West Thorney, West Sussex Planning Applications
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Planning data sourced from West Sussex council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months
Part Discharge of Condition 6 (surface water drainage) and Condition 18 (surface water drainage management and maintenance) from planning permission WT/23/02785/FULEIA (relating to Site 3 only).
Siting of a storage container, erection of a cleaning area structure and associated hardstanding.
Discharge of Condition 9 (schedule of materials) from planning permission WT/23/02785/FULEIA (Sites 2 and 3 only).
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About West Thorney - Planning Applications & Local Development
West Thorney, located on Thorney Island in West Sussex, was once a village and civil parish until its demolition during World War II, when the Air Ministry requisitioned the island for military use. The area, now predominantly housing for military families, includes the historic RAF Thorney Island, operational until 1976 and currently serving the Royal Artillery. With a land area of 1,223 hectares, West Thorney had a population of 1,183 as of the 2011 Census, and public access is limited, requiring visitors to register at remotely controlled gates. Nearby, Pilsey Island offers a natural habitat for birds, enhancing the area's environmental significance. The other has a population of approximately 1,729 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Chichester district.
West Thorney covers an area of approximately 12.2 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes West Thorney a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around West Thorney has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, West Thorney 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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near West Thorney, visit the local authority's planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original council submission for every application listed above.