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South Downs National Park Authority
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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 dates785Searchable 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187 approved · 12 refused · 20 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 2026Planning information PlanningContact planning Listed BuildingsLocal plan Whole Estate PlanConservation areas Historic Environment & Conservation AreasArticle 4 directions Article 4 Direction
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.
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- Application DeterminedSDNP/26/00384/HOUS
Retrospective approval for the retention of an external oil-fired boiler and oil storage tank. (Linked to SDNP/26/00385/LIS).
Honeysuckle Cottage Brook Lane Coldwaltham West Sussex RH20 1LS
Received 29 Jan 2026 - Application DeterminedSDNP/26/00385/LIS
Retrospective consent for the retention of an external boiler, external oil storage tank, alterations to inglenook brick fireplace and conversion of original store to dining room (Linked to SDNP/26/00384/HOUS).
Honeysuckle Cottage Brook Lane Coldwaltham West Sussex RH20 1LS
Received 29 Jan 2026 - Application DeterminedSDNP/26/00463/DCOND
Discharge of conditions 3 (hard/soft landscape), 5 (parking areas), 6 (cycle parking), 7 (bat roosting box/lighting plan), 8 (archaeological works), 9 (details of ext lighting), 11 (verification report), 12 (unsuspected contamination) in relation to the approval of SDNP/25/01414/CND
Falmer Court Farm, The Stables East Street Falmer East Sussex BN1 9PB
Received 5 Feb 2026 - Application in ProgressSDNP/26/00573/HOUS
Replacement of 8 no. windows to the front and rear elevations, replacement of french doors and front door.
The Toft East Dean Lane East Dean West Sussex PO18 0JA
Received 12 Feb 2026 - Application DeterminedSDNP/26/00749/HOUS
Alterations to existing garage to convert first floor storage to games room/ancillary accommodation contrary to condition 4 of planning permission F.22427/005/FUL. Including erection of three dormer windows, Juliet balcony, external staircase and alterations to the existing fenestration.
Wyck Manor Farm Wyck Lane Binsted Alton Hampshire GU34 3AH
Received 24 Feb 2026 - Application DeterminedSDNP/26/00813/FUL
Replacement of existing outbuilding with single storey detached classroom and erection of additional detached single storey classroom with associated landscaping
137 High Street Lewes East Sussex BN7 1XS
Received 2 Mar 2026 - Application DeterminedSDNP/26/00814/LIS
Replacement of existing outbuilding with single storey detached classroom and erection of additional detached single storey classroom with associated landscaping
137 High Street Lewes East Sussex BN7 1XS
Received 2 Mar 2026 - Case WithdrawnSDNP/26/00844/FUL
All Weather Exercise Arena
Land To The East Of Serendipity Brightstone Lane Lower Farringdon Alton Hampshire GU34 3EU
Received 3 Mar 2026 - Application DeterminedSDNP/26/00856/CND
Variation of conditions 2,4,5 & 7 of planning consent SDNP/22/02786/CND. Condition 2 - to substitute amended plans, Condition 5- a detailed Landscape Plan is submitted for approval and Conditions 4, 7, 8 - amend to allow Demolition to commence prior to approval of the relevant items.
Meadow View Winchester Road Durley Hampshire SO32 2AJ
Received 3 Mar 2026 - Application DeterminedSDNP/26/00874/LIS
Replace the 2nd floor casement window on the north-east side of the building with a sash window to match the ground and first floor windows directly below.
The Old Rectory Petersfield Road Greatham Liss Hampshire GU33 6HA
Received 4 Mar 2026 - Application DeterminedSDNP/26/00882/FUL
(AMENDED PLANS 22.05.2026) Proposed erection of a detached single-storey building comprising eight holiday-let rooms, following demolition of two existing outbuildings
Hunters Inn Cott Street Swanmore Hampshire SO32 2PZ
Received 5 Mar 2026 - Application DeterminedSDNP/26/00899/DCOND
Discharge of Conditions 4 (Tree Protection), 6 (Soft Landscaping), 8 (Detailed Plans and Sections), 9 (Materials) and 10 (Spoil Management Plan) for SDNP/25/02137/FUL.
Hatch Farm Wheatsheaf Enclosure Milland West Sussex GU30 7EL
Received 5 Mar 2026 - Application DeterminedSDNP/26/00993/DCOND
Discharge of Conditions 6 and 18 for SDNP/24/05272/CND.
King Edward Vii Hospital Kings Drive Easebourne West Sussex GU29 0BL
Received 12 Mar 2026 - Application DeterminedSDNP/26/01010/FUL
Installation of a telecommunications base station comprising the addition of 9 no new antennas and 1 no new 300mm dish, together with ancillary development thereto on the rooftop of Lewes County Hall
Telecommunications Mast 2 at County Hall St Annes Crescent Lewes East Sussex
Received 12 Mar 2026 - Application in ProgressSDNP/26/01039/FUL
Demolition of 2 no. outbuildings and construction of 1 no. chalet style dwelling.
Land at Mulgoa The Fleet Fittleworth West Sussex RH20 1HS
Received 16 Mar 2026 - Application DeterminedSDNP/26/01052/LIS
External and internal repairs and alterations including replacement of all windows to painted hardwood with double glazing. Replacement cast iron gutters.
237 Gosdensheath Farm Gosden Heath Lane Lodsworth West Sussex GU28 9BX
Received 17 Mar 2026 - Application DeterminedSDNP/26/01072/CND
Variation of conditions 2 and 3 of planning consent SDNP/25/01201/FUL - Date of Decision: 22/10/2025 - Condition 2 has been altered to reflect updated drawings. Condition 3 update condition to reflect the design information provided, to avoid a separate condition discharge application.
Land adjacent to 6 Little Hayes Lane Itchen Abbas Hampshire SO21 1XA
Received 18 Mar 2026 - Application DeterminedSDNP/26/01092/LIS
Permission is sought to carry out urgent roof repairs and roof relaying to the southern range of the Grade II listed dwelling.
Amberley Place The Alley Amberley West Sussex BN18 9NG
Received 18 Mar 2026 - Application DeterminedSDNP/26/01183/DCOND
Discharge of Conditions 6 (Soft Landscaping), 14 (BNG) and 15 (HMMP) for SDNP/25/02622/FUL
Hatch Farm Wheatsheaf Enclosure Milland West Sussex GU30 7EL
Received 25 Mar 2026 - Case WithdrawnSDNP/26/01237/HOUS
Ground and first floor extension.
Aldermoor School Lane Fittleworth West Sussex RH20 1JB
Received 30 Mar 2026 - Application DeterminedSDNP/26/01281/FUL
Replacement of existing glass conservatory with glazed solid roof sunroom , and associated works.(Linked to SDNP/26/01282/LIS)
Antioch House West Rotten Row Lewes East Sussex BN7 1TN
Received 1 Apr 2026 - Application DeterminedSDNP/26/01282/LIS
Replacement of existing glass conservatory with glazed solid roof sunroom, and associated works.(Linked to SDNP/26/01281/FUL)
Antioch House West Rotten Row Lewes East Sussex BN7 1TN
Received 1 Apr 2026 - Application DeterminedSDNP/26/01305/TPO
Reduce northern canopies of 3 oak trees (in Group 43 of arboricultural report) by 1-2m, away from new build plot 85, and retaining canopies elsewhere. Removal of one dead ash tree
Land North Of Buckmore Farm Beckham Lane Petersfield Hampshire GU32 3BU
Received 2 Apr 2026 - Application DeterminedSDNP/26/01306/HOUS
3 Bay timber framed open fronted outbuilding on concrete raft (Description amended 10/08/2026) (As amended by plans received 10/08/2026 and additional information received 03/08/2026)
Tankerdale Farm Tankerdale Lane Liss Hampshire GU33 7QY
Received 2 Apr 2026
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for South Downs National Park Authority, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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