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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187 approved · 12 refused · 20 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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More application records
- Application DeterminedSDNP/26/02427/HOUS
Demolition of an existing two-storey rear extension and replacement with new two-storey rear extension and single storey side extension.
Walnuts Sefton Place Warningcamp West Sussex BN18 9QY
Received 22 Jun 2026 - Application in ProgressSDNP/26/02431/LIS
The proposed works comprise the careful dismantling of the existing chimney stack and its reconstruction on the same footprint, using salvaged materials wherever practicable and matching existing materials, dimensions, detailing, mortar, and appearance. The rebuilt chimney will replicate the form and character of the existing structure.
The Old College 37 College Street Petersfield Hampshire GU31 4AG
Received 22 Jun 2026 - Application DeterminedSDNP/26/02434/FUL
Change of use of land from commercial horticulture to B8 Open Storage for the storage of mobile welfare and site units
Hangar Nurseries Thompsons Lane Owslebury SO21 1JH
Received 22 Jun 2026 - Application DeterminedSDNP/26/02436/CND
Conversion of garage, replacement of porch door and changes to fenestration. (Variation of condition 4 of permission SDNP/25/04238/HOUS - reduce the width of 1 no. window replacing the garage door).
The Gate House Lower Road East Lavant Chichester West Sussex PO18 0AG
Received 22 Jun 2026 - Application DeterminedSDNP/26/02437/DCOND
Discharge Condition 5 Timber Framing of approved application SDNP/25/02397/LIS - General repairs/improvements to building fabric and conversion of potting shed to home office (Amended plans 18.12.2025)
Nuthatch Plum Fell Lane Selborne Alton Hampshire GU34 3JX
Received 15 Jun 2026 - Application DeterminedSDNP/26/02439/HOUS
Single storey orangery extension to the west elevation.
Warehead House A285 Tinwood Lane To Thicket Lane Halnaker Boxgrove West Sussex PO18 0NF
Received 23 Jun 2026 - Application DeterminedSDNP/26/02440/LIS
Single storey orangery extension to the west elevation.
Warehead House A285 Tinwood Lane To Thicket Lane Halnaker Boxgrove West Sussex PO18 0NF
Received 23 Jun 2026 - Application in ProgressSDNP/26/02441/HOUS
Remove old conservatory and replace with a tiled roof extension
5 Woodlane Close Bramdean Hampshire SO24 0JR
Received 23 Jun 2026 - Application in ProgressSDNP/26/02442/HOUS
Two storey front and rear extensions, elevation alterations, internal alterations and refurbishment.
Priory Stones Hillgrove Lane Lurgashall West Sussex GU28 9EP
Received 23 Jun 2026 - Application DeterminedSDNP/26/02445/HOUS
The proposed development comprises the construction of a front porch with a repositioned front door, removal of a redundant chimney breast, new windows, and the replacement of an existing roof of the side extension.
1 Hoe Farm Cottage Hoe Road Bishops Waltham Hampshire SO32 1DS
Received 23 Jun 2026 - Application DeterminedSDNP/26/02447/TCA
T1 - Mulberry Tree - Prune and reduce the canopy by 20-25%
Caxton Court Park Street North Falmer East Sussex BN1 9PG
Received 23 Jun 2026 - Application in ProgressSDNP/26/02451/HOUS
Erection of a single storey rear extension on and beyond the footprint of the existing conservatory (to be demolished) with remodel to the existing layout and localised alterations to the facade of the existing dwelling, the conversion of the existing attached/integrated garage into habitable space and a proposed timber frame detached garage
Chalton House Love Lane Petersfield Hampshire GU31 4BU
Received 23 Jun 2026 - Application DeterminedSDNP/26/02456/TPO
Reduce height by up to 3m and reduce west sector back to previous pruning points on 1 no. Sycamore tree (T14), reduce height down to 7m (above ground level) on 1 no. Horse Chestnut tree (T16), remove sucker growth and remove epicormic growth on the tree's stem by up to 6m (above ground level) on 1 no. Lime tree (T17) and remove sucker growth and epicormic growth on stem on 2 no. Lime trees (T19 and T20). All trees within Area (A1), subject to PW/03/00847/TPO.
New Grove Grove Street Petworth West Sussex GU28 0BD
Received 23 Jun 2026 - Application in ProgressSDNP/26/02464/HOUS
Installation of Air Source Heat Pump.
Ferry Cottage Church Lane Bury West Sussex RH20 1PB
Received 23 Jun 2026 - Application in ProgressSDNP/26/02465/LIS
Installation of Air Source Heat Pump.
Ferry Cottage Church Lane Bury West Sussex RH20 1PB
Received 23 Jun 2026 - Application DeterminedSDNP/26/02467/HOUS
(Retrospective) Construction of Detached Garden Room
1 Down Vale Cottages Police Station Lane Droxford Hampshire SO32 3RF
Received 23 Jun 2026 - Application DeterminedSDNP/26/02469/TCA
Cut down a single Cupressus/Leylandii (?) tree that has begun to shed branches from height. The top of the tree also creaks. Last year the tree dropped a branch onto my property and recently has shed one onto my neighbour's property - Old Kingsworthy School. The Cupressus/Leylandii is surrounded bounded by Horse Chestnut and Flowering Cherry that will be able to thrive if the tree is removed.
Pippins Old Rectory Gardens Abbots Worthy Hampshire SO21 1DW
Received 24 Jun 2026 - Application in ProgressSDNP/26/02477/HOUS
4m rear 2 storey extension above the existing single storey building and associated internal alterations
42 Charles Street Petersfield Hampshire GU32 3EH
Received 24 Jun 2026 - Application in ProgressSDNP/26/02479/FUL
Change of use of land to rear of Mistila to site 3no. yurts, a shepherds hut and conversion of horse trailer into a sauna
Mistila, Holiday Lets Whiteway Alfriston East Sussex BN26 5TP
Received 24 Jun 2026 - Application in ProgressSDNP/26/02481/FUL
Relocation of entrance door
The Tile House Easebourne Lane Easebourne West Sussex GU29 9AZ
Received 24 Jun 2026 - Application in ProgressSDNP/26/02483/TPO
T2 - recommended for removal. . T2 has significant indications of root plate heave to the north aspect, with the soil levels considerably raised, and the area being friable and aerated. T1 & T8 require pruning. Tree 1 has an included bark union at 19m with a lean over the garden, and is vulnerable (as with T2) due to the loss of a tree to the West aspect of it. 4m height reduction is necessary with the view of reducing wind loading by 35- 40%Tree 8 has an extended west aspect limb going over the residents garden with a 'ball and socket' joint. This has been shown via pull testing studies to entail a strength loss of up to 30% , relative to a properly formed union. 3m reduction of the 11m limb, potentially entailing a reduction of wind loading by over 50%Trees 5, 8, 9, 10, G14 and 16 require deadwood or hanging limb removal.
The Grange Nursing Home Farnham Road Liss Hampshire GU33 6JE
Received 24 Jun 2026 - Application in ProgressSDNP/26/02485/FUL
Use of Building and Associated Land and Hard standing as Part of Residential Property at No.19a Pulens Lane, and use of Existing Building for Ancillary Purposes related to No.19a Pulens Lane
Rear of 19A Pulens Lane Petersfield Hampshire GU31 4BZ
Received 24 Jun 2026 - Application in ProgressSDNP/26/02488/HOUS
Re-landscaping the mound which includes removing the laurel, rhododendron, weeds, brambles and levelling the existing mound. Remove existing wall and erection of replacement lower perimetrer wall. Timber box constructed around the BT jucnction box.
2 Hawksfold House Hawksfold Lane East Fernhurst West Sussex GU27 3JW
Received 25 Jun 2026 - Application in ProgressSDNP/26/02489/LIS
Re-landscaping the mound which includes removing the laurel, rhododendron, weeds, brambles and levelling the existing mound. Remove existing wall and erection of replacement lower perimetrer wall. Timber box constructed around the BT jucnction box.
2 Hawksfold House Hawksfold Lane East Fernhurst West Sussex GU27 3JW
Received 25 Jun 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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