Search Somerley planning applications
10 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Somerley · updated daily · Chichester District Council
- Land Adjacent To Wayfarers Park Bracklesham Lane Bracklesham Bay West SussexAwaiting decisionProposed small-scale tourism accommodation including associated car parking and landscaping; providing 4 no. holiday lodges/caravans and 2 no. sheppard's huts.Received 1 Oct 202626/02032/FUL
- Kellys Farm Bell Lane Birdham Chichester West Sussex PO20 7HYAwaiting decisionPartial demolition of existing agricultural building and erection of 2 no. detached dwellings, as an alternative to Class Q prior approval under BI/25/01207/PA3Q, with associated parking, utilising existing approved access.Received 17 Sep 202626/01942/FUL
- Kellys Nursery Bell Lane Birdham Chichester West Sussex PO20 7HYAwaiting decisionExisting lawful development certificate for the continued use of land as a domestic garden forming part of the residential use of the site, consistent for a period in excess of 10 years.Received 16 Sep 202626/02013/ELD
- Tawny Nurseries Bell Lane Birdham Chichester West Sussex PO20 7HYApprovedErection of 60 no. dwellings, with access, landscaping and associated infrastructure.Full ApplicationReceived 2 Sep 2026Decided 28 Oct 202626/01770/FUL
- Smallburgh Bell Lane Birdham Chichester West Sussex PO20 7HXApprovedExisting lawful development certificate for the use of an outbuilding as a dwellinghouse for a period exceeding 4 years.Received 28 Aug 2026Decided 21 Oct 202626/01842/ELD
Planning in Somerley
- Approved
- 77%
- 10 of 11 decided
- Decision time
- about 10 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Somerley in the last 24 months, from Chichester District Council's planning register.
Decided by Chichester District CouncilCouncil page
Around Somerley
Postcode districts
PO20 550 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
Nearby towns and villages
Planning authority: Chichester District Council
For home projects and trades
- Architects in SomerleyFor planning applications, extensions and new builds.
- Building contractors in SomerleyLocal builders for approved plans and permitted development.
Builders and trades: get new Somerley jobs that match your work. See Leads
Application types: Rear extensionsLoft conversionsHouseholder applicationsTree works & TPOListed building consentChange of useAnnexes & granny flatsSolar panelsBarn conversionsBasement extensions
About Somerley
Somerley is a prominent Georgian Grade II* listed country house located in the civil parish of Ellingham and Harbridge with Ibsley, within the New Forest district of Hampshire. Situated just 2 miles west of the New Forest National Park, it is conveniently close to Ringwood, approximately 2.5 miles to the southeast along the River Avon. This area's rich historical context and proximity to significant natural landmarks make it relevant for those researching planning applications in the region.
Property prices in Somerley show an average sale price of £365,012, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Somerley area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Somerley a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Somerley has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Somerley 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.
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 Somerley, 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, 27 planning applications were submitted near Somerley. Of these, 77% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.
The most common types were outline applications (4), full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (3).