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
88.6%
South Downs overall
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
Installation of solar PV array, a PV switchboard, erection of a substation build · Fri 13 Feb 2026
Single-storey extension, internal reconfiguration of existing dwelling, and alte · Thu 05 Feb 2026
Demolition of the existing tennis court. Erection of a 2no. semi-detached dwelli · Wed 04 Feb 2026
Construction of a driveway/hardstanding and vehicular access including dropped k · Wed 04 Feb 2026
What gets approved near your property?
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✓ Common refusal reasons in South Downs
✓ Your 10 nearest comparable planning decisions
✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 10,511 decisions.
Other wards in South Downs
Upper Meon Valley Ward (98.6%)
Fittleworth Ward CH (92.1%)
Lewes Priory Ward (90.8%)
Harting Ward CH (94.2%)
Midhurst Ward CH (92.9%)
Liss Ward (95.1%)
Binsted, Bentley & Selborne Ward (94.0%)
Central Meon Valley Ward (97.3%)
Easebourne Ward CH (90.9%)
Lewes Castle Ward (90.2%)
Petersfield St Peter's Ward (95.1%)