Groves Farm Colworth Lane Colworth Chichester West Sussex PO20 2DX
Pending Consideration
26/00454/FUL
Description
Retrospective application under s73a for amendment to O/23/02043/FUL for change of use of land for the extension of existing site, to increase the number of caravans from 71 to 80 for year round retention of empty agricultural workers accommodation for seasonal occupation only.
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