Southbourne planning approval rate
Southbourne ward in Chichester has a 89.2% approval rate based on 277 planning decisions. Chichester overall: 88.8%.
Last updated: October 2026
89.2%
ward approval rate
277
Decisions
247
Approved
30
Refused
88.8%
Chichester average
Southbourne is broadly in line with the Chichester average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Southbourne compares
Southbourne ward
89.2%
Chichester overall
88.8%
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Recent decisions in Southbourne
Each reference links to the record on the council’s planning portal.
Demolition of a small section of front boundary wall to the Prinsted Lane fronta · Mon 19 Oct 2026
Erection of 21 no. commercial buildings (15 no. Use Class B2 / E(g), 6 no. Use C · Tue 13 Oct 2026
Outline application all matters reserved except Access - demolition of 10 no. ex · Thu 17 Sep 2026
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
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