Priory Park Maintenance Depot Priory Lane Chichester West Sussex

Pending Consideration 25/03029/FUL
Council
Date received
19 Dec 2025
Date validated
10 Mar 2026
Postcode
PO19 1NL

Description

Change of use of pavilion building Use Class F(c) to create new facilities for community projects, and provide mix-use under Classes E(a), E(g)(i) and F2(b) including replacement rear extensions, pitched roof and windows and installation of external signage and ramped access to entrance and fire escapes.

8.9/10
Planning Authority Score
#2 of 282

Chichester is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #30 out of 282. 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%) #127 of 282
96%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #45 of 282
95%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #30 of 282
20%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #19 of 282
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