South Harting, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near South Harting, West Sussex.
West Sussex · England · settlement
Planning applications in South Harting are administered by Adur District Council. View the full Adur District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About South Harting
South Harting is a charming village located in the Harting civil parish of the Chichester district in West Sussex, England. Situated along the B2146 road, it is approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) southeast of Petersfield in Hampshire, making it an area of interest for planning applications due to its strategic location and rural appeal.
District: Harting
Enter a postcode to search for planning applications near South Harting.
Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £516,700 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Hampshire
- Parliamentary constituency: East Hampshire
- LSOA: East Hampshire 011A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near South Harting.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near South Harting.
- 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 Harting based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
17 planning applications found near South Harting.
- - Hollybank North Lane South Harting West Sussex GU31 5PY
Notification of intention to fell 1 no. Hawthorn tree.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - The Rectory The Street South Harting West Sussex GU31 5QB
Reduce by up to 0.8m on south-east, south-west and north sectors on 1 no. Yew tree (T1) subject to HT/11/00033/TPO.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - South Gardens Cottage 6 South Gardens South Harting West Sussex GU31 5QJ
Notification of intention to reduce heights by 1.5m, reduce widths by 0.5m (all round) and crown thin by 15% on 4 no. Fruit trees (T3, T5, T7 and T8)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - South Gardens Cottage 6 South Gardens South Harting West Sussex GU31 5QJ
Notification of intention to fell 2 no. Lawson Cypress (Conifer) trees (T1 & T2).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - Land North of Pannells North Lane South Harting West Sussex GU31 5NN
Crown reduce by upto 4m, reduce widths by upto 5m on the north and west sectors and 2m on the south sector, remove epicormic growth on the east sector on 1 no. Horse Chestnut (T1). Subject to HT/80/00
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - 3A Mead Cottages North Lane South Harting West Sussex GU31 5NP
Timber garden shed.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - Bystocks The Street South Harting West Sussex GU31 5QB
Notification of intention to crown reduce height and widths by up to 0.5m (all round) on 1 no. Yew tree.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - The Old Rectory North Lane South Harting West Sussex GU31 5PY
Notification of intention to fell 2 no. Yew trees (T1 and T2).
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - Ffowlers Bucke The Street South Harting West Sussex GU31 5QB
Notification of intention to thin re-growth on former pruning points by 15% on 2 no. Cherry trees (T1 and T3) and 1 no. Hornbeam tree (T2).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - The Glebe The Street South Harting West Sussex GU31 5QD
Notification of intention to fell 1 no. Beech (T1).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - Church Farm Church Lane South Harting West Sussex GU31 5QG
Notification of intention to reduce east sector by up to 3m on 1 no. London Plane tree (T1). Reduce height by 3-4m on 1 no. Hedge (G1).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - 7 The Hop Garden South Harting West Sussex GU31 5QL
Change garage space to habitable accommodation ancillary to main dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - 15 Culvers South Harting West Sussex GU31 5LG
Installation of photovoltaic panels (PV) on roofs in area of little to no shading.
Status: Permitted | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-02-25
View full details - - Ffowlers Bucke The Street South Harting West Sussex GU31 5QB
Notification of intention to fell 2 no. Conifer trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - Land South of Rooks Cottage The Street South Harting West Sussex GU31 5PZ
Notification of intention to reduce northern sector (overhanging outbuilding) by up to 3m and crown thin by up to 20% on 1 no. Copper Beech tree (T1). Removal of off shoots from old Beech hedge by up
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2024-09-13
View full details - - Manor Cottage North Lane South Harting West Sussex GU31 5NW
Notification of intention to crown reduce back to previous pruning points on 1 no. Ash tree (T1).
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2023-11-15
View full details - - Manor House North Lane South Harting West Sussex GU31 5NN
Notification of intention to crown lift to 6m (above ground level) on 16 no. Sycamore trees (quoted as T1-T16). Reduce height by 6m on 4 no. Sycamore trees (quoted as T17-T20). Remove 1 no. large late
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2023-02-02
View full details
Use the filter and sort options to search descriptions, addresses, and references. Sort by newest or oldest applications.
A brief summary of South Harting in West Sussex
South Harting is a charming village located in the Harting civil parish of the Chichester district in West Sussex, England. Situated along the B2146 road, it is approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) southeast of Petersfield in Hampshire, making it an area of interest for planning applications due to its strategic location and rural appeal. It sits within the Harting district.
Property prices in South Harting show an average sale price of £516,700, 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 South Harting a particularly low-crime area.
South Harting has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: South Harting, East Harting, West Harting. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Harting includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Harting Downs SSSI; 18 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, South Harting 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 South Harting
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near South Harting. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near South Harting may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 64 days on average, decisions near South Harting slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near South Harting were tree works (13), full planning applications (6), listed building and heritage (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Turkey Island planning applications
- East Harting planning applications
- West Harting planning applications
- Goose Green planning applications
- Quebec planning applications
- Nyewood planning applications
- Nursted planning applications
- Elsted planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.