West Ashling, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near West Ashling, West Sussex.
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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
5 planning applications found near West Ashling.
- - 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: Undecided | 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: Undecided | 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 - - 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
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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, 12 planning applications were submitted near West Ashling. Of these, 63% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 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.
At 59 days on average, decisions near West Ashling slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near West Ashling were full planning applications (6), tree works (4), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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