Chichester West planning approval rate
Chichester West ward in Chichester has a 90.0% approval rate based on 221 planning decisions. Chichester overall: 88.8%.
Last updated: October 2026
90.0%
ward approval rate
221
Decisions
199
Approved
22
Refused
88.8%
Chichester average
Chichester West is broadly in line with the Chichester average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Chichester West compares
Chichester West ward
90.0%
Chichester overall
88.8%
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Recent decisions in Chichester West
Each reference links to the record on the council’s planning portal.
Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of two replacement one and a ha · Wed 14 Oct 2026
Proposed first floor side extension, rear 2 storey extension, garden room for an · Mon 12 Oct 2026
Removal of chimney and installation of flue, dormer window to rear elevation, re · Mon 28 Sep 2026
Removal of existing rear extension, proposed bi-folding doors on rear elevation, · Wed 23 Sep 2026
Reinstatement of two original fireplaces within first-floor bedrooms. · Wed 23 Sep 2026
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