Old House Farm Itchenor Road West Itchenor Chichester West Sussex PO20 7DH

Pending Consideration 26/00593/TCA
Council
Date received
13 Mar 2026
Date validated
13 Mar 2026
Postcode
PO20 7DH

Description

Notification of intention to reduce height by 4.5m and all sectors by 2.5m on 1 no. Willow tree (T1). Reduce height by 3m and all sectors by 1.5m on 1 no. Walnut tree (T2). Reduce height by 3m and all sectors by 0.5m on 1 no. Ginko tree (T3). Reduce height by 3m and all sectors by 2m on 1 no. Maple tree (T4). Fell 2 no. Apple trees (T5 & T6).

8.9/10
Planning Authority Score
#2 of 277

Chichester is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #30 out of 277. Only 20% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (96%) than the national average (90%).

Chichester decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
89%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #125 of 277
96%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #45 of 277
95%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #30 of 277
20%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #19 of 277
69%
Minor dwellings approved
109 decided (1-9 homes)
81%
Major dwellings approved
16 decided (10+ homes)
80%
Change of use approved
35 decided
929
Total decisions
98 refused in 2025