Chichester District Council has this week received a range of planning applications and related submissions that will be of interest to residents across the city and surrounding villages. The applications, recorded between 22 and 29 July, cover new-build housing, home extensions, changes to Section 106 agreements, and several tree‑work notifications.
Affordable housing clause and timeframe changes at Birdham
Two linked applications relate to Russells Garden Centre on Main Road in Birdham. One seeks discharge of a Section 106 obligation set out within Schedule 1, Part 2, Clause 5.1 attached to planning permission BI/23/00067/FUL (BI/26/01630/OBG). The other (BI/26/01632/OBG) is a deed of variation requesting a change to the Section 106 Agreement to vary the timeframe for submission of the affordable housing provider and highway works scheme.
Section 106 agreements are legal obligations attached to planning permissions and often govern the delivery of affordable housing and infrastructure works; changes to their timescales may affect when mitigation or contributions are provided to the local area.
Housing, home improvements and household extensions
Notable planning submissions within the Chichester area include the construction of six dwellings on land adjacent to Fairyhill, Old Broyle Road, West Broyle (CC/26/01438/FUL). This application covers the new homes themselves along with garaging, access, landscaping and associated works.
Other household applications submitted during the week comprise single‑storey and side extensions and loft conversions:
- 19 Needlemakers, Chichester — certificate of existing lawful development for a loft conversion including Velux windows, flooring and toilet installation (CC/26/01405/ELD).
- 30 Plainwood Close, Chichester — single‑storey rear extension and internal alterations (CC/26/01410/DOM).
- 19 Whyke Close, Chichester — single‑storey side extension (prior approval) (CC/26/01569/PLD).
- 38 Worcester Road, Chichester — single‑storey rear extension under permitted development rights: 4.80m rear extension, 3.20m maximum height, 3.00m eaves height (CC/26/01596/PA1A).
Changes to the streetscape and trees
Tree works are a recurring feature of the week’s submissions. Several notifications and TPO applications have been lodged affecting the Graylingwell and Summersdale areas:
- Graylingwell Drive — TPO application to fell one Scots Pine (T1); crown lift one Hornbeam (T2), one Ash (T3) and one Oak (T9) to 3m above ground; and fell two Ash trees (T4 & T8) subject to 08/00021/TPO (CC/26/01618/TPA).
- Land adjacent to Graylingwell Farmhouse, Summersdale Road — notification of intent to fell one Hornbeam (T5) and a number of sapling groups including ash and hornbeam (CC/26/01620/TCA).
- Land north of Twelve Acres Place, Palmers Field Avenue — crown lift to 3m and pruning of lower laterals to achieve 3m clearance on two London Plane trees (T1 and T2) (CC/26/01621/TPA).
"The following planning applications have been made to Chichester District Council between July 22 and July 29."
Tree works can be of particular public interest given the visual and environmental role of mature planting in neighbourhoods. Applications that propose felling are assessed against local planning policies and tree protection orders.
Other local submissions
Additional items in the weekly list include a pool‑house replacement in Bosham and demolition and rebuilding works, and permissions to alter private homes across the district:
| Ref | Location | Proposal |
|---|---|---|
| BO/26/01148/DOM | The Homing, Lower Hone Lane, Bosham | Demolition of existing pool house; replacement with new pool house |
| CC/26/01618/TPA | Graylingwell Drive, Chichester | Multiple tree felling and crown lifting under TPO |
| CC/26/01438/FUL | Land Adjacent To Fairyhill, Old Broyle Road | Construction of 6 dwellings with garaging and access |
Residents with concerns or support for any application should consult the council’s planning portal to view full documents and lodge representations within the statutory consultation periods. Determinations on larger schemes and any changes to Section 106 obligations can have knock‑on effects for local housing supply, highway works and timing of community benefits — matters of particular interest for commuters and neighbourhoods across Chichester.
Planning officers will assess each submission against national and local planning policy before reaching decisions; some proposals may be subject to conditions, deeds of variation, or appeals if applicants or third parties choose to pursue them.
