How long do planning decisions take near Woldhurst?

The average planning decision time near Woldhurst is 64 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 Woldhurst?

The planning approval rate near Woldhurst is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Woldhurst?

The most common type of planning application near Woldhurst is outline applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Woldhurst?

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Woldhurst, West Sussex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Woldhurst, West Sussex.

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £497,510 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Chichester
Parliamentary constituency: Chichester
LSOA: Chichester 013C

Crime Statistics

3 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

drugs: 1
other-theft: 1
violent-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Woldhurst.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Woldhurst based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Woldhurst.

- Land At South Mundham Chichester West Sussex PO20 1XJ
Solar farm including the PV panels, supporting infrastructure including inverters, transformers, substation, fencing, CCTV cameras, access tracks and biodiversity mitigation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chichester | Date: 2023-04-06
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A brief summary of Woldhurst in West Sussex

Woldhurst is a settlement located in West Sussex, England.

Property prices in Woldhurst show an average sale price of £497,510, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

Neighbourhood safety in Woldhurst is generally good, with just 3 crimes reported in the most recent period.

Woldhurst has one conservation area within its boundaries: Runcton. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Woldhurst includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Woldhurst

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Woldhurst. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Woldhurst.

At 64 days on average, decisions near Woldhurst slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Woldhurst were outline applications (3), full planning applications (2), tree works (1).

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.

4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 3 were dismissed (25% success rate).

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