How long do planning decisions take near Westbourne?

The average planning decision time near Westbourne is 51 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 88%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Westbourne?

The most common type of planning application near Westbourne is tree works applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Westbourne?

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Westbourne, West Sussex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Westbourne, West Sussex.

West Sussex · England · settlement

Planning applications in Westbourne are administered by Chichester District Council. View the full Chichester District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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.

Population: 2,395 (2021) · Area: 7.5 km²

District: Chichester

Website: http://www.westbournevillage.org/

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £408,611 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Havant
Parliamentary constituency: Havant
LSOA: Havant 013A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Westbourne.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Westbourne based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

12 planning applications found near Westbourne.

26/01353/TCA - Church House Westbourne Road Westbourne Emsworth West Sussex PO10 8UL
Notification of intention to crown lift up to 10m (above ground level) on 1 no. Tulip tree (T1).
Status: Undecided | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-06-26
26/01259/DOM - Brambletye North Street Westbourne Emsworth West Sussex PO10 8SR
Single storey side extension and proposed new drive and parking for one car.
Status: Undecided | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-06-09
26/01071/TPA - 10 Old Rectory Close Westbourne Emsworth West Sussex PO10 8UB
Crown reduce by up to 2m (back to previous pruning points) and remove epicormic growth by up to approx. 8m (above ground level) on 1 no. Oak tree (T3) subject to WE/91/01058/TPO.
Status: Undecided | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-05-12
26/00939/TCA - 14 River Street Westbourne Emsworth West Sussex PO10 8TG
Notification of intention to fell 1 no. Crab Apple tree (T1) and 1 no. Birch tree (T2).
Status: Undecided | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-04-27
- 6 Cornflower Meadow, Emsworth, PO10 7FR
1No Oak (T1) prune Northern sector by 1.5m and crown raise to 2.5m above ground level on northern sector, leaving a height of 9m and 5m width. Within TPO Group, subject to TPO 1923.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Havant | Date: 2026-03-17
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- Hollybank Cottage, Long Copse Lane, Emsworth, PO10 7UR
1No Oak. Crown reduction of limbs on western side back to original pruning points. Subject to TPO 1974.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Havant | Date: 2026-01-22
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- 9 Oakmeadow Close, Emsworth, PO10 7RL
Part garage conversion. Single storey rear (wrap around) extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Havant | Date: 2025-11-28
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- 18 Lapwing Close, Emsworth, PO10 7GS
1No Oak (T1) Reduce lateral spread on Southern sector by 2 meters, to leave a remaining spread of 10 meters. Within TPO group G1, subject to TPO 1923
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Havant | Date: 2025-11-17
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- Land South Of Cedar Lodge River Street Westbourne Emsworth West Sussex PO10 8TG
Notification of intention to reduce heights down to 3m (above ground level) on 5 no. Sycamore trees. Reduce heights and south sectors by up to 3m, reduce north sectors by 2m and crown thin by 10-15%on
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Chichester | Date: 2025-05-23
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- The Old Studio Whitechimney Row Westbourne Emsworth West Sussex PO10 8RA
Discharge of condition 4 (materials) and condition 5 (solar panels) from planning permission WE/24/01140/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Chichester | Date: 2025-01-15
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- 1 Cornflower Meadow, Emsworth, PO10 7FR
2No Oak (T2 and T3) reduction of limbs below 10 metres of height by up to 2 metres. Maximum pruning wound of 100mm. Trees subject to TPO 2086.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Havant | Date: 2024-05-11
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- Land East Of No 4 Brook Cottages Mill Lane Westbourne West Sussex
Outline application with all matters reserved for the erection of 1 no. dwelling.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Chichester | Date: 2023-07-20
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A brief summary of Westbourne in West Sussex

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.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Westbourne a particularly low-crime area.

Westbourne has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Westbourne. 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 Westbourne includes 13 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Chichester Harbour; 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, Westbourne planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.westbournevillage.org/. 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 Westbourne

In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Westbourne. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Westbourne.

The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Westbourne were tree works (9), full planning applications (8), discharge of conditions (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 20 smaller schemes were submitted.

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