The Witterings planning approval rate
The Witterings ward in Chichester has a 90.3% approval rate based on 869 planning decisions. Chichester overall: 88.8%.
Last updated: October 2026
90.3%
ward approval rate
869
Decisions
785
Approved
84
Refused
88.8%
Chichester average
The Witterings is broadly in line with the Chichester average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How The Witterings compares
The Witterings ward
90.3%
Chichester overall
88.8%
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Recent decisions in The Witterings
Each reference links to the record on the council’s planning portal.
Replacement dwelling. · Thu 15 Oct 2026
Single storey rear extension. · Wed 14 Oct 2026
Replacement of existing western pontoon with associated removal and new outer be · Fri 09 Oct 2026
Enlargement of approved south facing balcony, including balustrade and screening · Wed 07 Oct 2026
Proposed single-storey side and rear extensions. · Wed 07 Oct 2026
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✓ PDF report to share with your architect
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