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Planning in Southbourne

Approved
90%
19 of 21 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

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

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Around Southbourne

Postcode districts

PO10 169 applications in the last 12 monthsPO18 404 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 Southbourne

Southbourne, a village established in 1876 with the consecration of St. John's Church, is located within the Chichester district of West Sussex, England. The civil parish, formed in 1968, encompasses a broader area that includes Lumley, Hermitage, Thornham, Prinsted, and part of Nutbourne. Situated east of the Hampshire border at Emsworth, and south-east of Westbourne, Southbourne is an important consideration for those researching planning applications in this picturesque region. The settlement has a population of approximately 6,559 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Chichester district.

Southbourne covers an area of approximately 10.7 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 Southbourne show an average sale price of £408,611, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Southbourne has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Southbourne, 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, 64 planning applications were submitted near Southbourne. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (11), full planning applications (5), outline applications (4). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Southbourne?
In the last 24 months, 64 planning applications were submitted near Southbourne. The approval rate is 90%.
How long do planning decisions take near Southbourne?
The average planning decision time near Southbourne is 49 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 Southbourne?
The planning approval rate near Southbourne is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Southbourne?
The most common type of planning application near Southbourne is discharge of conditions, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Southbourne?
You can search and track planning applications near Southbourne on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.