Chichester Council approves 88.8% of planning applications, based on 2,783 real decisions analysed from the council’s public planning portal. The national average across all councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%. Chichester sits 3.8 percentage points above the national average.
According to PlanningLens analysis of 1,189 decided applications, Chichester Council approved 90.4% of planning applications in 2025. Across 2,783 decisions on record (March 2021 to September 2026), the overall approval rate in Chichester is 88.8%; the national average across UK councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%.
Source: PlanningLens (planninglens.co.uk) analysis of Chichester council planning portal records · Data to 29 September 2026 · Quote freely with attribution
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Not all applications are treated equally. Extension types, listed building consent, and change of use applications each have very different success rates in Chichester.
| Application Type | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full | 1,999 | 249 | 2,248 | 88.9% |
| Discharge of Conditions | 768 | 46 | 814 | 94.3% |
| Other | 576 | 73 | 649 | 88.8% |
| Trees | 348 | 6 | 354 | 98.3% |
| Listed Building | 266 | 19 | 285 | 93.3% |
| Certificate of Lawfulness | 181 | 61 | 242 | 74.8% |
| Prior Approval | 166 | 20 | 186 | 89.2% |
| Advertisement | 72 | 12 | 84 | 85.7% |
| Change of Use | 3 | 1 | 4 | 75.0% |
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Check My PostcodeWard-level data reveals where planning applications are most and least likely to succeed. Officers, local policies, and neighbourhood character all play a role.
| Ward | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Witterings | 774 | 80 | 854 | 90.6% |
| Harbour Villages | 536 | 50 | 586 | 91.5% |
| Loxwood | 379 | 66 | 445 | 85.2% |
| Chichester Central | 351 | 28 | 379 | 92.6% |
| North Mundham And Tangmere | 315 | 32 | 347 | 90.8% |
| Sidlesham With Selsey North | 260 | 43 | 303 | 85.8% |
| Southbourne | 245 | 28 | 273 | 89.7% |
| Chichester North | 235 | 13 | 248 | 94.8% |
| Chichester West | 197 | 22 | 219 | 90.0% |
| Selsey South | 157 | 27 | 184 | 85.3% |
| Chichester South | 128 | 11 | 139 | 92.1% |
| Chichester East | 113 | 9 | 122 | 92.6% |
| Goodwood | 110 | 7 | 117 | 94.0% |
| Westbourne | 81 | 20 | 101 | 80.2% |
| Lavant | 85 | 12 | 97 | 87.6% |
| Special Code For BLPUs Outside District | 49 | 0 | 49 | 100.0% |
| Fernhurst | 40 | 6 | 46 | 87.0% |
How Chichester’s planning approval rate has changed year by year, down 1.7pp since 2021.
Bar height reflects approval rate. Colour: green ≥85%, amber ≥70%, red below 70%.
Real residential planning decisions from Chichester council. Each reference links to the council's own planning portal so you can verify the details yourself.
| Reference | Proposal | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| 26/01711/DOM The Witterings | Replacement of 4 no. windows to match existing. | Approved |
| 26/01663/DOM Chichester North | Two single storey rear extensions to each wing. | Refused |
| 26/01564/DOM Westbourne | Proposed single storey rear extension, removal of lean-to and internal alteratio | Approved |
| 26/01565/LBC Westbourne | Proposed single storey rear extension, removal of lean-to and internal alteratio | Approved |
| 26/01657/PLD Chichester West | Removal of chimney and installation of flue, dormer window to rear elevation, re | Refused |
| 26/01609/DOM The Witterings | Removal of conservatory, proposed two single storey extensions to dwelling and a | Approved |
| 26/00728/FUL North Mundham And Tangmere | Erection of a Care Home for older people with parking, access, landscaping and a | Approved |
| 26/01709/PLD Chichester Central | Proposed lawful development - single storey side extension. | Approved |
| 26/01710/PLD Chichester Central | Proposed lawful development - single storey side extension. | Approved |
| 26/01409/DOM Sidlesham With Selsey North | Rear two storey extension. | Approved |
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Based on 2,783 planning decisions, the overall approval rate in Chichester is 88.8%. The national average across councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%. Rates vary significantly by ward and application type.
PlanningLens has analysed 2,783 planning decisions from Chichester council. 2,471 were approved and 312 were refused. These figures cover every decision on record for the council, March 2021 to September 2026.
The average approval rate in Chichester is 88.8%, but outcomes depend heavily on your specific ward, the type of extension or development you are proposing, and local planning policy. Use the free PlanningLens postcode check to get a personalised score.
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