Selsey, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Selsey, West Sussex.
West Sussex · England · settlement
About Selsey
Selsey is a charming seaside town and civil parish located approximately eight miles south of Chichester in West Sussex, England. Known for its coastal appeal, Selsey offers potential opportunities for planning applications related to residential development, tourism, and community enhancement.
Population: 10,923 (2021) · Area: 12.3 km²
District: Chichester
Website: http://www.selseytowncouncil.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £497,510 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Chichester
- Parliamentary constituency: Chichester
- LSOA: Chichester 014C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Selsey.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Selsey.
- 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 Selsey based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Selsey.
- - 7 Croft Way Selsey Chichester West Sussex PO20 0QP
Alterations and single storey extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Little Paddocks Lewis Road Selsey Chichester West Sussex PO20 0RG
Proposed lawful development - loft conversion with hip to gable, rear dormer and 3 no. front velux roof lights.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Sussex Police Police House 27 Chichester Road Selsey Chichester West Sussex PO20 0NB
Change of use of former vacant police station and garages to retail (convenience store and storage).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Chichester | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - 12 Horsefield Road Selsey Chichester West Sussex PO20 9EZ
Demolition of existing rear conservatory and construction of a replacement single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Chichester | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - Robins Roost 9 St Itha Close Selsey Chichester West Sussex PO20 0AB
Demolition of existing rear conservatory, part garage and attached outbuilding. Convert remaining garage to utility room. Proposed replacement single storey rear extension and windows on front elevati
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chichester | Date: 2024-06-13
View full details - - 108 East Street Selsey Chichester West Sussex PO20 0BX
Non material amendment to planning permission SY/23/00882/DOM - Alteration to roof lantern size and location
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Chichester | Date: 2023-11-30
View full details - - Netley Cottage 12 West Street Selsey Chichester West Sussex PO20 9AA
Single storey extension to the rear (a) rear extension - 8m (b) maximum height - 2.6m (c) height of eaves - 2.6m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Chichester | Date: 2023-07-19
View full details - - Netley Cottage 12 West Street Selsey Chichester West Sussex PO20 9AA
Single storey extension to the rear (a) rear extension - 7.50m (b) maximum height - 2.96m (c) height of eaves -2.96m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Chichester | Date: 2023-05-24
View full details - - 19 Large Acres Selsey Chichester West Sussex PO20 9BA
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chichester | Date: 2023-03-24
View full details - - Aussie 74 Manor Road Selsey Chichester West Sussex PO20 0SF
Discharge of Condition 8 (boundary treatments) of planning permission SY/18/00198/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Chichester | Date: 2023-02-22
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A brief summary of Selsey in West Sussex
Selsey is a charming seaside town and civil parish located approximately eight miles south of Chichester in West Sussex, England. Known for its coastal appeal, Selsey offers potential opportunities for planning applications related to residential development, tourism, and community enhancement. The settlement has a population of approximately 10,923 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Chichester district.
Selsey covers an area of approximately 12.3 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Selsey show an average sale price of £497,510, 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 Selsey a particularly low-crime area.
Selsey has one conservation area within its boundaries: Selsey. 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 Selsey includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bracklesham Bay SSSI, Selsey, East Beach SSSI; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Solent and Dorset Coast. 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, Selsey planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.selseytowncouncil.gov.uk/. 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 Selsey
In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Selsey. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Selsey may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Selsey were full planning applications (15), outline applications (4), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 24 smaller schemes were submitted.
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