Tillington, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Tillington, West Sussex.
West Sussex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Tillington are administered by Chichester District Council. View the full Chichester District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Tillington
Tillington, located in the District of Chichester, West Sussex, is a charming village and civil parish situated just 1 mile west of Petworth along the A272. The parish covers an area of 1,416 hectares and encompasses the hamlets of Upperton, River, and River Common. As of the 2001 census, it had a population of around 500 residents living in 227 households, making it a small yet vibrant community ideal for those researching local planning applications.
Population: 500 (2021) · Area: 14.2 km²
District: Chichester
Website: http://www.tillington.net/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £868,770 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Chichester
- Parliamentary constituency: Arundel and South Downs
- LSOA: Chichester 005D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Tillington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Tillington.
- 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 Tillington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Tillington.
- - Tillington House Tillington Road Tillington West Sussex GU28 0RA
Notification of intention to fell 1 no. Pear tree (T1) and reduce height by 1.5m on 1 no. Pear tree (T2).
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - Southern Water Authority Sewage Works Coxland Lane Tillington West Sussex GU28 0RB
Screening opinion request under the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 for upgrade to Tillington Wastewater Treatment Works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-06-16
View full details - - 4 Church View Cemetery Lane Tillington West Sussex GU28 9AG
Notification of intention to crown thin by 15-20% on 1 no. Holly tree (T1) and fell 1 no. Sycamore tree (T2) and 1 no. Yew tree (T3).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2024-09-05
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A brief summary of Tillington in West Sussex
Tillington, located in the District of Chichester, West Sussex, is a charming village and civil parish situated just 1 mile west of Petworth along the A272. The parish covers an area of 1,416 hectares and encompasses the hamlets of Upperton, River, and River Common. As of the 2001 census, it had a population of around 500 residents living in 227 households, making it a small yet vibrant community ideal for those researching local planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 500 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Chichester district.
Tillington covers an area of approximately 14.2 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 Tillington show an average sale price of £868,770, 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 Tillington a particularly low-crime area.
Tillington has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Upperton, Petworth, Tillington. 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 Tillington includes 6 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, Tillington planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.tillington.net/. 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 Tillington
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Tillington. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Tillington may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Tillington were full planning applications (3), tree works (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Petworth planning applications
- Rotherbridge planning applications
- Upperton planning applications
- Hampers Green planning applications
- Little Common planning applications
- Flathurst planning applications
- Gorehill planning applications
- Byworth planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
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