Southbourne planning approval rate
Southbourne ward in Chichester has a 89.5% approval rate based on 267 planning decisions. Chichester overall: 89.9%.
Last updated: August 2026
89.5%
ward approval rate
267
Decisions
239
Approved
28
Refused
89.9%
Chichester average
Southbourne is broadly in line with the Chichester average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Southbourne compares
Southbourne ward
89.5%
Chichester overall
89.9%
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Recent decisions in Southbourne
Replace existing conservatory with single storey rear extension. Single storey s · Fri 21 Aug 2026
Existing lawful development certificate for two storey side/rear extension, alte · Thu 13 Aug 2026
Single storey front/side extension. · Thu 13 Aug 2026
Erection of a detached single storey garage with ancillary storage. · Wed 12 Aug 2026
Outline Application (with all matter reserved) for 1 no. new dwelling. · Mon 10 Aug 2026
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