How long do planning decisions take near Shopwyke?

The average planning decision time near Shopwyke 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 Shopwyke?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Shopwyke?

The most common type of planning application near Shopwyke is discharge of conditions, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Shopwyke?

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Shopwyke, West Sussex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Shopwyke, West Sussex.

West Sussex · England · settlement

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

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Area Information

Admin district: Chichester
Parliamentary constituency: Chichester
LSOA: Chichester 012F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Shopwyke.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Shopwyke based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Shopwyke.

- 4 Eider Drive Chichester West Sussex PO20 2LS
Proposed lawful development - Conversion of roof space into habitable accommodation to form a rear facing box dormer arrangement.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-01-30
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- Land North Of Shopwhyke Road Shopwhyke Oving PO20 2AD
Non-material amendment to Planning Permission O/15/03964/REM for 1 no. additional EVC parking space south of plot 248.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Chichester | Date: 2024-09-13
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A brief summary of Shopwyke in West Sussex

Shopwyke is a settlement located in West Sussex, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Shopwyke a particularly low-crime area.

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

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Shopwyke. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 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 Shopwyke.

The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Shopwyke were discharge of conditions (3), full planning applications (2), outline applications (2).

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.

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