How long do planning decisions take near Thorney Island?

The average planning decision time near Thorney Island is 63 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 Thorney Island?

The planning approval rate near Thorney Island is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Thorney Island?

The most common type of planning application near Thorney Island is discharge of conditions, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Thorney Island?

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Thorney Island, West Sussex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Thorney Island, West Sussex.

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Area Information

Admin district: Havant
Parliamentary constituency: Havant
LSOA: Havant 013B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Thorney Island.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Thorney Island.

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 Thorney Island based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Thorney Island.

- Baker Barracks Emsworth Road Thorney Island Emsworth West Sussex PO10 8DH
Request for Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Screening Opinion under the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 for proposed development comprising of changi
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-03-03
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A brief summary of Thorney Island in West Sussex

Thorney Island is a settlement located in West Sussex, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Thorney Island a particularly low-crime area.

Thorney Island has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Thorney Island includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Chichester Harbour SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Chichester Harbour; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Solent Maritime; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Chichester and Langstone Harbours; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Chichester and Langstone Harbours. 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 Thorney Island

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Thorney Island. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Thorney Island may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 63 days on average, decisions near Thorney Island slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Thorney Island were discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (3), amendments (1).

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.

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