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Planning in West Dean

Only 4 decisions near West Dean in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of West Dean in the last 24 months, from Chichester District Council's planning register.

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About West Dean

West Dean is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the District of Chichester, West Sussex, approximately 5 miles north of Chichester along the A286 road. The parish encompasses the charming hamlets of Binderton and Chilgrove, making it an area of interest for potential planning applications due to its rural character and proximity to nearby towns. The settlement has a population of approximately 419 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Chichester district.

West Dean covers an area of approximately 24.8 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 West Dean show an average sale price of £497,510, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around West Dean has 9 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, West Dean 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near West Dean, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near West Dean.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (2), tree works (1), telecoms (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near West Dean?
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near West Dean.
What types of planning applications are most common near West Dean?
The most common type of planning application near West Dean is discharge of conditions, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near West Dean?
You can search and track planning applications near West Dean on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.