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South Downs National Park Authority
Planning applications.

Explore collected planning applications and decisions for South Downs National Park Authority. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates
785Searchable applications
421Recorded as pending
94%Approval rate · 199 approved or refused records
12Refused applications

187 approved · 12 refused · 20 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 12 Feb 2021 to 25 Sept 2026. Most recent record check: 28 Sept 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

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Conservation areas127 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areasNo boundary records available in this collection

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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.

Sources: Planning Data conservation areas and Article 4 direction areas. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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  1. Application DeterminedSDNP/21/00814/CND

    (AMENDED PLANS 10/08/2023) - Application Reference Number: 11/01559/SOUT and SDNP/17/05453/NMA Date of Decision: 22/11/2017 - Condition Number(s): Condition 1 of SDNP/17/05453/NMA (which added a new condition listing the approved plans to 11/01559/SOUT) to enable an MMAConditions(s) Removal:Proposed comprehensive MMA for amendment of development description to flexible office and Health Clinic use (Class E) and residential institution (Class C2) use including hospital, nursing care and rehabilitation, amendments to north block building footprint and associated amendments to car and cycle parking. Amendment to wording of pre-occupation conditions to enable phasing of development between south and north blocks (as approved under SDNP/20/05739/CND) and incorporation of all amendments previously approved under permissions SDNP/18/01868/CND, SDNP/19/04101/CND, SDNP/20/02245/FUL and SDNP/22/02503/FULTo list amended plans (to provide a comprehensive permission including previously approved amendments and changes to the site and for some further amendments to the north block building) and amendments to enable phasing between the south and north blocks.

    Chilcomb Park Chilcomb Lane Chilcomb Hampshire

    Received 12 Feb 2021
  2. Case WithdrawnSDNP/21/04283/LDE

    Lawful Development Certificate for an Existing Use - Use of building for ancillary residential purposes in association with Smiths Farm

    Smiths Farm Worldham Hill East Worldham Alton GU34 3AT

    Received 17 Aug 2021
  3. Application DeterminedSDNP/25/01048/FUL

    Alterations and change of use of 'The Former Cart Shed' to 3no. Units of visitor accommodation and associated garden walling and landscaping together with fenestration and internal alterations to "The Old Stables" associated with its continued use as ancillary accommodation for Blackwool Farmhouse

    Blackwool Farm London Road Ebernoe West Sussex GU28 9ND

    Received 6 Mar 2025
  4. Application DeterminedSDNP/25/01049/LIS

    Fenestration and internal alterations to 'The Old Stables' associated with its continued use as ancillary accommodation for Blackwool Farm

    Blackwool Farm London Road Ebernoe West Sussex GU28 9ND

    Received 6 Mar 2025
  5. Application DeterminedSDNP/25/01869/FUL

    Environmental enhancements, including wetland creation, river restoration, the creation of a boardwalk, and replacement pedestrian gates for the Causeway

    Town Meadow Cowdray Ruins North Street Midhurst West Sussex

    Received 1 May 2025
  6. Application DeterminedSDNP/25/01964/FUL

    Re-use of redundant farm buildings s 7no. Units of visitor accommodation including landscaping, access, parking, plant room, air source heat pumps, refuse and recycling storage area together with demolition of modern farm building

    Blackwool Farm London Road Ebernoe West Sussex GU28 9ND

    Received 2 May 2025
  7. Application DeterminedSDNP/25/02085/OUT

    Outline planning application for the erection of a new house and garage to the rear of 10 South Way (Amended Description).

    10 South Way Lewes East Sussex BN7 1LU

    Received 16 May 2025
  8. Application DeterminedSDNP/25/03088/HOUS

    Rear Extensions to house (including partial demolition of existing, including conservatory and removal of dormer window), extension to detached garage and roof alterations/dormer to form rooms in roof, external alterations.

    39 The Ridgeway Friston East Sussex BN20 0EU

    Received 28 Jul 2025
  9. Application DeterminedSDNP/25/03376/FUL

    Conversion of a barn to form a single dwelling, including detached, self-contained annexe (Amended Plans).

    Ox Barn Binderton West Sussex PO18 0JS

    Received 18 Aug 2025
  10. Application DeterminedSDNP/25/03457/DCOND

    Discharge of Conditions 6 (Landscape scheme) and 9 (LEMP) for SDNP/25/01189/CND relating to SDNP/23/05251/FUL.

    Westbury House Nursing Home West Meon Road East Meon Petersfield Hampshire GU32 1HY

    Received 25 Aug 2025
  11. Case WithdrawnSDNP/25/04465/LIS

    Listed building consent - To replace the thatched roof.

    4 Wakes Cottages High Street Selborne Alton Hampshire GU34 3JL

    Received 5 Nov 2025
  12. Application DeterminedSDNP/25/04683/HOUS

    Replacement of the existing ancillary out-building with garage building (incorporating roof mounted pv panels) including plant, shower and garden rooms. Relocate existing hedging and replace with garden wall and lean-to alitex glasshouse.

    Burton Hill House Burton Park Road Barlavington West Sussex GU28 0JS

    Received 24 Nov 2025
  13. Application DeterminedSDNP/25/04684/LIS

    Replacement of the existing ancillary out-building with garage building (incorporating roof mounted pv panels) including plant, shower and garden rooms. Relocate existing hedging and replace with garden wall and lean-to alitex glasshouse.

    Burton Hill House Burton Park Road Barlavington West Sussex GU28 0JS

    Received 24 Nov 2025
  14. Case WithdrawnSDNP/25/04835/FUL

    Proposed operational works in association with the change of use of the agricultural building to a flexible commercial use under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class R of the General Permitted Development Order 2015 (as amended)

    Foxbury Farm West Burton Road West Burton West Sussex RH20 1HD

    Received 4 Dec 2025
  15. Application DeterminedSDNP/25/04925/FUL

    Change of use from equestrian paddocks to a secure dog walking field with associated fencing, gates and parking area.

    Land East of Stocklands Riding Stables Portsmouth Road Milland West Sussex GU30 7JG

    Received 11 Dec 2025
  16. Application DeterminedSDNP/25/04927/FUL

    Alterations to existing facade to include, new cladding, new render and replacement of windows and doors to match neighbouring property

    73A, B, C and D Station Road Liss Hampshire GU33 7AD

    Received 11 Dec 2025
  17. Application in ProgressSDNP/25/04940/ROMP

    Land at Bognor Common Stone Quarry, Fittleworth is included in a mining site and is subject to periodic review in accordance with section 95of, and schedule 14 of the Environmental Act 1995 (As Amended) the mineral permission relating to the site FT/93/746.

    Bognor Common Quarry Fitzleroi Lane Fittleworth West Sussex RH20 1JY

    Received 10 Dec 2025
  18. Application DeterminedSDNP/25/04941/LDE

    Certificate of lawfullness of existing development to confirm the commencement and validity of planning permission SDNP/19/05466/FUL for the demolition of a single-storey side extension and erection of detached dwelling.

    1 Hill View Petersfield Road Greatham Liss Hampshire GU33 6EY

    Received 12 Dec 2025
  19. Application DeterminedSDNP/25/04956/FUL

    Change of use of building 1 from car showroom to a flexible use that includes: Showroom and associated repairs/garage for vehicles (excluding motorcycles); plus Flexible Class E (Commercial, Business and Service) uses restricted to: Class E(a) Shop (excluding Supermarket and Convenience Store uses), Class E(g)(i) Office, Class E(g)(ii) Research and Development , Class E(g)(iii) Any Industrial Process and Class B8 Storage and Distribution Uses;

    Carringdale Motors Limited Bury Road Bury West Sussex RH20 1NN

    Received 15 Dec 2025
  20. Application DeterminedSDNP/25/05087/HOUS

    Demolition of a conservatory and replacement with a two storey side extension to include kitchen/ living/ diner and master bedroom suite. Addition of a porch. relocation of drive (same entrance and exit point to public highway). Other internal alterations.

    Downlands Limekiln Lane Bishops Waltham Hampshire SO32 1FY

    Received 23 Dec 2025
  21. Application DeterminedSDNP/26/00117/HOUS

    Installation of External boiler. Connection of two separate window dormers with a flat roof area, alterations to front bay windows and rear elevation including roof, windows, door openings and roof lights.

    66 Winchester Road Stroud Petersfield Hampshire GU32 3PL

    Received 13 Jan 2026
  22. Application DeterminedSDNP/26/00191/HOUS

    Single storey rear extension, conversion of the loft space to habitable accommodation including dormers on both sides with roof lights and new permeable off-road parking.

    16 Lynton Road Petersfield Hampshire GU32 2EX

    Received 19 Jan 2026
  23. Application DeterminedSDNP/26/00259/FUL

    Erection of replacement agricultural building within existing building footprint to create store for farm vehicles, farm tools and consumables, creation of farm office and associated meeting/presentation space, farm workshop and staff facility (Retrospective).

    Colworth Farm The Grinch West Dean West Sussex PO18 0RQ

    Received 22 Jan 2026
  24. Case WithdrawnSDNP/26/00278/LDP

    Confirmation that the stationing of caravans across two parcels of land as shown outlined in red on the Location Plan would be lawful.

    Marwell Activity Centre Hurst Lane Owslebury Hampshire SO21 1EZ

    Received 23 Jan 2026

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