West Marden, West Sussex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near West Marden, West Sussex.

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About West Marden

West Marden is a quaint hamlet located in the Chichester district of West Sussex, nestled in a small valley along the B2146 road, approximately 5 miles north of Emsworth. As part of the civil parish of Compton, this picturesque area may present unique planning opportunities and considerations for potential developments or improvements.

District: Marden

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Area Information

• Admin district: Chichester
• Parliamentary constituency: Chichester
• LSOA: Chichester 007B

Crime Statistics

1 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

• violent-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near West Marden.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near West Marden.

• 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 Marden based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near West Marden.

1. - Telecommunications Mast Locksash Lane West Marden West Sussex PO18 9DZ
   Regulation 5 notification to install a permanent power generator with associated fuel apparatus, replacement of existing 1.2m fence with a 1.8m chain-link fence and ancillary development.
   Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-05-21
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A brief summary of West Marden in West Sussex

West Marden is a quaint hamlet located in the Chichester district of West Sussex, nestled in a small valley along the B2146 road, approximately 5 miles north of Emsworth. As part of the civil parish of Compton, this picturesque area may present unique planning opportunities and considerations for potential developments or improvements. It sits within the Marden district.

Neighbourhood safety in West Marden is generally good, with just 1 crimes reported in the most recent period.

West Marden has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Compton, West Marden. 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 Marden includes 19 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 Marden 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 Marden

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near West Marden.

The most common application types near West Marden were outline applications (1), telecoms (1).

Nearby Towns

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• Compton planning applications
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