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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187 approved · 12 refused · 20 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/26/02831/HOUS
Creation of first floor in detached existing garage, including raising of roof. Amendments to approval SDNP/20/04071/HOUS
1 Fairhaven Plumpton East Sussex BN7 3AH
Received 20 Jul 2026 - Application in ProgressSDNP/26/02833/FUL
Erection of replacement Class E (g) light industrial building
Watton Farm Watton Lane Droxford Hampshire SO32 3HA
Received 20 Jul 2026 - Application in ProgressSDNP/26/02834/FUL
Refurbishment of the existing retail shopfront, including replacement entrance doors, alterations to the recessed entrance, replacement fascia, installation of externally illuminated fascia and projecting signs, internally applied.
11-13 Superdrug High Street Petersfield Hampshire GU32 3JT
Received 20 Jul 2026 - Application in ProgressSDNP/26/02835/ADV
Installation of one externally illuminated fascia sign and one externally illuminated double-sided projecting sign, both illuminated by externally mounted trough lights
11-13 Superdrug High Street Petersfield Hampshire GU32 3JT
Received 20 Jul 2026 - Application DeterminedSDNP/26/02836/LDE
Continued use of existing use of Barn 1 as a building used for industrial brewing and beer production purposes (Use Class B2)
Barn 1 Place Farm The Street Firle East Sussex BN8 6LP
Received 20 Jul 2026 - Application DeterminedSDNP/26/02837/CND
Variation of Condition 4 of planning permission SDNP/25/05103/FUL to amend the permitted attendance hours to 09:00-15:30 for pupils and 07:30-17:00 for staff, Monday to Friday.
Newtonwood Barns Hawthorn Road Four Marks Alton Hampshire GU34 3EW
Received 20 Jul 2026 - Application DeterminedSDNP/26/02838/TCA
T1 - YewReduce East side canopy by 1-1.5 metres, back to suitable growth points to maintain overhanging into garden.T2 - Leyland CypressReduce east side canopy by up to 2.5 metres, back to suitable growth points or source to maintain overhanginto garden and safe distance from adjacent structures.T3 - YewReduce East side canopy by 1-1.5 metres, back to suitable growth points to maintain overhanging into gardenReason for works - To reduce overhang into garden and maintain safe distance from dwelling / adjacent structures
The Old Vicarage Vicarage Lane Hambledon Hampshire PO7 4RP
Received 20 Jul 2026 - Application in ProgressSDNP/26/02840/CND
Variation of Condition 2 (Use of Building), Condition 3 (Access) and Condition 5 (Noise Management) of Planning Approval SDNP/24/01046/CND.
The Macs Farm Dumbrells Court Road Ditchling East Sussex BN6 8GT
Received 20 Jul 2026 - Application DeterminedSDNP/26/02841/FUL
Proposed Replacement Stables - 2no. Stables and a Feed/Tack Store
Bay Tree Stables Dundridge Lane Bishops Waltham Hampshire SO32 1GD
Received 21 Jul 2026 - Application DeterminedSDNP/26/02842/DCOND
Discharge of Condition 9 (green roof), Condition 11 (Materials) and Condition 14 (Sustainable Construction) of Planning Approval SDNP/21/03905/FUL.
Square Field Littlecote Petworth West Sussex
Received 21 Jul 2026 - Application in ProgressSDNP/26/02843/LIS
Change of use of first and second floors to visitor accommodation with associated alterations - amending SDNP/24/05244/LIS
Stanmer House Stanmer Village Stanmer Park Brighton Brighton & Hove BN1 9QA
Received 21 Jul 2026 - Application in ProgressSDNP/26/02844/HOUS
Single Storey Side Extension
48 Heath Road Petersfield Hampshire GU31 4EJ
Received 21 Jul 2026 - Decision PendingSDNP/26/02845/HOUS
Demolition of existing rear single storey extension, timber framed side extension and front entrance canopy. Erection of a single storey side entrance extension and one and a half storey rear extension. External alterations including replacement windows, material changes, landscaping works and refurbishment of the existing garage.
Hawthorns Forestside Road Forestside Stoughton West Sussex PO9 6ED
Received 21 Jul 2026 - Application DeterminedSDNP/26/02846/TCA
Notification of intention to fell 1 no. Holly tree.
Steps A272 Terwick Lane To Chithurst Lane Trotton West Sussex GU31 5EP
Received 21 Jul 2026 - Application in ProgressSDNP/26/02849/TCA
Notification of intention to fell 1 no. Cherry tree (T1).
Land East of The Gate House Cobden Road Midhurst West Sussex GU29 9JW
Received 21 Jul 2026 - Decision PendingSDNP/26/02851/CND
Replacement dwelling and detached garage. Application under Section 73 to vary Condition 2 (approved plans) from planning permission HT/05/02156/FUL - to amend the design and orientation of the approved dwelling and garage.
Dell Cottage Torberry Lane South Harting West Sussex GU31 5PQ
Received 21 Jul 2026 - Application DeterminedSDNP/26/02852/TCA
Notification of intention to remove 2 no. lower branches on south sector and reduce east sector by 2m (over garage) on 1 no. Holm Oak tree (T1).
Tillington Cottage Tillington Road Tillington West Sussex GU28 0RA
Received 21 Jul 2026 - Application in ProgressSDNP/26/02856/HOUS
Relocation of entrance door, replacement of windows, doors and rooflights.
The Great Barn Pook Lane Lavant West Sussex PO18 0AH
Received 21 Jul 2026 - Application in ProgressSDNP/26/02857/LIS
Relocation of entrance door, replacement of windows, doors and rooflights.
The Great Barn Pook Lane Lavant West Sussex PO18 0AH
Received 21 Jul 2026 - Application in ProgressSDNP/26/02858/HOUS
Proposed Garage Conversion.
26 Heathfield Park Midhurst West Sussex GU29 9HN
Received 21 Jul 2026 - Application in ProgressSDNP/26/02859/NMA
Non-material amendment to Planning Permission WH/95/01764/FUL for replacement materials and minor design amendments to approved treatment of east entrance to Goodwood House
The Goodwood Estate Co Limited Hat Hill Road Goodwood Chichester West Sussex PO18 0PX
Received 21 Jul 2026 - Application in ProgressSDNP/26/02860/CND
Alterations and extensions, change of use of offices to residential. Demolition of modern additions. Conversion of part of attics to offices - (Variation of condition 2 (Comply with Section 18) from listed building consent WH/95/01587/LBC - Part of the approved scheme to be implemented in different materials from those approved).
The Goodwood Estate Co Limited Hat Hill Road Goodwood Chichester West Sussex PO18 0PX
Received 21 Jul 2026 - Application DeterminedSDNP/26/02861/CND
Two storey side extension, relocation of front entrance door and porch and works to front elevation - (Variation of Condition 2 (Decided Plans) of Planning Permission SDNP/23/04913/HOUS to change entrance porch for canopy).
The Pheasantry Hawkhurst Court Kirdford West Sussex RH14 0HS
Received 21 Jul 2026 - Application in ProgressSDNP/26/02862/LIS
Internal bathroom alterations/adaptations and the replacement of main entrance double front door with single door with 900mm clear opening for better access.
Rosecot Lower Street Fittleworth West Sussex RH20 1EJ
Received 21 Jul 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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