West Itchenor, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near West Itchenor, West Sussex.
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About West Itchenor
West Itchenor is a picturesque village and civil parish located on the Manhood Peninsula in the Chichester District of West Sussex, England. Situated 4.5 miles southwest of Chichester, it is positioned north of the B2179 road to West Wittering and boasts a scenic waterfront along Chichester Harbour, making it a notable area for planning applications related to coastal development and local amenities.
Population: 453 (2021) · Area: 4.1 km²
District: Chichester
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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 012D
Crime Statistics
1 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- criminal-damage-arson: 1
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near West Itchenor.
- 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 Itchenor based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near West Itchenor.
- - Northshore Yacht Limited The Street Itchenor Chichester West Sussex PO20 7AY
Discharge of conditions 3 (CEMP) and 9 (solar panels) from planning permission WI/25/01202/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Chichester | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - Butt End Itchenor Road West Itchenor Chichester West Sussex PO20 7AB
First floor extension to south elevation and 7 no. solar panels.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Chichester | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - Fairfield The Street Itchenor Chichester West Sussex PO20 7AE
Notification of intention to crown reduce by 35% (all round) and crown lift to 2.7m (above ground level) on 1 no. Willow tree (T1).
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Chichester | Date: 2025-10-16
View full details - - Northshore Boatyard The Street Itchenor West Sussex
Fell 1 no. Norway Maple (Acer) tree ( T1) within Group, G1 subject to WI/09/00068/TPO.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Chichester | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - Waterstone House Waterstone Close Itchenor Chichester West Sussex PO20 7BP
Extension to utility room.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chichester | Date: 2025-02-12
View full details - - Walnut Tree Cottage Itchenor Road West Itchenor Chichester West Sussex PO20 7AB
Notification of intention to fell 2 no. Bay trees (T1 and T2).
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Chichester | Date: 2024-06-28
View full details - - Old Haven The Street Itchenor Chichester West Sussex PO20 7AN
Discharge of condition 3 from planning permission WI/23/01365/DOM.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Chichester | Date: 2023-12-22
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A brief summary of West Itchenor in West Sussex
West Itchenor is a picturesque village and civil parish located on the Manhood Peninsula in the Chichester District of West Sussex, England. Situated 4.5 miles southwest of Chichester, it is positioned north of the B2179 road to West Wittering and boasts a scenic waterfront along Chichester Harbour, making it a notable area for planning applications related to coastal development and local amenities. The settlement has a population of approximately 453 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Chichester district.
West Itchenor covers an area of approximately 4.1 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 Itchenor show an average sale price of £497,510, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in West Itchenor is generally good, with just 1 crimes reported in the most recent period.
West Itchenor has one conservation area within its boundaries: West Itchenor. 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 West Itchenor includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Chichester Harbour SSSI; 5 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Chichester Harbour; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Solent Maritime; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Chichester and Langstone Harbours; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Chichester and Langstone Harbours. 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 Itchenor 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 Itchenor
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near West Itchenor. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 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 Itchenor.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near West Itchenor were full planning applications (5), tree works (3), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 45% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.