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Fernhurst Ward CH planning approval rate

Fernhurst Ward CH ward in South Downs has a 88.6% approval rate based on 492 planning decisions. South Downs overall: 93.2%.

Last updated: March 2026

88.6%
ward approval rate
492
Decisions
436
Approved
56
Refused
93.2%
South Downs average

Fernhurst Ward CH is 4.6 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 (492 decided)
88.6%
South Downs overall (10,511 decided)
93.2%
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Recent decisions in Fernhurst Ward CH

Detached garage/storage to replace pool and pool house. (S73 variation of condit · Fri 27 Feb 2026
Approved
Installation of solar PV array, a PV switchboard, erection of a substation build · Fri 13 Feb 2026
Approved
Single-storey extension, internal reconfiguration of existing dwelling, and alte · Thu 05 Feb 2026
Approved
Demolition of the existing tennis court. Erection of a 2no. semi-detached dwelli · Wed 04 Feb 2026
Approved
Construction of a driveway/hardstanding and vehicular access including dropped k · Wed 04 Feb 2026
Approved

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Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 10,511 decisions.

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