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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187 approved · 12 refused · 20 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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.

More application records

  1. Decision PendingSDNP/26/02795/FUL

    Continued temporary change of use from a staff dwelling house to office use ancillary to the college.

    The Bothy A286 Vicarage Lane To The Grinch West Dean West Sussex PO18 0RD

    Received 16 Jul 2026
  2. DecidedSDNP/26/02797/ADJAUT

    Adjoining Authority Consultation - Horsham District Council (DC/26/0870) - Permission in Principle for the erection of 1no. replacement detached two-storey dwelling following demolition of existing residential annexe.

    The Little House Shoreham Road Small Dole Henfield

    Received 9 Jul 2026
  3. Application DeterminedSDNP/26/02798/DCOND

    Discharge of Conditions 4 (ARCH 1) and 8 (Details of Extension) for SDNP/25/04946/HOUS

    199 High Street Lewes East Sussex BN7 2NS

    Received 16 Jul 2026
  4. Application in ProgressSDNP/26/02799/LIS

    Amalgamation of 2 dwellings into a single residential unit and addition of internal door

    1 St Michaels Court Keere Street Lewes East Sussex BN7 1TZ

    Received 16 Jul 2026
  5. Application in ProgressSDNP/26/02802/DCOND

    Discharge of Condition 3 (Landscaping scheme) for SDNP/24/00612/FUL.

    Land South Of Buckmore Studios (Previously On Beckham Lane) Buckmore Lane Petersfield Hampshire GU32 3FX

    Received 16 Jul 2026
  6. Application in ProgressSDNP/26/02804/FUL

    Installation of the Portakabin double classroom building to be used for 5 years.

    Plumpton College Ditchling Road Plumpton East Sussex BN7 3AE

    Received 17 Jul 2026
  7. Application in ProgressSDNP/26/02805/FUL

    Installation of flexible steel liners (904 grade) and two stoves at Flat 2, Brambridge House by Billing Chimneys. Drawing Room: Installation of one Clearview 750 stove. The non-original 1970s hearth and mantle surround will be removed and replaced with a traditional, simple design once the recess is exposed. Combustion air will be supplied via a direct air kit duct exiting externally (location indicated on attached annotated photograph). - Basement Bedroom: Installation of one Clearview Vision 500 inset (5KW) stove utilizing the existing hearth and brick surround. Flue & Chimney Structural Repairs: The missing internal brick withs between two of the three flues will be rebuilt to restore structural integrity and safety. The two active flues will be fitted with 300mm tall buff-coloured terracotta chimney pots and buff-coloured stainless steel euro cowls. The third, unused flue will be fitted with a buff vent cap. Associated External Works via Scaffolding: Access scaffolding will be erected on the west side of the North Wing. Utilizing this temporary access, localized repair and lime patch-rendering will be undertaken on reachable sections of the back of the chimney stack. Additionally, organic growth will be carefully removed from reachable upper sections and the balustrade of the west wall of the North Wing using low-pressure steam.

    Brambridge Park, Flat 2 Brambridge House Kiln Lane Brambridge Hampshire SO50 6HL

    Received 17 Jul 2026
  8. Application in ProgressSDNP/26/02806/LIS

    Installation of flexible steel liners (904 grade) and two stoves at Flat 2, Brambridge House by Billing Chimneys. - Drawing Room: Installation of one Clearview 750 stove. The non-original 1970s hearth and mantle surround will be removed and replaced with a traditional, simple design once the recess is exposed. Combustion air will be supplied via a direct air kit duct exiting externally (location indicated on attached annotated photograph). - Basement Bedroom: Installation of one Clearview Vision 500 inset (5KW) stove utilizing the existing hearth and brick surround. Flue & Chimney Structural Repairs: The missing internal brick withs between two of the three flues will be rebuilt to restore structural integrity and safety. The two active flues will be fitted with 300mm tall buff-coloured terracotta chimney pots and buff-coloured stainless steel euro cowls. The third, unused flue will be fitted with a buff vent cap. Associated External Works via Scaffolding: Access scaffolding will be erected on the west side of the North Wing. Utilizing this temporary access, localized repair and lime patch-rendering will be undertaken on reachable sections of the back of the chimney stack. Additionally, organic growth will be carefully removed from reachable upper sections and the balustrade of the west wall of the North Wing using low-pressure steam.

    Brambridge Park, Flat 2 Brambridge House Kiln Lane Brambridge Hampshire SO50 6HL

    Received 17 Jul 2026
  9. Application DeterminedSDNP/26/02807/TCA

    T1- Crown lift to 5mH over access road. Reduce crown by up to 4m in height and 1.5m width on western side. T2 - Ash Reduce the height of the adjacent Ash to match the finished height of the Sycamore to maintain the combined crown

    Land Adjoining The Thatched Cottage Church Lane Southease East Sussex BN7 3HX

    Received 17 Jul 2026
  10. Application DeterminedSDNP/26/02808/TCA

    Hawthorne (T1) - Fell to a low stump.

    St Michaels Church Church Street Amberley West Sussex BN18 9ND

    Received 17 Jul 2026
  11. UnknownSDNP/26/02811/CEP

    Consultation Request for an environmental discharge permit application - EPR/JB3940KA - M3 Junction 9 Improvements

    M3 Itchen Valley Winchester Hampshire SO23 7FX

    Received 10 Jul 2026
  12. Application DeterminedSDNP/26/02812/TCA

    Copper Beech (T1) - Reduce overhang by 1-2m back to growth points (Tree located in garden of No. 56); Yew (T2) - Reduce garden side of crown by 1m back to growth points; Bay (T3) - Fell to ground level

    55 Southover High Street Lewes East Sussex BN7 1JA

    Received 17 Jul 2026
  13. Application in ProgressSDNP/26/02815/FUL

    S73a retrospective - change of use from agricultural land to additional residential garden space.

    Hollands Balls Cross Road Balls Cross Petworth West Sussex GU28 9JW

    Received 17 Jul 2026
  14. Application DeterminedSDNP/26/02816/TCA

    Black poplar tree - to have it pollarded to 12-14m.

    Gable Cottage 17 Holmcroft Gardens Findon West Sussex BN14 0UD

    Received 17 Jul 2026
  15. Application DeterminedSDNP/26/02818/APNB

    Single-storey, open-fronted agricultural building for storage of hay, machinery and equipment, and for livestock handling.

    Halnaker Hill Farm Denge Barns Denge Lane Chichester Halnaker PO18 0NF

    Received 17 Jul 2026
  16. Application in ProgressSDNP/26/02819/FUL

    1 no. agricultural shelter for the welfare and veterinary management of alpacas.

    Green Mead Old Rectory Rogate West Sussex GU31 5EQ

    Received 17 Jul 2026
  17. Application in ProgressSDNP/26/02820/TCA

    T1= Norway Maple . 2.5m reduction on height and lateral spread. Leaving a Finishing height of 6m and spread 3m. T2 = Norway Maple 2.5m reduction on height and lateral spread. Leaving a Finishing height of 6m and spread 3m.

    3 Portland Close Sheet Petersfield Hampshire GU32 2BA

    Received 17 Jul 2026
  18. UnknownSDNP/26/02821/ADJAUT

    Adjoining council consult - EHDC-26-0741-EIA - Request for screening opinion for the proposed installation of A solar PV array together with ancillary infrastructure and equipment, landscaping and access�

    Solar Farm Developments On Land at Cakers Lane East Worldham & Selborne Road Selborne Alton Hampshire

    Received 13 Jul 2026
  19. DecidedSDNP/26/02822/ADJAUT

    Adjoining consultation - WH/25/01662/OUT - Outline planning application (with all matters reserved except for access) for the construction of up to 265 no. residential dwellings (including affordable housing and self/custom build plots), specialist accommodation for older persons, a new vehicular access from Old Arundel Road, open space, play areas and associated infrastructure

    Land at Maudlin Farm Dairy Lane Maudlin Westhampnett Chichester West Sussex PO18 0PE

    Received 14 Jul 2026
  20. DecidedSDNP/26/02823/ADJAUT

    Adjoining consultation - LW/26/0202 - Creation of access track (retrospective)

    Berrymead Spatham Lane Westmeston East Sussex

    Received 14 Jul 2026
  21. Application DeterminedSDNP/26/02824/CND

    Variation of condition 1 (plans) related to Planning Approval SDNP/24/03059/CND (original application SDNP/20/02293/REM) to add 5no. roof lights to north western roof slope, addition of windows to north eastern and south western gables of Plot 1 to create living accommodation within the roof.

    Audiburn Farm Ashcombe Lane Kingston East Sussex BN7 3JZ

    Received 17 Jul 2026
  22. Application in ProgressSDNP/26/02825/TPO

    Fell 1 no. Ash tree (T7) and reduce south-west sector by 3m on 1 no. Sycamore tree (T6) within Group, G1 subject to PW/11/00120/TPONP.

    292D Horsham Road Petworth West Sussex GU28 0HA

    Received 16 Jul 2026
  23. Case WithdrawnSDNP/26/02827/HOUS

    Creation of flat roof dormer to the rear of the property

    53 Crossways Wick Street Firle East Sussex BN8 6LG

    Received 20 Jul 2026
  24. Application DeterminedSDNP/26/02830/PNTEL

    Regulation 5 Notification of intention under The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) to install 1.5m of new duct from existing infrastructure into customer property.

    Cedar Cottage Fridays Hill Fernhurst West Sussex GU27 3DX

    Received 16 Jul 2026

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