Walderton, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Walderton, West Sussex.
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About Walderton
Walderton is a quaint hamlet located in the Chichester district of West Sussex, positioned 4 miles northeast of Emsworth along the B2146 road. It falls within the civil parish of Stoughton and is named after the historic Wealdhere's people. This serene location may be of interest for planning applications due to its rural character and proximity to larger towns.
District: Stoughton
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £497,510 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Chichester
- Parliamentary constituency: Chichester
- LSOA: Chichester 007B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Walderton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Walderton.
- 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 Walderton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Walderton.
- - Old Village Hall Cooks Lane Walderton West Sussex PO18 9EF
Alterations to existing detached garage to provide habitable accommodation, with changes to fenestration including replacement of 2 no. garage doors with 1 no. window and 1 no. new door opening on wes
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - Heacham Cottage Brooks Nap Road Walderton West Sussex PO18 9EA
Single storey front/side extension.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2024-09-06
View full details - - Heacham Cottage Brooks Nap Road Walderton West Sussex PO18 9EA
Single storey front/side extension.
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: South Downs | Date: 2024-09-06
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A brief summary of Walderton in West Sussex
Walderton is a quaint hamlet located in the Chichester district of West Sussex, positioned 4 miles northeast of Emsworth along the B2146 road. It falls within the civil parish of Stoughton and is named after the historic Wealdhere's people. This serene location may be of interest for planning applications due to its rural character and proximity to larger towns. It sits within the Stoughton district.
Property prices in Walderton show an average sale price of £497,510, 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 Walderton a particularly low-crime area.
Walderton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Walderton, Lordington. 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 Walderton includes 20 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.
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Planning Activity in Walderton
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Walderton. Of these, 17% were approved, with an average decision time of 116 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 Walderton.
With an average of 116 days, decisions near Walderton take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Walderton were full planning applications (6), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 75% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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- Stoughton planning applications
- West Marden planning applications
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- Breach planning applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.