West Lavington, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near West Lavington, West Sussex.
West Sussex · England · settlement
Planning applications in West Lavington are administered by Chichester District Council. View the full Chichester District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About West Lavington
West Lavington is a quaint village and civil parish located on the outskirts of Midhurst in the Chichester district of West Sussex, England. The area features a small private nursery school and the historic church of St Mary Magdalene, making it a charming locale for potential developments and planning applications.
Population: 249 (2021) · Area: 2.5 km²
District: Chichester
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £438,900 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Chichester
- Parliamentary constituency: Arundel and South Downs
- LSOA: Chichester 004H
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near West Lavington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near West Lavington.
- 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 Lavington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near West Lavington.
- - Bayswood Church Road West Lavington West Sussex GU29 0EH
Two-storey extension on front elevation, 2 storey bay window extension on rear elevation, a single-storey extension on rear elevation and installation of roof mounted solar panels.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - Bayswood Church Road West Lavington West Sussex GU29 0EH
Two-storey extension on front elevation, 2 storey bay window extension on rear elevation, a single-storey extension on rear elevation and installation of roof mounted solar panels.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-02-27
View full details - - Edgefield Highstanding Lane West Lavington West Sussex GU29 0EQ
Conversion of existing garage into habitable accommodation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2023-03-07
View full details - - Edgefield Highstanding Lane West Lavington West Sussex GU29 0EQ
1 no. single timber garage and workshop.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2022-07-25
View full details - - Edgefield Highstanding Lane West Lavington Midhurst West Sussex GU29 0EQ
Erection of 2 bay garage with workshop area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Downs | Date: 2022-01-04
View full details - - Robinswood Church Road West Lavington Midhurst West Sussex GU29 0EH
Installation of a freestanding greenhouse.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2021-10-11
View full details - - Kennel Field House Church Road West Lavington Midhurst West Sussex GU29 0EH
Extension over existing ground floor flat roof extension, change of use of loft space and alterations to roof, including the addition of a pitched roof to the existing first floor flat roof, dormer ro
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Downs | Date: 2021-07-15
View full details - - Vine House Highstanding Lane West Lavington GU29 0EQ
Single Storey Rear Extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2018-12-20
View full details - - Vine Cottage Highstanding Lane West Lavington West Sussex GU29 0EQ
Rear extension to create new wine cellar and work space.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Downs | Date: 2018-10-12
View full details - - Acacia Cottage Highstanding Lane West Lavington West Sussex GU29 0EQ
Single storey porch extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2018-10-08
View full details - - Sunnyfield Church Road West Lavington GU29 0EH
Single storey rear extension to replace existing conservatory.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2017-05-22
View full details - - Uplands Church Road West Lavington Midhurst West Sussex GU29 0EH
Rear extension and conversion of roof with internal remodelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Downs | Date: 2016-01-27
View full details - - Uplands Church Road West Lavington West Sussex GU29 0EH
Single storey extension, attic conversion and external and internal re-modelling.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2015-10-26
View full details - - Vine Cottage Highstanding Lane West Lavington Midhurst West Sussex GU29 0EQ
Variation of Condition to SDNP/14/01223/FUL. The addition of solar PV panels to the garage and utility roof and the addition of 1 no. first floor window to the eastern elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2014-11-20
View full details - - Vine Cottage Highstanding Lane West Lavington Midhurst West Sussex GU29 0EQ
Discharge of conditions relating to SDNP/14/01223/FUL, conditions 3,4 and 6.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2014-11-20
View full details - - Vine Cottage Highstanding Lane West Lavington Midhurst West Sussex GU29 0EQ
Non-material amendment to planning permission SDNP/14/01223/FUL.
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: South Downs | Date: 2014-09-25
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A brief summary of West Lavington in West Sussex
West Lavington is a quaint village and civil parish located on the outskirts of Midhurst in the Chichester district of West Sussex, England. The area features a small private nursery school and the historic church of St Mary Magdalene, making it a charming locale for potential developments and planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 249 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Chichester district.
West Lavington covers an area of approximately 2.5 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 Lavington show an average sale price of £438,900, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes West Lavington a particularly low-crime area.
West Lavington has one conservation area within its boundaries: Midhurst. 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 Lavington includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ambersham Common SSSI; 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, West Lavington 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 Lavington
In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near West Lavington. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near West Lavington may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 74 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 Lavington were full planning applications (7), listed building and heritage (6), tree works (6). Full planning applications account for 29% 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, 23 smaller schemes were submitted.
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