How long do planning decisions take near Westerton?

The average planning decision time near Westerton is 36 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 Westerton?

The planning approval rate near Westerton is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Westerton?

The most common type of planning application near Westerton is discharge of conditions, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Westerton?

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Westerton, West Sussex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Westerton, West Sussex.

West Sussex · England · settlement

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

About Westerton

Westhampnett is a historic village and civil parish located in the Chichester district of West Sussex, just 1 mile northeast of Chichester. Rich in heritage, it features several listed buildings, including the Saxon church of St Peter, which is the burial site of three bishops of Chichester. The parish encompasses a significant portion of the Goodwood estate, which includes its renowned golf courses, cricket club, motor-racing circuit, and airfield, making it an area of interest for various planning applications and developments.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £365,012 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Chichester
Parliamentary constituency: Chichester
LSOA: Chichester 006F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Westerton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Westerton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Westerton.

- Middle Furlong Westerton Lane Westerton Chichester West Sussex PO18 0PG
Discharge of Condition 4 (schedule of materials) from householder planning permission WH/23/02218/DOM.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-03-25
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- Former Civil Defence Site Westerton Lane Westerton Chichester West Sussex
Reduce height by 2.5m and reduce south and east sectors by 1.5m on 1 no. Sycamore tree (quoted as T1, TPO'd as T2). Remove (to ground level) 1 no. northernmost stem, remove lowest southern limb (over
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-02-04
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- The Hollies Westerton Lane Westerton Chichester West Sussex PO18 0PG
Replacement garage, rear porch, alterations to the fenestration of the annex.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chichester | Date: 2025-04-28
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A brief summary of Westerton in West Sussex

Property prices in Westerton show an average sale price of £365,012, 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 Westerton a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Westerton includes 13 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.

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Planning Activity in Westerton

In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Westerton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 36 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Westerton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 36 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Westerton were discharge of conditions (10), full planning applications (1), outline applications (1).

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