Summersdale, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Summersdale, West Sussex.
West Sussex · England · settlement
About Summersdale
Summersdale, located in Chichester, West Sussex, is home to Summersdale Publishers Ltd, an independent publishing firm specializing in non-fiction. This vibrant town plays a significant role in the local economy and cultural landscape, making it an essential area for those researching planning applications related to commercial and creative industries.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £497,510 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Chichester
- Parliamentary constituency: Chichester
- LSOA: Chichester 010B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Summersdale.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Summersdale.
- 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 Summersdale based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Summersdale.
- 26/00607/TCA - 39 Longley Road Chichester West Sussex PO19 6DB
Notification of intention to fell 1 no. Maple (Acer) tree (T1) and 2 no. Robinia trees (T2 & T3)
Status: Undecided | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-04-02 - - Phase 9A Graylingwell Hospital College Lane Chichester West Sussex PO19 6PQ
Discharge of condition 14 of permission 14/01018/OUT.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Perimeter Path At Havenstoke Park Connolly Way Chichester West Sussex
Reduce branch on western sector by up to 3m on 1 no. Horse Chestnut tree (T37), reduce small-diameter branch tips of ascending stem (above woodpecker holes) on north-west sector by up to 2m on 1 no. A
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Danehurst Summersdale Road Chichester West Sussex PO19 6PN
Proposed rear dormer.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 39 Longley Road Chichester West Sussex PO19 6DB
Fell 1 no. Acer tree (T1) and 2 no. Ribbon Wood trees (T2 & T3) - subject to 08/00021/TPO in area G1.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Graylingwell Hospital College Lane Chichester West Sussex PO19 6PQ
Discharge of condition 5, 6, 8, 13, 16, 19, 23, 30, 31 and 37 of permission 14/01018/OUT.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 13 The Avenue Chichester West Sussex PO19 5PX
Alterations to fenestration including 1 no. rooflight, ground floor window within the extension, first floor window within the rear elevation. New boundary wall to the street facing elevation of 1.3m
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 29 The Avenue Chichester West Sussex PO19 5PX
Demolition of outbuildings and construction of a single storey side extension, detached garage with ancillary accommodation, alterations and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Chichester | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - Chichester Nuffield Hospital Broyle Road Chichester West Sussex PO19 6WB
Reduce height by up to 1.5m, reduce west sector to create 2m clearance from building, reduce north, east and south sectors by 2m and crown lift by up to 2.5m (above ground level) on 2 no. Swedish Whit
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Chichester | Date: 2025-10-17
View full details - - Graylingwell Hospital College Lane Chichester West Sussex PO19 6PQ
Discharge of Condition 12 (pedestrian gate to Keeper's Green) of reserved matters approval CC/22/01501/REM.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Chichester | Date: 2024-09-04
View full details - - South Lodge 9 College Lane Chichester West Sussex PO19 6PG
Notification of intention to fell 1 no. Ash tree (T1).
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Chichester | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - Graylingwell Hospital College Lane Chichester West Sussex PO19 6PQ
Outline application for Graylingwell Park including Kingsmead Avenue incorporating revised masterplan layout for up to 218 dwellings. Proposals include increased overall parking provision, revised arc
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Chichester | Date: 2023-04-27
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A brief summary of Summersdale in West Sussex
Summersdale, located in Chichester, West Sussex, is home to Summersdale Publishers Ltd, an independent publishing firm specializing in non-fiction. This vibrant town plays a significant role in the local economy and cultural landscape, making it an essential area for those researching planning applications related to commercial and creative industries.
Property prices in Summersdale show an average sale price of £497,510, 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 Summersdale a particularly low-crime area.
Summersdale has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Chichester, Graylingwell, Mid and East Lavant. 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 Summersdale includes 2 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 Summersdale
In the last 24 months, 53 planning applications were submitted near Summersdale. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 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 Summersdale.
At 64 days on average, decisions near Summersdale slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Summersdale were tree works (27), full planning applications (12), outline applications (5). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 18 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 31 applications
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
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