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18 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Selsey · updated daily · Chichester District Council

Planning in Selsey

Approved
83%
44 of 51 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

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

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Around Selsey

Postcode districts

PO20 550 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 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. 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 £365,012, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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

The area around Selsey has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Selsey 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.selseytowncouncil.gov.uk/.

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Selsey, 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, 86 planning applications were submitted near Selsey. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (34), outline applications (12), amendments (5).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Selsey?
In the last 24 months, 86 planning applications were submitted near Selsey. The approval rate is 83%.
How long do planning decisions take near Selsey?
The average planning decision time near Selsey is 56 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 Selsey?
The planning approval rate near Selsey is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Selsey?
The most common type of planning application near Selsey is full planning applications, with 34 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Selsey?
You can search and track planning applications near Selsey on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.