The Close, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near The Close, West Sussex.
West Sussex · England · settlement
Planning applications in The Close are administered by Chichester District Council. View the full Chichester District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £365,012 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Chichester
- Parliamentary constituency: Chichester
- LSOA: Chichester 006C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near The Close.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near The Close.
- 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 The Close based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
33 planning applications found near The Close.
- 26/01380/ADJ - West Sussex County Council County Hall West Street Chichester West Sussex PO19 1QQ
Application Number: WSCC/023/26 Proposal: Replacement of the existing flat roof, including replacement roof lights and associated external works Location: Selsey Fire Station, High Street, Selsey, Wes
Status: Undecided | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-06-23 - - 41 Terminus Road Chichester West Sussex PO19 8TX
1 no. Fascia Band Sign (Sign 1), 1 no. Double Sided Pylon Solar Powered Pole Sign (Sign 2) and 1 no. Single Sided Car Club Band Sign (Sign 3) - all illuminated. 1 no. Stall Sign (Sign 4) - non-illumin
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - West Sussex County Council County Hall West Street Chichester West Sussex PO19 1QQ
Application reference: BL03.SEL0197-001.BL Location: Highway At Copyhold, Copyhold Lane, Fernhurst, West Sussex, GU27 3DZ Proposal: Stop up and extinguish the section of public highway adjacent to Cop
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 43 Beech Avenue Chichester West Sussex PO19 3DS
Proposed loft conversion and the addition of fixed windows on the east and west elevations at second floor level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - 22 Westgate Chichester West Sussex PO19 3EU
Notification of intention to reduce height by 1m and reduce widths (all round) by 0.5m on 1 no. Medlar tree (T1). Crown reduce by 2m (all round) on 1 no. Bay tree (T2) and 1 no. Laurel tree (T4). Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - 26/00706/DOC - The Atrium Southern Gate Chichester West Sussex PO19 8SQ
Discharge of Condition 3 (schedule of materials) from planning permission CC/25/02405/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-03-29 - 26/00707/DOC - The Atrium Southern Gate Chichester West Sussex PO19 8SQ
Discharge of Condition 3 (schedule of materials) from planning permission CC/25/02405/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-03-27 - - The Atrium Southern Gate Chichester West Sussex PO19 8SQ
Discharge of Condition 3 (schedule of materials) from planning permission CC/25/02405/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - 26/00705/DOC - The Atrium Southern Gate Chichester West Sussex PO19 8SQ
Dsicharge of condition 3 (materials) of permission 25/02405/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-03-26 - - The Atrium Southern Gate Chichester West Sussex PO19 8SQ
Discharge of Condition 3 (schedule of materials) from planning permission CC/25/02405/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - The Atrium Southern Gate Chichester West Sussex PO19 8SQ
Dsicharge of condition 3 (materials) of permission 25/02405/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Crooked Mead Farm A27 Chichester Bypass Westbound Donnington Chichester West Sussex PO19 8FH
Existing lawful development certificate for hardstanding covering of the whole site area being in place in excess of four years.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - County Library Tower Street Chichester West Sussex PO19 1QJ
Proposed handrails and gates to goods entrance on north elevation and external and internal security cameras with associated signage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Chichester | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - The Chantry Canon Lane Chichester West Sussex
Notification of intention to fell 1 no. Common Lime tree (T1).
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Chichester | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - County Record Office 3 Orchard Street Chichester West Sussex PO19 1DD
Notification of intention to crown lift the eastern sector by up to 10m on 1 no. Quercus ilex (Holm Oak tree) (quoted as 0TQ1)
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Chichester | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - Flat 4 74 Westgate Chichester West Sussex PO19 3HH
Proposed loft conversion of first floor flat.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chichester | Date: 2025-06-13
View full details - - Harwoods Jaguar Terminus Road Chichester West Sussex PO19 8TX
Discharge of condition 3 from planning permission 25/00410/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Chichester | Date: 2025-05-12
View full details - - The Treasury Suites Canon Lane Chichester West Sussex PO19 1PX
Notification of intention to crown reduce by 2m on 1 no. Black Mulberry tree (quoted as 0056).
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Chichester | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - The Residentiary 2 Canon Lane Chichester West Sussex PO19 1PX
Notification of intention to reduce previously removed stump to approximately 0.5m (above ground level) on 1 no. Bay tree (T1 quoted as 0030).
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Chichester | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - Chichester Cathedral West Street Chichester West Sussex PO19 1RP
Notification of intention to reduce height and north sector by 3m, reduce south and east sectors by 2m, reduce west sector by 1m and crown thin by 10% on 1 no. London Plane tree (T1, marked as T67 on
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Chichester | Date: 2025-04-28
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A brief summary of The Close in West Sussex
The Close is a settlement located in West Sussex, England.
Property prices in The Close show an average sale price of £365,012, 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 The Close a particularly low-crime area.
The Close has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Chichester, Graylingwell. 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 The Close includes 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Chichester Harbour. 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, The Close 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 The Close
In the last 24 months, 94 planning applications were submitted near The Close. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 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 The Close.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near The Close were tree works (16), full planning applications (14), discharge of conditions (13). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 64 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 18 applications
- Refused: 11 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 64 applications
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