 no. Norway Maple trees (quoted as Sycamore) trees (T2 and T3).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2023-04-11
View full details - - Rectory Cottage Selham Road Selham Graffham Petworth West Sussex GU28 0PW
Notification of intention to reduce height by 20% on 1 no. Field Maple tree.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2022-09-07
View full details - - Selham House Graffham Common Road Graffham Petworth West Sussex GU28 0PS
Extensions and alterations to Selham House, Little Selham, The Coach House and Selham Lodge. And associated ancillary structures including the erection of 1 no. Motor outbuilding and 1 no. tennis pavi
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2022-03-18
View full details - - Land adjacent to 1 Hurlands Farm Cottages Selham Road Selham Lodsworth Petworth West Sussex GU28 0PN
Under Regulation 5 installation of 1 no. 9m pole.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Downs | Date: 2021-11-12
View full details - - The Priory Selham Road Selham Graffham GU28 0PW
Notification of intention to fell 1 no. Juglans (Walnut tree) (marked on plan as T1), 1 no. Cedrus deodara (Himalayan Cedar tree) (marked on plan as T2) and 1 no. Purple-Leaf Plum Cherry tree (marked
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2021-10-19
View full details - - Rectory Cottage Selham Road Selham Graffham Petworth West Sussex GU28 0PW
Notification of intention to crown reduce by 20% and crown thin by 10-15% on 1 no. Yew tree.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2021-05-04
View full details - - Drovers Selham Road Selham Graffham Petworth West Sussex GU28 0PW
Installation of swimming pool.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Downs | Date: 2021-03-12
View full details - - Hurlands Farm Selham Road Selham Lodsworth Petworth West Sussex GU28 0PN
Agricultural building.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: South Downs | Date: 2021-02-02
View full details - - Hurlands Farm Selham Road Selham Lodsworth Petworth West Sussex GU28 0PN
Erection of 1 no. farm building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2020-10-14
View full details - - Hurlands Farm Selham Road Selham Lodsworth Petworth West Sussex GU28 0PN
Erection of a farm building.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: South Downs | Date: 2020-09-22
View full details - - Hurlands Farm Selham Road Selham Lodsworth Petworth West Sussex GU28 0PN
Partial backfill old railway cuttings
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: South Downs | Date: 2019-12-04
View full details - - The Priory Selham Road Selham Graffham Petworth West Sussex GU28 0PW
Notification of intention to fell 2 no. London Plane trees (marked on plan as T1 and T2).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2018-01-15
View full details - - Selham Station Selham Road Selham Lodsworth GU28 0PN
Construction of swimming pool adjacent to existing dwelling (resubmission SDNP/17/0096/HOUS) including the provision of a railway track and railway carriage.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2017-11-22
View full details - - The Priory Selham Road Selham Graffham Petworth West Sussex GU28 0PW
Notification of intention to fell 1 no. Oak tree.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2017-08-23
View full details - - The Priory Selham Road Selham Graffham Petworth West Sussex GU28 0PW
Notification of intention to fell 3 no. Ash trees and 1 no. Maple tree.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2017-02-03
View full details - - Selham Station Selham Road Selham Lodsworth GU28 0PN
Proposed swimming pool.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2017-01-09
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A brief summary of Selham in West Sussex
Selham is a quaint village located in the Chichester district of West Sussex, England, nestled south of the A272 road and approximately 3 miles east of Midhurst. Now part of the Graffham parish, it also extends into Lodsworth to the north. With a historical population of just 65 in 1931, this small community offers a unique setting for planning applications in a rural context. It sits within the Lodsworth district.
Property prices in Selham show an average sale price of £925,615, 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 Selham a particularly low-crime area.
Selham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Selham. 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 Selham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lavington Common SSSI; 9 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, Selham 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 Selham
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Selham. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 90 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 Selham.
The average decision period of 90 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Selham were full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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