Seagulls 17 Howard Avenue West Wittering Chichester West Sussex PO20 8EX Data via plota.co.uk

Pending 26/01519/DOM
Date received
9 Jul 2026
Date validated
9 Jul 2026
Postcode
PO20 8EX

Description

Demolition of the garage. Extensions to the front, east side and rear elevations. Replacement of roof with extended roof, raised ridge height, windows in the front and side gables, a dormer to the rear and west side elevations and 2 no. rooflights in the east side elevation to facilitate habitable accommodation in the roof. Associated works including cycle store and bin store to front garden. Data via plota.co.uk

Chichester
Planning Authority Score
8.9/10
Excellent
#6 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Chichester is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #10 out of 296. Only 18% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).

Among the fastest councils in England
for householder decisions
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Chichester decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
89%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #127 of 296
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #72 of 296
93%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #10 of 296
18%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #15 of 296
68%
Minor dwellings approved
110 decided (1-9 homes)
76%
Major dwellings approved
17 decided (10+ homes)
74%
Change of use approved
34 decided
935
Total decisions
107 refused in the year to March 2026