West Ashling, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near West Ashling, West Sussex.
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Planning applications in West Ashling are administered by Chichester District Council. View the full Chichester District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About West Ashling
West Ashling, part of the civil parish of Funtington in West Sussex, is situated 4.5 miles west of Chichester along the B2146 Road. This picturesque village features a local farm produce shop and a pub, providing essential amenities for residents. Additionally, Funtington Primary School serves the educational needs of the community, while the nearby Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve offers stunning natural landscapes for outdoor activities, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Chichester
- Parliamentary constituency: Chichester
- LSOA: Chichester 006F
Crime Statistics
8 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- anti-social-behaviour: 5
- vehicle-crime: 1
- violent-crime: 1
- other-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near West Ashling.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near West Ashling.
- 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 West Ashling based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
136 planning applications found near West Ashling.
- - Ashling Cricket Club Cricket Pavilion Down Street West Ashling West Sussex PO18 8DS
Notification of intention to crown reduce lower to mid crown on north-western sector by 6m and remove 1 no. lowest branch on southern sector (over building) on 1 no. Lime tree (T1).
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-05-28
View full details - - Little Quinnings Malthouse Lane West Ashling West Sussex PO18 8DZ
Detached garage and carport (Retrospective section 73 application for variation of condition 3 to planning permission SDNP/23/00491/HOUS - black wooden weather boarding to be changed to composite weat
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - Balsams Farm Watery Lane Funtington Chichester West Sussex PO18 9LE
Discharge of condition 6 (sustainable design and construction) from Planning Permission FU/25/01201/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - Balsams Farm Watery Lane Funtington Chichester West Sussex PO18 9LE
Discharge of condition 13 to planning permission 25/01201/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - Balsams Farm Watery Lane Funtington Chichester West Sussex PO18 9LE
Discharge of condition 3 (Suds) from planning permission FU/25/01201/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - Ashling Cricket Club Cricket Pavilion Down Street West Ashling West Sussex PO18 8DS
Notification of intention to reduce south sector by approx. 2m (to previous pruning points) and reduce 1 no. furthest extending branch on south sector by approx. 5m on 1 no. Sycamore tree (T1), reduce
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 5 Edith Cottages Mill Road West Ashling Chichester West Sussex PO18 8DG
External alterations including rear ground floor extension and first floor rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Balsams Farm Watery Lane Funtington Chichester West Sussex PO18 9LE
Discharge of condition 4 (Construction and Environmental Management Plan) from planning permission FU/25/01201/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - New Quinings Down Street West Ashling West Sussex PO18 8DS
Notification of intention to fell 1 no. Lawson Cypress tree (T1). Reduce height by 3m and widths by 2m on 1 no. Yew tree (T2) and 1 no. Laurel tree (T3). Reduce western sector by 1m on 1 no. Pittospor
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - Downstreet Cottage Down Street West Ashling West Sussex PO18 8DS
Notification of intention to reduce height and west sector by 2m on 1 no. Sycamore tree (T1), crown reduce by 2m on 2 no. Holm Oak trees (T3 & T4), reduce height by 6m on 1 no. Bay tree (T5) and fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - West Ashling Mill Down Street West Ashling West Sussex PO18 8DS
Notification of intention to reduce back to previous pruning points on 4 no. Willow trees (T1-T4).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - Driveway to 2 Brook Cottages Mill Pond Lane West Ashling West Sussex PO18 8DY
Notification of intention to fell 1 no. Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - New Quinings Down Street West Ashling West Sussex PO18 8DS
Discharge of condition 3 (materials) from planning permission SDNP/24/03689/HOUS
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-07-04
View full details - - 5 Edith Cottages Mill Road West Ashling Chichester West Sussex PO18 8DG
Two storey rear extension and external alterations.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Chichester | Date: 2025-05-22
View full details - - Land adjacent to Little Quinnings Malthouse Lane West Ashling West Sussex PO18 8DZ
Creation of a pond within existing grassland field.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-03-21
View full details - - New Quinings Down Street West Ashling West Sussex PO18 8DS
Single storey rear extension and Internal alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2024-09-06
View full details - - Land East of Little Quinnings Malthouse Lane West Ashling West Sussex PO18 8DZ
1 no. pond and 1 no. shed and access changes.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2024-07-09
View full details - - Mount Nelson Down Street West Ashling West Sussex PO18 8DS
Installation of free-standing single-glazed greenhouse to front garden.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2024-04-09
View full details - - Fern House Down Street West Ashling West Sussex PO18 8DS
Notification of intention to crown reduce by 2.5m (to previous pruning points) and remove 2 no. branches on south sector on 1 no. Oak tree (T1).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2023-12-22
View full details - - Birch Cottage 5 Malthouse Lane West Ashling West Sussex PO18 8DZ
Installation of fire curtain Envirograf in loft.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Downs | Date: 2023-08-01
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A brief summary of West Ashling in West Sussex
West Ashling, part of the civil parish of Funtington in West Sussex, is situated 4.5 miles west of Chichester along the B2146 Road. This picturesque village features a local farm produce shop and a pub, providing essential amenities for residents. Additionally, Funtington Primary School serves the educational needs of the community, while the nearby Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve offers stunning natural landscapes for outdoor activities, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications.
There were 8 crimes reported in the West Ashling area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
West Ashling has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Funtington, West Ashling. 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 West Ashling includes 13 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, West Ashling 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 West Ashling
In the last 24 months, 60 planning applications were submitted near West Ashling. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 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 West Ashling.
The average decision period of 72 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near West Ashling were full planning applications (23), tree works (19), discharge of conditions (11). Full planning applications account for 38% 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, 59 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
7 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 6 were dismissed (14% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 37 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 5 applications
- Awaiting decision: 15 applications
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