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Planning in Westbourne

Approved
94%
32 of 34 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Westbourne in the last 24 months, from Chichester District Council's planning register.

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About Westbourne

Westbourne is a village and civil parish within the Chichester District of West Sussex, located just 0.5 miles northeast of Emsworth. The parish encompasses the hamlets of Woodmancote and Aldsworth, and historically included the settlements of Southbourne and Prinsted to the south, making it a diverse area for potential planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,395 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Chichester district.

Westbourne covers an area of approximately 7.5 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 Westbourne show an average sale price of £408,611, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Westbourne has 15 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Westbourne 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.westbournevillage.org/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Westbourne, 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, 50 planning applications were submitted near Westbourne. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (8), tree works (8), discharge of conditions (3).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Westbourne?
In the last 24 months, 50 planning applications were submitted near Westbourne. The approval rate is 94%.
How long do planning decisions take near Westbourne?
The average planning decision time near Westbourne is 60 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Westbourne?
The planning approval rate near Westbourne is 94%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Westbourne?
The most common type of planning application near Westbourne is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Westbourne?
You can search and track planning applications near Westbourne on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.