Fernhurst Ward CH planning approval rate
Fernhurst Ward CH ward in South Downs has a 88.5% approval rate based on 540 planning decisions. South Downs overall: 91.2%.
Last updated: September 2026
88.5%
ward approval rate
540
Decisions
478
Approved
62
Refused
91.2%
South Downs average
Fernhurst Ward CH is 2.7 percentage points below the South Downs average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How Fernhurst Ward CH compares
Fernhurst Ward CH ward
88.5%
South Downs overall
91.2%
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Recent decisions in Fernhurst Ward CH
Replacement windows, garage doors and new wind out awning over sitting room wind · Tue 29 Sep 2026
Erection of two storey extension and alterations. · Wed 23 Sep 2026
Existing lawful development certificate for the subdivision and operation of bui · Fri 18 Sep 2026
Erection of single storey side extensions. · Fri 11 Sep 2026
Change of use from equestrian paddocks to a secure dog walking field with associ · Fri 11 Sep 2026
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Other wards in South Downs
Upper Meon Valley Ward (98.7%)
Fittleworth Ward CH (91.7%)
Lewes Priory Ward (91.1%)
Harting Ward CH (94.1%)
Midhurst Ward CH (92.6%)
Liss Ward (94.9%)
Binsted, Bentley & Selborne Ward (94.2%)
Central Meon Valley Ward (97.4%)
Petworth Ward CH (88.8%)
Lewes Bridge Ward (89.7%)
Easebourne Ward CH (90.3%)