Layby South Of Birdham Stores Main Road Birdham West Sussex

Pending Consideration 26/00390/PROW
Council
Date received
12 Feb 2026
Date validated
12 Feb 2026

Description

Section 257 application for the diversion of a public right of way running east to west to the east of main road birdham.

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