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Selsey South planning approval rate

Selsey South ward in Chichester has a 85.6% approval rate based on 187 planning decisions. Chichester overall: 88.8%.

Last updated: October 2026

85.6%
ward approval rate
187
Decisions
160
Approved
27
Refused
88.8%
Chichester average

Selsey South is 3.2 percentage points below the Chichester average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.

How Selsey South compares

Selsey South ward (187 decided)
85.6%
Chichester overall (2,846 decided)
88.8%
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Recent decisions in Selsey South

Each reference links to the record on the council’s planning portal.

First floor extension. · Wed 07 Oct 2026
Approved
Retrospective section 73a application for retention of dwelling for use for holi · Fri 18 Sep 2026
Refused
Single storey rear extension. · Fri 11 Sep 2026
Approved
Proposed link extension between the bungalow and detached bedroom plus internal · Wed 09 Sep 2026
Approved
Prior Approval - change of use from hairdresser to dwellinghouse, under part 3 C · Thu 27 Aug 2026
Approved

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