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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187 approved · 12 refused · 20 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
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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
- DecidedSDNP/26/03135/ADJAUT
Adjoining Authority Consultation - Havant Borough Council (APP/26/00561) - Application for approval of all Reserved Matters (siting, scale, external appearance and landscaping) relating to Phase 6 (Forestry England Track Raising) of the Havant Thicket Reservoir development pursuant to condition 2 of the S73 consent planning reference APP/24/00312 dated 6th December 2024 and as amended by NMA approvals APP/25/00837 and APP/25/00859.
Havant Thicket Adjacent to Sir George Staunton Country Park Middle Park Way Havant
Received 3 Aug 2026 - DecidedSDNP/26/03136/ADJAUT
Adjoining Authority Consultation - Arun District Council (WA/68/26/PL) - Construction of a self-build/custom build single dwelling, with garage outbuilding and associated works. This is a departure from the local development plan and is in CIL Zone 3 and is CIL liable as a new dwelling.
The Greenway West Walberton Lane Walberton BN18 0QS
Received 3 Aug 2026 - Decision PendingSDNP/26/03138/NMA
Non Material Amendment to original planning consent SDNP/24/02599/FUL - The roof plan shows 6 x flat rooflights on the North facing pitched roof at standard sizes of 600mm x 400m. This application is seeking to amend to insert just 3 roof lights in this roof area but slight bigger to 600mm x 1000mm. A proposed new window to the east side of the pitched roof barn type section of the dwelling to provide light to the kitchen sink and food preparation area. This window will face a 2.6m retaining wall so it is not overlooking anyone and cannot be overlooked itself and cannot be seen any other households. Size will be 1500mm wide by 1000m high. Finally, it is proposed to raise the levels of the 1st bedroom and utility area to the same level as the living areas to provide accessibility single storey living. Bedroom 2 would remain lower and still accessed by descending 2 small steps. Drawings provided show in broken red line the height of the existing dwelling against the outline height of the proposed new elevations along with how this level change also interacts with the living accommodation.
Lion Hill House Alton Road West Meon Hampshire GU32 1JF
Received 11 Aug 2026 - Application in ProgressSDNP/26/03140/DCOND
Discharge of conditions 3, 4, 10, 13, 14 and 15 of planning consent SDNP/22/04521/HOUS
The Old School House Church Lane Tichborne Hampshire SO24 0NA
Received 29 Jul 2026 - Case WithdrawnSDNP/26/03142/TCA
Sycamore (T1) - Crown reduce on all aspects by 2 meters, selective crown thin, crown lift to 5 meters
6 Juggs Close Lewes East Sussex BN7 1QP
Received 11 Aug 2026 - Application in ProgressSDNP/26/03147/FUL
Retrospective application for hardstanding to the barn, including change of use of the barn to Class E.
Little Holmbush Holmbush Lane Woodmancote West Sussex BN5 9TL
Received 12 Aug 2026 - Application in ProgressSDNP/26/03150/FUL
1 no. detached garage.
Land North of Bridgeland House Verdley Place Fernhurst West Sussex GU27 3JF
Received 12 Aug 2026 - DecidedSDNP/26/03151/ADJAUT
Adjoining Authority Consultation - Arun District Council (LU/164/26/PL) - Proposed use of part of the Littlehampton Club Campsite site (formerly used for static caravans) for caravan and motorhome storage. In CIL Zone 2 (zero rated) as all other development.
Littlehampton Caravan Park Mill Lane Littlehampton BN17 7PH
Received 4 Aug 2026 - Application in ProgressSDNP/26/03153/HOUS
Construction of a swimming pool.
High Meadow Danley Lane Linchmere West Sussex GU27 3NF
Received 12 Aug 2026 - Application in ProgressSDNP/26/03154/HOUS
Erection of two-storey side extension to replace existing single-storey extension and detached garage, and new front porch.
12 Egmont Road Easebourne West Sussex GU29 9BG
Received 12 Aug 2026 - Application DeterminedSDNP/26/03155/TCA
Please refer to attached description of works document for details of requirements
New Cottages Warnford Road Corhampton Hampshire
Received 12 Aug 2026 - Application in ProgressSDNP/26/03157/DCOND
Discharge Condition 10 (Drainage) of approved application SDNP/25/02045/CND - Variation of Condition 2 for Application Reference Number: SDNP/23/03653/FUL Date of Decision: 05/03/2024. Variation of approved plans, to allow for amendments to Plot 2. Approved Drawings; P61-103 Proposed Block Plan Rev A, P61-104 Proposed Site Plan Rev A, P61-210 Plot 2 plans & elevations Rev A, to be replaced with drawings P61-103 Proposed Block Plan Rev B, P61-104Proposed Site Plan Rev B, P61-210 Plot 2 plans & elevations Rev B, all other reports and drawings to remain the same
Lower Green Rake Road Liss Hampshire GU33 7EF
Received 12 Aug 2026 - Application in ProgressSDNP/26/03158/DCOND
Discharge of Condition 20 (Sustainable Construction Report) for SDNP/25/02551/FUL.
Aldi House Brooks Road Lewes East Sussex BN7 2BY
Received 12 Aug 2026 - Application in ProgressSDNP/26/03159/DCOND
Discharge of Condition 5 (Sustainable Construction) for SDNP/23/03203/FUL.
Larchfield Spatham Lane Westmeston East Sussex BN6 8XH
Received 12 Aug 2026 - Application in ProgressSDNP/26/03161/FUL
Erection of a single storey storage building ancillary to the primary restaurant and the operators' residential flat above
5 Mount Harry Road Lewes East Sussex BN7 1NS
Received 4 Aug 2026 - Application DeterminedSDNP/26/03163/APNB
A storage container for agriculture
Raimes Wine Bar Broad Lane Hinton Ampner Hampshire SO24 0JY
Received 12 Aug 2026 - Application in ProgressSDNP/26/03167/DCOND
Discharge of conditions 3 (schedule of materials and finishes - canopies), 4 (doors and windows), 5 (elevation drawings of replacement chimney), 6 (chimney schedule of works), 7 (re-use of materials), 9 (specifications of insulation), 10 (external lighting details) and 11 (habitat enhancements) from planning permission SDNP/25/01594/HOUS.
Cranmore Cottage Peace Road Heyshott West Sussex GU29 0DF
Received 13 Aug 2026 - Application in ProgressSDNP/26/03168/TCA
Notification of intention to fell 2 no. Leylandii trees (T1 & T2).
Red House Southbrook Road West Ashling West Sussex PO18 8DN
Received 13 Aug 2026 - Application in ProgressSDNP/26/03169/FUL
Demolition of three existing barns, a stable building and ancillary structures within the northern part of the site and car park, and partial redevelopment to provide two purpose-built veterinary buildings, cycle storage, a water tank, and associated landscaping and works in connection with the approved veterinary hospital use.
Old Cranmore Farm Mill Lane Heyshott West Sussex GU29 0ED
Received 13 Aug 2026 - DecidedSDNP/26/03170/ADJAUT
Adjoining Authority Consultation - Havant Borough Council (APP/26/00574) - Application for approval of all Reserved Matters (siting, scale, external appearance, and landscaping) relating to Phase 9 (North West Corner and Visitor Centre) of the Havant Thicket Reservoir development pursuant to Condition 2 of the S73 consent planning reference APP/24/00312 dated 6th December 2024.
Havant Thicket Adjacent to Sir George Staunton Country Park Middle Park Way Havant
Received 5 Aug 2026 - Application in ProgressSDNP/26/03173/DCOND
Discharge of Condition 21 (SUDS STRATEGY) for SDNP/23/02033/CND
Pells Church of England Primary School Landport Road Lewes East Sussex BN7 2SU
Received 13 Aug 2026 - Application in ProgressSDNP/26/03176/TPO
Remove/Cut back branches from touching/overhanging the house also from neighbours side.
28 Convent Gardens Findon West Sussex BN14 0RZ
Received 6 Aug 2026 - Application in ProgressSDNP/26/03178/FUL
Change of use from a Church to a 2 bed dwelling. Insertion of rooflights.
Twyford Methodist Church The Drove Twyford Hampshire SO21 1QL
Received 14 Aug 2026 - Application in ProgressSDNP/26/03179/LIS
Repair decayed timber members and replace only those sections beyond repair on a like-for-like basis using matching oak andtraditional carpentry techniques.
Well Cottage Winton Street Alfriston East Sussex BN26 5UJ
Received 6 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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