Petworth Ward CH planning approval rate
Petworth Ward CH ward in South Downs has a 88.9% approval rate based on 325 planning decisions. South Downs overall: 93.2%.
Last updated: August 2026
88.9%
ward approval rate
325
Decisions
289
Approved
36
Refused
93.2%
South Downs average
Petworth Ward CH is 4.3 percentage points below the South Downs average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How Petworth Ward CH compares
Petworth Ward CH ward
88.9%
South Downs overall
93.2%
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Recent decisions in Petworth Ward CH
Replacement dwelling with associated landscape improvements. · Thu 13 Aug 2026
Demolition of rear porch and erection of single storey extension, formation of g · Thu 06 Aug 2026
Demolition of rear porch and erection of single storey extension, formation of g · Thu 06 Aug 2026
New spray shed. · Fri 24 Jul 2026
New domestic garage. · Thu 16 Jul 2026
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Other wards in South Downs
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Fittleworth Ward CH (92.2%)
Fernhurst Ward CH (88.6%)
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%)
Easebourne Ward CH (91.0%)
Lewes Castle Ward (90.3%)