South Ambersham, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near South Ambersham, West Sussex.
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About South Ambersham
South Ambersham is a quaint hamlet located in the Chichester district of West Sussex, now part of the parish of Graffham. Situated just 0.7 miles south of the A272 and 2 miles east of Midhurst, this former civil parish was once a part of Hampshire until its separation in 1844. With a small population of 117 recorded in 1961, South Ambersham offers a tranquil rural setting that may be of interest for those researching planning applications in a historically rich area.
District: Graffham
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Area Information
- Admin district: Chichester
- Parliamentary constituency: Arundel and South Downs
- LSOA: Chichester 004C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near South Ambersham.
- 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 South Ambersham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near South Ambersham.
- - Ambersham Farmhouse Selham Road South Ambersham Graffham West Sussex GU29 0BX
Discharge of conditions 3 (materials) 4 (junction details) and 6 (windows and doors) fromplanning permission SDNP/25/01587/LIS
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - Ambersham Farmhouse Selham Road South Ambersham Graffham West Sussex GU29 0BX
Discharge of conditions 3 (materials) 4 (junction details) and 6 (windows and doors) from planning permission SDNP/25/01635/HOUS
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - Ambersham Farmhouse Selham Road South Ambersham Graffham West Sussex GU29 0BX
Discharge of conditions 3, 6, 7 and 9 from planning permission SDNP/25/01587/ LIS.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-01-30
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A brief summary of South Ambersham in West Sussex
South Ambersham is a quaint hamlet located in the Chichester district of West Sussex, now part of the parish of Graffham. Situated just 0.7 miles south of the A272 and 2 miles east of Midhurst, this former civil parish was once a part of Hampshire until its separation in 1844. With a small population of 117 recorded in 1961, South Ambersham offers a tranquil rural setting that may be of interest for those researching planning applications in a historically rich area. It sits within the Graffham district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes South Ambersham a particularly low-crime area.
South Ambersham has one conservation area within its boundaries: South Ambersham. 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 South Ambersham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ambersham Common SSSI; 15 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.
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Planning Activity in South Ambersham
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near South Ambersham.
The most common application types near South Ambersham were discharge of conditions (3).
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