Fernhurst Ward CH planning approval rate
Fernhurst Ward CH ward in South Downs has a 88.6% approval rate based on 511 planning decisions. South Downs overall: 93.2%.
Last updated: August 2026
88.6%
ward approval rate
511
Decisions
453
Approved
58
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
Prior approval - the installation or alteration of solar equipment on the roof s · Thu 13 Aug 2026
Erection of single storey side extension. · Wed 12 Aug 2026
Proposed demolition of existing house, log cabin and shed and erection of replac · Thu 30 Jul 2026
First floor side extension, single storey side extension and solar panels. · Tue 28 Jul 2026
Demolition and removal of existing garage and foundations. Proposed new garage ( · Tue 28 Jul 2026
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Other wards in South Downs
Upper Meon Valley Ward (98.7%)
Fittleworth Ward CH (92.2%)
Lewes Priory Ward (91.1%)
Harting Ward CH (94.1%)
Midhurst Ward CH (92.7%)
Liss Ward (95.0%)
Central Meon Valley Ward (97.5%)
Binsted, Bentley & Selborne Ward (94.2%)
Petworth Ward CH (88.9%)
Easebourne Ward CH (91.0%)
Lewes Castle Ward (90.3%)