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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187 approved · 12 refused · 20 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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.
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
- Application in ProgressSDNP/26/03068/HOUS
Replacement rear extension and new rear dormer to roof.
Glenmore Norwood Lane East Lavington West Sussex GU28 0QG
Received 6 Aug 2026 - Application in ProgressSDNP/26/03071/HOUS
Replacement Garage/Workshop with minor external re-landscaping and refurbishment and upgrading of Apple Store to Garden Room.
Kilmeston Manor Kilmeston Road Kilmeston Hampshire SO24 0NL
Received 6 Aug 2026 - Application in ProgressSDNP/26/03072/LIS
Replacement Garage/Workshop with minor external re-landscaping and refurbishment and upgrading of Apple Store to Garden Room.
Kilmeston Manor Kilmeston Road Kilmeston Hampshire SO24 0NL
Received 6 Aug 2026 - Application in ProgressSDNP/26/03073/LIS
Installation of ANPR car parking management system (and associated signage)
Bat And Ball Hyden Farm Lane Clanfield Hampshire PO8 0UB
Received 6 Aug 2026 - Application DeterminedSDNP/26/03076/APNW
Prior Approval Application for the Creation of an Agricultural Pond
Land at Os 4302 Woodberry Lane Stoughton West Sussex
Received 7 Aug 2026 - Application DeterminedSDNP/26/03077/APNB
(AMENDED PROPOSAL 28.08.2026) A barn for the storage of hay, timber, and related machinery and equipment, with associated hardstanding and an access track
Gabriels Farm House Park Lane Twyford Hampshire SO21 1QU
Received 7 Aug 2026 - Application DeterminedSDNP/26/03078/APNB
(AMENDED PROPOSAL 28.08.2026) An extension to the existing barn for the storage of hay, timber and related machinery, with an extension to the existing hardstanding and associated fence line alterations
Gabriels Farm House Park Lane Twyford Hampshire SO21 1QU
Received 7 Aug 2026 - Application in ProgressSDNP/26/03079/HOUS
1 no. outbuilding and swimming pool.
Lowder Mill Bell Vale Lane Fernhurst West Sussex GU27 3DJ
Received 7 Aug 2026 - Application in ProgressSDNP/26/03080/TCA
Notification of intention to remove 2 no. lowest limbs on the north-east sector (overhanging the road) on 1 no. Sycamore tree (T1) (at end of brick wall).
The Platt Sheepwash Elsted West Sussex GU29 0LA
Received 7 Aug 2026 - Application DeterminedSDNP/26/03081/TPO
Fell 1 no. Ash tree (T1) within Group, G1 subject to TC/76/01010/TPO.
Wembridge House Chithurst Lane Chithurst West Sussex GU31 5EU
Received 7 Aug 2026 - Application in ProgressSDNP/26/03084/CND
Removal of Conditions 8 (Water Neutrality) and 14 (holiday let occupancy) for SDNP/21/05702/FUL.
Sandgate Cottage Barns Farm Lane Storrington West Sussex RH20 4AH
Received 7 Aug 2026 - Application in ProgressSDNP/26/03085/HOUS
Creation of new access and driveway. Installation of a ramp and platform for level access into the property, and associated works.
1 Parsonage Estate Rogate West Sussex GU31 5HJ
Received 7 Aug 2026 - Application DeterminedSDNP/26/03087/DDDT
Undertake a crown reduction of approximately 3-4 metres, concentrating on the extended lateral limbs that are contributing excessive leverage and loading.
The Studio Forge The Street Offham East Sussex BN7 3QD
Received 5 Aug 2026 - DecidedSDNP/26/03089/ADJAUT
Adjoining Authority Consultation - Adur and Worthing (AWDM/0845/26) - Application for Approval of Reserved Matters for Phase 3 following hybrid planning permission AWDM/0323/19. Details regarding the scale, layout, appearance, access and landscaping for the erection of 278 dwellings (including 30% affordable housing), a pocket park, LEAP and public open space, and car parking. Includes the submission of details pursuant to Conditions 15 (CEMP), 16 (bat sensitive lighting strategy), 18 (noise), 20 (cycle parking), 21 (car parking), 23 (waste and refuse), 27 (sustainability), 31 (nature conservation), 32 (external materials) and 36 (boundary treatments) of AWDM/0323/19.
Land South of West Street and West of Loose Lane Sompting West Sussex
Received 30 Jul 2026 - DecidedSDNP/26/03090/ADJAUT
Adjoining Authority Consultation - Chichester District Council (LM/26/01437/FUL) - Change of use of land/site from tourist accommodation consisting of 5 no. holiday cabins to a residential caravan site for 5 no. static caravans.
Land North East of Rats Castle Linchmere Road Hammer
Received 30 Jul 2026 - DecidedSDNP/26/03091/ADJAUT
Adjoining Authority Consultation - Horsham District Council (DC/26/0826) - Outline Planning Application for up to 93 residential dwellings (including 35% affordable), pharmacy, shop/cafe and open space, all matters reserved except access.
Toat Cafe Stane Street North Heath West Sussex
Received 30 Jul 2026 - DecidedSDNP/26/03093/ADJAUT
Adjoining Authority Consultation - Adur and Worthing Council (AWDM/0849/26) - Single storey side extension to the garden studio room, together with associated internal alterations.
Flint Cottage Titnore Lane Worthing West Sussex
Received 30 Jul 2026 - Application DeterminedSDNP/26/03094/PNTEL
Regulation 5 Notification of intention under The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) to Install Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus.
Mallens Hollist Lane Easebourne West Sussex GU29 9AD
Received 6 Aug 2026 - Application in ProgressSDNP/26/03098/HOUS
single storey extension to side to replace existing
21 Rushfield Road Liss Hampshire GU33 7LW
Received 5 Aug 2026 - Application DeterminedSDNP/26/03100/APNB
Prior Approval for the Construction of 4 x Polytunnels.
Pepperpot Nursery Selborne Road Selborne Alton Hampshire GU34 3HL
Received 7 Aug 2026 - Application in ProgressSDNP/26/03102/FUL
Restoration of pond to include; management of trees, protection of pond bank, works to pipe at pond end and dredging to remove silt
Falmer Pond East Street Falmer East Sussex BN1 9PB
Received 10 Aug 2026 - Application in ProgressSDNP/26/03103/LIS
Internal alterations, single storey rear extension, removal of brick lean-to on northwest elevation, replacement and alterations to fenestration and associated landscaping works.
Sussex Bell House Bell Road Fernhurst West Sussex GU27 3DH
Received 10 Aug 2026 - Application in ProgressSDNP/26/03104/CND
Variation of Condition 2 (plans) related to Planning Approval SDNP/24/05272/CND
King Edward Vii Hospital Kings Drive Easebourne West Sussex GU29 0BL
Received 10 Aug 2026 - Application in ProgressSDNP/26/03105/CND
Variation of conditions 2, 3 and 10 of planning consent SDNP/25/03703/CND Date of Decision: 15/12/2025 The proposed changes are Condition No. 2 - to allow for minor material amendments to the previously approved garage. In particular, the reduction in height (including the removal of first floor store) and footprint, and the slight re-positioning of the building; Condition No. 3 - so that the condition refers to the correct approved materials schedule; and, Condition No. 10 - so that the condition refers to the correct approved drainage strategy.
Laurel Dene Lippen Lane Warnford Hampshire SO32 3LE
Received 10 Aug 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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