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Application seeks to confirm the lawfulness of established residential use of Owl Cottage, located within the curtilage of Kingfisher Cottage as an independent, self-contained residential dwelling, under Section 191 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended).

Kingfisher Cottage Westlands Lane Birdham Chichester West Sussex PO20 7HH

RefuseReference: 26/01061/ELDChichester District Council

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Application summary

Status
Refuse
Application type
Existing Lawful Development
Received
12 May 2026
Validated
19 May 2026
Determination deadline
14 Jul 2026
Local authority
Chichester District Council

Application overview

Application seeks to confirm the lawfulness of established residential use of Owl Cottage, located within the curtilage of Kingfisher Cottage as an independent, self-contained residential dwelling, under Section 191 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended).

Proposal details

Reference
26/01061/ELD
Alternative references
PP-14918322
Ward
The Witterings
Parish
Birdham
Agent
Urbanist Architecture

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Application location

Kingfisher Cottage Westlands Lane Birdham Chichester West Sussex PO20 7HH

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Documents 57 of 57

DocumentPublishedAction
Delegated ReportDelegated Report · PDF10 Aug 2026View
Decision NoticeDecision Notice · PDF7 Aug 2026View
ADDITIONAL COMMENTSPublic Comment · PDF16 Jul 2026View
APPLICANT REBUTTAL TO OBJECTIONSApplication Documents · PDF8 Jul 2026View
PUBLIC COMMENTObjection Comment · PDF27 Jun 2026View
PUBLIC COMMENTObjection Comment · PDF22 Jun 2026View
BIRDHAM PARISH COUNCILParish Comments · PDF12 Jun 2026View
HRA SCREENINGApplication Documents9 Jun 2026View
ADDENDUM: AMENDMENT TO AGENT CONTACT DETAILSApplication Form · PDF4 Jun 2026View
PUBLIC COMMENTThird Party Other · PDF2 Jun 2026View
EXISTING ELEVATIONSPlan - Under Consideration · PDF19 May 2026View
EXISTING GROUND FLOOR PLANPlan - Under Consideration · PDF19 May 2026View
STRID & SON ACCOMODATION PHOTOGAPHSApplication Documents · PDF13 May 2026View
LOCATION PHOTOGAPHApplication Documents · PDF13 May 2026View
STRIDE AND SON FLOOR PLANApplication Documents · PDF13 May 2026View
STRIDE AND SON PLANApplication Documents · PDF13 May 2026View
APPLICATION FORMApplication Form · PDF12 May 2026View
LOCATION PLANPlan - Under Consideration · PDF12 May 2026View
SITE PHOTOGRAPHSApplication Documents · PDF12 May 2026View
SUPPORTING PHOTOGRAPHSApplication Documents · PDF12 May 2026View
CORRESPONDENCE 26.09.25Application Documents · PDF12 May 2026View
CORRESPONDENCE FROM AGENT 22.01.26Application Documents · PDF12 May 2026View
SUPPORTING INFORMATIONApplication Documents · PDF12 May 2026View
SUPPORTING PHOTOGRAPHSApplication Documents · PDF12 May 2026View
SUPPORTING PHOTOGRAPHSApplication Documents · PDF12 May 2026View
SUPPORTING PHOTOGRAPHSApplication Documents · PDF12 May 2026View
CORRESPONDENCE RE ELECTRICS 20.10.25Application Documents · PDF12 May 2026View
EXISTING TOPOGRAPHCAL SURVEYApplication Documents · PDF12 May 2026View
STRIDE & SON INFORMATION SHEETApplication Documents · PDF12 May 2026View
STATEMENT OF TRUTH 01.10.25Application Documents · PDF12 May 2026View
EVIDENCE TO VERIFY APPLICATION CORRESPONDENCE 10.10.25Application Documents · PDF12 May 2026View
PLANNING STATEMENTApplication Documents · PDF12 May 2026View
CORRESPONDENCE FROM WSCC RECORD OFFICE 16.03.26Application Documents · PDF12 May 2026View
CORRESPONDENCE FROM D&T ELECTRICAL 19/03/26Application Documents · PDF12 May 2026View
PHOTO OF ELECTRIC METERApplication Documents · PDF12 May 2026View
SHARED PARKING AREA PHOTOGRAPHApplication Documents · PDF12 May 2026View
ENERGY ACCOUNT DETAILS 16.02.26Application Documents · PDF12 May 2026View
D&T ELECCTRICAL 20.03.26Application Documents · PDF12 May 2026View
EVIDENCE TO VERIFY APPLICATIONApplication Documents · PDF12 May 2026View
STATEMENT OF TRUTH 28.04.26Application Documents · PDF12 May 2026View
STATEMENT OF TRUTH 26.04.26Application Documents · PDF12 May 2026View
STATEMENT OF TRUTH 26.04.26Application Documents · PDF12 May 2026View
STATEMENT OF TRUTH 28.04.26Application Documents · PDF12 May 2026View
DELEGATED REPORT FOR KD/24/02900/ELD 10.02.2025Application Documents · PDF12 May 2026View
ENERGY ACCOUNT DETAILS 26.04.26Application Documents · PDF12 May 2026View
ENERGY ACCOUNT INVOICE 26.04.26Application Documents · PDF12 May 2026View
STATEMENT OF TRUTH 29.10.25Application Documents · PDF12 May 2026View
APPEAL DECISION REF: APP/N5090/X/19/3243802 20.10.20Application Documents · PDF12 May 2026View
APPEAL DECISION REF: APP/W0340/X/22/3308949 16.07.2024Application Documents · PDF12 May 2026View
BROOMER FARM GROUP 20.10.25Application Documents · PDF12 May 2026View
PHOTO OF DINING ROOMApplication Documents · PDF12 May 2026View
ACCOMADATION PHOTOGRAHSApplication Documents · PDF12 May 2026View
ACCOMADATION DETAIL PHOTOApplication Documents · PDF12 May 2026View
SUPPORTING PHOTOGRAPHSApplication Documents · PDF12 May 2026View
D&T ELECCTRICAL 19 MARCHApplication Documents · PDF12 May 2026View
STATEMENT OF TRUTH REVISION 24.03.26Application Documents · PDF12 May 2026View
EVIDENCE TO VERIFY APPLICATION-ELECTRIC METERApplication Documents · PDF12 May 2026View

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Decision & conditions

REFUSE
Decision Notice APPEAL DECISION REF: APP/N5090/X/19/3243802 20.10.20 APPEAL DECISION REF: APP/W0340/X/22/3308949 16.07.2024
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