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Planning in Tangmere

Approved
67%
8 of 10 decided
Decision time
about 12 weeks
on average

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

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Around Tangmere

Postcode districts

PO20 550 applications in the last 12 monthsPO18 403 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 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. 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 £365,012, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Tangmere area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Tangmere a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Tangmere 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.tangmere-online.co.uk/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Tangmere, 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, 28 planning applications were submitted near Tangmere. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 86 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (3), tree works (3), discharge of conditions (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Tangmere?
In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near Tangmere. The approval rate is 67%.
How long do planning decisions take near Tangmere?
The average planning decision time near Tangmere is 86 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 Tangmere?
The planning approval rate near Tangmere is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Tangmere?
The most common type of planning application near Tangmere is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Tangmere?
You can search and track planning applications near Tangmere on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.