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Planning in The Close

Approved
74%
207 of 261 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

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

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About The Close

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 are currently no active flood warnings for the The Close 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 The Close a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around The Close has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near The Close, 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, 400 planning applications were submitted near The Close. Of these, 74% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (93), listed building and heritage (66), tree works (61). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

11 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 9 were dismissed (18% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near The Close?
In the last 24 months, 400 planning applications were submitted near The Close. The approval rate is 74%.
How long do planning decisions take near The Close?
The average planning decision time near The Close is 60 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 The Close?
The planning approval rate near The Close is 74%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near The Close?
The most common type of planning application near The Close is full planning applications, with 93 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near The Close?
You can search and track planning applications near The Close on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.