Search West Wittering planning applications
20 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of West Wittering · updated daily · Chichester District Council
- Harbour Way Ellanore Lane West Wittering Chichester West Sussex PO20 8ANAwaiting decisionDischarge of conditions 3 (construction and environmental management plan), 4 (schedule of all materials and finishes) and 7 (hard and soft landscaping scheme) from planning permission WW/26/01196/FUL.Received 27 Oct 202626/02322/DOC
- Elmstead House East Wing Elms Lane West Wittering Chichester West Sussex PO20 8LWAwaiting decisionNotification of intention to reduce west sector by 1.5m, crown raise by up to 5m (above ground level) over road and remove lowest 1 no. northern limb on 1 no. Monterey Pine tree (T1). Reduce lowest south facing limb by 1m and crown raise by up to 1m (above ground level) on 1 no. Mulberry tree (T2).Received 26 Oct 202626/02252/TCA
- Ella Nore Spit Ellanore Lane West Wittering Chichester West Sussex PO20 8ANAwaiting decisionDischarge of condition 6 (BNG) from planning permission WW/25/01898/FUL.Discharge of ConditionsReceived 21 Oct 202626/02282/DOC
- The Heathers Elms Lane West Wittering Chichester West Sussex PO20 8LWAwaiting decisionCrown reduce by 30% (all round) and crown lift by up to 1.8m (above ground level) on 1 no. Norway Maple tree within Area, A5 subject to WW/70/01128/TPO.Received 20 Oct 202626/02272/TPA
- Fir Trees West Strand West Wittering Chichester West Sussex PO20 8AUAwaiting decisionExtensions to the rear, front, side and first floor. Double Garage with basement and room above. New front boundary wall.Received 19 Oct 202626/02154/DOM
Planning in West Wittering
- Approved
- 88%
- 15 of 16 decided
- Decision time
- about 7 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of West Wittering in the last 24 months, from Chichester District Council's planning register.
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About West Wittering
West Wittering is a picturesque village and civil parish located on the Manhood Peninsula in West Sussex, England, approximately 6.5 miles southwest of Chichester. Situated near the entrance of Chichester Harbour along the B2179 road, it boasts a sandy beach renowned for its excellent water quality as of 2017. This charming area is ideal for those considering planning applications, given its attractive coastal setting and proximity to key transport links. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,657 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Chichester district.
West Wittering covers an area of approximately 13.6 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 Wittering show an average sale price of £365,012, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the West Wittering area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes West Wittering a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around West Wittering has 7 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, West Wittering 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.westwitteringparishcouncil.gov.uk/.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near West Wittering, 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, 39 planning applications were submitted near West Wittering. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (7), discharge of conditions (3).