Waterbeach, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Waterbeach, West Sussex.
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Planning applications in Waterbeach are administered by Chichester District Council. View the full Chichester District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Waterbeach
Westhampnett is a historic village and civil parish in the Chichester district of West Sussex, situated just 1 mile northeast of Chichester. This pre-Norman settlement features several listed buildings, including the notable Saxon church of St Peter, which is the final resting place for three bishops of Chichester. The parish encompasses a significant portion of the Goodwood estate, which boasts various recreational facilities such as golf courses, a cricket club, a motor-racing circuit, and an airfield, making it a focal point for both residents and visitors.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Chichester
- Parliamentary constituency: Chichester
- LSOA: Chichester 009B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Waterbeach.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Waterbeach.
- 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 Waterbeach based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Waterbeach.
- - Goodwood Park Golf Club Hat Hill Road Goodwood Chichester West Sussex PO18 0QB
Discharge of conditions 6 (drainage - maintenance and monitoring) and 8 (Surface Water Drainage System) of permission SDNP/22/05479/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2024-10-24
View full details - - Goodwood Park Golf Club Hat Hill Road Goodwood Chichester West Sussex PO18 0QB
Remodeling of the existing golf practice area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2022-11-24
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A brief summary of Waterbeach in West Sussex
Westhampnett is a historic village and civil parish in the Chichester district of West Sussex, situated just 1 mile northeast of Chichester. This pre-Norman settlement features several listed buildings, including the notable Saxon church of St Peter, which is the final resting place for three bishops of Chichester. The parish encompasses a significant portion of the Goodwood estate, which boasts various recreational facilities such as golf courses, a cricket club, a motor-racing circuit, and an airfield, making it a focal point for both residents and visitors.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Waterbeach a particularly low-crime area.
Waterbeach has one conservation area within its boundaries: Halnaker. 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 Waterbeach 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Waterbeach 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 Waterbeach
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Waterbeach.
The most common application types near Waterbeach were discharge of conditions (1).
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