Tangmere, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Tangmere, West Sussex.
West Sussex · England · settlement
About Tangmere
Tangmere is a village and civil parish located in the Chichester District of West Sussex, England, situated approximately three miles northeast of Chichester. This quaint community is also an electoral ward and is twinned with Hermanville-sur-Mer in Lower Normandy, France, making it a unique area for cultural exchanges and local development projects.
Population: 3,334 (2021) · Area: 4.7 km²
District: Chichester
Website: http://www.tangmere-online.co.uk/
Enter a postcode to search for planning applications near Tangmere.
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 014G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Tangmere.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Tangmere.
- 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 Tangmere based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Tangmere.
- - 4 Old Cottage Close Tangmere Chichester West Sussex PO20 2HF
Removal of existing conservatory and erection of single-storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 1 Oakwood Close Tangmere Chichester West Sussex PO20 2WD
Reduce height by 6m (back to previous pruning points, reduce widths (all round) by up to 3m (back to previous pruning points) and crown thin by 10% on 1 no Lime tree (T1) subject to TG/91/01023/TPO.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Forster's Yard Rosedale Cottage Arundel Road Tangmere Chichester West Sussex PO18 0DU
Discharge of conditions 3 (CEMP) 4 (CTMP) and 6 (Landscaping) from planning permission TG/24/02711/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - Downsview 2 Arundel Road Tangmere Chichester West Sussex PO18 0JZ
Erection of annexe in front garden
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Tangmere Military Aviation Museum Trust Co Gamecock Terrace Tangmere Chichester West Sussex PO20 2ES
Proposed erection of replacement entrance/toilet/cafe and administration structures.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chichester | Date: 2024-12-09
View full details - - 5 Duxford Close Tangmere Chichester West Sussex PO20 2JH
Crown reduce by 50% on 1 no. Swedish Whitebeam tree (T13) subject to TG/00/01033/TPO.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Chichester | Date: 2024-11-04
View full details - - Saxon Meadow Estate Tangmere West Sussex PO20 2GA
Notification of intention to fell 3 no. Elder trees (EL1-EL3). Crown lift by up to 2.4m (above ground level) on 3 no. Cherry trees (CH3-CH5), 2 no. Alder trees (AL1 and AL2), 2 no. Beech trees (BE1, B
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Chichester | Date: 2024-10-11
View full details - - 20 Nettleton Avenue Tangmere Chichester West Sussex PO20 2HZ
Detached single storey flat roof annexe for use as overflow accommodation and short-term holiday lets within the residential curtilage of 20 Nettleton Avenue
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Chichester | Date: 2024-08-07
View full details - - St Andrews Church Church Lane Oving Chichester West Sussex PO20 2DE
Notification of intention to reduce south, west and east sectors by 2m, crown thin by 10-15% and crown lift by up to 3m (above ground level) on 1 no. Yew tree.
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Chichester | Date: 2024-04-18
View full details - - Tangmere House Tangmere Road Tangmere Chichester West Sussex PO20 2HB
Notification of intention to crown lift by up to 1m (to create a minimum clearance of 2m over the greenhouse) on 1 no. Ash tree.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Chichester | Date: 2024-01-09
View full details - - Holly Orchard Tangmere Road Tangmere Chichester West Sussex PO20 2HW
Notification of intention to crown reduce by up to 1.5m on 1 no. Apple tree (T1), crown reduce by up to 1m (height and widths) and reduce 1 no. lowest south-east branch by up to 2m and on 1 no. Apple
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Chichester | Date: 2024-01-08
View full details - - Beech Cottage Meadow Way Tangmere Chichester West Sussex PO20 2AX
Crown reduce by 2m (all round) and crown thin by 10% on 1 no. Oak tree (T6) subject to TG/95/01027/TPO.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Chichester | Date: 2023-05-24
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 Tangmere in West Sussex
Tangmere is a village and civil parish located in the Chichester District of West Sussex, England, situated approximately three miles northeast of Chichester. This quaint community is also an electoral ward and is twinned with Hermanville-sur-Mer in Lower Normandy, France, making it a unique area for cultural exchanges and local development projects. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,334 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Chichester district.
Tangmere covers an area of approximately 4.7 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 Tangmere 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 Tangmere a particularly low-crime area.
Tangmere has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Oving, Boxgrove, Tangmere, Halnaker. 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 Tangmere includes 4 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, Tangmere planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.tangmere-online.co.uk/. 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 Tangmere
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Tangmere. Of these, 25% were approved, with an average decision time of 76 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 Tangmere.
The average decision period of 76 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Tangmere were full planning applications (4), tree works (4), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Boxgrove planning applications
- East Hampnett planning applications
- Temple Bar planning applications
- Strettington planning applications
- Oving planning applications
- Halnaker planning applications
- Waterbeach planning applications
- Maudlin 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.